Lightspeed Israel

Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Co-Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Co-Founder and Partner

James Mi

Founding Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Peter Nieh

Partner and Co-Founder

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Christopher Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Adam Smith

Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Rytis Vitkauskas

Partner

Jason Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Virtualization

Avarra

Seed Round in 2024
Avarra is a technology company specializing in enterprise avatar and AI simulation. Its primary product is a 3D AI avatar, trained on web-meeting transcripts and sales best practices, that mimics client sales conversations realistically. This platform aims to enhance sales professionals' skills by providing immersive, virtual sales meeting simulations and in-depth coaching, accelerating their productivity growth from quarters to weeks without compromising potential prospects.

Hubilo

Series B in 2021
Hubilo Technologies Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in an all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platform. This platform facilitates engaging and interactive experiences, featuring speaker sessions, virtual booths, and lounges for one-on-one meetings. Hubilo caters to event planners and organizations worldwide, assisting them in reimagining and navigating the event landscape. The platform ensures seamless event execution through deep branding options and dedicated customer support.

Hubilo

Series A in 2021
Hubilo Technologies Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in an all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platform. This platform facilitates engaging and interactive experiences, featuring speaker sessions, virtual booths, and lounges for one-on-one meetings. Hubilo caters to event planners and organizations worldwide, assisting them in reimagining and navigating the event landscape. The platform ensures seamless event execution through deep branding options and dedicated customer support.

Hubilo

Seed Round in 2020
Hubilo Technologies Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in an all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platform. This platform facilitates engaging and interactive experiences, featuring speaker sessions, virtual booths, and lounges for one-on-one meetings. Hubilo caters to event planners and organizations worldwide, assisting them in reimagining and navigating the event landscape. The platform ensures seamless event execution through deep branding options and dedicated customer support.

StacksWare

Seed Round in 2015
StacksWare, Inc. specializes in agentless software asset management solutions tailored for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and virtualized servers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a virtual appliance that aggregates software usage data, allowing IT administrators to monitor software assets within their VMware environments through an intuitive dashboard. This solution enables organizations to identify and eliminate unused software licenses, significantly reducing licensing costs without the need for installed agents. StacksWare's platform also facilitates the deployment and removal of software, monitoring of critical applications, and internal security audits, all achievable within minutes of installation. As of September 2017, StacksWare operates as a subsidiary of Avi Networks, Inc.

Zhizhangyi

Seed Round in 2015
Zhizhangyi is Mobile Security industry . Zhizhangyi has developed virtual security domain technology which can protect smartphones without the support of mobile app developers.

PernixData

Series C in 2014
PernixData is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on transforming storage design and operations in virtual data centers. Its primary product, PernixData FVP software, virtualizes server-side flash and RAM, allowing for enhanced storage performance that operates independently of storage capacity. This innovative approach requires no modifications to virtual machines, servers, or primary storage, ensuring optimal performance for all virtualized applications in a seamless, scalable, and cost-effective manner. Founded by industry experts Poojan Kumar and Satyam Vaghani, PernixData has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms and leaders in enterprise software.

Embrane

Series C in 2014
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in the design and development of solutions for the delivery and management of network services in data centers. Founded in 2009, Embrane focuses on simplifying the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers. The company offers a range of application-centric virtual network services, including firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and SSL offload engines, aimed at enhancing network efficiency and flexibility.

Infinio

Series B in 2013
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in mobile content cloud solutions, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing mobile data networks for customers globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company provides virtualization and network functions that include a cloud-based virtual mobile network, service creation tools, and critical data communication services for the telecommunications sector. Its key offerings include the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators reduce time-to-market and operational costs for new services, as well as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native solution designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks. By integrating advanced technologies like network slicing and optimized IoT access, Affirmed Networks enables communication service providers to scale efficiently while minimizing capital and operational expenditures associated with complex network infrastructures.

PernixData

Series B in 2013
PernixData is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on transforming storage design and operations in virtual data centers. Its primary product, PernixData FVP software, virtualizes server-side flash and RAM, allowing for enhanced storage performance that operates independently of storage capacity. This innovative approach requires no modifications to virtual machines, servers, or primary storage, ensuring optimal performance for all virtualized applications in a seamless, scalable, and cost-effective manner. Founded by industry experts Poojan Kumar and Satyam Vaghani, PernixData has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms and leaders in enterprise software.

Pertino

Series B in 2013
Pertino, Inc. develops cloud networking software solutions aimed at distributed enterprises both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in enabling IT teams to create cloud-based virtual overlay networks that securely connect remote workers, devices, and workloads. Its flagship product, the AppScape platform, allows users to deploy network functions as virtual services, enhancing visibility and control without the need for physical hardware. Pertino’s offerings include SecurityPolicy for access control management, Name Station for device name customization, and ADConnect for extending Active Directory services to remote devices. Additionally, iOSConnect facilitates secure connections for iOS devices, while UsageMonitor provides insights into bandwidth utilization. The company has established a global presence, serving over 5,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Gatos, California, Pertino operates as a subsidiary of CradlePoint, Inc.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in mobile content cloud solutions, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing mobile data networks for customers globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company provides virtualization and network functions that include a cloud-based virtual mobile network, service creation tools, and critical data communication services for the telecommunications sector. Its key offerings include the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators reduce time-to-market and operational costs for new services, as well as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native solution designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks. By integrating advanced technologies like network slicing and optimized IoT access, Affirmed Networks enables communication service providers to scale efficiently while minimizing capital and operational expenditures associated with complex network infrastructures.

Virtual Instruments

Series D in 2012
Virtual Instruments specializes in IT Infrastructure Performance Management across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Founded in June 2008 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company focuses on enhancing the performance and availability of mission-critical applications for clients transitioning from traditional to virtualized and cloud systems. The firm serves a diverse range of industry-leading brands that operate in complex and performance-sensitive IT environments. Virtual Instruments is committed to delivering significant value through innovative technology and services, which has contributed to its rapid growth. The company's flagship platform, VirtualWisdom, is recognized for its effectiveness in managing infrastructure performance and ensuring optimal operational outcomes for its customers.

Pertino

Series A in 2012
Pertino, Inc. develops cloud networking software solutions aimed at distributed enterprises both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in enabling IT teams to create cloud-based virtual overlay networks that securely connect remote workers, devices, and workloads. Its flagship product, the AppScape platform, allows users to deploy network functions as virtual services, enhancing visibility and control without the need for physical hardware. Pertino’s offerings include SecurityPolicy for access control management, Name Station for device name customization, and ADConnect for extending Active Directory services to remote devices. Additionally, iOSConnect facilitates secure connections for iOS devices, while UsageMonitor provides insights into bandwidth utilization. The company has established a global presence, serving over 5,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Gatos, California, Pertino operates as a subsidiary of CradlePoint, Inc.

PernixData

Series A in 2012
PernixData is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on transforming storage design and operations in virtual data centers. Its primary product, PernixData FVP software, virtualizes server-side flash and RAM, allowing for enhanced storage performance that operates independently of storage capacity. This innovative approach requires no modifications to virtual machines, servers, or primary storage, ensuring optimal performance for all virtualized applications in a seamless, scalable, and cost-effective manner. Founded by industry experts Poojan Kumar and Satyam Vaghani, PernixData has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms and leaders in enterprise software.

Infinio

Seed Round in 2012
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.

Embrane

Series B in 2011
Embrane is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in the design and development of solutions for the delivery and management of network services in data centers. Founded in 2009, Embrane focuses on simplifying the adoption of virtualization and cloud computing for both service providers and enterprise customers. The company offers a range of application-centric virtual network services, including firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and SSL offload engines, aimed at enhancing network efficiency and flexibility.

IO Turbine

Venture Round in 2011
IO Turbine, Inc. is an early-stage company based in San Jose, California, focused on developing innovative data storage software. The company aims to resolve input/output bottleneck issues by implementing Flash technology directly within VMware server environments. Through its software solution, IO Turbine enhances data processing efficiency, making it a valuable resource for organizations looking to optimize their storage systems and improve overall performance.

Nicira Networks

Series C in 2011
Nicira Networks is focused on transforming data center infrastructure for cloud computing through innovative software solutions that virtualize networking. Founded by experts in networking research from Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley, the company specializes in developing a Network Hypervisor, which allows for the logical reproduction of network services. This service enables the management and control of virtual networks, facilitating more flexible and scalable data centers. Nicira Networks is led by experienced entrepreneurs in the fields of networking, security, and virtualization, positioning the company as a leader in the shift toward cloud-based infrastructure.

Aprius

Series B in 2008
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in developing rack I/O gateway systems designed for enterprise data centers. Their innovative solutions focus on intelligent I/O virtualization and resource sharing, enhancing operational efficiency. Aprius offers high-bandwidth server interconnect systems, including an I/O Gateway that facilitates the virtualization of PCI Express resources. This capability enables resources to be provisioned, managed, moved, consolidated, and virtualized as a unified pool. Additionally, the company provides Computational Acceleration systems that create a resource pool of PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, allowing allocation to server hosts within a cluster.

ScaleMP

Series D in 2008
ScaleMP, Inc. specializes in virtualization solutions tailored for high-end computing. The company's flagship product, the vSMP Foundation, allows users to transform multiple standard x86 servers into a single virtual high-end system. This innovative approach enables organizations to optimize resource utilization through shared and distributed-memory workloads. ScaleMP also offers various modes, including Memory Expansion for applications requiring significant memory capacity and System Expansion for compute-intensive tasks. Its solutions cater to diverse sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, higher education, energy discovery, and financial services, enhancing performance while reducing costs. Founded in 2003 and based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, ScaleMP delivers its products through channel partners and regional sellers both domestically and internationally.

Aprius

Series A in 2007
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in developing rack I/O gateway systems designed for enterprise data centers. Their innovative solutions focus on intelligent I/O virtualization and resource sharing, enhancing operational efficiency. Aprius offers high-bandwidth server interconnect systems, including an I/O Gateway that facilitates the virtualization of PCI Express resources. This capability enables resources to be provisioned, managed, moved, consolidated, and virtualized as a unified pool. Additionally, the company provides Computational Acceleration systems that create a resource pool of PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, allowing allocation to server hosts within a cluster.

Calista Technologies

Series A in 2007
Calista Technologies does desktop virtualization and focuses on low user cost and normal desktop feel.

Aprius

Series A in 2006
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that specializes in developing rack I/O gateway systems designed for enterprise data centers. Their innovative solutions focus on intelligent I/O virtualization and resource sharing, enhancing operational efficiency. Aprius offers high-bandwidth server interconnect systems, including an I/O Gateway that facilitates the virtualization of PCI Express resources. This capability enables resources to be provisioned, managed, moved, consolidated, and virtualized as a unified pool. Additionally, the company provides Computational Acceleration systems that create a resource pool of PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, allowing allocation to server hosts within a cluster.

Marathon Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
Marathon Technologies Corporation specializes in fault-tolerant and disaster recovery software solutions for both physical and virtual servers. The company’s product lineup includes everRun VM, which safeguards against outages and data loss in Citrix virtual server environments, as well as everRun HA and everRun FT, designed to provide component-level and system-level fault tolerance for Windows server applications, respectively. Additionally, Marathon Technologies offers everRun SplitSite, which ensures geographic fault tolerance to mitigate risks from localized disasters, and everRun CDP & DR, a disaster recovery planning tool that captures and replicates application data to guard against catastrophic failures. Beyond its software offerings, the company also provides consulting, training, and technical support services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, Marathon Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including broadcast networks, corporate organizations, pharmaceutical companies, casino properties, and midsized businesses.
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