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.
Sarona 4 Zvi Strachilevich Street Tel Aviv 6473957 Israel
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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