LightShed Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investments in the technology, media, telecom, and consumer sectors. The firm typically participates in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with occasional investments in later stages such as Series B, C, and D. LightShed Ventures leverages its expertise in financial services and venture capital to support innovative startups in these dynamic industries.
Notable portfolio companies include Genvid Holdings, which has raised $113 million, Overtime with $80 million, and Flipside Crypto with $50 million. The firm is led by key partners who bring extensive experience and industry connections to the table, enhancing their investment strategy. LightShed Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and leveraging their network to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
LightShed Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments26
Current Portfolio Count23
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed9 (37.5%)
Series A6 (25.0%)
Series Unknown4 (16.7%)
Pre-Seed3 (12.5%)
Series C2 (8.3%)
Stage Mix
Seed 38%Series A 25%Series Unknown 17%Pre-Seed 13%Series C 8%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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LightShed Ventures - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end