Lightspeed is an NYC-based financial services company specializing in proprietary order execution and real-time risk management. The firm typically invests in Series A and Series C rounds, focusing on innovative startups across various sectors. Their investment size varies, with notable investments including Blend, Bluevine, and Nym, each raising substantial funding.
Key partners at Lightspeed bring extensive experience and a strategic approach to investing. The firm emphasizes a hands-on investment philosophy, providing portfolio companies with valuable resources such as discounted commissions and advanced trading software like Lightspeed Trader. This comprehensive support system helps startups scale efficiently and effectively.
Lightspeed - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments9
Current Portfolio Count6
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Series A5 (55.6%)
Series B2 (22.2%)
Series C2 (22.2%)
Stage Mix
Series A 56%Series B 22%Series C 22%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Lightspeed - Classification
- Also Known As
- Lightspeed, LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- SIC
- 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
- 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
- 6282Investment Advice
Show 7 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
- 522300Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
- 522320Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
- 8740Management And Public Relations Services
- 8742Management Consulting Services