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Lightbank

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Description

Lightbank is a $700M AUM VC started by serial entrepreneur Eric Lefkofsky investing across SaaS, marketplaces, fintech and consumer.

Investor Profile

Lightbank has made 204 investments, with 9 in the past 12 months and 36% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (40%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (94%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Israel (1%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Saas
  • Health Care
  • Marketplace
  • Financial Services
  • Advertising
  • Enterprise Software
  • Finance
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Lightbank frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 6
Bullpen Capital
Bullpen Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
New Enterprise Associates
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 13
HPA (Hyde Park Angels)
HPA (Hyde Park Angels)
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
Hyde Park Venture Partners
Hyde Park Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 7
Great Oaks Venture Capital
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
SV Angel
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Eniac Ventures
Eniac Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 9
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Lightbank often collaborate with?

SR
Spencer Rascoff
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
LG
Lachy Groom
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
DW
Darren Westlake
Europe, Devon, United Kingdom, Exeter
Shared Deals: 2
AO
Alexis Ohanian
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AM
Andrew Mitchell
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Jack Newton
Jack Newton
North America, Alberta, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 2
PS
Patrick Spain
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 2
JM
Jackson Moses
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 2
SG
Surabhi Gupta
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SC
Sandy Cass
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Lightbank?

Wendy

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Wendy offers a fresh approach to children's literature, using an app to make reading fun and engaging.

AppsEducationReading Apps
Pre SeedMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,250,000
Justpoint

New York, New York, United States

Justpoint is a law firm technology platform that identifies harmful products and practices that affect public health.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataHealth CareInsuranceLegal TechMachine LearningMedical
Series AFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
1up

New City, New York, United States

Answer sales questions, RFPs, and security questionnaires 10x faster with 1up.

Software
SeedJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,250,000
Pathos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Pathos develops an AI-enabled drug discovery platform to reduce the medication development process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series COct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $62,000,000
Claim

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Claim is a social application that allows users to earn and trade rewards with friends.

AppsBrand MarketingSocial Network
Series AOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Keeper

New York, New York, United States

Love at first match. Driven by AI and relationship science. Guided by human care.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DatingInformation TechnologySocialSoftware
Pre SeedOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Allegro Energy

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Allegro Energy is a developer of energy storage technology focus on sustainable solutions for a zero carbon economy.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable Energy
Series ASep 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,650,527
Ohana

New York, New York, United States

Ohana is a company that allows users to find short-term housing and roommates.

Online PortalsReal EstateRental Property
SeedJun 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Hark

New York, New York, United States

Hark make the authentication process frictionless and bring video to life as the first step in the CX journey.

Customer ServiceSoftware
SeedJun 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Pinch

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Pinch operates on-demand cosmetic injection platform for cosmetic procedures, offering consultation, scheduling, and booking.

BeautyHealth CareMedical
SeedApr 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
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