Lightspeed India Partners

Lightspeed India Partners is the India and Southeast Asia-focused arm of Lightspeed Venture Partners, a prominent global multi-stage venture capital firm. With a strong presence in the region, Lightspeed India is dedicated to identifying and backing transformative companies across various sectors, primarily focusing on early-stage investments from Seed to Series B, while also participating in later rounds. The firm leverages its global network, deep industry expertise, and operational support to help its portfolio companies scale rapidly and achieve market leadership.

The firm's investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and business models tailored for the Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Key sectors of interest include Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, consumer internet, EdTech, healthcare, and deep technology. Lightspeed India is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with founders from inception to growth, providing strategic guidance, talent acquisition support, and access to a vast ecosystem of partners and customers. Their portfolio includes several notable Indian unicorns, demonstrating their ability to pick winners and contribute to their success.

Lightspeed India Partners has significantly bolstered its capital for the region, having announced a new $500 million early-stage fund specifically for India and Southeast Asia in 2022. This fund is part of Lightspeed Venture Partners' broader capital raise of over $7 billion across its global funds in the same year, underscoring the firm's commitment and capacity to deploy substantial capital in high-growth markets. This strong financial backing enables Lightspeed India to make significant initial investments and provide ample follow-on capital, supporting companies through multiple funding rounds and fostering long-term partnerships with visionary entrepreneurs.