Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed operates across enterprise and consumer investing with regional teams in India, Israel, Europe, and Southeast Asia alongside its American practice.

Like several of its peers it registered as an investment adviser, giving it flexibility to hold public and digital assets beyond conventional venture limits.

The firm invests broadly rather than around a single thesis, with particular depth in enterprise infrastructure and in consumer companies with strong network dynamics.

Its regional funds allow it to back local companies in markets where a purely American firm would struggle to source.

• Separate funds by stage and by region
• Leads early rounds and follows into growth
• Large investment team across multiple sectors
• Registered adviser status allowing broader asset holding
• Active in India and Israel through dedicated local teams

Snap · Affirm · Rubrik · Nutanix · Faire · Mulesoft · Carta · Netskope

Co-founded by Barry Eggers, Ravi Mhatre, Christopher Schaepe, and Peter Nieh. Jeremy Liew led its early Snap investment.

The firm's scale means a founder should establish which team and which fund is engaging, because early-stage and growth practices operate differently.

Its regional presence is genuine rather than nominal, which matters for founders outside the United States.