Lighter
Cambridge, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 18 known investors
Lighter is a zero-knowledge rollup built on Ethereum that enables high-speed, low-cost onchain trading through cryptographic proofs of order matching and liquidations. It serves traders seeking exchange-level performance with blockchain transparency and self-custody.
Founders & leadership
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Vladimir NovakovskiFounder & CEO
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Susan E VitkaDirector
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Alexis FoxExecutive Officer, Director
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Lisa FeriaDirector
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Micah RiskExecutive Officer
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Ronald PastoreExecutive Officer, Director
Investors · 18
Abstract VenturesSan Francisco
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
AntiSan Juan
Chapter OneLos Angeles · $5K – $200K
Cleo CapitalNew York · $100K – $1M
Haun VenturesSilicon Valley · $1M – $100M
HyperithmTokyo
Mirana VenturesHong Kong · $2M – $20M
Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M
Pharsalus CapitalNew Yorkvia Anthony Ghosn · inferred
AbstractreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $750K
Abstract VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $1M
Craft VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $50M
Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Rainfall VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $1M
Ribbit CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $15M
South Park CommonsreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $10M
Stray Dog CapitalreportedLeawood · $100K – $1M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$1.7MraisedSep 2019 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.7MraisedSep 2019 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alexis FoxExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Micah RiskExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Ronald PastoreExecutive Officer, Director
- Susan VitkaDirector
- Noah HellerDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.7M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Sep 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.2MraisedJul 2018 · 17 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.2MraisedJul 2018 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Susan E VitkaDirector
- Alexis FoxExecutive Officer, Director
- Lisa FeriaDirector
- Micah RiskExecutive Officer
- Ronald PastoreExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.8M
- Amount sold
- $4.2M
- Minimum investment
- $200K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $100K
- First sale
- Jul 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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- Lighter Raises $68M at $1.5B Valuation to Take on Decentralized Derivatives Rivals: Reportfinance.yahoo.com · 2025
- Lighter Funding Round Raises $68 Million for DeFi Growth - Ventureburnventureburn.com · 2025
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