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Lightyear
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Lightyear, based in the United States, provides a platform for blockchain-based payments and currency exchange, with an emphasis on developing markets. It supports cross-currency and cross-asset transactions for its clients.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 11
How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
How we know: AAF Management Ltd.'s portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: financemagnates.com · Not right? Tell us
How we know: financemagnates.com · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$23M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2020–2026
- $23MSeries BJul 2025 · 3 sources
NordicNinja (lead), Lightspeed, Metaplanet, Skaala, SpecialistVC, Superangel
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed roundOct 2020
Amplo (lead), Ludlow Ventures, Susa Ventures
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Lightyear do?
- Lightyear, based in the United States, provides a platform for blockchain-based payments and currency exchange, with an emphasis on developing markets. It supports cross-currency and cross-asset transactions for its clients.
- Who founded Lightyear?
- Lightyear was founded by Ryan Schrack.
- Who are Lightyear's investors?
- Lightyear's investors include 500 Global, AAF Management Ltd., Amplo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Ludlow Ventures, Metaplanet, NordicNinja, Susa Ventures.
- How much funding has Lightyear raised?
- Lightyear has disclosed $23M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.