Lightyear
11 known investors
Find your way into Lightyear
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
RS
Ryan SchrackinFounder
BY
Brit Yonge
Investors · 11
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
AAF Management Ltd.Washington
AmploreportedHouston
Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M
Ludlow VenturesreportedOak Park · $50K – $1M
MetaplanetreportedTallinn · $500K – $10M
NordicNinjareportedLondon
Susa VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M
Also in the syndicate · 3
SkaalaSpecialistVCSuperangel
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
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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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, 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.