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Lightyear curates and distributes market data for AI compute and inference, publishing quality-adjusted, transaction-validated price indices (benchmark indices) for the cost of intelligence, delivered via REST API and MCP tools for both humans and AI agents. Its data serves inference buyers, compute/GPU underwriters, model providers, researchers, and trading desks seeking a neutral benchmark to price and hedge AI-related exposure.
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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 curates and distributes market data for AI compute and inference, publishing quality-adjusted, transaction-validated price indices (benchmark indices) for the cost of intelligence, delivered via REST API and MCP tools for both humans and AI agents. Its data serves inference buyers, compute/GPU underwriters, model providers, researchers, and trading desks seeking a neutral benchmark to price and hedge AI-related exposure.
- Who are Lightyear's investors?
- Lightyear's investors include Hivemind Capital LLC, 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.