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Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc

Richmond · Seed · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Lighthouse Network operates on the principle that healthy, well-supported founders make better strategic decisions, build stronger teams, and create more durable companies. Rather than limiting support to acceleration phases, the organization commits to long-term founder partnerships that address both operational and personal dimensions of entrepreneurship. By investing in founders as complete people—not just operators—and providing sustained mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a national network of advisors, Lighthouse enables founders to build meaningful companies while maintaining resilience and avoiding burnout.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Richmond, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Tracked investments
97

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Debbie Irwin· Executive Director

An ecosystem connector with over a decade of experience supporting founders, Debbie leads the organization with a human-centered vision and commitment to founder-first innovation.

Ankit Mathur· Board Member
Candace Nicolls· Board Member
Glenna Croy· Program Director

A program architect with nonprofit operational expertise who designs founder support experiences focused on meeting founders' actual needs with strategic service delivery.

James Barrett· Vice Chair
Jason Ferrell· Board Member
Joe Belsterling· Board Member
Joe Whitchurch· Past Chair
Liz Doerr· Board Chair
Todd Nuckols· Ex-Officio

What they invest in

from 81 of 97 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×25AI & Machine Learning ×22SaaS ×22Digital Health ×13EdTech ×12Enterprise Software ×12HR Tech ×9Medical Devices ×8

HQs:United States×26

Investments · showing 60 of 97

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3Dorthobio3dorthobio.com
Absurdsnacksabsurdsnacks.com

Absurd Snacks makes snack mixes designed to accommodate people with dietary restrictions, allowing them to enjoy snacks alongside family and friends. The company sells ready-to-eat snack products through direct-to-consumer channels.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTech

Adniadni.coin𝕏

Adni operates a platform connecting healthcare workers with employment opportunities while providing tools for credential management and professional networking; the platform also serves healthcare employers seeking to identify and screen clinical talent through AI-powered recruiting capabilities.

HealthtechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Anthony Scarpone-Lambert(Founder)inJennifferre Mancillas(Founder)in

Alfiejoinalfie.comin𝕏

Alfie was an AI-powered clinical decision support platform for obesity and metabolic health management that analyzed patient medical history to recommend evidence-based treatment strategies. The company has been acquired by knownwell and is no longer operating independently.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York City, US

Alexander Singh(Founder)inHasan Syed(Founder)in

AnswersNowgetanswersnow.comin

AnswersNow provides virtual ABA therapy and parent training services for children with autism and their families. The company delivers evidence-based behavioral health treatment remotely with clinical oversight.

Digital HealthHealthtechRichmond, US

JeffAdam

Archivecorearchivecore.com

ArchiveCore provides software for secure storage, signing, and sharing of professional credentials. The platform serves organizations seeking to streamline credentialing processes and reduce hiring cycle times.

HR Tech

Athlyticathlytic.ioin

Athlytic connects brands with athlete influencers and creators to build experiential marketing campaigns targeting sports enthusiasts and Gen Z audiences. The company combines influencer partnerships, experiential activations, and AI-powered media targeting to drive brand engagement.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechDetroit, US

Babylonmicrofarmsbabylonmicrofarms.com

Babylon Micro-Farms manufactures compact hydroponic indoor growing systems designed for institutional dining programs, food service facilities, and commercial buildings. The systems enable on-site cultivation of herbs, greens, and edible flowers year-round with minimal water usage and pesticide-free growing.

AgTechFoodTechHardware

Blueoceanbrainblueoceanbrain.com
Boldxchangeboldxchange.com
Bookclubsbookclubs.com

Bookclubs is a platform that provides book club management tools including scheduling, RSVP tracking, and reading recommendations. The product serves book club members and organizers.

ConsumerSocialPhiladelphia, US

AnnaZoë

Brandefyskinbrandefyskin.com

Brandefy is a skincare app that helps customers find affordable alternatives to luxury beauty products by partnering with chemists and dermatologists. The company targets price-conscious skincare consumers seeking quality products without premium brand markups.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Buckstopbuckstop.com

Buckstop provides transaction-backed residual value intelligence and benchmarking for energy and industrial assets throughout their lifecycle, serving asset owners, insurers, and lenders making capital, risk, and recovery decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergy

Cassieaircassie.com

Aircassie develops air filtration technology for indoor air quality using light-based methods. The company serves customers seeking cleaner and safer indoor environments.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareVirginia Beach, US

Chiyowearechiyo.com

A company offering personalized supplement recommendations for women through a quiz-based matching system covering fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and hormone balance categories.

FemTechHealthtech

Diasensordiasensor.com
Earthaproearthapro.com

EarthaPro is a software platform that helps outdoor professionals and landscaping businesses manage scheduling, invoicing, routing, and customer relationships through an AI assistant and mobile app. The platform is designed specifically for solo operators and small crews in lawn care, tree service, and related outdoor service industries.

AgTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Edconnectiveedconnective.com

EdConnective provides virtual coaching and professional development solutions for K-12 school districts, including 1:1 instructional coaching for teachers and leaders, workshops, and facilitated professional learning communities to improve teaching practice and student outcomes.

EdTech

Empathixaiempathixai.com

EmpathixAI is a research platform that designs and conducts behavioral interviews, surveys, and integrated analysis to help organizations answer research questions about human behavior and decision-making. The platform serves market researchers, product teams, and enterprises across sectors including market research, product discovery, brand positioning, and policy research.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

Equalitymdequalitymd.com

EqualityMD provides a virtual care platform for employers that resolves health issues before insurance claims are filed, reducing overall healthcare costs for both employers and employees. The service targets employers of all sizes and complements existing health insurance plans.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Fenrisdfenrisd.com

Fenris provides real-time data enrichment and predictive AI solutions for insurance carriers, agencies, brokers, and underwriters to accelerate quoting, improve risk assessment, and personalize customer experiences. The platform serves auto, property, and commercial insurance segments with APIs for application prefilling, risk classification, and lead prioritization.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureInsurTech

Flyparrotsflyparrots.com

Polly is an AI-powered assistive platform providing cognitive assistance, communication support, and telecare solutions for individuals with neurological and physical challenges, along with support tools for their caregivers. The platform uses computer vision and machine learning to detect health changes early and reduce caregiver burden.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Fourplaysocialfourplaysocial.com
Fringefringe.us

Fringe provides an employee experience platform that consolidates rewards, wellbeing, and perks into a single interface for companies to manage employee benefits. The platform serves HR and people teams looking to engage employees across remote, in-office, and hybrid work environments.

HR TechSaaS<UNKNOWN>

Gatewaycareergateway.ioin

Gateway builds AI-powered training software for employee, customer, and partner education, including mobile-friendly learning for frontline teams. The platform serves organizations seeking to improve workforce skill development, retention, and employee satisfaction.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR TechSaaSMcLean, US

HanhLinh Ho(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)MaiLinh Ho(Co-founder & Chief Product Officer)

Genlogsgenlogs.io

GenLogs provides truck intelligence through roadside sensors, satellites, and data integration, serving brokers, shippers, law enforcement, and finance companies with real-time visibility on motor carriers across America. The platform enables carrier sourcing, compliance verification, asset tracking, fraud detection, and investigation support with photographic ground-truth data.

Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply Chain

Goblueswipegoblueswipe.com

GoBlueSwipe provides payment processing solutions for local business owners.

FintechSaaS

Goodfyndgoodfynd.com

Goodfynd provides marketing, payments, and truck management software designed specifically for food truck operators and mobile food businesses.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaS

Gopursuegopursue.com

GoPursue connects employers with students transitioning directly from high schools and career training programs into the workforce. The platform helps schools and employers manage recruitment, pre-screening, and onboarding to reduce hiring costs and improve candidate fit.

EdTechHR TechSaaS

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Gopytgopyt.com

Pay Your Tuition Foundation is an impact fund that provides alternative lending and credit-building scholarships to help students pay for college who cannot qualify for traditional bank loans. The platform uses alternative scoring models to assess student creditworthiness and connects students with lenders, donors, and bank partners to fund tuition and build credit.

EdTechFintechImpact & Social Good

Grantablegrantable.co

Grantable provides an AI-powered grants department platform that automates grant prospecting, proposal writing, deadline tracking, and institutional memory management for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. The tool combines agentic research of funders, AI-assisted writing in the organization's voice, operational dashboards, and reusable content libraries to streamline the entire grant application workflow.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Healphealp.coin

HealthtechFairfax, US

Heyhioheyhio.com

HIO provides an AI-powered knowledge platform for mid-market real estate operators that unifies fragmented operational information across systems and documents. The platform delivers verified, hallucination-free answers to operational questions and deploys across Microsoft Teams, Chrome, and web interfaces for property management and compliance.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech

Hothintelhothintel.com

Hoth develops augmented reality software for healthcare providers to assist with surgical and procedural visualization. The platform aims to improve patient care outcomes by enhancing how medical professionals perform and visualize procedures.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

HUEDhuedco.comin

HUED provides CME and CEU accredited educational content and courses for healthcare professionals on cultural competency and health equity, and operates an online directory of health equity-informed providers. The company serves Black, Latinx, and Indigenous patients seeking culturally competent care and the healthcare providers treating these populations.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech

Kimberly Wilson(Founder)

Humanitruhumanitru.com

Humanitru provides an integration-first platform for nonprofits that connects ticketing, email marketing, volunteer management, and other tools to help fundraisers engage and convert donors.

SaaS

Icarusmedicalicarusmedical.com

Icarus Medical manufactures custom-fit knee, leg, and ankle braces that use a proprietary scan-to-fabrication process to reduce pain and improve mobility. The braces are designed for individuals with cartilage damage, post-operative recovery, and sports use.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Interstrideinterstride.com

Interstride provides a digital platform for international students and educational institutions to manage admissions, career support, and job placement. The platform connects students with visa guidance, employer sponsorship information, and employment opportunities tailored to international work authorization requirements.

EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS

Iqueueiqueue.com

LeanTaaS provides software that increases operating room efficiency and utilization for hospitals. The platform helps healthcare providers optimize their OR management through data analytics and process optimization.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Joinbillionsjoinbillions.com
Kamanakamana.com

Triage Wallet is a digital document and profile management platform for healthcare travel professionals, enabling them to store compliance documents, manage career information, and streamline job applications and onboarding processes.

Digital HealthHR Tech

Karambitkarambit.ai

Karambit.AI performs static analysis of software to detect security vulnerabilities, behavioral anomalies, and compliance issues before deployment, without requiring source code access. The platform helps organizations understand and verify the integrity of their software components across their supply chain.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Keyassnackskeyassnacks.com

Keya's Snacks produces spiced potato chips made with potatoes sourced from America and single-origin spices from India, targeting mainstream US consumers. The company is woman-owned and focuses on flavor-forward snacks blending Indian heritage with American ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Keya

Kickupkickup.co

KickUp provides a professional development, coaching, and staff evaluation system for school leaders. The platform consolidates coaching, mentorship, walkthroughs, and evaluations into a single system with data analytics and AI-enabled tools.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR Tech

Kilsarkilsar.comin

Kilsar provides an AI-powered platform that captures and enriches technical documentation for industrial operations, serving aerospace, heavy equipment, manufacturing, and utilities sectors. The platform enables organizations to preserve expert knowledge, create standardized assembly guidance, and improve technician onboarding and maintenance execution across complex systems.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareVirginia Beach, US

Kinometrixkinometrix.comin

Kinometrix develops machine learning-based risk assessment tools for clinicians to identify patients at high risk of falls and prevent patient harm in healthcare settings. The platform integrates with electronic health records to support clinical decision-making without disrupting workflows.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesFort Belvoir, US

Lightthemusiclightthemusic.com
Linebirdlinebird.net
Linshommedicallinshommedical.com

Linshom Medical develops a wearable, FDA-cleared respiratory monitoring device that measures breathing patterns at the patient bedside in real-time. The device is designed for post-operative and hospitalized patients to provide early warning of respiratory problems and reduce adverse events.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Liquetmedicalliquetmedical.com

Liquet Medical develops localized drug delivery technology for treating vascular disease. The company focuses on improving patient outcomes and healthcare sustainability through its vascular drug delivery platform.

HealthtechMedical Devices

Llamawoodllamawood.com

LLAMAWOOD delivers kiln-dried firewood with next-day service, professional stacking, and installation of log racks to homeowners in the Richmond, Virginia area. The company offers bug-free, low-smoke hardwood bundles in multiple sizes with transparent pricing and a 7-day refund guarantee.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRichmond, US

Lumaluma.com

Luma provides a platform for creating event pages, sending invitations, and selling tickets for events.

SaaS

Luminoahluminoah.com

Luminoah develops Luminoah Flow, a compact, smart enteral feeding system for patients who require tube nutrition delivery. The device features Bluetooth connectivity to a mobile app and is designed to be portable and user-friendly for patients managing chronic conditions.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCharlottesville, US

Neal Piper(Founder and CEO)

M&Aenverus.com

Enverus provides a mineral rights management and oil and gas investment platform for tracking wells, revenue, and mineral assets across portfolios. The platform serves mineral owners, investors, and operators in North America with data integration, valuation, and deal-sourcing capabilities for mineral interests and energy assets.

Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaS

Majorclaritymajorclarity.com

MajorClarity is a career and college readiness platform for K-12 students that integrates career exploration, academic planning, and postsecondary decision-making tools. The platform serves school districts seeking to align student education with career outcomes through simulations, course planning, and work-based learning tracking.

EdTech

Mapmycustomersmapmycustomers.com

Map My Customers provides a field sales management platform that helps teams with territory planning, rep execution, and manager visibility. The software automates activity tracking, routing, and territory assignments for sales teams across industries.

SaaSSales Tech

Mindcohealthmindcohealth.com

MindcoeHealth offers mental health programs combining virtual reality, mindfulness, and coaching for individuals and organizations. The platform creates personalized action plans to address mental wellbeing and behavioral challenges.

Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Mobius Materialsmobiusmaterials.comin𝕏

Mobius Materials operates a certified marketplace enabling contract manufacturers and OEMs to buy and sell excess electronic components directly, addressing annual waste of $15B in discarded components despite ongoing demand. The platform serves industries including consumer electronics, oil & gas, healthcare, gaming, and industrial systems globally.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Margaret Upshur(Founder and CEO)in

Modifitmodifit.io

Modi Fit provides AI-powered interactive fitting guides and sizing analytics for apparel retailers and brands. The platform enables shoppers to capture body measurements virtually for personalized sizing recommendations, aiming to increase conversions and reduce return rates.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc invest at?
Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc focus on?
Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech.
Where is Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc located?
Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc is headquartered in Richmond, US.
Does Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc lead rounds?
Lighthouse Network Ventures Llc typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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