LightShed Ventures
Venture capitalArmonk · Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked
Also known as LIGHTSHED VENTURES GROUP, LP
Investment thesis
LightShed positions itself as a new type of venture capital firm that combines a thought-leading TMT (technology, media, telecom) research and media platform with an early-stage fund. It invests from Seed through Series B across the media, technology, consumer, and telecom industries. The firm emphasizes its deep industry network and visibility, offering entrepreneurs 'white glove' access to key players across the TMT ecosystem. It aims to amplify founders' ideas and grow their mindshare through its media reach, and to help portfolio companies navigate exits by identifying business combinations and preparing CEOs for IPOs and M&A events.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 11 of 39 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Consumer ×3Marketing Tech ×3SaaS ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2Media & Entertainment ×2
HQs:United States×12
Investments · 39 tracked
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Digiphy offers a connected packaging and contextual storytelling platform that uses QR codes and page building to enable brands to communicate product origin, traceability, and sustainability information directly to consumers.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyMarketing TechRetail TechLos Angeles, US
Sarah Wagman Ellenbogen(Co-Founder & CEO)
New York, US
Qian Hang(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eurie Kim(Director)Liyia Wu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatRich Greenfield· per SEC Form D · $15.8M raise · filed Jun 2021
New York, US
Board seatJamie Seltzer· per SEC Form D · $1M raise · filed Feb 2022
Austin, US
Jordi Hays(Director)Adam Ryan(Executive Officer, Director)Jamie Seltzer(Director)
Board seatJamie Seltzer· per SEC Form D · $14.2M raise · filed Apr 2024
Arlington, US
Dan Rabinovitsj(Director)Jill Smith(Director)Iyad Tarazi(Executive Officer, Director)Steven C. Marshall(Director)Joseph Pignato(Executive Officer, Director)Craig Cowden(Director)
Edisyl builds a semantic layer for enterprise data that encodes organizational understanding of metrics and data meaning, enabling AI tools to answer questions according to business logic.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Adam D'Augelli(Director)Ralph Folz(Director)David Balter(Executive Officer, Director)Shikar Ghosh(Director)
New York, US
Christopher Cataldi(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Navok(Executive Officer, Director)Gregory Milken(Director)
St. George, US
Lawrence Kosick(Executive Officer, Director)Neil D'Souza(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Greenfield(Director)
Giant creates personalized, interactive digital stories for children that adapt to their names, voices, and interests.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
John Kobs(CEO & Founder)
Memo provides article readership data and analytics for corporate communications teams, enabling PR professionals to measure press coverage impact and make data-driven media strategy decisions.
Marketing TechSaaS
Oklahoma City, US
Cole Raven(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Luckett(Director)Bradley Davis(Executive Officer, Director)
Procurated operates a marketplace and review platform connecting public sector buyers with suppliers, providing ratings, reviews, and insights to facilitate informed purchasing decisions for government, educational, and nonprofit organizations.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSWashington, US
Cassie Fay(VP, Sales)Becca Smith(VP Product & Engagement)David Yarkin(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Finnegan(Director)Alan Patricof(Director)
Telly builds a television platform designed as a central hub for home entertainment, information, fitness, and social connection.
AdTechConsumerHardwareMedia & Entertainment<UNKNOWN>, US
Cameron Lester(Director)Nasser Al-Sabah(Director)Mohammed El Saadi(Director)Mohammad Al Adham(Executive Officer, Director)
Vurvey Labs develops AI-powered platforms that simulate human behavior and consumer insights, enabling enterprises and agencies to research, validate, and deploy products and marketing strategies at speed across CPG, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LightShed Ventures invest at?
- LightShed Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does LightShed Ventures focus on?
- LightShed Ventures focuses on Cloud Computing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is LightShed Ventures located?
- LightShed Ventures is headquartered in Armonk, US.
- Does LightShed Ventures lead rounds?
- LightShed Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors · 45
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