LightShed Ventures
Venture capitalArmonk Β· SeedβSeries B Β· 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
LightShed provides early-stage capital combined with strategic industry access and thought leadership in the TMT sector. The firm leverages its research platform and extensive network to connect entrepreneurs with potential business partners, help build market awareness for portfolio companies, and provide executive guidance on exits including IPOs and M&A transactions.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 5 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 11 of 36 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ4Consumer Γ3Marketing Tech Γ3SaaS Γ3B2B Marketplaces Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Hardware Γ2Media & Entertainment Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ4
Investments Β· 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
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. The platform serves consumer brands seeking to build deeper customer relationships and help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyMarketing TechRetail TechLos Angeles, US
Sarah Wagman Ellenbogen(Co-Founder & CEO)ChrisSami
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. The platform serves financial-infrastructure firms and creative-industry firms with multi-source data connectivity and agent deployment capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Giant creates personalized, interactive digital stories for children that adapt to their names, voices, and interests. The platform provides safe, ad-free content designed to support learning and social-emotional growth.
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. The platform includes a reporter database powered by readership metrics to help communications teams identify and engage with journalists.
Marketing TechSaaS
Helium operates a decentralized wireless network where individuals and businesses host small devices called Hotspots to provide cellular connectivity and earn HNT cryptocurrency. The network serves businesses, carriers, and individual users seeking affordable alternative to legacy telecom infrastructure.
Crypto & Web3
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 SoftwareGovTechSaaS
David Yarkin(Founder and CEO)Cassie Fay(VP, Sales)Becca Smith(VP Product & Engagement)
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
Board seats Β· per SEC filings Β· 2
what is this? β$14.2M raise Β· filed Apr 2024 Β· via Jamie Seltzer
$1M raise Β· filed Feb 2022 Β· via Jamie Evan Seltzer
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D β 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, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is LightShed Ventures located?
- LightShed Ventures is headquartered in Armonk, US.
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