Lightship Capital
Cincinnati · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Lightship Capital invests in transformational early-stage businesses led by underrepresented founders—including founders of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and those with disabilities. The fund catalyzes wealth-building opportunity for entrepreneurs typically excluded from venture capital access, focusing on companies in consumer goods, e-commerce, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and health technology. Geographically, the firm prioritizes startups based outside traditional tech hubs, with particular emphasis on the Midwest and South regions, especially those in or relocating to Ohio, Tulsa, or Arkansas.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteGeneral Partner responsible for fund operations, entrepreneurial training, and leadership of the firm's artificial intelligence investing team.
General Partner of Lightship Capital who leads the fund's mission to support underrepresented and early-stage transformational businesses.
Partner at Lightship serving as a primary contact for portfolio founders, preparing investment materials, and managing deal sourcing activities.
Engineering Director who evaluates the technology infrastructure and engineering capabilities of early-stage and emerging company investments.
Investments · 4 tracked
- Allergy Amulet
- Freshfry
- Haute Hijab
- Proov
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lightship Capital invest at?
- Lightship Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Lightship Capital focus on?
- Lightship Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, E-commerce, Healthtech.
- Where is Lightship Capital located?
- Lightship Capital is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.
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