Lightspeed India Partners
Venture capitalActively deployingTrianon · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Seed and Series A investor across India and Southeast Asia, $1M–$100M check range with global follow‑on capacity, focuses on India‑specific solutions and offers in‑house talent, leadership, and M&A support.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesFintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:India×2
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOolka is an AI-powered credit management app for Indian consumers that reads users' credit reports, files disputes with bureaus, negotiates with lenders on overdue loans, and tracks EMI and credit card payments to keep them on time.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechBengaluru, IN
Utkrishta Kumar (UK)(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelLightspeed Venture PartnersZ478i Ventures
Verak provides property insurance for small and medium-sized businesses in India, covering facilities like shops and warehouses against natural and man-made disasters, with coverage available the next day starting at ₹8 per day and delivered through WhatsApp-based claims processing.
FintechInsurTechBengaluru, IN
Rahul Mathur(Founder)in
PartnerHemant Mohapatra· solo GP
Co-investorsGemba Capital Venture PartnersVibe CapitalY CombinatoriSeedTitan Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioVerakacq. by Insurance Dekho
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOolka · entrepreneur.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Apr 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Lightspeed India Partners focus on?
- Lightspeed India Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Lightspeed India Partners located?
- Lightspeed India Partners is headquartered in Trianon.
- Does Lightspeed India Partners lead rounds?
- Lightspeed India Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 28
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