Lightspeed has invested in Indian startups since 2007 and runs dedicated funds for India and Southeast Asia. Its India portfolio includes Razorpay, OYO, Acko, ShareChat and Udaan.
Ownership and structure
Lightspeed invests in Indian startups through its dedicated Lightspeed India Partners funds, advised by an India team with offices in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.
What India does for Lightspeed Venture Partners
India is Lightspeed's main venture market in Asia outside China, where it backs early stage consumer internet, software and fintech companies.
Investment and deals
Lightspeed had invested more than US$750 million in India by 2020 and raised a US$500 million early stage fund for India and Southeast Asia in 2022.
Lightspeed Venture Partners's India business
Lightspeed made its first India investment in 2007. It raised a $500 million early stage fund for India and Southeast Asia.
It has offices in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. Its India portfolio includes Indian Energy Exchange, OYO, Razorpay and Innovaccer.
Key moves in India
- 2007: Began investing in India.
- 2020: Closed Lightspeed India Partners III at US$275 million.
- 2020: Its cumulative India investment passed US$750 million.
- 2022: Raised a US$500 million fund, its fourth for India and Southeast Asia and its largest for the region.
Where it operates
Lightspeed Venture Partners has a presence in Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai.
At a glance
- Home country: United States
- Global headquarters: Menlo Park
- Sector: Private Equity & Investments
- Business: Venture capital
- Role of India: Investment portfolio
- India offices: Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai
- India headcount: Not available
- In India since: 2007
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