# The Lightsmith Group funding: rounds and investors

> The Lightsmith Group has raised $3.1M across 1 round since 2024. Investors include USAID-U.S.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/company/the-lightsmith-group (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Who invested in *The Lightsmith Group*

One round we have observed, with the 3 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Climate Tech

Funding summary Updated 26 Oct 2026

**$3.1M** raised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

- **Latest round:** Grant, $3.1M Nov 2024
- **Investors:** 3

See who backed them

## The rounds

- **Nov 2024** Grant **$3.1M** [USAID-U.S. Agency for International Development](https://millionrounds.com/fund/usaid-u-s-agency-for-international-development) [International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)](https://millionrounds.com/fund/international-development-finance-corporation-dfc) [Global Environment Facility](https://millionrounds.com/fund/global-environment-facility) Reported by Firms' own news pages

## Everyone who backed them

[USAID-U.S. Agency for International Development](https://millionrounds.com/fund/usaid-u-s-agency-for-international-development) Investment firm **1** round

[International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)](https://millionrounds.com/fund/international-development-finance-corporation-dfc) Growth equity **1** round

[Global Environment Facility](https://millionrounds.com/fund/global-environment-facility) Investment firm **1** round

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## Quick answers about The Lightsmith Group

### Who invested in The Lightsmith Group?

The Lightsmith Group's investors include USAID-U.S. Agency for International Development, International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Global Environment Facility.

### How much has The Lightsmith Group raised?

The Lightsmith Group has raised $3.1M across 1 round since 2024.

### When did The Lightsmith Group last raise?

The Lightsmith Group's most recent round was a Grant of $3.1M in Nov 2024.

### What was The Lightsmith Group's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $3.1M in Nov 2024, is also its largest on record.

### Who backed The Lightsmith Group first?

The Lightsmith Group's first round on record, in Nov 2024, was backed by USAID-U.S. Agency for International Development, International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Global Environment Facility.

### What stage is The Lightsmith Group at?

The Lightsmith Group's latest named round is a Grant, in Nov 2024.

### Where is The Lightsmith Group based?

The Lightsmith Group is based in the United States.

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