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Lightbank portfolio map

72 startups Lightbank has backed in rounds we track, since 2010, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $2.1B. The biggest sector is AI, with 14 companies.

72startups backed
12sectors
$2.1Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

Lightbank's investor profile

AI

14

IT Services

10

Fintech

10

Internet

8

Healthtech

6

Software

5

E-commerce

4

Edtech

3

Cybersecurity

3

Big Data & Analytics

3

Advertising & Adtech

3

Web3 & Crypto

3

Segment by segment

AI

14 startups · $529M raised

  1. InspirenInspiren is an AI-powered healthcare technology company founded in 2016, based in Brooklyn, New York.United States$205M
  2. KargoKargo is the leader in mobile brand advertising.United States$60M
  3. PrestoPresto is a software company that provides AI and automation solutions to the restaurant industry.United States$55M
  4. ValarianValarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company headquartered in London.United Kingdom$50M
  5. JustpointJustpoint is an AI-powered consumer protection and legal technology company founded in 2018.United States$45M
  6. Letter AILetter AI is an innovative revenue enablement platform founded in 2023 by Ali Akhtar and Armen Forget, based in Chicago, Illinois.United States$43M
  7. OFOne FootprintOne Footprint is a technology company.United States$25M
  8. Flywheel30 Day brand sprint for startups.United States$18M

IT Services

10 startups · $138M raised

  1. HireologyHireology is a talent acquisition and hiring technology company based in Chicago, Illinois.United States$53M
  2. CatalyticCatalytic is a Chicago-based company that specializes in no-code workflow and intelligent automation software.United States$36M
  3. ArkArk Biotech, founded in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a technology company focused on the cultivated meat sector United States$18M
  4. ContentlyContently is a content marketing SaaS platform that assists enterprise brands in creating engaging content at scale.United States$12M
  5. LocalityLocality is an information platform providing a local marketplace that compares prices, hours and reviews on local services in the U.S.United States$9.1M
  6. LifecrowdLifecrowd is an online social marketplace based in Santa Monica, California, that connects people through local offline experiences.United States$5.0M
  7. ClasskickClasskick is an educational technology company based in Chicago, founded in 2014.United States$1.7M
  8. MyCabbageMyCabbage is the simple way to organize, socialize and personalize the way you save.United States$1.6M

Fintech

10 startups · $591M raised

  1. Super.comSuper.com is a technology company based in San Francisco, specializing in fintech and commerce.United States$210M
  2. BetterflyBetterfly is a Latin American InsurTech and employee benefits platform that combines wellness, financial inclusion, and insurance United States$129M
  3. ClearcoverClearcover is a digital-first auto insurance company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.United States$80M
  4. SnapsheetSnapsheet is a provider of virtual appraisal technology and claims management software solutions in the insurance industry.United States$77M
  5. doughDough is a meal-plan for groups that guarantees a higher volume of customers for local restaurants.United States$49M
  6. AttainAttain is a technology-driven company focused on making homeownership accessible for aspiring homeowners.United States$25M
  7. ZeroZero is a software development company that offers AI-based email management software that manages inbox and summarize conversations.Finland$15M
  8. A.M. MoneyA.M.United States$3.5M

Internet

8 startups · $129M raised

  1. BeachMintBeachMint is a social commerce company that offers celebrity curated products online.United States$75M
  2. Coffee Meets BagelCoffee Meets Bagel (CMB) is a dating app launched in 2012, designed for individuals seeking serious relationships and long-term commitment.United States$23M
  3. VetteryVettery is the trusted hiring marketplace that connects top talent with growing companies.United States$11M
  4. QQwikiQwiki is an industry leader in automated video production.United States$11M
  5. CarleaseLeasing a car has never been easier.United States$3.5M
  6. OhanaOHANATM is a technology holding company that focuses on building infrastructure for energy, connectivity, and intelligence.United States$3.0M
  7. Where I've BeenWhere I've Been is a personalized and interactive world map that lets users share their travels.United States$1.8M
  8. BabbaCoBabbaco provides products for children and also offers various products like Infant car seat cover in stores and Online.United States$1.2M

Healthtech

6 startups · $31M raised

  1. Axle HealthAxle Health is a healthcare technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2020 by veterans from the healthcare aUnited States$10M
  2. Zest HealthZest Health is a virtual dermatology clinic founded in 2022, specializing in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema.United States$6.0M
  3. TandemStrideTandemStride is a trauma recovery support company focused on helping individuals recover from traumatic injuries.United States$5.5M
  4. AndelAndel is America’s first prescription drug cooperative, offering a cooperative marketplace that provides direct access to high-cosUnited States$4.5M
  5. ZeelZeel delivers on-demand massage from vetted therapists.United States$3.2M
  6. NubundleNubundle is a Chicago-based employee benefits company founded in 2018, specializing in family planning and fertility support for eUnited States$1.5M

Software

5 startups · $54M raised

  1. TTakeLessonsAcquired by Microsoft (MSFT).United States$29M
  2. FreeAgentFreeAgent provides online accounting and money management software for small businesses and freelancers.United Kingdom$12M
  3. BoomerangBoomerang is a Swedish clothing brand established in 1976 by Peter Wilton and Kenneth Andram.United States$7.5M
  4. VentureBeatVentureBeat is an online technology news platform that is engaged in technology publication and events business.United States$3.2M
  5. Clever SenseClever Sense offers “Alfred,” a mobile app delivering personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and nightclubs.United States$2.0M

E-commerce

4 startups · $72M raised

  1. Reverb.comReverb.com is a provider of an online marketplace intended for new, used, and vintage music gear.United States$47M
  2. ClaimClaim is a social application that allows users to earn and trade rewards with friends.United States$16M
  3. MickeyBuilding e-commerce platforms for B2B businesses.United States$4.9M
  4. The Many Co.Helping brands unlock maximum value from overstock, returns, and resale with a full-stack commerce infrastructure platform.United States$4.0M

Edtech

3 startups · $47M raised

  1. BenchPrepBenchPrep is a Chicago-based technology company that specializes in cloud-based educational software and adaptive learning platforms.United States$30M
  2. StrideStride.VC is a London-based seed-stage tech fund; a small team of dedicated venture investors backing small teams of passionate enUnited States$16M
  3. CClusterFlunkThe way our generation does education.\\Upload, share, and talk with your university classmates.United States$1.1M

Cybersecurity

3 startups · $111M raised

  1. ExpelExpel is a leading Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider based in Herndon, Virginia.Vatican City$99M
  2. UpfortUpfort is a cybersecurity and cyber insurance platform that combines advanced security tools with comprehensive insurance coverage.United States$8.0M
  3. BearingBearing is a physical security operations software company founded in 2025 by Jason Veiock.United States$4.5M

Big Data & Analytics

3 startups · $284M raised

  1. UUptakeUnited States$229M
  2. Uptake TechnologiesUptake Technologies designs and develops enterprise software.United States$40M
  3. Ours PrivacyOurs Privacy is a healthcare privacy and analytics company based in Houston, Texas.United States$15M

Advertising & Adtech

3 startups · $61M raised

  1. SproutSprout makes wholesome, ready-to-heat food for children, crafted based on nutrition science, and loved by children and busy parents.United Kingdom$52M
  2. BoostableBoostable is a marketing agency based in Melbourne that specializes in web design, SEO, local SEO, and e-commerce services.United States$8.2M
  3. LightswitchLightswitch is a web video production company specializing in the creation of content for small- and medium-sized businesses.United States$1.3M

Web3 & Crypto

3 startups · $22M raised

  1. RiseRISE is the only coastal resilience innovation hub of its kind in the U.S.United States$16M
  2. GamerGains LabGamerGains Lab is the first-ever token and cryptocurrency-based play and earn platform.United States$5.8M
  3. GameflipGameflip is a U.S.-based gaming marketplace founded in Silicon Valley in 2015.United States$182K

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Lightbank as an investor, the first in 2010. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each sector shows its best-funded first; sectors with fewer than three companies are left off. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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