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Lightbank
Venture CapitalActiveLightbank VC is a venture fund based out of Chicago investing at the earliest stage across consumer, enterprise, fin-tech and more.
150
Investments
4
Exits
$1B
AUM
2.7%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Lightbank invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including EdTech, Enterprise, Fintech, HR/Talent, and Internet, with a focus on innovative and disruptive businesses.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 8 years
1
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20121
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2018Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 150 companies
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Jellyvision
Enterprise · Growth, 2018
A
Adthena
AI/ML · Growth, 2018
T
Tempus
Healthcare · Series B, 2017
H
Highfive
Enterprise · Series A, 2014
R
Raise
E-commerce · Series A, 2014
A
ActiveCampaign
SaaS · Series A, 2014
P
Packback
EdTech · Series A, 2014
A
Avant
Fintech · Series B, 2013
F
Fooda
Food & Beverage · Series A, 2012
N
Narrative Science
AI/ML · Series A, 2012
S
Shiftgig
Marketplaces · Series A, 2012
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SpotHero
Transportation · Series A, 2011
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
FoodaAcquisition2024—
ShiftgigAcquisition2020—
Sprout SocialIPO2019$1.6B
GrouponIPO2011$12.7B
Frequently Asked Questions
Lightbank focuses on Series A, Series B, Series C+ stage investments.
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