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Lightrock

Q: When was Lightrock last fund created?

Lightrock last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-12.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2009

AUM

$5 800 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

South America North America Europe Middle East Africa Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Lightrock is a London-headquartered global investment platform founded in 2009, focusing on technology-enabled companies that address significant global challenges. The firm has a team of 92 professionals, including 25 partners, and operates across four continents. Lightrock distinguishes itself through its commitment to impact investing, aligning financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes.

Lightrock invests in sectors such as ClimateTech, HealthTech, Fintech, and Energy, with a focus on growth-stage companies. The firm manages assets totaling $5.8 billion, with notable funds including the Lightrock Growth Fund I and the Lightrock Latin America Fund. Their investment strategy spans public and private equity, targeting companies that contribute to the themes of People, Planet, and Productivity.

Notable investments by Lightrock include Mahindra Last Mile Mobility - electric vehicle solutions, CMR Surgical - surgical devices, Creditas - consumer finance, Vivriti Capital - specialized finance, and Infarm - urban farming solutions. These investments reflect Lightrock's dedication to supporting companies that drive scalable impact and innovation.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) Energy AI ClimateTech HealthTech Transportation Software SaaS Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Education Real Estate

Lightrock Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Lightrock Growth Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$900 M	July 2021
Lightrock Latin America Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Software Transportation Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$330 M	May 2022
Lightrock UCITS Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$400 M	May 2024
Lightrock Africa Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Real Estate Software Transportation Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$20 M	March 2026
Accelerate7	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Real Estate Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$500 M	May 2026

Contacts

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FAQs about Lightrock

Is Lightrock a venture capital or private equity firm?

Lightrock is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Lightrock located?

Lightrock is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Lightrock founded?

Lightrock was founded in 2009.

What sectors and industries does Lightrock invest in?

Lightrock invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), Energy, AI, ClimateTech, HealthTech, Transportation, Software, SaaS, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Education, Real Estate.

What is Lightrock geographical focus of investments?

Lightrock invests in companies and startups in South America, North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Lightrock typically invest in?

Lightrock invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Lightrock investment?

Lightrock usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Lightrock?

Lightrock has around $5 800m assets under management.

When was Lightrock last fund created?

Lightrock last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-12

Is Lightrock impact investor?

Yes, Lightrock is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Lightrock?

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