Lightning AI
PrivateLast Round
M&A
Jan 21, 2026
Est. Valuation
$2.5B
Total Funding Raised
$58.6M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Lightning AI is a software company that provides a platform to unify the artificial intelligence development lifecycle.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
ML Platforms, AI Training Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform-as-a-Service
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
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Lightning AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&A | Jan 21, 2026 | ||||
| VC Round | Nov 21, 2024 | ||||
| Series B | Jun 16, 2022 | ||||
| Series A | Oct 8, 2020 | ||||
| Seed | Mar 1, 2020 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Lightning AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Bain Capital Ventures | Series A, Seed, Series B |
| Mantis Venture Capital | Series B |
| Firstminute Capital | Series A, Series B |
| The Navigation Fund | M&A |
| K5 Global | VC Round |
| Cisco Investments | VC Round |
| Index Ventures | Seed, Series B, Series A |
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- Aug 27, 2026
Grew 25% QoQ, from 227 to 283 employees.
- Jul 23, 2026
Grew 23% QoQ, adding 50 employees.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- hiresSep 24, 2026
Lightning hired Heather Paduck as Chief Financial Officer on Sep 24th '26.
- merges_withSep 24, 2026
Lightning merged with Voltage Park, Inc. on Jan 1st '26.
- hiresSep 17, 2026
Lightning hired Betty Junod as Chief Marketing Officer on Sep 14th '26.
- launchesSep 17, 2026
Lightning launched BOLT 12 on Sep 17th '26.
Lightning AI Filings
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Common questions about Lightning AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Lightning AI a public or private company?
Lightning AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lightning AI?
Lightning AI is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Lightning AI worth (valuation)?
Lightning AI's valuation is estimated at $2.5B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Lightning AI stock?
Lightning AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Lightning AI's last funding round?
Lightning AI's most recent funding round was M&A on January 21, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Lightning AI?
Key investors in Lightning AI include Index Ventures, Coatue Management, JPMorgan Chase & Co..
Will Lightning AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightning AI.
How can I track Lightning AI secondary market activity?
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