Lightning Labs
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Apr 5, 2022
Total Funding Raised
$82.5M
Momentum
Top 5%
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Company Overview
Lightning Labs operates in Crypto & Web3 and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in April 2022.
Lightning Labs is a fintech company that develops software and infrastructure for the Lightning Network, a layer-two payment protocol built on the Bitcoin blockchain to enable fast, scalable, and low-cost transactions.
Sector
Crypto & Web3
Verticals
Blockchain Infrastructure, Layer 2 Solutions, Digital Payments
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
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Lightning Labs Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Apr 5, 2022 | ||||
| Series A | Feb 5, 2020 | ||||
| Seed | Mar 15, 2018 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Lightning Labs Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Race Capital | Series A, Series B |
| Slow Ventures | Series A |
| BH Digital | Series B |
| M13 | Series A |
| Craft Ventures | Series A |
| DRW Venture Capital | Series A |
| DRW Trading Group | Series A |
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Market signals
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- Nov 12, 2026
Released pi402, an open-source extension for AI coding agents.
- Aug 20, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 60% MoM, reaching 21.2K.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesNov 12, 2026
Lightning launches pi402, an open-source extension for the Pi coding agent that lets AI coding agents pay for their own inference in Bitcoin over the Lightning Network, on Nov 12th '26.
- launchesNov 7, 2026
Lightning releases LND v0.21.6-beta and v0.20.7-beta on Oct 30th '26, disabling MPTCP listeners by default to mitigate a demonstrated remote exploit path.
- launchesNov 4, 2026
Lightning releases LND updates that disable Multipath TCP by default and close a demonstrated attack route through Lightning nodes on Linux systems on Nov 4th '26, while operators still apply patched Linux kernels to address the underlying vulnerability.
- has_issues_withNov 4, 2026
Lightning narrows exposure to the Linux kernel networking flaw CVE-2026-98432 by disabling Multipath TCP listeners by default in LND releases published on Oct 30th '26.
- launchesNov 4, 2026
Lightning publishes the v0.20.7-beta backport on Oct 30th '26, disabling MPTCP listeners by default as a mitigation for the Linux kernel vulnerability.
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Lightning Labs Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lightning Labs's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Lightning Labs a public or private company?
Lightning Labs is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lightning Labs?
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How much is Lightning Labs worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Lightning Labs is not publicly available.
Can I buy Lightning Labs stock?
Lightning Labs shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Lightning Labs's last funding round?
Lightning Labs's most recent funding round was Series B on April 5, 2022.
Who are the main investors in Lightning Labs?
Key investors in Lightning Labs include Craft Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Baillie Gifford, The Hive.
Will Lightning Labs IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightning Labs.
How can I track Lightning Labs secondary market activity?
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