Lightning Ventures
Overview
A venture capital firm that invests exclusively in early-stage companies focused on Bitcoin and its ecosystem, including software, hardware, mining, and energy. The firm has a particular interest in startups leveraging the Lightning Network.
Portfolio Companies
20
Website
ltng.venturesInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Bitcoin | Nov 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Azteco | May 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Relai | Mar 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bitstack | Apr 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Theya | Apr 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Chris Hunter
Venture Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Lightning Ventures based?
Lightning Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Lightning Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Lightning Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Lightning Ventures have?
Lightning Ventures has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lightning Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Swan Bitcoin, Azteco, Relai, Bitstack, Theya.
What was Lightning Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Lightning Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Azteco in 2023.
What sectors does Lightning Ventures focus on?
Lightning Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Telecommunications & Networking, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, FinTech.
What company stages does Lightning Ventures focus on?
Lightning Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.