LIGHTBANK
LIGHTBANK is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series C+ fund in the US and global writing $100K–$5M checks into AI, Climate, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, consumer-brands and crypto.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Climate, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, consumer-brands, crypto
- Check size
- $100K–$5M
- Invests in
- US-wide, global
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2010
- Assets under management
- $380 million
- Website
- lightbank.com
Thesis
Operating as a hybrid investment organization, it combines traditional venture capital with an internal company-building and idea incubation model. Lightbank focuses on early-stage technology companies with disruptive potential, employing a sector-agnostic approach but with a strong emphasis on AI, healthcare, fintech, climate tech, consumer brands, SaaS, marketplaces, and crypto. They seek companies with exceptional products and visionary founders. The firm primarily invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with some select growth-stage investments, and has a global geographic scope with a primary focus on North America. The typical check size ranges from $100,000 to $5 million, with an investment sweet spot around $1.5 million. As of May 2026, their third fund (LB III) has a size of $290 million, bringing their total AUM to $380 million.
Common questions
Does LIGHTBANK invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. LIGHTBANK lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does LIGHTBANK write?
LIGHTBANK writes $100K–$5M checks.
Where does LIGHTBANK invest?
LIGHTBANK invests in the US and global.