Lightship Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Columbus, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Climate Tech
- AI
- Digital Health
- Health Tech
About
Lightship Capital drives innovation and investment in the Midwest, supporting high-growth companies led by underrepresented founders with an alternative funding model that prioritizes founder support and sustainable growth.
Lightship Capital drives innovation and investment in the Midwest, supporting high-growth companies led by underrepresented founders with an alternative funding model that prioritizes founder support and sustainable growth.
Investment Thesis
They invest in underrepresented founders across the MidWest and South building companies in AI/ML, Healthtech, CPG, Ecommerce, and Environmental Sustainability with existing revenue traction.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has completed over 40 deals focusing on the technology and consumer sectors across North America and Europe. Their strategic approach emphasizes operator-first investments, seeking to back entrepreneurs with deep industry insights. Notable exits include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing their ability to identify and nurture high-potential startups at the early to growth stages. This data-driven methodology ensures a thorough evaluation of market trends and opportunities, setting a solid foundation for long-term value creation.