Lightyear
PrivateLast Round
Series B-7
Jan 29, 2026
Est. Valuation
$335M
Total Funding Raised
$63.8M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Lightyear operates in Enterprise Software and is based in New York City, New York. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B-7 round in January 2026.
Lightyear is a telecommunications software company that provides a digital workflow and system-of-record platform to automate the procurement, inventory management, and expense management of enterprise telecom services.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Workflow Automation, Cloud Communications, Internet Providers, NLP & Conversational AI, Enterprise Communication
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Marketplace Commission, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Lightyear Comparables
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Lightyear Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B-7 | Jan 29, 2026 | ||||
| Series B | Nov 19, 2024 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 15, 2021 | ||||
| Seed | Oct 27, 2020 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Lightyear Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Knightsgate Ventures | Seed |
| Amplo | Series A, Series B, Seed |
| Contrary Capital | Series A |
| Ludlow Ventures | Seed, Series A |
| Altos Ventures | Series B |
| IDG Ventures | Series A |
| Ridge Ventures | Series B, Series A |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Nov 12, 2026
Named AI Trailblazer at the 2026 Luminaries of Telecom Awards.
- Aug 10, 2026
Added Eminici, an IT consulting startup, as a customer.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- attends_eventNov 12, 2026
Lightyear attends the 2026 Luminaries of Telecom Awards.
- is_developingAug 18, 2026
Lightyear is building Telecom's System of Action with proprietary data, proven workflows, and specialized AI agents, beginning with Lightyear Dispatch and two operational AI agents that execute telecom workflows; it expects agents to handle material work across the full lifecycle by 2027, in New York on Aug 18th '26.
- launchesAug 18, 2026
On Aug 18th '26, Lightyear launches Dispatch and two AI agents to automate enterprise telecom sourcing, quoting and installation.
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Lightyear Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lightyear's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Lightyear a public or private company?
Lightyear is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lightyear?
Lightyear is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Lightyear's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Lightyear worth (valuation)?
Lightyear's valuation is estimated at $335.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Lightyear stock?
Lightyear shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Lightyear's last funding round?
Lightyear's most recent funding round was Series B-7 on January 29, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Lightyear?
Key investors in Lightyear include Amplo, Altos Ventures, IDG Ventures, Ridge Ventures.
Will Lightyear IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightyear.
How can I track Lightyear secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Lightyear's shares on secondary markets.