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Lightyear

Lightyear

Private
New York City, New YorkTelecommunications & Networkinghttps://lightyear.ai/

Last 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 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

Telecommunications & Networking

Verticals

Internet Providers, Vertical SaaS

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Marketplace Commission

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

telecom procurementnetwork infrastructure managementtelecom expense managementTEMnetwork inventory managementSaaS procurementIT procurementvendor managementprocurement automationWAN managementtelecom marketplaceinvoice auditingcontract lifecycle managementCLMtelecom audit

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Lightyear Comparables

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Lightyear Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series B-7Jan 29, 2026
Series BNov 19, 2024
Series AJul 15, 2021
SeedOct 27, 2020

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Ryan Schrack

Co-Founder, CTO

Founding Team

Dennis Thankachan

Co-Founder, CEO

Founding Team

Lightyear Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Lightyear investors
InvestorRounds
Knightsgate VenturesSeed
AmploSeries A, Series B, Seed
Contrary CapitalSeries A
Ludlow VenturesSeed, Series A
Altos VenturesSeries B
IDG VenturesSeries A
Ridge VenturesSeries B, Series A

Market signals

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  • May 11, 2026

    Louis Vuitton named as a new customer.

  • May 11, 2026

    Okta named as a new customer in a job posting.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • is_developingAug 18, 2026

    Lightyear is developing Telecom's System of Action on Aug 18th '26.

  • launchesAug 18, 2026

    Lightyear launched Dispatch and two AI agents on Aug 18th '26.

Lightyear Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

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?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range59
Year Founded2019
Last FundingJan 29, 2026

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