Lightship Capital
Overview
Lightship Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies led by underrepresented founders, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and innovators with disabilities, focusing on sectors like CPG, e-commerce, sustainability, AI, and health tech.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amulet | Mar 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AlgoPear | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| kweliTV | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Healthy Roots Dolls | Feb 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| Kare Mobile | Feb 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Candice Matthews Brackeen
Founding Partner
Brian Brackeen
General Partner
Alexis Alston
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Lightship Capital based?
Lightship Capital is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
When was Lightship Capital founded?
Lightship Capital was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Lightship Capital have?
Lightship Capital has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lightship Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Amulet, AlgoPear, kweliTV, Healthy Roots Dolls, Kare Mobile.
What was Lightship Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Lightship Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AlgoPear in 2022.
What sectors does Lightship Capital focus on?
Lightship Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Lightship Capital focus on?
Lightship Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Lightship Capital's AUM?
Lightship Capital's assets under management are estimated at over $50.0M.