The Lightsmith Group
Overview
The Lightsmith Group is a sustainable private equity firm that invests in growth-stage companies providing technology-enabled business services and solutions in the areas of energy, water, food and agriculture, and climate resilience. The firm focuses on companies that address critical societal needs and helps them scale their solutions globally. Lightsmith is focused on global alternative investing in accordance with environment, social and governance (ESG) standards, with an initial emphasis on climate finance and global growth markets.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE Global | Jul 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| WayCool Foods & Products | Jan 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Tive, LLC | Jan 2026 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| AiDash | Apr 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Solinftec | Jul 2022 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
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Key People
Sanjay Wagle
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Jill Xu
Growth Equity Investing
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Lightsmith Group based?
The Lightsmith Group is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was The Lightsmith Group founded?
The Lightsmith Group was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does The Lightsmith Group have?
The Lightsmith Group has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Lightsmith Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SOURCE Global, WayCool Foods & Products, Tive, LLC, AiDash, Solinftec.
What was The Lightsmith Group's most recent investment shown here?
The Lightsmith Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tive, LLC in 2026.
What sectors does The Lightsmith Group focus on?
The Lightsmith Group focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does The Lightsmith Group focus on?
The Lightsmith Group typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is The Lightsmith Group's AUM?
The Lightsmith Group's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.