Lightspeed Venture Partners India: Global Vision, Local Impact Lightspeed Venture Partners India has cemented its position as a significant early-stage investor in India, demonstrating a keen eye for disruptive opportunities since its inception in 2007. With a dedicated focus on India and Southeast Asia, the firm recently raised its largest fund for the regions, a $500 million vehicle for India and Southeast Asia in July 2023 , bringing its total managed capital globally to over $18 billion. Lightspeed's portfolio boasts prominent unicorns like BYJU'S, Udaan, ShareChat, and Razorpay, showcasing its ability to back companies that achieve massive scale. The firm's strategic focus on emerging sectors such as AI, climate tech, and electric mobility, coupled with its commitment to a "highly selective" and founder-first approach, positions it as a crucial player in nurturing India's next generation of innovative enterprises. I. Investment Activity & Scale 1....