Lightspeed is building its edge on followers, not just funds |

Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written.It’sa trendthat’sbeen building witha16z’s acquisitionof…

How Lightspeed found its newest hire … via Instagram DM |

Earlier this year, Lightspeed made headlines when it announced that Claire Zau, an investor and popular tech content creator, would join the venture firm. She…

Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital |

In Brief Posted: 12:32 PM PST · December 15, 2025 After a surge of VC investments from the 2021 bubble failed to yield strong returns…