Lightyear raised $31M in a Series B funding round led by Altos Ventures to enhance its AI powered telecom operating software platform.
Amount Raised
$31 Million
Round Type
Series B
Investors
Description
Lightyear, a NYC-based provider of enterprise telecom management software, raised $31M in Series B funding. The funds will be used for product innovation within its Telecom Operating System platform, adding features across its core product lines and developing new products.
Quick answer
Lightyear raised $31 Million in a Series B round, dated November 20, 2024. Investors: Zigg Capital, Ridge Ventures, Amplo, Susa Ventures and Altos Ventures.
- How much did Lightyear raise?
- Lightyear raised $31 Million in a Series B round on November 20, 2024.
- Who invested in Lightyear?
- Zigg Capital, Ridge Ventures, Amplo, Susa Ventures and Altos Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Lightyear do?
- Lightyear's software powers the enterprise telecom lifecycle from procurement through renewal.
- Where is Lightyear based and how big is it?
- Fundz records about 57 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Lightyear?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Lightyear, including the Head of Strategic Partnerships. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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Companies in the same sectors as Lightyear that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Kamiwaza raised $8.5M on December 23, 2024.
- Databricks raised an undisclosed amount on December 17, 2024.
- BILT raised $21M (Series B) on December 16, 2024.
- Crusoe raised $600 (Series D) on December 16, 2024.
- Maisa raised $5M (Pre-Seed) on December 13, 2024.
- LambdaTest raised $38M (Funding Round) on December 10, 2024.
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