Lightspeed Analysis: $1.3B Raised
What is Lightspeed?
Lightspeed is a unified point of sale and payments platform that serves approximately 165,000 locations worldwide. Their approach integrates various business functions into a single system, enhancing operational efficiency. This enables businesses to grow revenue and improve customer experiences through streamlined processes and insights.
Location
Montreal, Canada
Employees
1001-5000
Founded
2005
Industry
SaaS, Payments
Product Features & Capabilities
- Point of Sale systems for retail, restaurant, and golf
- Integrated payments solutions
- Inventory management software
- Advanced marketing tools
- Real-time reporting and analytics.
Use Cases
Manage sales and inventory across multiple locations; Streamline restaurant operations for faster service; Optimize golf course management and scheduling; Enhance customer engagement through loyalty programs; Analyze business performance with real-time insights.
How much Lightspeed raised
Stock Issuance/Offering - $824M
September 10, 2021Lead Investor: Undisclosed
Stock Issuance/Offering - $355M
September 11, 2020Lead Investor: Not disclosed
Series D - $166M
October 16, 2017Lead Investor: Investissement Quebec, Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, Inovia, Silicon Valley Bank
Other Considerations
Serves approximately 165,000 customer locations; Trusted by businesses in over 100 countries; Offers personalized 24/7 support.
