Lightcast Discovery
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Apr 14, 2026
Est. Valuation
$38.42M
Total Funding Raised
$81.5M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Lightcast Discovery is a biotechnology company that develops a proprietary droplet-based microfluidic platform for single-cell functional analysis to accelerate drug discovery and development.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Biotechnology, Biotech Equipment, Drug Discovery, Precision Medicine
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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| Mission Bio | 81% | |
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Lightcast Discovery Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Apr 14, 2026 | ||||
| Series B | Aug 17, 2023 | ||||
| Series A | Mar 1, 2021 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 9, 2019 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Lightcast Discovery Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| OMX Ventures | Series B, VC Round, Series A |
| ARCH Venture Partners | Series B, Series A, VC Round |
| M Ventures | VC Round, Series B |
| +ND Capital | Series B, VC Round, Series A |
| ARCH Venture Partners | Series B, Series A |
| OTIF Ventures | Seed |
| Merck KGaA | Series B |
Market signals
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- Apr 14, 2026
Brad Crutchfield joins as advisor to the board of directors.
- Apr 14, 2026
$27M raised in early funding.
Lightcast Discovery Filings
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Common questions about Lightcast Discovery's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Lightcast Discovery a public or private company?
Lightcast Discovery is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lightcast Discovery?
Lightcast Discovery is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Lightcast Discovery's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Lightcast Discovery worth (valuation)?
Lightcast Discovery's valuation is estimated at $38.4M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Lightcast Discovery stock?
Lightcast Discovery shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Lightcast Discovery's last funding round?
Lightcast Discovery's most recent funding round was VC Round on April 14, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Lightcast Discovery?
Key investors in Lightcast Discovery include ARCH Venture Partners, M Ventures, Merck KGaA, M Ventures.
Will Lightcast Discovery IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightcast Discovery.
How can I track Lightcast Discovery secondary market activity?
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