Lightyear
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Jul 23, 2025
Est. Valuation
$250M
Total Funding Raised
$71.1M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Lightyear is a fintech company that provides a multi-currency investment platform allowing users to invest globally in stocks and ETFs with low fees and transparent pricing.
Sector
FinTech
Verticals
Investment Platforms, Wealth Management, Personal Finance, Foreign Exchange
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Data as a Service, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
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Lightyear Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Jul 23, 2025 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 14, 2022 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 14, 2021 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 15, 2021 | ||||
| Pre Seed | Jun 3, 2021 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Lightyear Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Superangel | Series B |
| Amplo | Series A |
| Ned V | Series B |
| Contrary Capital | Series A |
| Metaplanet Holdings | Series A, Seed, Series B |
| Ludlow Ventures | Series A |
| Virgin Group | Series A |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Mar 10, 2026
Launched service in 25 countries within four years.
- Feb 27, 2026
Named Best Investing App at the Good Money Guide Investing Awards.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- has_revenue_increased_byOct 13, 2026
Lightyear reports H1 '26 revenue of EUR 1.50 billion, up 1.7% from H1 '25.
- has_revenueOct 13, 2026
Lightyear reports $1.69B in first-half revenue in H1 '26, up 1.70% from H1 '25, while net income falls 17.00% to EUR 48.00 million.
- has_earningsOct 13, 2026
Lightyear reports $53.9M in earnings for H1 '26, while net income falls 17.00% year over year to EUR 48.00 million.
- launchesOct 5, 2026
Lightyear launches tax free gilts solution for UK investors
Lightyear Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lightyear's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Lightyear a public or private company?
Lightyear is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lightyear?
Lightyear is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Lightyear's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Lightyear worth (valuation)?
Lightyear's valuation is estimated at $250.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Lightyear stock?
Lightyear shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Lightyear's last funding round?
Lightyear's most recent funding round was Series B on July 23, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Lightyear?
Key investors in Lightyear include Ned V, Virgin Group, Mosaic Ventures, NordicNinja VC, Ridge Ventures.
Will Lightyear IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lightyear.
How can I track Lightyear secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Lightyear's shares on secondary markets.