Lightbank
Chicago venture firm founded in 2010 by Groupon co-founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell. Invests across seed through later stages in disruptive technology companies, with an operator-heavy, hands-on style and deep roots in the Chicago and Midwest startup ecosystem. HQ commonly listed at 600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL.
Typical check size
$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
AUM
N/A
Rounds they lead
Seed
Series A
Rounds they invest
Seed
Series A
Series B
Growth
FAQs about Lightbank
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Public descriptions cover seed, Series A, and later-stage technology investments. Confirm the active fund mandate and stage fit directly with Lightbank.
Chicago, Illinois — commonly listed at 600 W Chicago Avenue.
Disruptive technology companies where capital pairs with operational help to scale. The firm is associated with Chicago entrepreneur-operators (Lefkofsky/Keywell lineage) rather than a single narrow vertical.
Via lightbank.com and warm intros through Chicago/Midwest founder and operator networks.
Lightbank has historically taken active, hands-on roles; leadership vs. participation varies by deal. Ask the firm for current lead preferences.
Not published as a single official range on the firm site. Ask Lightbank; do not invent a number.
Chicago and the Midwest plus U.S. technology companies more broadly.
lightbank.com, /fund/lightbank, and the Chicago hub /vc/chicago.