Lightbird Overview
Lightbird Ventures, founded in 2021 and based in Bern, Switzerland, is a venture capital firm that partners early in the journey with companies that lead with distribution. They believe that establishing this from the beginning is the only way to stand out in today’s market. Lightbird invests in the most intense period of a company’s life – the early stage.
Is Lightbird the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Lightbird, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Lightbird
Investment focus
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
Industries / verticals
- Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
- Cybersecurity / Identity
- FinTech
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
CHF 100,000 - CHF 1,000,000
Contact information
Head Manager Selection & Alternative Investments, Certified Board Member
Gisela Jaeggi
Managing Partner
Thomas Meier
Investor
Henrik Reimavuo
Managing Partner
Benjamin Solenthaler
VC
Thuy-Linh Uong
How to approach funds like Lightbird
When reaching out to Lightbird Ventures, founders should highlight their unique go-to-market strategies and demonstrate early traction or innovative distribution channels. Articulate how your team’s execution can rapidly scale user acquisition or market presence, as Lightbird values founders who can turn distribution into a competitive edge. Be prepared to discuss how your product’s distribution model is defensible and how it can sustain momentum in crowded markets.
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