# Lightspeed Venture Partners

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-15**: Public Disclosure via Newspaper Ad — The company disclosed the filing in a newspaper advertisement, formally signaling the IPO launch process.
- **2026-06-12**: Confidential DRHP Filed — Razorpay submitted its pre-filed draft red herring prospectus to SEBI and stock exchanges via the confidential route.
- **2026-06-10**: Shareholder Approval — Shareholders approved a plan to raise Rs 2,700 crore through a fresh issue and offer for sale as part of the IPO.
- **2026-03-20**: Current Recovery — Funding rebounds to $358 million, driven by the Weaver Services mega-round.
- **2026-03-13**: Mid-March Slump — Weekly funding drops to $143 million amid global macro uncertainty.
- **2026-02-28**: Annual High — Funding peaks at $705 million for the month of February.
- **2026-01-31**: January Peak — Indian startups raise $373 million in the first major surge of the year.
- **2025**: Reverse Flip to India Completed — Razorpay completed its reverse flip from the US to India after receiving approvals from the RBI and Ministry of Corporate Affairs, converting into a public limited company.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### 6 VC Megafunds Control Startup Funding—Here’s What Founders Need to Know
2026-06-30 14:14:27 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

With six megafunds raising more capital than all other U.S. venture firms combined, founders face a high-stakes choice: join the elite resource club or seek personalized support from smaller, flexible investors.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/six-vc-megafunds-startup-funding-effects

### $5M for VLC Creator's Robot Startup: Lightspeed Bets on Kyber
2026-06-20 02:15:29 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the technical mind behind VLC Media Player's 6 billion downloads, has raised a $5 million seed round from Lightspeed for Kyber—an infrastructure startup designed to become the middleware layer for hundreds of millions of future robots and drones. The investment signals growing VC conviction that physical AI will need purpose-built real-time control systems, and that Kempf's unique blend of video-streaming and IoT expertise positions him to build it.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/kyber-5m-seed-lightspeed-vlc-founder-robotics

### Sarvam grabs $234M at $1.5B valuation, becoming India’s newest AI unicorn
2026-06-15 15:53:00 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Sarvam’s latest round not only catapults it to unicorn status but also highlights a strategic shift in Indian venture: corporate investment by an IT services major alongside top-tier VCs. This raises the bar for deep-tech funding in the region.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/sarvam-unicorn-series-b-startups

### Razorpay Files for $600M IPO at $5-6B Valuation After Reverse Flipping to India
2026-06-15 04:45:03 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Razorpay's confidential IPO filing marks a landmark moment for Indian startup ecosystem: a $5-6 billion listing after a reverse flip, backed by YC and Peak XV, but at a lower valuation than its 2021 peak. It sets the stage for VC exits and a new realistic pricing norm.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/razorpay-600m-ipo-valuation-down-round-startup-exit

### Indian VC Funding Hits $358M in Mid-March Surge Led by Weaver Services
2026-03-21 01:01:01 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Indian startups secured $358 million in venture capital during the third week of March, a significant jump from the previous week's $143 million. While the surge was largely driven by Weaver Services' $155 million round, the ecosystem continues to face headwinds from geopolitical instability and a scarcity of late-stage capital.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/indian-startup-funding-weekly-roundup-march-2026

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