Lightship Capital
VC · Cincinnati · United States
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Lightship Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2018. The firm is led by a team of three professionals, including notable figures like Candice Brackeen and Ollen Douglass. Lightship Capital is distinguished by its commitment to backing underrepresented founders, including people of color, LGBTQ+, women, and people with disabilities, particularly in the 'Mighty Middle' regions such as Ohio, Tulsa, and Arkansas. The firm invests in sectors like consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and health tech. Lightship Capital typically invests in pre-seed to Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $10M. The firm focuses on U.S.-based startups and has a portfolio of 19 companies, with investments in notable sectors such as Food and Agriculture Tech and Life Sciences. Notable investments by Lightship Capital include FreshFry - a company providing solutions to extend the life of frying oil, Haute Hijab - a fashion brand for hijabs, Allergy Amulet - a consumer food allergen sensor, Proov - a company focused on women's health, and Kare Mobile - a mobile dental clinic service.
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