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Lightrock

Global impact investment platform

lightrock.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 2021
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 150–200
Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators

Last updated September 30

Latest news about Lightrock

In short: Lightrock led major investments in Mahindra, Open Cosmos, and launched a $500 million energy-access fund.

Company announcements

September 30 Lightrock

Lightrock highlights investments and portfolio progress in September 2026

The firm invests in Open Cosmos, realises part of its Kauvery Hospital stake, launches a careers hub, and updates on global portfolio milestones.

August 13 Lightrock

Lightrock partially realises its investment in Kauvery Hospitals

Lightrock Growth Fund I sold part of its stake to Kauvery's promoters, retaining a meaningful position to support the hospital chain's expansion from 2,500 to 5,000 beds.

May 15 Lightrock

Lightrock launches Accelerate7 after $500m fund close

The fund invests in growth-stage energy access, clean cooking, and enabling technology companies in Africa and Asia.

February 17 Lightrock

Lightrock announces partial exit from Aye Finance

Lightrock partially realizes its investment following Aye Finance's IPO listing on 16 February 2026. It remains committed to the company's growth.

Media coverage

May 18 AltAssets

Lightrock raises $500m fund looking to boost electricity access in global south

London-headquarted Lightrock has closed a $500m fund targeting growth-stage investments across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia ...

May 14 Bloomberg

PE Firm Lightrock Raises $500 Million for New Clean Energy Fund

Private equity firm Lightrock, which was spun out from Liechtenstein's LGT Group, has raised a new $500 million fund to back businesses advancing access to...

March 24 Business Standard

Euler Motors raises ₹437 crore in Series E round led by Lightrock

Euler Motors has raised Rs 437.5 crore in a Series E funding round led by Lightrock, along with Rs 250 crore in debt, to expand...

March 13 Inc42

Exclusive: Agritech Startup Waycool Raises ₹210 Cr From Lightrock India

Chennai-based agritech startup WayCool has raised ₹210 Cr (about $22.7 Mn) in a fresh funding round led by Lightrock India...

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