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Lightstone Ventures

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Lightstone Ventures is a global venture capital fund that invests in biotech and medtech companies.

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01.01.2012

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Founded in 2012, Lightstone Ventures has offices in Menlo Park, California, and other locations. It has invested in companies such as Earlens Corporation, Bold Penguin, and Locana, with a focus on pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. The fund typically invests in startups that are 4-5 years old and participates in rounds with 5-6 other investors. Lightstone Ventures has a higher exit rate compared to other organizations and has been active in 2-6 investment rounds annually. The fund has raised a total of $472 million across three funds, with its latest fund, Fund II, raising $250 million.
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Christopher M. Owens

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IDEV Technologies

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Christopher M. Owens

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Christina Isacson

Christina Isacson

Partner

Stephanie White

Stephanie White

Controller

Ken Noonan

Ken Noonan

CEO, Lightstone Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Jim Broderick

Jim Broderick

Partner

Hanson Gifford

Hanson Gifford

Partner

Jason Lettmann

Jason Lettmann

General Partner

Hank Plain

Hank Plain

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Robin Bellas

Robin Bellas

Partener

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