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Lightning Labs

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Is building the next generation of decentralized, resilient financial infrastructure

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2016Fintech

Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2022

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Lightning Labs

Lightning Labs is a pioneering company in the financial technology sector, specializing in the development of software for the Lightning Network. The Lightning Network is a secondary layer on top of the Bitcoin blockchain that enables faster, cheaper, and more scalable transactions. By leveraging this technology, Lightning Labs aims to make Bitcoin transactions more efficient and accessible to a broader audience.

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The company's flagship product, Lightning Terminal, is a user-friendly web interface designed for node operators. A node operator is someone who maintains a node, or a point of connection, in the Lightning Network. The Terminal simplifies the management of these nodes, making it easier for users to handle high-volume, low-fee Bitcoin transactions. This product is particularly beneficial for businesses and individuals who need to conduct numerous transactions quickly and efficiently.

Lightning Labs primarily serves tech-savvy clients, including developers, financial institutions, and businesses that require robust transaction capabilities. The company operates in the cryptocurrency and blockchain market, which is rapidly growing and evolving.

The business model of Lightning Labs revolves around providing open-source software solutions and premium tools that enhance the functionality of the Lightning Network. They generate revenue through various means, including offering advanced features and services that users can pay for, such as liquidity tools and network explorers. Additionally, they charge for API requests using Lightning Service Authentication Tokens, which combine the capabilities of macaroons (a type of security token) with Lightning payments.

In summary, Lightning Labs is at the forefront of making Bitcoin transactions faster, cheaper, and more accessible through innovative software solutions. Their products cater to a diverse range of clients in the cryptocurrency space, and they generate revenue through premium services and advanced tools.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 25
Open positions: 1
Dealroom signal: 76.3/100
Industry: Fintech
Sub-industry: Crypto and DeFi
Sector: Fintech, Bitcoin, Layer2, Crypto and Web 3.0 Infrastructure, Bitcoin Ecosystem, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech, DT and LS
Technology: Blockchain, Deep Tech
Client focus: b2b, b2c
Investment activity: 2 companies, latest Sep 2022
Capital deployed: $2.3M
Preferred round: SEED
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Funding history

5 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES BOther financing	Apr 2022	$70M	$280M	Vlad Tenev · Goldcrest Capital · Baillie Gifford · Valor Equity Partners	↗
SERIES BOther financing	Oct 2021	$0	—	TRUE Capital Management	—

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Lightning Labs website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Lightning Labs is 21K monthly website visits, up 50% over the last three months. Lightning Labs's team declined 3.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits21K 3-month web change+50% 1-year team growth-3.8%

Monthly website visitsMay 2017–Jul 2026

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Full Stack EngineerStreet, San Francisco, California 94117, US · Full-Stack Development · Aug 11, 2026 Assets Protocol Engineer (Remote)Palo Alto, CA · Backend Development · Feb 24, 2026

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