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Lightyear

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Lightyear


Lightyear is an investment platform designed for the European market, aiming to make investing more accessible, transparent, and affordable. Founded by former Wise employees Mihkel and Martin, the platform was created to address the issue of high, hidden fees in the investment industry. Lightyear offers both personal and business accounts, allowing users to invest in stocks and funds, as well as earn interest through interest-bearing accounts and money market funds. The company emphasizes a user-friendly experience and fair costs to encourage more Europeans to participate in the financial markets. It is backed by notable investors like Sir Richard Branson and Lightspeed Venture Partners and serves over 300,000 users across 25 European countries. Lightyear operates under the regulation of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and Estonia's Finantsinspektsioon.

Funding Rounds

Funding Round: Series B
Funding Date: 24 Jul, 2025
Raised Amount: $23M

Funding Round: Series B
Funding Date: 1 Jul, 2025
Raised Amount: $23M

Investors