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Lightship Capital

Columbus, Ohio · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

By seeking entrepreneurs and funds who leverage modest resources to produce outsized returns, Lightship finds and develops remarkable talent while catalyzing emerging ecosystems. Impact and profit are simultaneously achievable.

Likely not a fit for

No coastal-based companies (NY, Boston, SF). Focus on underserved geographies with exceptional founder quality.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$50M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

CM

Candice Matthews Brackeen

General PartnerGeneral Partner / Founding Partner · Primary contact

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BB

Brian Brackeen

General PartnerGeneral Partner / Managing Partner

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AA

Alexis Alston

PartnerPartner

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MA

Marlon Avery

Engineering Director

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Portfolio

ProovHealthcare Digital

Proov offers at-home fertility tests and hormone monitoring solutions designed to help women manage their reproductive health, including fertility and perimenopause support.

Allergy AmuletHealthcare Digital

Allergy Amulet is a portable food allergen sensor that allows users to quickly and easily test food for allergens, providing peace of mind for those with food allergies.

Healthy Roots DollsConsumer Apps Social

Healthy Roots Dolls creates dolls that promote diversity and representation, encouraging children to embrace their unique identities.

Boddle LearningEdtech

Boddle Learning is a research-based educational tool for math that uses games to engage students. It aims to make learning fun for kids and is supported by teachers and parents.

UndockEnterprise Software

Undock is a calendar assistant that suggests meeting times based on user availability and preferences, integrating with various platforms like Gmail, Outlook, and Slack.

Haute HijabEcommerce Marketplaces

Haute Hijab specializes in high-quality hijabs and accessories designed for comfort and confidence, catering to the needs of Muslim women.

FemiSecretsFood Beverage

FemiSecrets offers a range of premium period products designed for comfort, hygiene, and empowerment during menstruation. Their flagship product, the Pretty Panty, is a leak-proof underwear that provides women with confidence and security during their menstrual cycle.

VyrillEnterprise Software

Vyrill is an AI-powered platform that helps brands unlock insights from user-generated video content, enhancing e-commerce by making videos searchable and shoppable, ultimately boosting sales and customer engagement.

FreshFry
KareHealthcare Digital

Kare Mobile is a dental service organization focused on innovation in a direct to consumer oral care delivery model. Our mission is to provide accessible oral healthcare, ensuring reliable care for all.

BootUp
Enable InjectionsHealthcare Digital

Enable Injections is a healthcare innovation company focused on improving patient treatment experiences through the development of enFuse, a wearable drug delivery platform that allows for the subcutaneous administration of large volumes of medications.

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Lightship Capital Research Investment Thesis Lightship Capital is a purpose-driven venture capital fund explicitly dedicated to backing underrepresented entrepreneurs and catalyzing wealth building in overlooked ecosystems. Founded by Candice Matthews Brackeen and Brian Brackeen, the firm operates on the conviction that impact and profit are simultaneously achievable. They seek entrepreneurs and f

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