Lightyear

1. 03 Jun 2021

   Pre-seed

   €1.2M

   Cumulative €1.2M

2. 15 Sep 2021 · +3 mo

   Seed

   €7.2M

   Cumulative €8.4M

3. 14 Jul 2022 · +10 mo

   Series A

   €25.0M

   Cumulative €33.4M

4. 24 Jul 2025 · +3 yr

   Series B

   €20.7M

   Cumulative €54.1M

Amounts in EUR, converted at the ECB rate on the event date. Funding totals exclude debt, grants and state aid; rounds whose instrument is not yet established are still counted. Every figure links to its source.

• Funding24 Jul 2025EUR 20.7M

  Lightyear raised EUR 20.7M in Series B.

  ▸Source: cnbc.com

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• Funding14 Jul 2022EUR 25.0M

  Lightyear raised a USD 25M Series A led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to expand its European retail-investing platform.

  ▸Source: lightyear.com

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• Funding15 Sep 2021EUR 7.2M

  Lightyear raised a USD 8.5M seed round led by Mosaic Ventures to expand its commission-free European investing platform.

  ▸Source: lightyear.com

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• Funding03 Jun 2021EUR 1.2M

  Lightyear raised EUR 1.2M in pre-seed funding led by Taavet Hinrikus and Sten Tamkivi, with Jaan Tallinn and other angel investors participating.

  ▸Source: EU-Startups

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• Martin Sokk

  Co-founder (CEO of parent Lightyear entity; a separate UK-regulated entity is now led by COO Wander Rutgers as CEO)

• Mihkel Aamer

  Co-founder and CTO

• Turnover grew 151% FY2022→FY2023.
• Headcount 15 → 25 over FY2022→FY2023.
• ≈€50K turnover per employee (FY2023).

What does Lightyear do?

Estonian-founded retail investing app (5000+ stocks, ETFs, money market funds, interest vaults). HQ London with Tallinn office. Founded by ex-Wise Martin Sokk and Mihkel Aamer.

When was Lightyear founded?

Lightyear was founded in 2021.

Where is Lightyear headquartered?

Lightyear is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

How much funding has Lightyear raised?

Lightyear has raised €54.1M (across 4 rounds · last 24 Jul 2025).

What was Lightyear's latest funding round?

Lightyear's most recent disclosed round was a Series B round of €20.7M, announced 24 July 2025.

Who has invested in Lightyear?

Investors in Lightyear include Lightspeed, Markus Villig, Metaplanet, Nicole Quinn, NordicNinja VC, Ott Kaukver, Skaala, Specialist VC.

What is Lightyear's revenue?

Lightyear reported €1.1M in turnover for FY2023, per official registry filings.