Lighthouse Funds
1904, Altimus, 19th Floor, Dr. GM Bhosale Marg, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400018, India
Overview
Lighthouse Funds They are investors and entrepreneurs who believe that India is the most dynamic and vibrant economy in the world today, and will remain so for the coming century, with each new decade being more exciting than the last. With Their roots originally in the United States, in the mid-2000s They turned Their focus and efforts to the burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit here in India, and Lighthouse was born.
- Total investments
- 4
- Lead investments
- 2
- Investments · 12mo
- 1
- Active investors
- 6
Sector focus
- Business Development
- Finance
- Financial Services
Investment portfolio
- KALKI Fashion
Led · Series A · Sep 2025
KALKI Fashion is a premium Indian occasion-wear brand whose portfolio includes bridal couture, festive collections and menswear sold in India, the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The company’s D2C platform contributes 35% of overall business volume and it currently operates eight stores in key metro cities. Founded by Saurabh, Shishir and Nishit Gupta, the firm is focused on expanding its retail footprint and strengthening digital channels. The brand plans to add exclusive outlets in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities while launching global experience stores and international pop-ups. It intends to invest in e-commerce capabilities (logistics, styling technology, international checkout), AI-led personalisation, product innovation and sustainability initiatives. Management also plans to scale digital-first campaigns, influencer collaborations and build a larger team across creative, technology and retail functions.
- Safari Industries
Led · Equity · Mar 2024
Safari is a DTC luggage brand provider focused on hard and soft suitcases, trolley bags, and backpacks. The company offers a broad catalog with over 800 SKUs. Safari distributes through more than 9,300 online and offline points of sale. The company announced a $27 million strategic investment led by Lighthouse Funds. The article does not disclose additional financial details or future plans.
- Wow! Momo
Participated · Series D · Jan 2024
Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 850 outlets across more than 90 cities under brands including Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. The company reported revenue of Rs 470 crore in FY24 (up 13% from FY23) and losses of around Rs 114 crore; it says revenue rose over 30% to about Rs 640 crore in FY25 and expects Rs 850 crore in FY26, targeting Rs 1,200 crore by 2027. Wow! Momo has diversified beyond its core QSR business, with its FMCG arm having crossed Rs 100 crore in revenue. The company has raised over $140 million to date, including a $42 million Series D led by Khazanah Nasional in January 2024, and last year secured roughly Rs 300 crore across multiple equity and debt rounds. Management plans to accelerate store expansion while using recent capital for refinancing, corporate purposes, and growth investments.
- Arkis BioSciences
Participated · Series A · Jun 2016
Arkis BioSciences develops less-invasive neurosurgical instrumentation and implantable devices for treating intracranial hypertension arising from traumatic brain injury, hemorrhagic stroke, hydrocephalus, and similar disorders. Its product portfolio includes the Tunneling Guidewire™, designed to enable less invasive ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedures, and Endexo® anti-thrombogenic catheters intended to reduce catheter obstructions and improve durability. Led by CEO Chad Seaver, the company is commercializing these surgical tools and implantables for the neurosurgical market. In June 2016 Arkis secured $3.4m in a Series A funding round. The company intends to use the Series A proceeds to accelerate commercialization of its instrumentation and to support the market release of its in-licensed Endexo technology. Arkis is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.