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Invited Member — Apex Ecosystem

Lightbank

Apex Member Partner — Chicago, IL, USA

Apex Business Group Worldwide presents Lightbank — Lightbank is a Chicago VC with roots in disruptive business models, established by the creators of Groupon. Bold and founder-focused, investing in AI, SaaS, and companies reimagining traditional indus... Connecting visionary founders with the global Apex ecosystem across 80+ countries.

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Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Lightbank can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.

Invited Member
Lightbank

Lightbank is a Chicago VC with roots in disruptive business models, established by the creators of Groupon. Bold and founder-focused, investing in AI, SaaS, and companies reimagining traditional industries.

Lightbank combines deep sector expertise with hands-on operational support, helping founders navigate scaling complexities. The firm's team brings decades of experience across technology and finance.

Based in Chicago, IL, USA, Lightbank is embedded in the local ecosystem, providing portfolio companies with talent, customers, and co-investors that accelerate growth.

Mission: Bold investing from the creators of Groupon — AI, SaaS, disruptive business models.
www.lightbank.com
Chicago, IL, USA
Key Figures
$500K–$5M
Ticket Size
Seed to Series A
Investment Focus
United States
Geographic Focus
AI & SaaS
Core Theme
Disruptive Models
Core Theme
VC Fund
Investment Vehicle
Groupon Founders
Track Record
Invited
Apex Role

"Bold investing from the creators of Groupon — AI, SaaS, disruptive business models."

— Lightbank
Startup Application

Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program

Aligned with Lightbank's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit this application. Registration at myapex.me is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads.
Your unique Apex Participant ID. You receive this upon registration at myapex.me. Required to submit.
1. Founder & Company Information
Basic information about you and your startup.
Describe what your company does in one sentence.
"Lightbank — $500K–$5M, Seed to Series A. AI & SaaS and Disruptive Models." — Lightbank
What draws you to Lightbank's investment approach and Chicago, IL, USA ecosystem?
2. Problem & Technology
What are you building and why does it matter?
What is the problem, why is it important, and who suffers from it?
"$500K–$5M investments. Seed to Series A. AI & SaaS, Disruptive Models, and more." — Lightbank
Lightbank invests in technology. Describe your innovation, market opportunity, and growth potential.
3. Market & Traction
How big is the opportunity and what have you achieved so far?
Users, revenue, partnerships, pilots, LOIs, notable milestones.
4. Funding & Investment
Lightbank invests $500K–$5M from seed to Series A in AI, SaaS, and disruptive companies.
"Chicago, IL, USA. Groupon Founders. Building the future." — Lightbank
What draws you to Lightbank's investment approach and Chicago, IL, USA ecosystem?
5. Additional Information
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Apex Business Group Worldwide SL (abc-worldwide.com/ecosystem) does not act as an investment broker, placement agent, or funding intermediary. Alpha Academy — Club Society Multiverses (abc-worldwide.com/alphaacademy) does not represent Lightbank or any investor. Lightbank is an invited member of the Apex Ecosystem. Submission does not guarantee review, response, or investment.

Lightbank may browse submitted applications at their sole discretion. All participation is voluntary and non-binding. Apex does not sell applicant data. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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