General InformationLightspark is a Bitcoin Lightning Network infrastructure platform based in California with 51-200 employees, founded in 2022 by former Meta executives to simplify Bitcoin payments at scale.
Funding & FinancialsLightspark raised a Series B round led by Standard Crypto and Ribbit Capital, bringing total funding to approximately $100+ million, with backing from prominent crypto and venture investors.
Leadership & TeamFounded by David Marcus (former head of Meta's Novi wallet and Diem blockchain project) as CEO, alongside other experienced blockchain and payments industry veterans.
Recent ActivityLightspark has been expanding its developer platform with enhanced Lightning Network APIs, partnering with major payment processors and financial institutions to integrate Bitcoin settlement capabilities into their systems.