lightspark
Builds real-time global payment infrastructure on the Lightning Network
Company facts
- Founded
- 2022
- Employees
- 97
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- David Marcus
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series A · $175M · 2022
- Subsidiaries
- Striga
About
Lightspark is a pioneering company focused on transforming the payment landscape by leveraging the capabilities of the Lightning Network. The company's mission is to create an open protocol for money that facilitates seamless transactions across the globe. By developing enterprise-ready infrastructure tailored specifically for the Lightning Network, Lightspark enables businesses to send and receive payments swiftly and reliably, significantly reducing operational costs. Founded with the vision of connecting financial systems to the internet, Lightspark specializes in real-time global payments that are not only low-cost but also highly secure. The company's offerings include innovative solutions such as Universal Money Address and several robust APIs and SDKs designed for developers. These tools empower customers to integrate payment functionalities into their digital wallets and applications with ease, streamlining processes and enhancing user experiences.
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