Lightspark

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-67%

est. 2Y upside i

FinTechSeries A

Lightspark is the easiest, low-cost, most reliable, enterprise-grade way to send and receive payments globally, enabling money to move just like bits and bytes do on the Internet. We're delivering open payments for the Internet at scale, using the Lightning Network.

Rank

#1223

Sector

Fintech

Est. Liquidity

~4Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Lightspark presents a moderate upside opportunity for a job seeker, driven by its innovative infrastructure for the rapidly expanding Bitcoin Lightning Network and its new Spark Layer 2 for stablecoins.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (25%)+300%

Lightspark's Spark Layer 2 for stablecoins on Bitcoin gains significant traction, driving widespread enterprise adoption for instant, low-cost global payments. Revenue scales to over $150M by 2028, justifying a 4x valuation of $3.4B as a critical infrastructure provider in the burgeoning crypto payments ecosystem.

Base (40%)+75%

Lightspark continues to grow its Lightning Network infrastructure and expand partnerships, achieving steady adoption in niche cross-border payment corridors. Revenue reaches $50M by 2028, leading to a 1.75x valuation of approximately $1.49B, reflecting solid execution but facing ongoing competitive and regulatory hurdles.

Bear (35%)-80%

Dominant incumbents or new entrants capture significant market share, or regulatory headwinds severely restrict operations. Lightspark struggles to scale revenue beyond $20M, leading to a down round or acquisition at a valuation of $170M. Given $175M in liquidation preferences, common stock holders would receive little to no return.

Est. time to liquidity~3.5 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

21%

Investors hold $175M in liquidation preferences, meaning common shareholders would receive nothing in an exit at or below $175M.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series A company, Lightspark is likely to undergo multiple additional funding rounds, which will dilute existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

Lightspark is a private company, with secondary market access typically limited to accredited investors via platforms like Hiive and Forge, subject to company approval.

Finance — 3 roles

Legal & Compliance — 2 roles

Business Development — 1 role

Product — 1 role

View all 12 open roles at Lightspark →

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Lightspark's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “How is Lightspark differentiating its Spark Layer 2 solution for stablecoins on Bitcoin from other stablecoin issuers like Circle, especially given their significant market presence and recent IPO activity?”

  • 2

    “With traditional financial institutions like JPMorgan and SoFi increasingly embracing digital assets and blockchain, how does Lightspark plan to navigate potential competition versus fostering partnerships with these incumbents?”

  • 3

    “Given the Series A funding in 2022 and the current market conditions, what is the company's anticipated timeline for the next funding round or a potential liquidity event, and how does that factor into employee equity planning?”

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