Lightspeed Systems, Inc.
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Lightspeed Systems, Inc. - overview
Established
1999
Location
Austin, TX, US
Primary Industry
Software
About
Lightspeed Systems, Inc. specializes in educational technology solutions, focusing on digital safety and management for K-12 institutions, providing tools to enhance learning environments and ensure student safety. Founded in 1999 in Austin, US, Lightspeed Systems, Inc. provides software solutions for K-12 educational institutions.
The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its product offerings. The CEO is Brian Thomas, who has a history in the tech industry. In February 2025, Lightspeed Systems, Inc. , a portfolio company of Genstar Capital Partners and Madison Dearborn Partners, acquired Stopit Solutions.
Lightspeed Systems offers a range of edtech management software solutions for K-12 schools. Their key products include Lightspeed Filter for content filtering, Lightspeed Insight for app usage analytics, Lightspeed Alert for monitoring online safety, and Lightspeed StopIt for anonymous reporting of safety issues. These solutions aim to improve student engagement and compliance while managing digital distractions and cybersecurity threats across educational settings worldwide. Lightspeed Systems generated primarily through subscription-based models from K-12 school districts and educational institutions, with varying pricing tiers based on district size and product selection..
The February 2025 acquisition enables Lightspeed Systems, Inc. to expand its reach in the K-12 safety and security software market.
Current Investors
Genstar Capital Partners, Madison Dearborn Partners
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
Web Applications, Analytics & Performance Software, Application Integration Software, Education & Training Software
Website
www.lightspeedsystems.com
Verticals
Cloud Computing, Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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Lightspeed Systems, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Stopit Solutions | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Lightspeed Systems, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | CatchOn, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Lightspeed Systems, Inc. | - |
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