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Lightning Systems
Transportation · Loveland, United States · Founded 2008 · IPO 2020
An innovative automotive research and manufacturing company MoreLess
Lightning Systems specializes in the electrification of medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, focusing on converting traditional internal combustion engine vehicles to zero-emission electric powertrains. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including fleet operators in urban areas, parcel delivery services, airport shuttle providers, and food truck operators. Operating in the growing market of electric commercial vehicles, Lightning Systems offers a comprehensive solution that includes electric drivetrains, charging stations, and advanced analytics tools like Lightning Analytics.
The business model revolves around both the sale of new electric vehicles and the conversion of existing vehicles to electric. Revenue is generated through the sale of electric powertrain systems, installation services, and ongoing support and maintenance. By providing a full suite of services, Lightning Systems ensures that clients can seamlessly transition to electric fleets, thereby reducing their environmental impact and operational costs.
Keywords: electric powertrains, fleet electrification, zero emissions, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty buses, urban delivery, airport shuttles, vehicle conversion, advanced analytics, sustainability.
Company overview
Lightning Systems company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Loveland, United States
- Employees
- 41
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 34.7
Valuation & funding
Lightning Systems funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Aug 2022 | $50M | — | Lincoln Park Capital Fund | ↗ |
| IPOOther financing | Jul 2020 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Dec 2019 | $41M | $164M | BP Ventures | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2018 | $2M | $8M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2017 | $2.3M | $9.2M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Aug 2016 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jun 2015 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24M | 0% | 41 |
| 2025 | $24M | 0% | 43 |
| 2024 | $24M | 0% | 54 |
| 2023 | $24M | 0% | 186 |
| 2022 | $24M | +17.5% | 237 |
| 2021 | $21M | +128.6% | — |
| 2020 | $9.1M | — | — |
Growth signals
Lightning Systems website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Lightning Systems is 400 monthly website visits, up 90.5% over the last three months. Lightning Systems's team declined 4.7% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Investors
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