Lantern is a conviction fund for technical founders building durable companies. We write the first check, take a board seat, and answer the phone at 11pm.
A few of the companies we were early on
We're a small team on purpose, so the partner you pitch is the partner you get.
Our network fills your first ten hard hires — eng leaders, GTM, finance.
Intros to design partners and early customers who'll actually buy.
We line up the Series A before you need it, and tell you the truth about the deck.
A real relationship for the lonely parts — not a quarterly check-in.
We're small on purpose — so the partner who backs you is the one who answers the phone.
Pre-deck is fine. We'd rather see the founder and the wedge than a polished raise.
A clear yes or no in a week — and when it's yes, terms that don't waste your time.
We lead or co-lead the first round and roll up our sleeves from day one.
Hiring, pricing, the hard board conversation — you get a partner, not a portfolio note.
General Partner
Ex-founder, 2 exits · infra
General Partner
Ex-CPO · developer tools
Partner
Ex-VP GTM · SaaS
Partner
Ex-CFO · fintech
“Lantern wrote the first check when no one else would, then earned every follow-on by actually showing up. I'd take their money again in a heartbeat.”
No warm intro required. A short note about the company beats a 40-slide deck.
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