Martin Sokk, Founder of Lightyear

About Martin Sokk

Martin Sokk is the founder of Lightyear. Lightyear operates in Climate and is based in Helmond, Netherlands. Lightyear has raised $142M, latest Series B $23M (2025). Backers on record include Barry Eggers, Ravi Mhatre, Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Martin Sokk at a glance

Company

Lightyear

Industry

Climate

Location

Helmond, Netherlands

Total raised

$142M

Investors on record

Barry Eggers, Ravi Mhatre, Lightspeed Venture Partners

Frequently asked about Martin Sokk

Who is Martin Sokk?

Martin Sokk is the founder of Lightyear. Full profile, funding history and background on StartupFundraising.com.

What company did Martin Sokk found?

Martin Sokk founded Lightyear, a Climate company based in Helmond, Netherlands.

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This founder profile draws on disclosed rounds, filings and investor records in the StartupFundraising database and is updated as new funding is recorded. Founders raising now use profiles like this one to study comparable Climate journeys in Helmond — who backed them, at what stage, and how much they raised.

Lightyear funding profile (1)

• Lightyear funding: total raised, rounds and investors

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