Light, a Copenhagen, Denmark–based AI-focused finance software startup, has raised $30 million in Series A funding.
Investors
Balderton Capital led the round, with participation from Atomico, Cherry Ventures, Seedcamp, Entrée Capital, and angel investors including Thomas Wolf and Charlie Songhurst.
Balderton Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, UK, with over $6.9 billion in assets under management (AUM). The firm invests in early-stage technology and internet startups in Europe. It seeks to back companies operating in the finance, health technology, software, mobility, food technology, entertainment, internet security, and retail sectors across Europe.
Light Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to expand its commercial operations, including new offices in London and New York, and to scale its platform for enterprise customers.
About Light
Led by CEO Jonathan Sanders, Light develops software that uses AI to automate finance functions such as accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. It is designed for fast-growing companies, enabling them to streamline complex workflows and reconcile vast amounts of financial data efficiently. Founded in 2022, Light serves enterprise customers, including Lovable and Sana Labs.
Funding Details
Company: Light
Raised: $30.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: September 2025
Lead Investor: Balderton Capital
Additional Investors: Atomico, Cherry Ventures, Seedcamp, Entrée Capital, Thomas Wolf, Charlie Songhurst
Company Website: https://light.inc/
Software Category: AI / Finance Automation
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/ai-finance-startup-light-raises-funding-from-revolut-backer-balderton.html