Global investment institution Lighthouse Canton has announced a USD 40 million strategic investment round, led by Peak XV Partners, to accelerate its growth, enhance technology infrastructure, expand product capabilities, and pursue geographic opportunities.
Singapore-headquartered Lighthouse Canton secured USD 40 million in its first external fundraise. The investment round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nextinfinity, the investment holding company of Shyam Maheshwari (Founding Partner of SSG Capital, later Ares SSG). Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), an early investor in Lighthouse Canton, also continued its support.
The capital infusion is designated to enhance Lighthouse Canton’s technology infrastructure, attract senior talent across its global operations, expand its product offerings, and support geographic growth initiatives in high-potential markets. This strategic funding marks a new phase focused on scale, innovation, and institutional depth for the firm.
Shilpi Chowdhary, Group CEO of Lighthouse Canton, commented on the milestone, stating, “This is a defining milestone for us. We have built Lighthouse Canton with an institutional mindset independently. For more than ten years we have been guided by a long-term vision of creating a world-class investment platform. With Peak XV and our strategic partners, we are deepening our capabilities, institutionalizing further, and positioning ourselves for the next decade of growth.”
Founded in 2014, Lighthouse Canton has organically grown to manage over USD 5 billion in assets. The institution operates with over 200 professionals across its offices in Singapore, Dubai, India, and London. It has established a reputation for disciplined investment management and a client-centric approach, serving entrepreneurs, families, and institutions across various regions.
Lighthouse Canton’s operations are divided into two main segments: wealth management and asset management. Its wealth management business provides personalized solutions for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices, covering investments, estates, and philanthropic needs. The asset management arm offers institutional-grade strategies in both public and private markets, including hedge funds, private equity, traditional fundamental analysis, real estate private equity, private credit, venture capital, growth debt, public equities, and global macro strategies.
Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA, is a venture capital firm with approximately USD 9 billion in capital under management across 13 funds. Over 19 years, it has invested in more than 400 companies across India, Southeast Asia, and other regions, with its portfolio including 31 IPOs and numerous successful mergers and acquisitions to date. Lighthouse Canton is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
