Lytical Ventures, LLC
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://lyticalventures.com
- HQ
- NY
Lytical Ventures, LLC is a NYC-based venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity and data technologies considered essential to the survival of the enterprise. Its founders include Lucas Nelson, Craig Lifschutz, and Jeff Keswin. Portfolio companies include Asymptote, which provides visibility and control over AI agents, Graylog, which offers an open-source platform for log analysis, and Wickr, which provides encrypted collaboration with centralized control.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | Seed |
| Sectors | Cybersecurity, Data analytics | Not enough dated deals | Data analytics |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | None |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | Data analytics, Devtools, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2019 | 3 | Cybersecurity, Data analytics, Enterprise SaaS |
| 2020 | 1 | AI applications, Data analytics, Hardware |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytical Ventures CI III-K, LP | approx. 2026 | Not reported | Raising |
| Lytical Ventures CI III, LP | approx. 2025 | Not reported | Raising |
| Lytical Ventures CI II, LP Lytical Ventures is a New York City venture firm investing in early stage cybersecurity, data technologies and AI that are essential to the survival of the enterprise. It backs founders working at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $44.02M (Form D) | Late investment period |
03 · People across funds
- CRAIG LIFSCHUTZ, MANAGER OF THE MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER
Lytical Ventures CI III-K, LP (Named on Form D); Lytical Ventures CI III, LP (Named on Form D); Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Named on Form D)
- Bob Hammer, Venture Partner
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
- Graham Carroll, Partner
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
- Jeff Keswin, General Partner, Founder
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
- Jeremy Kroll, Founder, CEO
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
- Lucas Nelson, Managing Partner, Founder
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
- Steve Berg, Venture Partner
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
- Taylor Margot, Partner
Lytical Ventures CI II, LP (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://lyticalventures.com
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/contact
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/team
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/companies
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/companies/clausematch
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/companies/paperspace
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/companies/graylog
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/companies/integris
- https://www.lyticalventures.com/companies/sprockets
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026