Lightning Ventures is a Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm and investment syndicate that invests exclusively in Bitcoin and Lightning Network companies. Lightning Ventures's Twitter Score is 35 out of 1000 as of July 2026, ranking #32,354 (top 10%) among 531,432 tracked accounts.
Lightning Ventures was co-founded by Michael Jarmuz, who serves as Managing Partner. The firm operates across several affiliated entities, including LTNG Ventures Inc., LTNG Capital LLC, and LTNG MGMT, LLC. Established in 2021, the firm has built a network of more than 2,000 accredited investors and, as of September 2024, had deployed over $9 million across more than 100 investments.
Lightning Ventures runs two funds: Node 1 Fund, which is now closed, and Node 2 Fund, its current flagship vehicle. In August 2024, the firm announced Thunder Funder, a Regulation Crowdfunding portal operated through Thunder Funder Portal LLC and aimed at open-source and Bitcoin startups. The team includes Technical Advisors, Venture Partners, and an Engineering Director alongside its Managing Partner.
Lightning Ventures's fund portfolio includes FOUNDATION, The Bitcoin Company, JAN3, Azteco, Breez, ICHI, Impervious.ai and Scarce. City. Lightning Ventures has 16,211 followers as of July 2026 on X and has published 4,436 posts. Lightning Ventures has been mentioned by 50 accounts, with 89 total mentions.
Who follows Lightning Ventures on X?
The accounts that follow Lightning Ventures include 199 founders, 17 angel investors, 119 influencers and 6 VCs. Among them are Adam Back, Peter McCormack, TO, Tuur Demeester, Documenting Itcoin and Mark W. Yusko - Two Point One Quadrillion.