About Lightyear
Lightyear is a fintech investment platform that gives individuals and businesses access to global financial markets via web and mobile apps. It offers trading in stocks, ETFs, and money market funds across 25+ countries, with multi-currency accounts and low fees. The platform is regulated by the FCA in the UK and the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority in the EU.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$58M
Last stage
Series B
Investors
Founders
Mihkel Aamer
Previously an engineering lead at Wise (TransferWise) between 2013 and 2019. Co-founded Lightyear in 2020.
LinkedIn
Martin Sokk
Previously worked at Wise (TransferWise) between 2012 and 2017, holding roles including Head of Product, Head of People, and Head of Operations. Co-founded Lightyear in 2020.
LinkedInWhat happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.