Bucky Moore

Overview

As a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bucky Moore focuses on early-stage investments in AI, infrastructure, and cybersecurity sectors. He collaborates with founders advancing the frontiers of these technologies, leveraging his extensive experience in the venture capital industry. Prior to joining Lightspeed, Moore was a partner at Kleiner Perkins, where he led investments in companies such as Netlify, Teleport, Planetscale, Rudderstack, Materialize, Labelbox, and CodeSandbox. Before his venture capital career, he was part of Cisco's Corporate Development team, contributing to various acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. Moore holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. At Lightspeed, Moore gravitates toward founders who blend technical expertise with intuitive product instincts and exceptional relationship-building abilities. He values teams that can simplify complex challenges and forge meaningful connections with customers, talent, and fellow investors. His investment strategy emphasizes the importance of the team behind the company, believing that the right group can significantly influence a company's trajectory. Moore's approach is rooted in his upbringing, where he observed his father's resilience and resourcefulness in building a business from scratch. This background instilled in him an appreciation for founders who take ownership and demonstrate adaptability. Outside of his professional endeavors, Moore enjoys spending time with his family and dog, staying active, reading widely, and exploring new music. He gravitates toward pursuits that require focus and patience, such as working through challenging chord progressions or delving into new ideas. This mindset of consistent effort and curiosity is something he brings to his venture capital work, fostering discipline and comfort with discomfort in the pursuit of innovation.

Investment Focus

• Strong technical expertise
• Intuitive product instincts
• Exceptional relationship-building abilities
• Adaptability
• Ownership mentality

Portfolio Companies