Khushboo Khullar

Venture Partner at Lightning Ventures

Speaker

Dr. Khushboo Khullar is a Venture Partner at Lightning Ventures (USA), a Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm. She specializes in Bitcoin-native startups, Layer 2 solutions, and decentralized financial infrastructure, actively investing in and supporting companies that are shaping the future of Bitcoin. A frequent speaker at global Bitcoin conferences, she shares insights on scaling Bitcoin businesses, UX innovation, and financial sovereignty. Her perspectives on Bitcoin markets and industry trends are often quoted in Bloomberg.

Before transitioning into venture capital, Dr. Khullar worked as a banker and economist at Mizuho Bank, focusing on macroeconomic trends and financial markets. She holds a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Venture Creation from the National University of Singapore, providing her with a research-driven approach to finance, technology, and startup investing.

At Lightning Ventures, Dr. Khullar focuses on supporting Bitcoin-native businesses, improving user experience in Bitcoin applications, and fostering inclusive investment opportunities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. She is passionate about helping founders build sustainable businesses with strong fundamentals and ensuring that capital is allocated to the most impactful and innovative projects in the space.