Lightstorm

About Us

Redefining Network Infrastructure for the AI Era

Lightstorm is redefining the network infrastructure for the always-on digital age. In a world driven by AI, cloud, and real-time digital experiences, networks can no longer be static or constrained by legacy connectivity models. Enterprises demand agility, reliability, and scalability in the way they connect. Our carrier-neutral platform offers a powerful solution.

We provide the backbone for a high-performance digital world by interconnecting data centers, cloud regions, AI compute zones, and edge corridors. We aim to deliver ultra-low latency, high-performance core network services with unmatched reliability across APAC.

Purpose-built for reliability, scale, and control, Lightstorm provides the foundation businesses need to operate, innovate, and grow without limits.

Our Journey

2020

Foundation

2021

Backbone at Scale

2022

Profitability Meets Scale

2023

Platform Era Begins

2024

Regional Expansion

2025

Hyperscale Ready

2020

Foundation

India Market Entry (License + FDI)

5,000+ km Fiber Built

2 Cities Activated

7 Data Centers Connected

2021

Backbone at Scale

15,000 km National Fiber Network

~25 Tbps Capacity Lit

4 Cities Interconnected

30 Data Centers Integrated

2022

Profitability Meets Scale

~20,000 km Fiber Footprint

~50 Tbps Capacity Delivered

45 Data Centers 2 NOCs Operational

EBITDA Positive

2023

Platform Era Begins

Polarin Platform Goes Live

~26,000 km Fiber Network

~80 Tbps Capacity Across Backbone

87 Data Centers 3 ILD Gateways

2024

Regional Expansion

~700 Tbps High-Capacity Network

~29,000 km Fiber Across Markets

91 Data Centers 8 Cities, 3 Countries

89 NPS Industry-Leading CX

2025

Hyperscale Ready

~1,400 Tbps AI-Ready Capacity

~55,000 km Global Fiber Platform

127 Data Centers Interconnected

RTI Subsea Cable Integration Completed

From Startup to Scale in 5 Years

59x

Bandwidth Deployed

26 Tps * ~1500 Tbps

20x

Unique Customers

8 → 150+

6

Countries served

6x

Fiber Network

8.8 Rkm → 51 Rkm

Our Brand Ethos

Purpose:

To synchronize intelligence through deterministic networks.

Mission:

To build the network fabric that connects compute, data, and intelligence across Asia-Pacific.

Vision:

To become Asia-Pacific's leading AI network platform.

Our Values

Ownership at every step

Taking the initiative to bring about positive results.

Integrity in what we do

Doing right always by our teams, customers, and stakeholders.

Empower every individual

Inspire independence and commitment, backed by trust.

Leading boldly

Translating vision into action by taking risks and championing change.

Lightstorm core values

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record of building and scaling digital infrastructure, driving Lightstorm's vision for next-generation connectivity.

Amajit Gupta

Amajit Gupta

Co-Founder, Group CEO and MD

Lalit S Chowdhary

Lalit S Chowdhary

Co-founder & Group CTIO

Vijay Raju

Vijay Raju

Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer

Ranjan Banerjee

Ranjan Banerjee

Co-founder & Group Chief Investment Officer

Scott McGibbony

Scott McGibbony

Group Chief Financial Officer

Dhwani Arora

Dhwani Arora

Chief of Staff, Group Head of Corp Marketing and Advocacy

Kelvin Kong

Kelvin Kong

Group Chief People Officer

Seven Rivera

Seven Rivera

Group General Counsel

Manish Kakkar

Manish Kakkar

Chief Revenue Officer

Deepa Arora

Deepa Arora

Head of HR, India & International

Prasanna C

Prasanna C

Chief Product Officer

David Zimmer

David Zimmer

CEO, APAC

Vinay V

Vinay V

Chief Technology Officer, APAC

Prashant Bhushan

Prashant Bhushan

Chief Commercial Officer, APAC