Please provide a description of your company in 50 words or less.
Lightspeed is the POS and payments platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. The partner of choice to fuel retail and hospitality ambitions, Lightspeed technology and insights make work flow across teams, channels and locations to help accelerate growth and provide the best customer experience.
Why did you join RSPA?
Lightspeed is thrilled to join the RSPA to reach retailers where it matters. By prioritizing networking and community collaboration, we aim to drive innovation alongside industry leaders. This partnership aligns with our goals to empower SMBs through sophisticated commerce solutions and a robust, interconnected retail technology ecosystem.
What are the core values of your company?
Fuel ambitious retail and hospitality businesses with technology and insights.
We build technology and deliver insights for the innovators who aren’t just running businesses—they’re setting new standards. The visionaries scaling big ideas, owning their niche and shaping what’s next in retail, hospitality and beyond.
We make work flow so businesses can focus on what matters. Our mission is to help them simplify, grow and thrive with tools built for impact—because when local businesses succeed, communities everywhere are stronger.
What verticals do you serve?
Lightspeed specializes in high-complexity retail verticals. We serve any retail business requiring advanced inventory management for high-SKU counts, multi-location scalability, and a unified omnichannel experience that seamlessly connects in-store and online operations.
What products/services do you provide?
POS & Payments, wholesale built right in, advanced analytics, inventory management, multi-location management.
Name one fun fact that makes your company different from others.
Lightspeed was honored as a winner in Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 program. This marks the fourth year in a row we’ve been recognized for our rapid growth and innovation.
What is the most encouraging thing you see for the future of the retail IT industry?
The most encouraging trend is retail’s evolution into transforming their physical spaces into a “Third Space” acting as a social anchor between home and work. We’re seeing merchants transform stores into community hubs where connection outweighs transactions. By automating operations, retailers can prioritize these human-centric experiences, turning physical storefronts into essential destinations for culture and belonging.
Connect with us:
The best point of contact is Anna Dimitrova.
Phone: +15145828009
Email: anna.dimitrova@lightspeedhq.com
