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Lightning AI
Deep learning framework and AI development platform
AI InfrastructureFounded 2019#19 of 54 in AI Infrastructure
Updated May 29, 2026
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What is Lightning AI?
Lightning AI provides a comprehensive platform and open-source tools for deep learning, enabling researchers and developers to build, train, and deploy AI models efficiently. It simplifies complex MLOps workflows, making advanced AI development more accessible and scalable across various industries.
Latest company data
Primary data point
Downloads
5.5M/30d
Tracked package: PyPI lightning
▼ -29%Updated 1d ago
Other data points
Dependent projects
840
Projects depending on tracked package: PyPI lightning
Updated 9h ago
GitHub stars
31.2K
Main repository stars
Updated 9h ago
Hacker News
7/30d
Position #28 in category discussion
Updated 9h ago
Repository health
Maintenance data from the main open-source repository.
OpenSSF ScorecardSource: OpenSSF ScorecardUpdates: WeeklyCaveat: Score 0–10 across security practices; not all checks apply to every repoMethodology →
5.5
Key-person riskSource: GitHub public event dataUpdates: WeeklyCaveat: Minimum developers needed for half of recent code changes. Lower = higher concentration risk.Methodology →
2
Releases (30d)Source: GitHub release dataUpdates: WeeklyCaveat: Published releases in the last 30 daysMethodology →
0
Repository usage
Public repositories and source files importing packages tied to Lightning AI.
Repos importingMetric: Public GitHub repos using company packagesSource: ecosyste.ms Packages APIScope: UTC daily snapshotUpdates: DailyFreshness: 48h target; 48h expected source lagConfidence: HighCaveat: Public GitHub dependency data only; private repos and direct API use outside those packages are not visible.Methodology →
9030%
About Lightning AI
Lightning AI provides a comprehensive platform and open-source tools for deep learning, enabling researchers and developers to build, train, and deploy AI models efficiently. It simplifies complex MLOps workflows, making advanced AI development more accessible and scalable across various industries.
FounderWilliam Falcon
Funding
$59M · 2 roundsRaised $59M total. Category position #19 of 54 in AI Infrastructure.
Series B2022
$40MCoatue
Series A2020
$19MIndex Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures
Investors
Bain Capital VenturesCoatueIndex Ventures
Tracked packages (1)
1 PyPI
lightning
PyPIMain PyPI packagelightning
Deep learning framework and AI development platform