Lighthouse Canton, a global investment and wealth management firm, has raised $40 million in a strategic funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nextinfinity—the investment vehicle of Shyam Maheshwari, founding partner of SSG Capital (now Ares SSG)—and Qatar Insurance Company, an existing investor.
The round marks Lighthouse Canton’s first external fundraise, aimed at accelerating its next phase of growth and expanding its footprint across high-potential international markets.
Focus on technology, talent and global expansion
The firm said it will use the new capital to enhance its technology infrastructure, attract senior talent, broaden product capabilities, and pursue geographic

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