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Founders / John Painter

John Painter

Founder/CEO of Lightworks.

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Lightworks

Enterprise AI control systems and deployment for highly regulated organizations.

Role
Founder/CEO
HQ
Toronto, ON
Founded
2025
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$12M
Latest round
Undisclosed, Feb 17, 2026

Investors: Round13 Capital

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Data as of September 29, 2026.

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