LightSource Named a Finalist for DPW’s 2026 Startup Growth Award

Direct materials platform LightSource has been named a finalist in the Growth Stage category for the DPW 2026 Startup Awards.

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LightSource Named a Finalist for DPW’s 2026 Startup Growth Award

LightSource announced that it has been selected as a finalist for the DPW 2026 Startup Awards in the Growth Stage category. Based in San Francisco, LightSource provides a direct materials operating system designed to bridge communication and workflow between engineering, procurement, and suppliers.[1][2]

Spencer Penn, co-founder and chief executive officer of LightSource, stated that the organization is honored to receive the recognition within a competitive category. Penn highlighted that the startup has generated notable growth over the past several years as it continues to expand its platform operations.[1]

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