Luminate Capital Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2015

AUM

$2 000 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Luminate Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, founded by Hollie Moore Haynes. The team consists of experienced professionals from prestigious firms such as Silver Lake, Hellman & Friedman, and Morgan Stanley. They focus on partnering closely with their portfolio companies to execute growth and scaling strategies, setting them apart through their concentrated investment approach and hands-on involvement in company operations.

The firm primarily invests in enterprise SaaS companies that exhibit strong product-market fit and high customer retention. Luminate aims to enhance company growth without relying on cost-cutting measures. They utilize strategies that include operational enhancements, market segmentation, geographic expansion, and leadership support. They are known for making substantial investments ranging from Series A to late-stage, with a focus on North America.

Notable investments in their portfolio include AbsenceSoft - absence management software, Axonify - employee training platform, Conexiom - sales order and invoice automation, FMX - facility management software, and Thought Industries - online learning software. These investments highlight their focus on scalable software solutions that provide real returns for businesses.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Education Financial Services Fintech IT Services SaaS Security Software E-commerce/Marketplace Marketing and Advertising

Luminate Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Luminate Capital Partners I	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$265 M	June 2017
Luminate Capital Partners II	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$425 M	December 2018

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FAQs about Luminate Capital Partners

Is Luminate Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Luminate Capital Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Luminate Capital Partners located?

Luminate Capital Partners is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Luminate Capital Partners founded?

Luminate Capital Partners was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Luminate Capital Partners invest in?

Luminate Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Education, Financial Services, Fintech, IT Services, SaaS, Security, Software, E-commerce/Marketplace, Marketing and Advertising.

What is Luminate Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

Luminate Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Luminate Capital Partners typically invest in?

Luminate Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Luminate Capital Partners investment?

Luminate Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Luminate Capital Partners?

Luminate Capital Partners has around $2 000m assets under management.

When was Luminate Capital Partners last fund created?

Luminate Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2018-12-10

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