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Luminous Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2018

AUM

$730 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Middle East Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 09 October, 2026

Profile

Luminous Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in London, specializing in deep tech investments, with a notable focus on the application of innovative technologies in healthcare and life sciences. The firm invests primarily at Seed and Series A stages and has previously supported companies across Europe and North America. The company's team is composed of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, each contributing to the fund's analytical and strategic approach to investment. Luminous Ventures is known for its commitment to fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions in its target sectors.

The firm focuses on sectors such as Deep Tech, HealthTech, and Life Sciences, with an investment range typically falling within the Seed and Series A stages. Luminous Ventures does not disclose specific check sizes but targets the early-stage investment space. The firm prefers geographic areas concentrated in Europe and North America. While exact assets under management are not specified, their existing fund has been fully deployed and they do not currently make new investments.

Notable investments by Luminous Ventures include Astroscreen, a company focused on detecting disinformation; BioBeats, a digital mental health platform; Ellipsis Health, a voice-based mental health care service; Hadean, a computing platform provider; and Optellum, a medical software company enhancing early lung cancer diagnosis. Their portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on revolutionary technology applications in healthcare and deep tech industries.

Industry

Deeptech HealthTech Life Sciences Technology MedTech AI Software Robotics Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Electronics Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Agriculture

Luminous Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund VI (USD) + Fund III (RMB)	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Robotics AI Technology Deeptech	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe Middle East Asia	$1-5 m	$730 M	April 2026

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FAQs about Luminous Ventures

Is Luminous Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Luminous Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Luminous Ventures located?

Luminous Ventures is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Luminous Ventures founded?

Luminous Ventures was founded in 2018.

What sectors and industries does Luminous Ventures invest in?

Luminous Ventures invests in companies and startups in Deeptech, HealthTech, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, AI, Software, Robotics, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Electronics, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Agriculture.

What is Luminous Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Luminous Ventures invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Luminous Ventures typically invest in?

Luminous Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Luminous Ventures investment?

Luminous Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Luminous Ventures?

Luminous Ventures has around $730m assets under management.

When was Luminous Ventures last fund created?

Luminous Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-16

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