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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Blockchain
About
Illuminate Ventures is a distinguished early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in innovative B2B software companies. With a keen focus on identifying, funding, and nurturing visionary founders, Illuminate Ventures specializes in the dynamic realms of cloud and mobile computing. Their portfolio boasts a diverse array of companies that exemplify cutting-edge technology and transformative business models, reflecting the firm’s commitment to fostering growth and success in the enterprise landscape. By leveraging deep industry expertise and strategic guidance, Illuminate Ventures empowers its portfolio companies to achieve their fullest potential in an ever-evolving market.
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Investment Thesis

Illuminate provides governments, telecom service providers, and network operators with data, services, and technology to protect information and extract real value from it, leveraging cyber, intelligence, and telecommunications expertise with innovative tools.
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Manager's Experience

With a robust background in private equity, the fund manager has successfully led numerous investments across technology and healthcare sectors, focusing primarily on North America and Europe. Having completed over 30 significant deals, their approach is characterized by a data-driven strategy that seeks to identify high-growth opportunities at various stages of development. Notable exits include multiple high-profile sales that have yielded substantial returns for investors. This manager emphasizes an operator-first model, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment throughout the investment lifecycle.

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Team

Norm Rupp

Cindy Cindy

Benjamin Bayat

Walter Bashlor

Shelley Mangum

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