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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Rome, Italy
Countries of investment
  • Italy
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • SaaS
  • Enterprise Software
  • Developer Tools
  • AI
About
Lumen Ventures is a seed stage operator fund that focuses on investing in Italian founders, leveraging the expertise of a team comprised of operators and former entrepreneurs.
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$10K
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$1M
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Investment Thesis

They invest in Pre-Seed and Seed, industry agnostic.
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Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

With a rich history in venture capital, the fund manager has actively engaged in over 60 deals across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Their operator-first approach has enabled successful exits in North America and Europe, showcasing a robust understanding of market dynamics. Emphasizing early to growth-stage investments, the manager employs a data-driven strategy to identify emerging trends and high-potential opportunities. This strategic focus has fostered a diverse portfolio, positioning the manager as a key player in the investment landscape.

Lumen Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Dr. Simon Nocera - Founder & Managing Partner

Marianne O - Co-Founder & Partner (Investments)

Stephen Wallenstein - Partner & CCO

Eugene Loch - Partner (Head of Tech)

Portfolio

1000heads

Babbel

Choco

Grover

InFarm

Lilium

SellerX

Taxfix

Tier Mobility

Zego

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