Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Health Tech
- Cybersecurity
- Automotive
About
Luminate is a NY-funded accelerator for optics, photonics, and imaging startups, supporting visionary entrepreneurs in machine vision, biophotonics, AR/VR, and more.
Luminate is a NY-funded accelerator for optics, photonics, and imaging startups, supporting visionary entrepreneurs in machine vision, biophotonics, AR/VR, and more.
Investment Thesis
They invest in optics, photonics, and imagingenabled technology. They work with teams worldwide to help them grow their technology, business, supply chain and network. Based in Rochester, NY, the optics capital of the world, allows Luminate to leverage the local resources for worldwide growth.
Manager's Experience
Backed by over a decade of experience in private equity, the fund manager has built a diverse portfolio primarily targeting the technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe. With a proven track record of executing more than 30 deals, they have successfully navigated various investment stages, from growth equity to buyouts. Notable exits include several high-profile IPOs, reflecting a strategic, data-driven approach to value creation. Their operator-first style emphasizes deep operational involvement to drive performance and foster innovation within portfolio companies.
Luminate Contacts Information
Primary contact
Team
Donald Golini