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ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Internet
About
Lux Capital is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in groundbreaking science and technology ventures that transform visionary concepts into tangible realities. Our team, composed of accomplished founders, pioneering scientists, and innovative thinkers, strategically focuses on long-term investments in contrarian ideas and unconventional entrepreneurs. By championing the disruptive potential of emerging technologies, Lux Capital aims to propel industries forward and foster the development of solutions that shape the future. Through our commitment to supporting bold and transformative ventures, we strive to redefine the boundaries of possibility in the realms of science and technology.
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Investment Thesis

Lux Capital focuses on companies that work at the intersection of the new and the notyetimagined, looking decades into the future to create a world most of us can barely imagine.
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Manager's Experience

With a robust background in technology and healthcare investments, the fund manager has successfully completed over 50 deals across North America and Europe. Their strategic focus on operator-first and data-driven approaches allows for the identification of transformative opportunities in early to growth-stage companies. Notable exits include several high-profile companies that have significantly impacted their respective industries. By emphasizing thematic investments, they have built a diverse portfolio that positions them to capitalize on emerging market trends.

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Team

Zavain Dar

Stevie Smelski

Steven Brody

Steve Brody

Shaquille Vayda

Shahin Farshchi

Samuel Arbesman

Robert Paull

Rob Paull

Richard Foster

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