Lumia Capital

Overview

Lumia Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investing in U.S. and European technology companies that are expanding internationally, as well as local leaders in rapidly growing global markets. It focuses on sectors such as internet, software, mobile technologies, business cloud applications, marketplaces, and financial technology. Lumia Capital typically invests between $3 million and $30 million in companies with annualized net sales exceeding $10 million, and supports early-stage startups through its "Telescope" program with smaller investments ranging from $100K to $500K.

The firm employs a hands-on approach, collaborating closely with management teams to leverage Silicon Valley expertise and global market knowledge. Lumia Capital targets companies demonstrating rapid growth and a clear path to profitability, with a focus on international markets including Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. Notable investments include Careem, Greenhouse Software, Kabbage, and MuleSoft. Overall, the firm provides growth capital and strategic support to technology companies, helping them navigate expansion challenges and seize opportunities.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 415-293-8188
• Website: lumiacapital.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lumiacapital
• Twitter: twitter.com/lumiacapital
• AngelList: angel.co/lumia-capital
• Facebook: facebook.com/LumiaCapital

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Mobile
• Enterprise software
• E-commerce
• Fin tech
• Information technology
• Software
• Consumer internet
• Internet
• Venture capital & private equity principals
• Market entry strategy
• Market entry timing
• Local policy navigation
• Local regulations
• Margin profile
• Growth metrics
• Public policy
• Partnerships
• Emerging markets
• Local partnership development
• Financial technology
• Tech infrastructure
• Middle east
• Latin america
• Investment size
• Marketplaces
• Global expansion
• Sales strategy
• Payment processing
• Europe
• Mobile technologies
• Market-specific messaging
• Internationalization platform
• Market-specific product features
• Corporate operations
• Local insights
• Branding localization
• Defensibility
• Fintech
• Product-driven companies
• Recruiting & performance management
• Product readiness
• Local financial infrastructure
• Customer acquisition
• Management consulting services
• Venture capital
• Market diligence
• Local tech investments
• Income repatriation
• Local hr
• Local language adaptation
• Sector focus
• Market-specific regulations
• Rapid growth
• Entry structure
• Business cloud
• Market underserved
• Information technology and services
• Local legal structures
• B2B
• Sales & growth
• Market selection
• Market leadership
• Product applicability
• Long-term profitability
• Tax optimization
• Financial services
• Market potential
• Regulatory compliance
• Finance
• Legal
• Information technology & services
• Enterprises
• Computer software
• Consumers
• Finance technology

Technologies Used

• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Leadfeeder
• Remote
• WP Engine

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches