Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Education • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Latin America, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States • Brazil |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $2,500,000 |
Luxor Group is a privately held single-family office that has evolved from its historical roots in the hospitality industry into a diversified investment and philanthropic organization. Initially established in Rio de Janeiro in 1917 as a hotel company, Luxor has expanded its footprint and now includes business operations, long-term investments, and philanthropic pursuits. Continuous improvement, simplicity, ethics, and longevity stand as the core pillars of success for the group. Over the years, the group has had significant milestones which include the development of Luxor Agribusiness in the 1970s, becoming Brazil's second-largest hotel chain in the 1980s, strategic real estate investments in the 1990s, and the founding of the family office with the sale of Luxor Hotels in 2007. Further, Luxor diversified its portfolio and opened a New York office in 2010. Entering the realm of venture capital in 2015 signaled a new focus on investment in growth sectors. Luxor Group integrates an ambidextrous organization culture and has launched a philanthropic project named Farol in 2019. Additionally, the group aims to become one of Brazil's largest regenerative agriculture companies as of 2020. Their investment philosophy is closely tied to aligning with secular trends while partnering with exceptional individuals and businesses. Luxor Group specializes in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds primarily in Latin America, across multiple industries including Education, AgroTech, and Business Solutions, with consumer sector other areas of interest. The fund's investment strategy is marked by a minimum investment threshold of $100,000, a maximum of $5,000,000, with a 'sweet spot' of investments around $2,500,000. They value long-term relationships and strive for a professional environment that promotes both overcoming challenges and cooperation.