Lumia Capital

About The Fund

Lumia Capital is an expansion-stage venture capital firm that collaborates with leading technology companies in under-invested emerging markets as well as forward-thinking American companies aiming to accelerate their growth by targeting these markets. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm primarily focuses on internet and software companies specializing in consumer internet, digital media, mobile, cloud computing, SaaS, infrastructure, and big data. Lumia Capital invests in companies that can demonstrate rapid scaling and the potential to become market leaders, coupled with a strong margin profile and a clear path to profitability. They look for businesses that are defensible long term with exceptional management and investor partners. Their investment approach marries Silicon Valley insights and connections with global knowledge sharing and relationships to help companies navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by expansion stages. Investments range from $3 million to $30 million in companies with over $10 million annualized net sales, while also investing in select early-stage opportunities through the 'Telescope' program, typically with initial investments from $100,000 to $500,000. Lumia is strategically focused on sectors such as Mobile Technologies, Business Cloud, Marketplaces, Financial Technology and they operate with a geographical focus that targets primarily Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. As an active VC, Lumia also provides operational and legal support to its portfolio companies, involving deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence as well as addressing issues related to regulations and risk management.