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Lume

DefunctYC S20

New York City, US · Founded 2019 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Lume provided a mobile banking platform for nurses that offered earned wage access, student loan refinancing, and job placement services for travel nursing positions.

Also known as Lume Health

HealthtechHealthcareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Lume was founded in 2019 by Shantanu Joshi and Christopher Chang.

SJShantanu Joshi
Shantanu JoshiinCo-founder2019–2022Shantanu Joshi is the founder of Lume, a mobile banking platform that provides earned wage access, student loan refinancing, and job placement services for travel nurses.
CCChristopher Chang
Christopher ChanginFounder

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lume do?
Lume provided a mobile banking platform for nurses that offered earned wage access, student loan refinancing, and job placement services for travel nursing positions.
Who founded Lume?
Lume was founded by Shantanu Joshi, Christopher Chang in 2019.
Who are Lume's investors?
Lume's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Lume headquartered?
Lume is headquartered in New York City, US.