Fundraising FoxLuminary Media
Chicago, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware LLC · 2 known investors
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Luminary was a podcast service offering access to a catalog of podcasts through its own app. The company is discontinuing its podcast app as of September 30, 2026, with content remaining available via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Founders & leadership
Luminary Media was founded in 2018 by Matthew S. Sacks.
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Matthew S. SacksFounder
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Simon SuttonExecutive
Board
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Michael J. SacksBoard director
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Alejandro ZubillagaBoard director
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Richard PleplerBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$135.6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$135.6MraisedMay 2020 · 40 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$135.6MraisedMay 2020 · 40 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael J. SacksDirector
- Alejandro ZubillagaDirector
- Matthew S. SacksExecutive Officer, Director
- Sacks Luminary, LLCPromoter
- Luminary Managers, LLCPromoter
- Richard PleplerDirector
- Tony S. FlorenceDirector
- Simon SuttonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $135.6M
- Amount sold
- $135.6M
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Luminary Media do?
- Luminary was a podcast service offering access to a catalog of podcasts through its own app. The company is discontinuing its podcast app as of September 30, 2026, with content remaining available via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Who founded Luminary Media?
- Luminary Media was founded by Matthew S. Sacks in 2018.
- Who are Luminary Media's investors?
- Luminary Media's investors include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Valor Equity Partners.
- How much funding has Luminary Media raised?
- Luminary Media has disclosed $135.6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Luminary Media headquartered?
- Luminary Media is headquartered in Chicago, US.