Luminate
YC S21Galway, US · Founded 2019 · 55 employees · 9 known investors
Luminate develops medical device technology to address chemotherapy side effects, particularly hair loss and peripheral neuropathy, for oncology patients and healthcare providers. The company is advancing clinical-stage devices while supporting cancer patients, clinicians, and health systems.
Also known as Luminate Medical
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Luminate was founded in 2019 by Aaron Hannon, Barbara Oliveira, and Prof. Martin O'Halloran.
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Aaron Hannonin𝕏CEO & Co-FounderHe holds a background in software and electronic engineering and was a Thiel Fellow in 2020.
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Barbara Oliveirain𝕏Co-Founder & Chief Clinical OfficerBarbara Oliveira is a biomedical engineer and co-founder of Luminate Medical, a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland focused on cancer and chemotherapy patient support. She has led clinical trials for medical devices.
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Prof. Martin O'Halloranin𝕏Co-founderCo-founder of Luminate, which develops clinical-stage medical device technology to address chemotherapy side effects such as hair loss and peripheral neuropathy for oncology patients and healthcare providers.
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TOD FRANCISNamed on SEC filing
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ROBERT LISBONNENamed on SEC filing
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SAAD KHANNamed on SEC filing
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JAMES EVERINGHAMNamed on SEC filing
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DANNY SHADERNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 9
SciFounders✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $1M
Y Combinator✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K
8VCAustin · $100K – $50M
Artis VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $25M
FaberLisbon · $2.7M
MetaplanetTallinn · $500K – $10M
Lachy Groomreported
Also in the syndicate · 2
Atlantic BridgeWestern Alliance Life Sciences
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$43.7M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2010–2026
- $21MSeries AJan 2026 · 2 sources
ARTIS Ventures (lead), Lachy Groom (lead), 8VC, Atlantic Bridge, Faber, SciFounders, Western Alliance Life Sciences, Y Combinator
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▶$10.7MraisedFeb 2012 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.7MraisedFeb 2012 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- TOD FRANCISDirector
- ROBERT LISBONNEExecutive Officer, Director
- SAAD KHANDirector
- JAMES EVERINGHAMExecutive Officer, Director
- DANNY SHADERDirector
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $10.7M
- First sale
- Dec 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2007
- Federal exemptions
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▶$12MraisedFeb 2012 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$12MraisedFeb 2012 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- DANNY SHADERDirector
- JAMES EVERINGHAMExecutive Officer, Director
- SAAD KHANDirector
- ROBERT LISBONNEExecutive Officer, Director
- JAMES WATSONDirector
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $12M
- First sale
- May 2010
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2007
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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- What does Luminate do?
- Luminate develops medical device technology to address chemotherapy side effects, particularly hair loss and peripheral neuropathy, for oncology patients and healthcare providers. The company is advancing clinical-stage devices while supporting cancer patients, clinicians, and health systems.
- Who founded Luminate?
- Luminate was founded by Aaron Hannon, Barbara Oliveira, Prof. Martin O'Halloran in 2019.
- Who are Luminate's investors?
- Luminate's investors include SciFounders, Y Combinator, 8VC, Artis Ventures, Faber, Metaplanet, Lachy Groom.
- How much funding has Luminate raised?
- Luminate has disclosed $43.7M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Luminate headquartered?
- Luminate is headquartered in Galway, US.