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Lux Capital

Venture capital

New York · Pre-Seed–Growth · 51 people tracked

Also known as Lux · LUX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

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Investment thesis

Lux Capital invests in transformative technologies that improve lives and livelihoods, backing extraordinary and often underdog founders across a broad range of sectors and stages. The firm is frequently the first investor in category-defining companies spanning AI, automation, biotech, compute, defense, energy, infrastructure, and robotics. Beyond funding, Lux creates and co-founds new companies through its Lux Labs venture-building arm. Its portfolio has produced publicly traded companies and businesses acquired by major technology firms.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
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$100K – $100M
HQ
New York, New York, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2000
Last 12 months
35 investments
AUM
$7B
VC funds
17
Tracked investments
307

Team · 51 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Brett McGurk· Venture Partner

Former Middle East diplomat who joined Lux Capital as a Venture Partner focused on tech diplomacy.

Thomas Reardon· Venture Partner

Neuroscientist and entrepreneur who joined Lux Capital as a Venture Partner.

Tuvia Barak· Venture Partner
Ale Salardi· Executive Assistant

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Andrew Wilson· Partner, Legalin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Bibi Masara· Office Managerin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Brad Gritsch· Financein

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Emily Haight· Partner, Capital Formation

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Kim Tran· Financein

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Kyrstin Swan· Partner, Capital Formationin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Lindsay Morris· Executive Assistant

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Michelle Lee· Partner, Legalin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Morgan Roundtree· Executive Assistant

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Prableen Kaur· Executive Assistantin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Samantha Cho· Partner, Accountingin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Saunaz Moradi· Partner, Communicationsin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Sean Traynor· Partner, Legalin

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Segolene Scarborough· Partner, Financein

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Steven Brody· Partner, Operations

A member of the Lux Capital team.

Zach Iscol· Venture Partner

Joined Lux Capital, noted in connection with the firm's civic and defense-focused work.

11 people who came through Lux Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 230 of 307 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×122Enterprise Software ×57Deep Tech ×50Biotech ×46SaaS ×46Healthtech ×38Hardware ×35Digital Health ×26

HQs:United States×167United Kingdom×3Netherlands×3France×2Israel×2Australia×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 123 portfolio companies
41%
solo founders
50 of 123 mapped founding teams
48%
repeat founders
of 202 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 46 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×502 founders×373 founders×204+ founders×16

Where their founders studiedfrom 190 founders with education data

Stanford University ×27Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×20Harvard University ×14University of California, Berkeley ×10Princeton University ×5University of Southern California ×5University of Toronto ×5École Polytechnique ×4

What their founders studiedfrom 180 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×77Engineering ×48Business & Management ×17Life Sciences ×14Mathematics & Statistics ×11Economics ×10Physics ×10Law ×7

Where their founders worked beforefrom 202 founders with career history

Stanford University ×18SpaceX ×7Facebook ×6OpenAI ×6NVIDIA ×5Uber ×5Akamai Technologies ×4Apple ×4

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×14

52 founders hold a PhD · 23 hold an MBA (of 195 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 3 founders

Investments · 307 tracked

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By year:2026 · 242025 · 212024 · 152023 · 112022 · 172021 · 162020 · 72019 · 42018 · 22017 · 32016 · 112015 · 6140 dated

Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX)recursion.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RXRXSep 2017✓ verified

Recursion applies computational and data-driven approaches to biological science, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and develop new treatments.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US

Chris Gibson(Co-founder, Chairman of the Board)inBlake C. Borgeson(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher C. Gibson(Executive Officer, Director)Dean Y. Yi(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Baillie GiffordAir Street CapitalAmplify PartnersCatalio Capital Management, LPCentral Texas Angel Network+14 more

Aevaaeva.comin𝕏NASDAQ: AEVAJan 2017

Aeva develops FMCW-based 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software that measure velocity and range simultaneously, using silicon photonics to put LiDAR elements on a chip.

HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US

SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTI(Executive Officer, Director)MINA REZK(Executive Officer, Director)inSoroush Salehian(CEO and Cofounder)in

BoardYuan Chen(Capital Allocator)inSimon Mahony(Investor)

Board seatShahin Farshchi· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersNext47Socii Capital

Evolv TechnologiesNASDAQ: EVLVAug 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

Evolv Technologies provides artificial intelligence-powered screening systems for weapons detection at facilities including schools, hospitals, stadiums, and workplaces, delivered through a subscription model that combines proprietary sensor hardware, cloud-based software, and analytics dashboards with ongoing support services.

Waltham, US

Anil Chitkara(Executive Officer)Michael Ellenbogen(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin O'Brien(Executive Officer)

BoardJoel Cutler(Director)Patrick Ennis(Director)

Board seatBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D · $18M raise · filed Aug 2016

Co-investorsOUP (Osage University Partners)DCVC (Data Collective)

KALA BIOkalarx.comNASDAQ: KALANov 2021

A biopharmaceutical company developing an artificial intelligence infrastructure platform designed for on-premises deployment in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research environments, serving biotech firms and pharma companies seeking secure access to advanced AI capabilities while retaining control over proprietary biological data; the company is also evaluating strategic alternatives for its legacy mesenchymal stem cell secretome assets after discontinuing its lead rare eye disease therapeutic program.

BiotechArlington, US

Justin Hanes(Director)Kevin Pojasek(Executive Officer)Darius Kharabi(Executive Officer)Todd Bazemore(Executive Officer)inMark Iwicki(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Reumuth(Executive Officer)

Board seatRobert Paull· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsLongitude CapitalSR One Capital ManagementYsios CapitalAtlas VentureRA CapitalThird Rock Ventures

Everspineverspin.comin𝕏NASDAQ: MRAMJan 2012

Everspin Technologies manufactures Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) products for mission-critical applications requiring high reliability, low power consumption, and fast access.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsChandler, US

PHILLIP LOPRESTI(Executive Officer, Director)inROBERT SCHUCH(Executive Officer)Sanjeev Aggarwal(President, Chief Executive Officer and Director)in

BoardLARRY FINCH(Director)STEPHEN SOCOLOF(Director)PETER HEBERT(Director)

Co-investorsEPIC VENTURESDraper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)GLOBALFOUNDRIESLux Ventures

Rigetti Quantum Computingrigetti.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RGTI

Rigetti develops quantum computing hardware and systems, leveraging superconducting quantum processing units cooled by dilution refrigerators to enable advanced quantum computation capabilities.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareQuantum ComputingRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Chad Rigetti(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsAlchemist AcceleratorAlpha Intelligence CapitalAME Cloud VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)+12 more

Senti Biosciencessentibio.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SNTI

Senti Bio develops cell and gene therapies for cancer and difficult-to-treat diseases using synthetic biology and engineered Gene Circuits to enhance precision, control, and selectivity in targeting tumor cells.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesSouth San Francisco, US

Tim Lu(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inPhilip Lee(Executive Officer)inKanya Rajangam(President, Head of Research & Development and Chief Medical Officer)inYvonne Li(Executive Officer)inJames Collins(Director)

BoardDonald Tang(Director)

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesLifeforce CapitalMenlo VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)NSG Ventures+10 more

Valthosvalthos.comin𝕏Apr 2026 · $30M✓ verified

Valthos develops AI systems to identify biological threats and design medical countermeasures in real time for biodefense applications.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDefense TechNew York, US

Kathleen McMahon(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board seatTess van Stekelenburg· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsFounders FundOpenAI Startup Fund

Aera Therapeuticsaeratx.comin𝕏✓ verified

Aera Therapeutics develops genetic medicines using next-generation delivery technologies and precision payloads optimized for specific diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesCambridge, US

Feng Zhang, Ph.D.(Scientific Founder & Board Observer)Akin Akinc, Ph.D.(Chief Executive Officer & Board Director)

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersF-Prime CapitalGV (Google Ventures)JDRF T1D FundNewpath Partners

Airweaveairweave.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Airweave is a context retrieval layer that connects AI agents and RAG systems to apps, tools, and databases, enabling them to retrieve accurate, real-time information through a unified search interface.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Lennert Jansen(Founder)inRauf Akdemir(Founder)in

Co-investorsOrange CollectiveY CombinatorFCVCHomebrew468 CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners

Alifealifehealth.comin𝕏Apr 2022 · $22M✓ verified

Alife Health develops artificial intelligence technology to modernize and personalize the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process for fertility clinics and patients.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Paxton Maeder-York(Founder)in

Co-investorsMaveronFarvatn VentureUnion Square Ventures (USV)IA VenturesSpringbank

Atavistik Bioatavistikbio.comin✓ verified

Atavistik Bio develops selective allosteric therapeutics using a proprietary discovery platform designed to identify functional pockets across multiple protein classes, with an internal focus on rare hematology.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Bryan E. Stuart(Chief Executive Officer)inMarion Dorsch(President and Chief Scientific Officer)in

Co-investorsRA CapitalThe Column GroupNextech Invest

Atrandi Biosciencesatrandi.cominFeb 2025 · $25M✓ verified

Atrandi makes Flux, a device that isolates thousands to hundreds of thousands of individual cells simultaneously into semi-permeable capsules for downstream genomic and microbial analysis.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareVilnius, LT

Co-investorsGRIDS CapitalMetaplanetPractica CapitalVsquared Ventures

B12b12.ioin𝕏✓ verified

B12 offers an AI-powered website builder that generates a complete first draft of a website, online store, portfolio, blog, or web app from a text prompt, which users can then refine via an AI agent or visual editor.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Nitesh Banta(Founder)inAdam Marcus(Founder)in

Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersLightbankSuffolk Equity PartnersBrand Capital InternationalFounder CollectiveGeneral Catalyst+5 more

Cajalneurocajalneuro.comin✓ verified

Cajal Therapeutics is a biotech company developing novel therapies through the translation of neuroscience research into therapeutic treatments for patients.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthSeattle, US

Andrew Dervan(Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer)inIan Peikon(Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer)inRob Hershberg(Co-Founder and Executive Chairman)in

Co-investorsDolby Family Ventures

Cloakedcloaked.appinMar 2026 · $375M✓ verified

Cloaked builds privacy-focused tools that use artificial intelligence to give individuals control over their personal information online.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurity

Abhijay Bhatnagar(Founder)in

Co-investorsHuman CapitalGeneral CatalystBrad MillsMantis CapitalAssurant VenturesFifth+3 more

Cloakedcloaked.comin✓ verified

Cloaked builds privacy tools that let consumers create unique identities (phone numbers, emails, passwords) and control their personal data, along with data removal, an AI-powered spam and scam blocker, and a payment product.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecuritySaaS

Abhijay Bhatnagar(Founder)in

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystHuman CapitalLG Technology VenturesNext Play VenturesNordstar

Collaborative Roboticsco.botinApr 2024 · $100M✓ verified

Collaborative Robotics (Cobot) develops robots and AI systems, including humanoid-style robots designed to work alongside people, for use in industries such as healthcare and logistics.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSeattle, US

Brad Porter(Founder & CEO)inJane Mooney(Co-founder & VP, Strategy and Finance)inSteph Tryphonas(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBison VenturesSequoia CapitalGeneral CatalystIndustry VenturesKhosla VenturesCalibrate Ventures+4 more

Jamsocketmodal.comin𝕏✓ verifiedAcquired

Modal provides a serverless cloud platform designed for data, AI, and machine learning applications, enabling developers to scale from zero to thousands of CPUs or GPUs with simple code.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsNew York, US

Erik BernhardssoninAkshat Bubna(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersRedpoint VenturesCreandumGeneral CatalystAbstraction CapitalAccel+9 more

Lightspeed Venture Partnerslsvp.com✓ verified

Dialogue AI builds an AI-native market research platform that automates study design, participant recruitment, AI-moderated multilingual interviews across text, audio and video, and real-time synthesis, shortening research timelines from weeks to a day or two.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMarketing TechSaaS

Syed Ali(Founder)Akhil Mantripragada(Founder)Naveen Rao(Founder)MeeLan Lee(Founder)Sara Achour(Founder)Michael Carbin(Founder)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDCVC (Data Collective)Lightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia CapitalIntegra GroupeOnstage+7 more

Manufacturing in spacevarda.comin𝕏✓ verified

Varda industrializes low Earth orbit by manufacturing pharmaceuticals and other specialized products in space, then returning them to Earth via reusable reentry capsules.

BiotechDeep TechSpace TechEl Segundo, US

Will Bruey(Co-founder)inDelian Asparouhov(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlso CapitalCaffeinated CapitalFounders FundKhosla VenturesGeneral Catalyst137 Ventures+25 more

Mendaeramendaera.comin𝕏Sep 2024 · $73M✓ verified

Mendaera builds robotic technology, including its Focalist System for robotic-guided access and procedures such as transplant biopsy, to help healthcare providers perform reproducible clinical procedures.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsSan Mateo, US

Josh DeFonzo(Founder)inJason Wilson(Founder)

Co-investorsThreshold VenturesFounders FundAverin CapitalFemHealth VenturesSonder CapitalMana Ventures+1 more

Novignovig.usin𝕏✓ verified

Novig is a sports prediction and trading platform designed for traders that prioritizes transparent odds and user experience without excluding profitable users.

ConsumerFintechMarketplacesSports Tech

Jacob Fortinsky(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino CapitalNeer Venture PartnersNFXPantera CapitalPerceptive Ventures Management Company, Llc+3 more

Osmoosmo.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Osmo develops artificial intelligence and computational tools for fragrance creation and ingredient discovery.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechNew Jersey, US

Alex Wiltschko(Founder and CEO)inRohinton Mehta(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCollaborative FundDeviation CapitalTwo Sigma Ventures

Paradigm Healthparadigm.incinDec 2025 · $78M✓ verified

Paradigm Health operates a platform that increases patient access to clinical trials through a provider-facing infrastructure combined with AI-powered research technology.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSColumbus, US

Kent Thoelke(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inJonathan Hirsch(Chief Strategy and Growth Officer)

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersGeneral CatalystF-Prime CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Magnetic VenturesMubadala Capital

Paradigm Healthparadigmhealth.aiin✓ verified

Paradigm Health provides technology and services that integrate with healthcare provider organizations to improve the clinical trial process.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

Kent Thoelke(Founder & CEO)inJonathan Hirsch(Chief Strategy and Growth Officer)Jay Trepanier(Chief Financial Officer)inElijah Meerson(Chief Technology Officer)inMichelle Lee(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)JobsOhio Ventures

Physical Intelligencepi.website𝕏Mar 2026 · $1B✓ verified

Physical Intelligence develops generalist AI models for robotics that can control any robot to perform various tasks through learning algorithms and multi-robot training.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Sergey Levine(Founder)Adnan Esmail(Founder)inBrian Ichter(Founder)inKarol Hausman(Founder)inLachy Groom(Founder)inQuan Vuong(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapitalGKhosla VenturesRedpoint VenturesSequoia CapitalThrive Capital137 Ventures+24 more

Sequence Holdingsseqholdings.comin✓ verified

Sequence Holdings is a permanent holding company that acquires, operates, and transforms businesses in the American service economy by embedding its own engineers and applying AI to core operations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Alexander Rubin(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCAvenirConvictionDefinition

Strateosstrateos.comin𝕏Apr 2019 · $56M✓ verified

Strateos develops remote access laboratory software and automation platforms that enable scientists to design, execute, and analyze experiments through cloud-based robotics and control systems.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechRoboticsSaaSMenlo Park, US

Chris Krueger(Executive Officer)inMark Fischer-Colbrie(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Lynch, PhD(Chief Executive Officer)Marc Siladi(Chief Operating Officer)in

BoardJoshua Wolfe(Director)Armen Vidian(Director)

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)BlueStone Venture PartnersThird Rock VenturesHarmonix FundSilicon BadiaAlly Bridge Group+3 more

Cala HealthJan 2016

Burlingame, US

Board seatRobert Paull· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsLightstone Ventures

Copia Automation, Inc.Aug 2020SEC filingmedium confidence

New York, US

Adam B. T. Gluck(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDayna Grayson(Director)inTyler Rowe(Director)Guy Filippelli(Director)in

Board seatBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D · $2.2M raise · filed Jun 2026

Co-investorsConstruct CapitalSQUADRA VENTURES

CyPhy WorksMar 2015

Danvers, US

Helen Greiner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardAnita Jones(Director)Tad Elmer(Director)

Board seatBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsPerot JainBessemer Venture PartnersGeneral Catalyst

Desktop Metaldesktopmetal.cominApr 2016

Desktop Metal develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) platforms and materials for production-volume manufacturing, targeting engineers, designers, manufacturers, and medical professionals.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareBurlington, US

Ric Fulop(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDayna Grayson(Director)in

Board seatBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBaukunstBMW i VenturesConductive VenturesConstruct CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Founder Collective+7 more

Hadrianhadrian.coDec 2025

Hadrian operates AI-powered precision manufacturing factories for the aerospace and defense industrial base, producing precision components and offering manufacturing capacity as a service.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsTorrance, US

Christopher Power(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Thomas Cobbs(Founder)in

BoardDelian Asparouhov(Director)inKatherine Boyle(Director)inDayna Grayson(Director)in

Board seatBrandon Reeves· per SEC Form D

Co-investors137 VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCapitalGConstruct CapitalFloodgateFounders Fund+8 more

Hangar TechnologySep 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

Austin, US

Jeffrey DeCoux(Executive Officer, Director)Colin Guinn(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D · $6.5M raise · filed Oct 2016

Isocline EngineeringFeb 2023SEC filingmedium confidence

Austin, US

David Fick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Michael Henry(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardSteve Jurvetson(Director)

Board seatShahin Farshchi· per SEC Form D · $23.7M raise · filed Feb 2023

Co-investorsGreatPoint VenturesThreshold Ventures

Kyruuskyruushealth.cominSep 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

Kyruus Health provides a healthcare access platform that unifies provider and member data to help patients find, schedule, and access care.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBoston, US

Graham Gardner(Executive Officer, Director)inJulie Yoo(Executive Officer, Director)inGraham Gardner, MD, MBA(Founder)in

BoardRobert Higgins(Director)Bryan Roberts(Director)

Board seatRobert Paull· per SEC Form D · $37M raise · filed Sep 2015

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalFrancisco PartnersTRANSFORMATION CAPITALVenrockHighland Capital PartnersNew Leaf Venture Partners+1 more

LatchableJan 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

New York, US

Luke Schoenfelder(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Brian Jones(Director)Steven Snider(Executive Officer)Dhruva Rajendra(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardKeith Hamlin(Director)

Board seatZack Schildhorn· per SEC Form D · $10M raise · filed May 2017

Maven AGImavenagi.comin𝕏Jun 2024

Maven AGI builds enterprise AI agents that automate complex customer-service workflows, connect enterprise systems, and enhance customer touchpoints.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US

Eugene Mann(Co-founder)inJonathan Corbin(Founder & CEO)inSami Shalabi(Co-founder)in

BoardAnna Barber(Director)in

Board seatGrace Isford· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsSE VenturesThe E14 Fund

Moment Inc.May 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

Seattle, US

Board seatZack Schildhorn· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed May 2016

Mosaic MLmosaicml.comin𝕏Jul 2021acquired by DatabricksSEC filingmedium confidence

MosaicML develops tools and research for training and deploying custom AI models, including reinforcement learning methods for enterprise agents.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Naveen Rao(Founder)inHanlin Tang(Director)in

BoardMatt Ocko(Director)Peter Barrett(Director)

Board seatShahin Farshchi· per SEC Form D · $25M raise · filed Jul 2021

Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalCorrelation VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Future VenturesInspired CapitalMaverick Ventures+2 more

Nominal, Inc.Mar 2026

Austin, US

Board seatBrandon ReevesBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D

Pawppawp.comin𝕏Apr 2021

Pawp offers an annual membership giving pet owners 24/7 on-demand access to licensed veterinarians, nurses, and technicians for virtual consultations, follow-ups, and personalized care plans.

ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US

Drew Taylor(Director)Andrew Malek(Director, Promoter)Marc Atiyeh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Board seatZack Schildhorn· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCompanion FundDCM VenturesGood FriendsHOF CapitalInnovating CapitalProtagonist+3 more

Riskgamingriskgaming.cominFeb 2016

Riskgaming creates immersive strategy simulation games where high-level decision-makers assume roles and navigate complex scenarios involving technology, business, and geopolitical challenges to explore alternative outcomes and inform real-world decisions.

BiotechHayward, US

Kegan Schouwenburg(Executive Officer, Director)Roger M. Perlmutter(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJoshua Wolfe(Director)inDror Berman(Director)James Tananbaum(Director)Leon Chen(Director)

Board seatZack Schildhorn· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBain Capital Life SciencesCisco InvestmentsForesite CapitalDimension Capital

RoboCorp TechnologiesAug 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

San Francisco, US

Antti Karjalainen(Executive Officer, Director)Jouko Ahvenainen(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPeter Fenton(Director)

Board seatGrace Isford· per SEC Form D · $21M raise · filed Aug 2021

SBOT TechnologiesJul 2019SEC filingmedium confidence

Syosset, US

Lin Gao(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatZack Schildhorn· per SEC Form D · $10.4M raise · filed Jul 2019

Co-investorsFirst Round Capital

SteadyMDsteadymd.comin𝕏Apr 2021Acquired

SteadyMD operates a telehealth platform that connects clinicians with remote care opportunities across the United States, serving over 200,000 patients while providing flexible work arrangements and support services for healthcare providers.

Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechSt. Louis, US

Yarone Goren(Co-Founder & COO)inGuy Friedman(Co-Founder & CEO)in

BoardChris Cooper(Director)

Board seatDeena Shakir· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalCerity Partners VenturesCrosscut VenturesDraper AssociatesHyde Park Venture PartnersM25+2 more

Tendo Systems Inc.Mar 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Radnor, US

Daniel Goldsmith(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Goldsmith(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardHemant Taneja(Director)

Board seatBilal Zuberi· per SEC Form D · $68.5M raise · filed Jul 2021

Co-investorsRed Glass Ventures

Varda Space Industries, Inc.Jan 2022SEC filingmedium confidence

Torrance, US

Board seatShahin Farshchi· per SEC Form D · $2.8M raise · filed Jan 2022

Co-investorsFounders Fund

0101.ai

01.AI builds full-stack enterprise and sovereign AI solutions, including foundation models, industry agents, and decision-support applications for CEOs, executives, investment teams, and B2B/government sales organizations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareBeijing, CN

Guoyin Wang(Founder)in

BoardKai-Fu Lee(Founder)in

Co-investorsSinovation VenturesIndex VenturesKorea Investment PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Quadrille CapitalRadical Ventures

1001 AI1001.aiOct 2025 · $9M

1001.ai provides AI-powered operational intelligence software for complex infrastructure systems including ports, airports, and energy grids.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh(Founder)

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystValia VenturesCIV

11x11x.aiin𝕏Jan 2024 · $50M

11x builds autonomous digital workers using AI and agents to automate repetitive tasks in revenue functions like sales and customer success.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Hasan Sukkar(Founder and Non-Executive Chairman)inPrabhav Jain(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardJoe Schmidt (deal partner; board status not confirmed)(Board member (Andreessen Horowitz))Sarah Tavel(Director / Benchmark investor)Joe Schmidt(Andreessen Horowitz partner associated with the Series B)

Co-investorsBenchmark20VCAbstract VenturesActivant CapitalAndreessen HorowitzHubSpot Ventures+7 more

3Scan3scan.comNov 2014

San Francisco, US

Todd Huffman(Executive Officer, Director)Megan Klimen(Executive Officer)

BoardJoshua Wolfe(Director)Matt Ocko(Director)Adam Goulburn(Director)inAdam Goulborn(Director)

Co-investorsComet LabsDCVC (Data Collective)Dimension CapitalDolby Family VenturesOS Fund

A-Alpha Bioaalphabio.comin𝕏

A-Alpha Bio uses synthetic biology and machine learning to measure, predict, and engineer protein-protein interactions for pharmaceutical discovery and development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSeattle, US

David Younger, PhD(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)Randolph Lopez, PhD(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)David Younger(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRandolph Lopez(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBreakout VenturesFarvatn VentureMadrona Venture GroupBoom Capital VenturesOS Fund

Adimabadimab.comin

Adimab develops proprietary platforms for antibody and protein therapeutic discovery, engineering fully-functional immunoglobulins in a controllable in vitro eukaryotic system.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechVermont, US

Co-investorsGrandBanks CapitalLaunchCapitalPremji InvestSV Health InvestorsMithril Capital ManagementOrbiMed+1 more

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Airmapairmap.comAcquired

AirMap builds airspace information and traffic management software for low-altitude drone operations; acquired by DroneUp in 2021.

Santa Monica, US

Gregory McNeal(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Marcus(Founder)in

BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalComet LabsOne Planet GroupR/GA VenturesSony Ventures CorporationWonder Ventures+2 more

AllStripesallstripes.comin𝕏acquired by PicnicHealth

AllStripes was a health technology company that built a research platform for rare diseases, collecting and de-identifying patients' medical records to power rare disease research.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Nancy Yu(Founder)in

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107 more tracked companies

MigaModalModal Labs, Inc.MonogramMonogramMosMouseraMuttiNeotaxNeptune MutualNilo TherapeuticsNilo TherapeuticsNomic BioNovel EffectOpportunistic North America Early StageOrbital InsightPagerPatientKeeperPerchwellPerformance Drone WorksPhonicPhyseraPicnic HealthPinscreenPivotal CommwarePlanet LabsPrimerRampReflect OrbitalReflexRelativity SpaceReplaiResilienceRipcordRivet HealthRunwayRunway AI Inc.SaildroneSakanaSakana AIScienceScience 37ShapewaysShiruSiluria TechnologiesSiren BiotechnologySkyPilotSolsSourcegraphSourcery.AISpacePharmaSquadraStacks Open-source networkStairwellStateSpaceStordSummer HealthSunlightSurviosTacticTacticTectonTempo AutomationTendoTenzaiTerraTerraTerra IndustriesThatchTheseusThumbnail for Eikon TherapeuticsTinestldrawtldrawTogether AITogether AITogether.xyzTransphormTrial LibraryUmbaUnconventional AIUnpopular VenturesUntil LabsValueVardaVariant BioVendiaVeobotVesta HealthcareVisorVisorVisorVISTERRA, INC.VosborW4 GamesWaymarkWaymarkWaymark BWaypoint BioWestmagWestmagWhisper AeroWild HoldingsWorkit HealthZededaZip DrugZoox

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 11

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX)NASDAQ: RXRXAevaNASDAQ: AEVAEvolv TechnologiesNASDAQ: EVLVKALA BIONASDAQ: KALAEverspinNASDAQ: MRAMRigetti Quantum ComputingNASDAQ: RGTISenti BiosciencesNASDAQ: SNTIMosaic MLacq. by DatabricksAllStripesacq. by PicnicHealthCaperacq. by InstacartCovariantacq. by Amazon

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IPO stake values · per SEC filings

Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.

CompanyOwnedIPO priceAt IPOStake value
KALA BIO5.2%$15.00Jul 2017$18.3M

Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).

Public market activity · per SEC filings

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RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.SC 13G/A

Disclosed stake · filed Feb 2023

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Science 37 Holdings, Inc.SC 13D/A

Disclosed stake · filed Apr 2022

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Latch, Inc.SC 13G/A

Disclosed stake · filed Feb 2022

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SC 13D filingSC 13D

Disclosed stake · filed Oct 2021

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9 insider ownership filings (Forms 3/4/5)

at Science 37 Holdings, Inc. (SNCE)

From the firm's own SEC EDGAR filings — stakes and insider roles in public companies, typically portfolio companies after an IPO. Not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Lux Capital made?
Lux Capital has 189 tracked investments, 20 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 20 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Lux Capital invest at?
Lux Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
What is Lux Capital's typical check size?
Lux Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $100M.
What sectors does Lux Capital focus on?
Lux Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, FemTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
Where is Lux Capital located?
Lux Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Lux Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Lux Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Lux Capital co-invest with?
Lux Capital most often shares deals with Felicis Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, among 607 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 195

Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

$500K – $5M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Felicis Ventures

Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.

$500K – $15M
DCVC (Data Collective)

DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.

$5M – $25M
SV Angel

SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.

New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
Coatue Management

Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.

$1M – $20M
Amplify Partners

Amplify Partners is a venture capital firm that backs technical founders — engineers, researchers, and scientists — building companies across AI/ML, data infrastructure, developer tools, and life sciences.

$500K – $5M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
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Firms observed investing alongside Lux Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Lux Capital's recorded portfolio.

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