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Lux Capital — 2023 Investments

22 investments dated 2023 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Aera Therapeuticsaeratx.comin𝕏Feb 2023✓ 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)Akin Akinc(Founder)Feng Zhang(Founder)Feng Zhang Akin Akinc(Founder)John Maraganore(Founder)

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersF-Prime CapitalGV (Google Ventures)JDRF T1D FundAltitude Ventures Management, LlcNewpath Partners

Atavistik Bioatavistikbio.cominDec 2023 · $40M✓ 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)inJared Rutter(Founder)John Tallarico(Founder)Ralph DeBerardinis(Founder)

Co-investorsRA CapitalThe Column GroupNextech Invest

Modalmodal.comin𝕏Oct 2023✓ verifiedAcquired

Modal provides a cloud platform that lets developers define compute, hardware, and application logic in Python and deploy to the cloud, with fast-booting containers and autoscaling GPUs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsNew York, US

Erik Bernhardsson(Founder)inAkshat Bubna(Founder)inSeth Zelnick(Executive Officer)inAaron Krane(Founder)in

BoardPatrick Chase(Director)inSarah Catanzaro(Director)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersGeneral CatalystRedpoint VenturesCreandumAbstraction CapitalAccel+23 more

Armada AIarmada.aiinSeed · Feb 2023 · $13M

Armada develops edge computing and AI solutions for industrial applications.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep Tech

Dan Wright(Founder)inJon Runyan(Founder)inPradeep Nair(Founder)in

Co-investors137 Ventures515 VenturesArtisanal VenturesBalerion Space VenturesCollaborative FundCollective Liquidity+27 more

Chronospherechronosphere.ioin𝕏Jan 2023 · $115MAcquired

Chronosphere provides an observability platform for microservices and containers that helps teams detect and fix customer-impacting issues while controlling costs and complexity.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSNew York, US

Martin Mao(Founder)inRob Skillington(Founder)inAshley Alexander(Chief People Officer)inMargaret Dawson(Global Head of Marketing)inBill Hineline(Field Chief Technology Officer)inIan Smith(Chief of Staff to the CEO and Head of Strategy)in

Co-investorsACTAI VenturesAdditionAntiBasis Set VenturesCarbide VenturesCardinia Ventures+15 more

Coverscovers.aiAug 2023 · $6.4M

Covers.AI provides AI-powered music tools, including an AI voice generator, AI cover creator, lyric swap, and AI music video creator, that let users transform their vocals and produce shareable content.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsChicago VenturesInnospark VenturesSoma Capital

Databricksdatabricks.comin𝕏Sep 2023 · $500M

Databricks provides a unified platform for data engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence, enabling organizations to build and deploy data and AI applications on cloud infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Ali Ghodsi(Founder)inIon Stoica(Founder)inMatei Zaharia(Founder)inReynold Xin(Founder)inPatrick Wendell(Founder)inAndy Konwinski(Founder)in

Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesAglae VenturesAlkeon InnovationAlpha Square GroupAltra Venture+115 more

Daybreak Healthdaybreakhealth.cominSeries B · Aug 2023 · $13M

Daybreak Health provides mental health support services to schools, helping school districts build and manage student mental health programs serving over 1 million students across the U.S.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Alex Alvarado(Founder)inSid Cidambi(Founder)inLuke MercadoKevin Kuchta(Engineering Manager I)Gabi Zerbib(AE)Nikta Moradi(Product Lead)

Co-investorsAtacama VenturesMaven VenturesMoxxie VenturesOpen Opportunity FundRebel FundUnion Square Ventures (USV)+5 more

Delphidelphi.aiin𝕏Sep 2023 · $2.7M

Delphi is an AI-powered assistant platform that helps venture capitalists scale their investment operations by automating deal screening, founder communication, and thought leadership distribution.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Dara Ladjevardian(Founder)inSam Spelsberg(Founder)in

BoardKeith Rabois(Investor/Venture Capitalist)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesMenlo VenturesMute VenturesMVP VenturesSequoia CapitalSharf Ventures+2 more

Instockinstock.comDec 2023

InStock develops software-driven goods-to-person robotics and automation systems for eCommerce fulfillment operations.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSSan Carlos, US

Yegor Anchyshkin(Founder)inVictor Smetaniuk(Director)

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesDniproOne Way VenturesCybernetix Venturesu.ventures

Kineticwearkinetic.cominOct 2023 · $10M

Kinetic provides smart injury reduction technology integrated into workers' compensation policies, using wearable devices and AI-powered analytics to reduce workplace injuries and manage claims more effectively.

EdTechFintechHealthtechInsurTechIoTNew York City, US

Haytham Elhawary(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCity LightConstruct CapitalCrosslink CapitalManchesterStory Group, LLCMenlo VenturesR/GA Ventures+9 more

Kinetickinetic.xyz𝕏Oct 2023 · $10M

Kinetic is a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain that lets users swap and trade over one million tokens with routing algorithms for efficient pricing and fast execution.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCitizenX Crypto VenturesFJ LabsSoma CapitalAutomotive Ventures MobilityBalerion Space Ventures+3 more

Kinetic hub networkkinetic.autoin𝕏Oct 2023 · $10M

Kinetic builds hardware, robotics, and AI systems for automotive repair, helping service providers diagnose and repair modern vehicles with precision and speed.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsCosta Mesa, US

Sander Marques(Founder)inHaytham Elhawary(Founder)

Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityConstruct CapitalEssentia VenturesMenlo VenturesAbstract VenturesAntler+6 more

Multipliermultiplier.aiin𝕏Seed · Dec 2023 · $6M

Multiplier provides AI agents built on models and harnesses from leading labs for investment research, covering channel checks, expert calls, sellside research, company financials, portfolio risk, and trade history.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US

Ben Finch(Co-founder, CTO, President)inDavid Snider(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Amritpal Singh(Founder)Benjamin Finch(CEO)inIan McInnis(CEO)inNoah Pepper(Founder)

Co-investorsFirst Generation CapitalGoAhead VenturesRebel FundY CombinatorAmino CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)+13 more

Pair Eyewearpaireyewear.com𝕏Series C · Oct 2023 · $75M

Pair Eyewear designs and sells prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses with swappable frame tops that allow customers to change styles.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareCalifornia, US

Sophia Edelstein(Founder)inNathan Kondamuri(Founder)in

BoardRick Yang(Director)inAlex Gurevich(Director)in

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAlumni VenturesAngel Capital ManagementBaukunstblue 9 capitalBreak Trail Ventures+18 more

Reflexreflex.devin𝕏Seed · Aug 2023 · $5M

Reflex is a platform for building and deploying enterprise applications in Python, combining framework, infrastructure, and data connectivity in a single unified system.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US

Nikhil Rao(Founder)inAlek Petuskey(Founder)inJackie Tung(Founding Engineer)Masen Furer(Founding Engineer)Simon Young(Founding Engineer)Tom Gotsman(Founding Engineer)

Co-investorsLattice CapitalAbstract VenturesAnsa CapitalBoxGroupOutset CapitalPICUS CAPITAL+10 more

Stairwellstairwell.cominJun 2023

Stairwell provides cybersecurity threat intelligence solutions to help teams identify and address security threats.

Cybersecurity

Mike Wiacek(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelBallistic VenturesGradient VenturesIn-Q-TelS32Sequoia Capital+4 more

Together AItogether.aiin𝕏Nov 2023 · $102.5M

Together AI builds a full-stack platform for production AI systems, serving teams that need to deploy and scale machine learning models reliably.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US

Vipul Ved Prakash(Founder)inCe Zhang(Founder)inChris Ré(Founder)Tri Dao(Founder)inPercy Liang(Founder)inVipul Prakash(Founder)

Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesAlumni VenturesBrave CapitalBrilliant Phoenix CapitalCambium Capital+40 more

Whisper Aerowhisper.aeroin𝕏Jan 2023

Whisper Aero develops electric propulsion technology for aircraft, emphasizing quiet, efficient thrust for urban air mobility and logistics.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationTennessee, US

Mark Moore(Founder)inIan Villa(Founder)inDevon Jedamski(Chief Engineer)in

BoardShawn Carolan(Director)inThiago Olson(Director)

Co-investors53 StationsAbstract VenturesKindred VenturesLaunch TennesseeMenlo VenturesService Provider Capital+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Isocline EngineeringKinetic AutomationTogether Computer

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.