Illuminate Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $. – $.
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $150M
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer +2
- Founded
- 2009
- HQ
- Menlo Park, CA
About Illuminate Ventures
Illuminate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, CA founded in 2009. What We Do Illuminate’s focus is on finding, funding, and accelerating visionary founders building game-changing companies in the B2B/Enterprise software computing space. Illuminate Ventures leads Series Seed investments, bringing resources to bear that are designed to help transform startups into market leaders. We focus on platforms and applications that leverage data and AI to quickly The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include Zuora, Aclima, Pie Insurance and Clover Health. Invests in B2B technology companies founded or co-founded by women entrepreneurs.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in B2B technology companies founded or co-founded by women entrepreneurs.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Team (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Illuminate Ventures invest at?
Illuminate Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Illuminate Ventures located?
Illuminate Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Illuminate Ventures focus on?
Illuminate Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Illuminate Ventures's typical check size?
Illuminate Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Illuminate Ventures have under management?
Illuminate Ventures manages approximately $150M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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