Lux Capital is a venture capital firm with a focus on investing in life sciences, software, and information technology sectors, primarily in California and New York. The firm typically participates in various stages of funding, including Seed, Series A, Series B, and beyond, with a notable presence in Series A rounds. Lux Capital aims to transform groundbreaking scientific and technological ideas into reality, often investing in companies that push the boundaries of innovation.
Notable portfolio companies include Anduril Industries, Anchorage Digital, and Applied Intuition. Key partners at Lux Capital include Josh Wolfe and Peter Hébert, who are known for their contrarian investment philosophy and deep industry expertise. Lux Capital offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, leveraging its network of founders, scientists, and technologists to provide strategic guidance and support. This approach helps startups navigate complex challenges and scale effectively.
Lux Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments356
Current Portfolio Count176
Total Portfolio Exits8
Top Investment Stages
Series A107 (33.5%)
Seed84 (26.3%)
Series B63 (19.7%)
Series C37 (11.6%)
Series D28 (8.8%)
Stage Mix
Series A 34%Seed 26%Series B 20%Series C 12%Series D 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Lux Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- LUX Capital Corporation Limited
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end