Black Diamond Ventures

We are opportunistic investors with +25 years of dedication to the VC and tech community. Founded by second-generation venture capitalist Chris Lucas, our firm thrives on evaluating multi-stage companies with visionary founders poised to transform their markets. Our passionate group of partners bring their successful track records as seasoned investors, serial entrepreneurs, and operators to BDV. Together, we deliver access to leading and top-tier investment opportunities through our established +35 years of network, supporting extraordinary founders every step of the way.

Partnering with visionary entrepreneurs developing groundbreaking technologies stands at the heart of our mission. At BDV, we actively seek out industry leaders whose values and vision mirror ours — those uniquely positioned to redefine their sectors. Our commitment extends beyond funding; we offer support and guidance to assist entrepreneurs in elevating their companies to new heights, providing both capital and strategic insights along their journey.

We invest in companies raising Series B, later stage, and growth capital with initial and follow-on investments ranging from $2MM to $10MM. As generalists, our focus sectors — deep tech, medtech, and biotech — include verticals such as ML, AI, big data, materials science, and semiconductors. Our approach combines substantial investments with strategic support, empowering the pursuit of 'what's next'.