Luminate

Luminate

We're the world's largest optics, photonics & imaging accelerator. Run by NextCorps, funded by Empire State Development.

Venture CapitalRochester, United Statesluminate
Open to pitchesLeads rounds

About

Luminate is an accelerator and investment fund that awards $3 million annually to 10 companies from around the world that are developing emerging solutions in almost every industry.

AI & DataSaaS & SoftwareClimate, Energy & UtilitiesE-Commerce & MarketplacesEducation & TrainingFintechHealthcare & Life SciencesLogistics & Transportation

Investment criteria

  1. Pre-seed

    Invests

  2. Seed

    Invests

  3. Series A

    Invests

  4. Series B

    Invests

  5. Growth

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Sectors
AI & DataSaaS & SoftwareClimate, Energy & UtilitiesE-Commerce & MarketplacesEducation & TrainingFintechHealthcare & Life SciencesLogistics & Transportation
Geographies
United States
Round role
Leads and co-leads rounds

Highlights

Highlights coming soon

Notable work and milestones will show up here.