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Illuminate Ventures

Illuminate Ventures makes VC investments in technology startup companies.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
Illuminate Ventures
Status
InActive
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Activity Level
Industry Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Communications
Enterprise IT

Contact Information

Contact
Cynthia Padnos
Title
Managing Director
Mailing Address
6114 La Salle Ave. 323
Oakland, CA 94611
USA
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
Illuminate Ventures is an early stage VC firm led by a team of experienced investors with significant operating and investment track records. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the firm is targeting US-based high growth, capital efficient companies in selected sectors within the high-tech landscape. We work closely with founders to support them in building truly great companies. We've been there ourselves and know that a team-based approach delivers the best results.
Profile
Illuminate Ventures LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Illuminate Ventures Company Twitter Account
Company News
Illuminate Ventures News
Facebook
Illuminate Ventures on Facebook
YouTube
Illuminate Ventures on YouTube
Last Transaction
11/15/2022

Transaction History

Our records indicate that Illuminate Ventures invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
11/15/2022
$80,000,000
8/18/2022
$4,600,000
6/21/2022
$4,000,000
6/14/2022
$26,000,000
6/8/2022
$14,500,000
2/26/2022
$30,000,000
12/21/2021
$4,000,000
6/10/2021
$57,500,000
2/18/2021
$57,000,000
10/9/2019
$31,500,000
7/29/2019
$4,600,000
7/10/2019
$7,700,000
5/29/2019
$7,700,000
3/11/2019
$1,750,000
6/8/2018
$7,200,000
7/19/2017
$16,000,000
12/2/2015
$22,000,000
7/28/2015
$7,000,000
7/9/2015
$30,500,000
3/18/2015
$21,000,000
1/13/2015
$1,600,000
12/31/2014
$8,600,000
9/10/2014
Unknown
7/23/2014
$3,000,000
2/13/2014
$8,000,000
6/11/2013
$42,800,000
12/17/2012
$7,300,000
6/20/2012
$2,800,000
3/15/2012
$12,600,000
12/31/2010
$1,050,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Managing Director
Cynthia Padnos
  Cynthia Padnos LinkedIn Profile  Cynthia Padnos Twitter Account  Cynthia Padnos News  Cynthia Padnos on Facebook

 


Funds

Our database includes the following fund closing(s) for Illuminate Ventures. If we are missing funds, please contact us.

Fund Description
Vintage Date
Fund Amount
Illuminate Ventures II
10/24/2017
$20,323,983
Illuminate Ventures I
4/17/2012
$20,000,000

 


Portfolio Companies

Illuminate Ventures has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

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