ILLUMINATE FM LLC
ILLUMINATE FM LLC is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in California, the US, GB and Global writing $5M–$10M checks into Fintech and enterprise-ai.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- Fintech, enterprise-ai
- Check size
- $5M–$10M
- Invests in
- California, US-wide, GB, Global
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2014
- Assets under management
- $500M
Thesis
Illuminate Financial is a specialist venture capital firm focused on technology for the financial services sector, investing in early-stage Enterprise AI and Fintech companies. Their thesis-driven approach involves providing capital, domain expertise, and strategic support, connecting founders with investors, financial institutions, and partners. They target companies at the "critical inflection point between proven technology and institutional scale," often acting as lead investors. While historically focused on Seed and Series A, their Early Growth Fund targets Series B+ companies, aiming to bridge the gap between angel capital and larger rounds. They have a global presence with offices in London, New York, and Singapore, investing across the US, UK, Canada, and other international locations. The firm has raised approximately $500 million across four funds, with their latest Early Growth Fund closing at $135 million.
Common questions
Does ILLUMINATE FM LLC invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. ILLUMINATE FM LLC lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ILLUMINATE FM LLC write?
ILLUMINATE FM LLC writes $5M–$10M checks.
Where does ILLUMINATE FM LLC invest?
ILLUMINATE FM LLC invests in California, the US, GB and Global.