We invest in human potential
We are a global growth stage investment firm that invests in the future of learning and work.
Learning and Work are Evolving
We live in an era of dramatic technological progress, where children must be educated for jobs that don’t yet exist, and knowledge workers must continuously adapt to a changing environment. We believe that unlocking human potential — from birth through lifelong learning, from the school to the enterprise — is the challenge and opportunity facing every nation on earth.
Lumos Capital partners with entrepreneurs who are reimagining how we create human capital in the 21st century.
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Lumos Capital invests in growth stage technology companies in the human capital development sector
We Bring More Than Capital
Our team has worked closely with the management teams of some of the most important companies in the sector, serving as thought partners and advising them in their critical strategic and growth priorities.
Our Investments
Our approach is centered on long-term partnerships. We focus on company building, not transacting, and we seek like-minded companies and entrepreneurs who have a long-term vision for their industry and focus on creating lasting enterprises.
Long-term partnerships
We build deep partnerships with visionary leaders who are looking for like-minded investors to help them expand their impact.
"Lumos is the type of investor that all companies in our sector should want to work with. They know the space incredibly well, think strategically, and are always adding value. Most importantly, we have complete mission alignment. As we grow globally, their network and experience in new markets have been extremely helpful. And on top of that they are all very good people, trustworthy, and grounded."
Pierre Dubuc
Co-Founder & CEO OpenClassrooms
"The [Lumos] team is extremely well-connected in our edtech space, both domestically and internationally. They have been active and aggressive in helping us identify partners and acquisition targets, which has been a major value-add. In addition, the Lumos team has a strong sense of how to create value. Their background and expertise have been a very strong addition to our board."
Teddy Rice
Co-Founder & President Ellevation Education
"I have worked with Lumos from the very beginning and with Victor and James from way before that... What I see is that they do the work, roll their sleeves up and bring to the table the sort of up-to- the-minute thinking and view that you can only do when you are at the very top of your game... And they are nice people who care and can connect with people both socially and when things are really hard."
Louise Rogers
OpenClassrooms Board Chair & Lumos Advisory Director
"With Lumos, I can't think of better partners in this space. Their knowledge is frankly unique. We share the same guiding principles: thinking globally, sustainability and capital efficiency. Lumos has been very helpful in the journey, even before there was a term sheet."
Ariel Quinones
Co-Founder & CEO Ironhack
"Lumos has been an incredible partner. Their knowledge and expertise in financing growth coupled with their mission-driven motivation has enabled us to build a sustainable business model. Lumos has rolled up their sleeves and worked shoulder-to-shoulder with us to build the business and I find that to be truly unique."
Bharani Rajakumar
Founder & CEO Transfr
"We partnered with Lumos because they have the most industry expertise – in our opinion, more than any other investment firm in the world. This experience – combined with their "roll up the sleeves" approach – has been extremely valuable when making strategic decisions in the business."
Brooks Morgan
Co-Founder & CEO Podium Education
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