Funding
The Startup Funding Playbook
A guide to startup funding. When to raise? How VCs decide? Stage-by-stage strategy, term sheets, valuation, and building investor readiness.
Scale-Up Network for Founders
We turn your startup vision into traction
Lume connects founders to capital, channels, and operational systems engineered to accelerate traction.
$50M+
Capital Deployed
150+
Distribution Partners
2.4x
Avg. Runway Growth
87%
Follow-on Rate
Trusted by 150+ technology partners worldwide
Our Programs
Capital that fits. Revenue that compounds. Operations that stay sane.
Raise smarter, sell faster, and operate leaner through Lume's integrated founder ecosystem.
Our Thesis
Growth scales through structure, not spend
Every partner and product fuels the next, creating self-powering loops. When we onboard a new founder, investor, or partner, we expand the network's total capacity to deliver outcomes faster.
Explore Our ApproachFounder Fit
Are we a match?
Lume works with founders who meet specific criteria. Here's how we think about fit.
Our Network, Your Fit
We engage teams that align with our distribution, funding, and partner networks. If our introductions can speed adoption or capital, it's a fit.
Scaling to the Moon
We look for startups solving big, repeatable problems in large markets — signaling potential to compound wins.
Proof Before Promise
Promise matters less than proof. We scale what's working, not polish what isn't.
From the Blog
Latest Insights
Playbooks, analysis, and strategies from the frontlines of venture building.
Funding
Startup Funding 101: A Founder's Complete Guide to Raising Capital
An in-depth guide covering funding stages, types of capital, and how to prepare for each phase of your fundraising journey.
GTM
The Ultimate Go-To-Market Playbook for B2B Startups
End-to-end GTM planning: identifying customers, crafting value propositions, choosing channels, and setting KPIs for success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Lume Network
Lume Network is a category-defining venture network that combines strategic capital, go-to-market expertise, and operational efficiency to help startups scale faster. We're part investor, part growth partner — we don't just write a check, we actively help you find customers and extend your runway.
Unlike traditional VCs who primarily provide capital, or accelerators with fixed programs, Lume offers a network-based approach where every founder, investor, and partner we add increases the total capacity to deliver outcomes. We provide hands-on support across funding, distribution, and operations tailored to each venture's specific needs.
We typically work with seed to Series A stage startups that have demonstrated initial traction. We look for ventures with proof points — users, revenue, or partnerships — rather than just ideas. If you have evidence that something is working and need help scaling it, you might be a fit.
We offer three core programs: Funding Intelligence (strategic capital and investor network access), GTM Labs (go-to-market acceleration through distribution channels and partnerships), and Smart Spend (operational efficiency to extend runway without sacrificing growth).
You can apply through our application page. We review applications on a rolling basis and typically respond within 2 weeks. We evaluate ventures based on market potential, team strength, and network fit — whether our connections can meaningfully accelerate your growth.
Yes, we typically take equity positions in the companies we work with, aligning our incentives with your success. The specific terms vary based on the scope of engagement and which programs you're participating in. We're happy to discuss details during the application process.