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Lumaux
Lumaux is a seed-stage investment fund for Dutch deep tech, located in Eindhoven in the Brainport Region of the Netherlands. It invests in Dutch high-tech...
Lumaux
Lumaux is a seed-stage investment fund for Dutch deep tech, located in Eindhoven in the Brainport Region of the Netherlands. It invests in Dutch high-tech start-ups and scale-ups and supports them across commercial strategy, finance and legal as an all-round sparring partner for management. The fund takes minority stakes with a 5–7 year horizon and concentrates on a small portfolio it can support deeply.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Eindhoven
Corporate office
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Principals
Tom Krieckaert
Fund Manager · Finance, Strategic Management, M&A
Edwin Rammeloo
Fund Manager · Finance, M&A
Freek Dielissen
Fund Manager · Entrepreneur, Business development, Technology
Lars Krieckaert
Fund Manager · Legal, Risk Management
Sven Krieckaert
Fund Manager · Business Development and Management
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Lumaux target?
Lumaux focuses on early-stage investments, specifically pre-seed and seed rounds. The firm provides capital to startups at their earliest institutional phase, helping founding teams progress toward product-market fit and prepare for larger seed or Series A rounds. This concentration on the very first institutional check distinguishes it from later-stage growth or buyout funds.
Which sectors does Lumaux prioritize?
The firm targets enterprise software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and industrial technology. These sectors align with the technical specialties of the Brainport Eindhoven region, which houses extensive R&D infrastructure and engineering talent. Lumaux does not publicly identify sectors it explicitly avoids.
How does Lumaux's location influence its deal sourcing?
Operating from Eindhoven places Lumaux within the Brainport region, which includes TU Eindhoven and the High Tech Campus. This location gives the firm direct access to technical founding teams and deep-tech spinouts before they reach broader venture markets. The model is relationship-driven, relying on local embeddedness rather than broad inbound funnel marketing.
Does Lumaux participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Lumaux's investment activity centers on direct equity investments into early-stage companies. There is no public record of the firm committing capital to external venture funds as a limited partner. Its model is built around sourcing, diligencing, and backing individual startup equity positions.
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