Lanza techVentures
Overview
Lanza techVentures is an early-stage venture capital firm that transforms innovative startups into high-value companies through unique vision, insight, and a profound understanding of technology and its trends . Founded in 2001 by technology luminary Lucio Lanza, the firm acts as a strategic partner and advisor for early- to mid-stage companies in the design software and intellectual property (IP), semiconductor, and biotechnology market sectors .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| NexTech Batteries | Sep 2017 | Seed | Lead |
| Approov | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Bloomlife | Aug 2016 | Seed | Lead |
| Palma Ceia SemiDesign | Feb 2017 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Lanza techVentures based?
Lanza techVentures is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Lanza techVentures founded?
Lanza techVentures was founded in 2001.
How many portfolio companies does Lanza techVentures have?
Lanza techVentures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lanza techVentures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NexTech Batteries, Approov, Bloomlife, Palma Ceia SemiDesign.
What was Lanza techVentures's most recent investment shown here?
Lanza techVentures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Approov in 2025.
What sectors does Lanza techVentures focus on?
Lanza techVentures focuses on Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Lanza techVentures focus on?
Lanza techVentures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Lanza techVentures's AUM?
Lanza techVentures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.