Luminate Accelerator
Overview
Luminate is the world's largest business accelerator and investment fund focused on startups with optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) enabled technologies. It runs a six-month program in Rochester, NY, for cohorts of early-stage companies, providing initial funding, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts and investors. The program is administered by NextCorps and funded by Empire State Development's Finger Lakes Forward Initiative.
Portfolio Companies
74
Website
luminate.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kura Technologies | Nov 2018 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Stratio, Inc. | Oct 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| cureVision | Mar 2024 | Accelerator | Lead |
| NanoPattern Technologies, Inc. | Aug 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Pensievision, Inc. | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Luminate Accelerator based?
Luminate Accelerator is headquartered in Rochester, New York, United States.
When was Luminate Accelerator founded?
Founding year information for Luminate Accelerator is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Luminate Accelerator have?
Luminate Accelerator has 74 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Luminate Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kura Technologies, Stratio, Inc., cureVision, NanoPattern Technologies, Inc., Pensievision, Inc..
What was Luminate Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
Luminate Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Pensievision, Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Luminate Accelerator focus on?
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What company stages does Luminate Accelerator focus on?
Luminate Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.