Illuminate Financial is a thesis-driven venture capital firm dedicated to fintech and enterprise software companies building technology solutions for financial services.
Sector Specialist
We provide unrivalled domain expertise having been the entrepreneur, vendor, industry executive and end consumer
Trusted Partner
We are backed by some of the world’s leading financial institutions
Connected Network
We build long-standing relationships based on mutual trust and delivery of strategic interests
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Companies
4

Exits
1400+

Clients serviced

1700+
Introductions made
Industry LPs & Partners
Illuminate’s LPs and strategic partners include some of the largest and most well-respected banks and financial institutions who supply diverse market and industry knowledge.









What Our Industry Partners Say

IHS Markit invested in Illuminate to allow us to extend our line of sight into the next emerging wave of fintech that might become the market structure and systemic risk mitigants of tomorrow.
Lance Uggla
Former Chairman and CEO, IHS Markit



Deutsche Börse was one of the key anchors of Illuminate’s first fund. We are impressed with what the team has built over the last years and have worked well together on a number of opportunities. We were pleased once again to anchor Fund II as part of our own DB1 ventures investment strategy.
Christoph Hansmeyer
Head of Group Strategy & M&A



Strategically Located
Operating out of London, New York, and Singapore, we have a presence in the major financial and tech hubs. Illuminate is a close knit team with diverse perspectives. We actively foster a culture of collaboration and positive dissent.
Commitment Beyond Capital
Our global network of industry executives bring us real time insights into the opportunities and challenges they face. We are committed to sharing this knowledge, operational expertise and connectivity with our portfolio to accelerate their success.
Problem Solvers & Innovators
Our portfolio power the tech stacks of the world’s largest financial institutions.