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Lumenari is a technology company.
Lumenari develops advanced phosphor materials engineered to enhance the efficacy of light-emitting diodes. The company's core offering comprises novel material compositions that improve light conversion efficiency and spectral quality, thereby optimizing performance in various LED applications. Their technical approach focuses on leveraging material science innovations to deliver superior light output and energy efficiency.
Co-founded in 2013 by Jonathan Melman and Rob Nordsell, who also serves as CEO, Lumenari began with a clear understanding of limitations in existing LED technology. Melman, a Ph.D. in materials science, and Nordsell, an experienced technologist, identified the critical need for innovative phosphor solutions to advance LED capabilities. This insight drove the company's initial development.
LED manufacturers utilize Lumenari's advanced materials to integrate next-generation lighting solutions into their products. The company aims to accelerate the global adoption of highly efficient and spectrally optimized LED lighting across diverse sectors. Its mission is to be a foundational innovator in material science, fostering more sustainable and higher-quality lighting environments.
Lumenari has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Lumenari has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
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Lumenari has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Lumenari's investors include Jeremy Blank, Joseph Malchow, TJ Rodgers, James David Vance, Cultivation Capital, Flyover Capital, Gutbrain Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Revolution, Band of Angels, Blue Grass Angels, Commonwealth Seed Capital.
Lumenari has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Series A in October 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2018 | $3.0M Series A | Jeremy Blank, Joseph Malchow, TJ Rodgers, James David Vance | Cultivation Capital, Flyover Capital, Gutbrain Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Revolution, Band of Angels, Blue Grass Angels, Commonwealth Seed Capital, Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation |