Luminate Capital Partners

Luminate Capital Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in growth-oriented buyout investments within the enterprise software and software-enabled services sectors. The firm provides both financial capital and strategic partnership, working alongside management teams to offer tactical, company-specific execution. Their approach involves making concentrated investments in growth companies, aiming to enhance their market position and operational capabilities.

The firm was founded in 2015 by Hollie Moore Haynes, who serves as its Managing Partner. Prior to establishing Luminate Capital Partners, Ms. Haynes spent over fifteen years at Silver Lake, a prominent technology-focused private equity firm. Her extensive background in technology investment provided the foundational insight to create a firm dedicated to partnering deeply with growth-stage software companies to unlock their full potential.

Luminate Capital Partners' portfolio companies are primarily growth-stage businesses in the enterprise software space that seek to scale and expand their market leadership. The firm’s vision is centered on being a catalyst for these companies, providing the expertise and resources necessary to navigate complex growth trajectories. They aim to be an essential partner in building enduring and successful technology enterprises.