Entry stageSeed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software, Dev tools and infra
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Illuminate Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Cindy PadnosManaging PartnerFocus: enterprise/B2B cloud and applied AI.
Jennifer SavagePartnerFocus: Pacific Northwest investments and advising portfolio companies.
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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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Ownership target7-10%
Does not invest inCyber, Healthcare IT, B2C, marketplaces
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What stage does Illuminate Ventures invest in?
Illuminate Ventures reports entry at seed.
How much does Illuminate Ventures invest?
Illuminate Ventures reports checks of $500K to $3M.
Does Illuminate Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Illuminate Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Illuminate Ventures?
Cindy Padnos (Managing Partner), Jennifer Savage (Partner).
Is Illuminate Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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