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Illuminate Financial is a thesis-driven venture capital firm established in 2014, specializing in fintech and enterprise software companies that are building technology solutions for financial services. With offices in London, New York, and Singapore, the firm operates at the intersection of finance and technology, providing deep domain expertise and a robust network to its portfolio companies. Illuminate Financial's investors include some of the largest and most well-respected financial institutions, such as Barclays, J.P.
Morgan, Deutsche Börse Group, Citi, S&P Global, Jefferies, BNY Mellon, Euroclear, and SGX. This diverse backing enables the firm to offer unparalleled industry insights and strategic support to its portfolio companies. The firm's investment focus spans various areas within financial services, including digital assets infrastructure, climate and ESG, data and private markets, and broader enterprise solutions.
Illuminate Financial has a proven track record, having invested in over 30 companies and achieved nine successful exits, primarily through trade sales to industry strategics. The firm's commitment extends beyond capital, leveraging its global network of industry executives to provide real-time insights, operational expertise, and connectivity to accelerate the success of its portfolio companies.
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