Stage FocusSeed
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2026
Industry Focus
Industries
AI
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureMinimal DeepTech Investments
Bio
Illuminate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Oakland, California, founded by Cindy Padnos, who previously founded Vivant (acquired by Oracle) and held roles at Scopus Technology and as a management consultant at Arthur D. Little and Booz Allen. The firm runs three funds and leads Series Seed rounds, typically acting as a startup's first institutional investor and bridging th...
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