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Lumira Ventures

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Lumira Ventures is a prominent Canadian-based venture capital firm with a specialized focus on the healthcare and life sciences sectors across North America. With a history spanning over three decades, the firm has established a strong reputation for identifying and nurturing innovative companies from early-stage development through to commercialization. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Lumira Ventures plays a significant role in advancing medical breakthroughs and healthcare solutions.

The firm employs a comprehensive investment strategy, targeting companies across various stages of development, including seed, Series A, and growth rounds. Their investment mandate encompasses a broad spectrum of life sciences sub-sectors, including therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Lumira Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million USD, demonstrating their commitment to providing substantial capital for promising ventures. They are also prepared to invest up to $25 million over the lifecycle of a portfolio company, supporting its long-term growth and development.

Lumira Ventures has consistently demonstrated its ability to raise significant capital to support its investment activities. Their most recent fund, Lumira Ventures V, successfully closed at over $250 million USD in 2023, underscoring strong investor confidence in their strategy and track record. This follows the successful close of Lumira Ventures IV, which secured $220 million USD in 2020. The firm's substantial capital base allows it to lead or co-lead financing rounds and provide follow-on funding to its portfolio companies.

With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Boston, Lumira Ventures maintains a strong presence across key North American biotech hubs. Their deep industry expertise, extensive network, and hands-on approach make them a valuable partner for entrepreneurs in the life sciences space. The firm's long-standing commitment to building companies that address critical healthcare needs solidifies its position as a leading investor in the North American healthcare venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

Lumira Ventures has backed more than 79 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 21 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Device.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $15M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Series C (15%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (6%)
  • Series E (6%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (71%)
  • Canada (28%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical
  • Biopharma
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Developer Platform
  • Diabetes
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Lumira Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Fonds de solidarité FTQ
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 11
SV Health Investors
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
Domain Associates
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 5
Alexandria Venture Investments
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 6
M. H. Carnegie & Co.
Oceania, Western Australia, Australia, Paddington
Co-Investments: 6
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 7
Amzak Health Investors
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Aperture Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Arboretum Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Co-Investments: 6
Viva BioInnovator
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Lumira Ventures often collaborate with?

FM
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
BT
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Marblehead
Shared Deals: 1
PA
North America, Ontario, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
Clarissa Desjardins
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Lumira Ventures?

Corvia Medical

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Corvia Medical develops transcatheter device designed to reduce the symptoms or slow the progression of heart failure.

BiopharmaHealth CareMedical Device
Series UnknownJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $55,000,000
Puzzle Medical Devices

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Canadian company specializing in the development of a minimally invasive long-term hemodynamic transcatheter pump.

Health CareMedical Device
Series AApr 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,338,736
Cardiac Dimensions

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Cardiac Dimensions is a medical device company developing tools and techniques for the treatment of heart failure and related conditions.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series EMar 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $53,000,000
Sound Blade Medical

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sound Blade Medical is an early stage medical device startup which transforms healthcare by developing endoscopic, image-guided histotripsy.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series AJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,500,000
XyloCor Therapeutics

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

XyloCor Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company intended to develop gene therapy for people with coronary artery disease.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series BJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $67,500,000
KisoJi Biotechnology

Laval-ouest, Quebec, Canada

KisoJi Biotechnology is a biotechnology company focused on healthcare and life sciences for research and development industries.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics
Series BDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,579,533
Axonis Therapeutics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Axonis Therapeutics is a neuro-focused biotechnology company that focuses on the development of novel neuromedicines.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series AOct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $115,000,000
Alpha9 Theranostics

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Alpha9 Theranostics is a biopharma company that focuses on radiotherapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic malignancies.

BiotechnologyMedicalProduct Research
Series COct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $175,000,000
Spectrawave

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Spectrawave is a medical device company that develops optical diagnostic and therapeutic devices.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Series BSep 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
HistoSonics

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

HistoSonics specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices, interventional radiology, and surgical robotics.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series DAug 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $102,000,000