About
Lumos Capital Group is a growth equity firm investing in the human capital development sector, with a stated focus on education technology, workforce development, and knowledge services. The firm was founded in 2018 and operates from offices in New York and San Francisco, though the provided directory lists Dallas, Texas as the primary location. The firm targets dynamic growth-stage companies, typically at Series B and Series C rounds, with an average check size of approximately $27 million. Lumos Capital has deployed capital across a portfolio of 15-16 companies and has demonstrated a lead investment rate of 1.80 rounds per year. The firm's investment approach is flexible, encompassing minority financings, growth recapitalizations, and buyouts tailored to specific capital needs. The team brings backgrounds in sector-focused banking, consulting, operations, and private equity, positioning portfolio companies for support in growth strategy, M&A, recruitment, and global expansion. Lumos Capital has been recognized by ImpactAssets as a firm that systematically includes social and environmental sustainability practices in due diligence and has a track record of recruiting diverse entrepreneurs. The firm manages multiple funds, including Lumos Capital Fund I and Fund II, both structured as growth and expansion vehicles. Verified portfolio companies include Disprz, Learning.com, and Transfr. The firm is regulated as an investment adviser by the SEC and maintains an active presence across major institutional databases including Crunchbase, PitchBook, and Tracxn, indicating institutional credibility within the venture and growth equity markets.