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Lanza techVentures

Lanza techVentures

Palo Alto, Californialanzatechventures.com

Overview

Lanza techVentures is an early-stage venture capital firm that transforms innovative startups into high-value companies through unique vision, insight, and a profound understanding of technology and its trends . Founded in 2001 by technology luminary Lucio Lanza, the firm acts as a strategic partner and advisor for early- to mid-stage companies in the design software and intellectual property (IP), semiconductor, and biotechnology market sectors .

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Lanza techVentures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ApproovAug 2025Series ACo-investor
NexTech BatteriesSep 2017SeedLead
Palma Ceia SemiDesignFeb 2017Convertible DebtCo-investor
BloomlifeAug 2016SeedLead
Palma Ceia SemiDesignJul 2015Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
Year Founded2001

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