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 .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approov | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| NexTech Batteries | Sep 2017 | Seed | Lead |
| Palma Ceia SemiDesign | Feb 2017 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Bloomlife | Aug 2016 | Seed | Lead |
| Palma Ceia SemiDesign | Jul 2015 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.