Luminate Accelerator
Rochester, New Yorkluminate.org
Overview
Luminate is the world's largest business accelerator and investment fund focused on startups with optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) enabled technologies. It runs a six-month program in Rochester, NY, for cohorts of early-stage companies, providing initial funding, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts and investors. The program is administered by NextCorps and funded by Empire State Development's Finger Lakes Forward Initiative.
Portfolio Companies
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Website
luminate.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modendo Inc. | Mar 2026 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Manifest Technologies | Mar 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Gekko Photonics | Mar 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Phlotonics, Inc. | Mar 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| VanaM Inc. | Mar 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
