Leeds Illuminate
Overview
Leeds Illuminate is a growth equity investor dedicated to partnering with exceptional high growth companies in the education, workforce development, and workforce access sectors . The firm invests in companies with products and services that have evidence showing they create meaningful, measurable positive outcomes for learners and workers . They focus on companies seeking growth capital for scaling and strategic development in early childhood, K12, higher education, and the future of work .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eruditus | Oct 2024 | Series F | Co-investor |
| IntelyCare | Apr 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Wonolo | Oct 2021 | Series D | Lead |
| Mursion | Nov 2020 | Series B | Lead |
| The Mom Project | Oct 2021 | Series C | Lead |
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Key People
Susan Cates
Managing Partner
Stephanie Nieman
Managing Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Leeds Illuminate based?
Leeds Illuminate is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States.
When was Leeds Illuminate founded?
Leeds Illuminate was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Leeds Illuminate have?
Leeds Illuminate has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Leeds Illuminate's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Eruditus, IntelyCare, Wonolo, Mursion, The Mom Project.
What was Leeds Illuminate's most recent investment shown here?
Leeds Illuminate's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Eruditus in 2024.
What sectors does Leeds Illuminate focus on?
Leeds Illuminate focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Leeds Illuminate focus on?
Leeds Illuminate typically invests at the Late stage.
What is Leeds Illuminate's AUM?
Leeds Illuminate's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.