Lucas Venture Group

Lucas Venture Group is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 1990, with a focus on investing between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in early-stage companies. The firm targets a diverse range of sectors, including robotics, networking, software analytics, big data, transformative autonomous machines, and medical technology. Established by Donald A. Lucas, a second-generation venture capitalist, the firm leverages his extensive experience and network to create value for entrepreneurs and management teams. Operating primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages, Lucas Venture Group is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth in the companies it invests in.

Martin Brusco

CFO

Jack Bixby Lucas

General Partner

Donald Lucas Jr.

Founder and Managing Director

Sarah Lucas

Managing General Partner

35 past transactions

Prellis Biologics

Series C in 2022
Prellis Biologics is building human tissues for drug development, and ultimately, developing human organs for transplantation. Bioprinting vascularized human tissue and organs will revolutionize healthcare. Prellis Biologics'​ technology leverages massive gains in print speed and resolution to break the microvasculature barrier.

Rizzle

Series B in 2022
Rizzle is a 60-second video platform that specializes in talk shows and drama, positioning itself as a leading provider of original short-form content. The platform uniquely integrates creation, distribution, and monetization, allowing users to produce and share videos while also enabling sponsorship opportunities. Rizzle's application leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the video-making process and fosters a global community of content creators. Users can connect with friends, family, and social media, engaging in creative expression through short series, videos, and reels, all at no cost. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also cultivates a vibrant hub for creative collaboration.

Builders Patch

Seed Round in 2021
We work with builders to manage their deal from acquisition to finance on one collaborative platform that allows all partners to access all information, analytics in real time. We help raise construction finance efficiently and easily through our marketplace.

Rizzle

Convertible Note in 2021
Rizzle is a 60-second video platform that specializes in talk shows and drama, positioning itself as a leading provider of original short-form content. The platform uniquely integrates creation, distribution, and monetization, allowing users to produce and share videos while also enabling sponsorship opportunities. Rizzle's application leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the video-making process and fosters a global community of content creators. Users can connect with friends, family, and social media, engaging in creative expression through short series, videos, and reels, all at no cost. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also cultivates a vibrant hub for creative collaboration.

Mighty Networks

Series B in 2021
Mighty Networks is a software company that provides a platform for building online communities and engaging audiences around shared interests. Founded in 2010 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company enables creators to develop and manage branded spaces where they can offer online courses, paid memberships, and events. By utilizing advanced algorithms and technology, Mighty Networks connects passionate fans and followers based on their interests and locations. The platform allows creators to consolidate their content, conversations, and community interactions in one place, enhancing the experience for both creators and their members. Through its services, Mighty Networks supports the creation of meaningful relationships and experiences, focusing on community engagement and subscription commerce under the creator's brand.

Enjoy Technology, Inc.

Venture Round in 2021
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in delivering technology products, including smartphones, tablets, computers, speakers, home theaters, and entertainment systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in New York City, the company offers a unique delivery service where an Enjoy Expert hand-delivers products within hours of purchase. This service includes personalized setup and guidance, allowing customers to fully understand and utilize their new devices. Enjoy aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a complimentary, hands-on service that ensures customers feel confident with their technology.

Kognos

Seed Round in 2020
Kognos is a cloud-based detection and investigation platform that detects, investigates, and responds to attack campaigns. The XDR investigator platform gives security teams the ability to detect an attacker executing their campaign in real-time. It uses artificial intelligence to ask forensic questions per second, mining these relationships to track malicious users or external actors throughout the network and present the findings as visual stories that empower security analysts to respond in real-time and significantly reduce dwell time. The Santa Clara, California-based startup was founded in 2017 by Rakesh Nair.

RocketMoney

Series B in 2019
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track, manage, and cancel their paid subscriptions and recurring bills. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit cards to gain insights into their spending habits. It provides features such as monitoring monthly statements, sending email digests, and notifying users of changes in payment amounts. By simplifying the cancellation of unwanted subscriptions and optimizing spending, Rocket Money aims to enhance users' financial health and manage their finances more effectively. The company has received backing from notable investors, including YCombinator and Social Capital.

Mighty Networks

Series A in 2019
Mighty Networks is a software company that provides a platform for building online communities and engaging audiences around shared interests. Founded in 2010 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company enables creators to develop and manage branded spaces where they can offer online courses, paid memberships, and events. By utilizing advanced algorithms and technology, Mighty Networks connects passionate fans and followers based on their interests and locations. The platform allows creators to consolidate their content, conversations, and community interactions in one place, enhancing the experience for both creators and their members. Through its services, Mighty Networks supports the creation of meaningful relationships and experiences, focusing on community engagement and subscription commerce under the creator's brand.

FILLD

Series B in 2018
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform designed to deliver gas to car anytime and anywhere. The company's platform helps to fill the car's gas tank while the users are at their work, home, or at the gym, enabling them to save time by not stopping at the gas station for last-mile mobile fueling.

BlastWave

Series A in 2018
BlastWave protects infrastructure, smart factories, and high-value assets with the first of its kind, unhackable stack BlastWave is creating the next phase of cybersecurity solutions, built on proprietary hardware, software, and a social layer. Our mission is to protect our infrastructure from cyber threats, starting with IoT devices and networks. BlastWave is working exclusively with Axiados’ semiconductor technology in this endeavor, who is equally focused on this problem and market.

Berkeley Lights

Series E in 2018
Berkeley Lights, Inc. is a digital cell biology company based in Emeryville, California, established in 2011. The company focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of biotherapeutics and other cell-based products through its integrated platform. This platform includes proprietary consumables, such as OptoSelect chips and reagent kits, along with automation systems and workflow software. Utilizing micro-droplet technology, Berkeley Lights offers research and development services that transform how scientists study cell interactions, significantly enhancing the efficiency of cellular therapies. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including biotherapeutic discovery, cellular therapy manufacturing, synthetic biology, and agricultural biotechnology, helping clients meet the increasing demands of cell-based processes.

RocketMoney

Series A in 2018
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track, manage, and cancel their paid subscriptions and recurring bills. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit cards to gain insights into their spending habits. It provides features such as monitoring monthly statements, sending email digests, and notifying users of changes in payment amounts. By simplifying the cancellation of unwanted subscriptions and optimizing spending, Rocket Money aims to enhance users' financial health and manage their finances more effectively. The company has received backing from notable investors, including YCombinator and Social Capital.

Bossa Nova

Series C in 2018
Bossa Nova Robotics is the leading provider of real-time, on-shelf product data for the global retail industry. Its technology collects terabytes of data that enables the retail ecosystem to optimize the omnichannel shopping experience. With a multidisciplinary team of robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and big data scientists, Bossa Nova has solved the challenges to deploy fully autonomous service robots in busy and crowded environments. Bossa Nova is privately held, headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Mountain View and Pittsburgh.

Signifyd

Series D in 2018
Signifyd, Inc. is a provider of a fraud prevention platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Signifyd Chargeback Recovery. These services help online retailers manage fraud risk and address chargebacks by utilizing advanced technologies like big data and machine learning, along with expert manual reviews. Signifyd's platform provides a financial guarantee against fraudulent transactions, enabling merchants to enhance customer experiences, boost sales, and minimize losses from chargebacks. The company serves a range of clients, including those on the Fortune 1000 and Internet Retailer Top 500 lists, reinforcing its commitment to helping e-commerce businesses thrive without the fear of fraud.

Bossa Nova

Series B in 2017
Bossa Nova Robotics is the leading provider of real-time, on-shelf product data for the global retail industry. Its technology collects terabytes of data that enables the retail ecosystem to optimize the omnichannel shopping experience. With a multidisciplinary team of robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and big data scientists, Bossa Nova has solved the challenges to deploy fully autonomous service robots in busy and crowded environments. Bossa Nova is privately held, headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Mountain View and Pittsburgh.

FILLD

Series A in 2017
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform designed to deliver gas to car anytime and anywhere. The company's platform helps to fill the car's gas tank while the users are at their work, home, or at the gym, enabling them to save time by not stopping at the gas station for last-mile mobile fueling.

Katerra

Series C in 2017
Katerra Inc. is a prefabricated construction company that specializes in manufacturing structural components, assemblies, and finish materials for various building types. Its product offerings include walls, columns, beams, hollow core slabs, bathroom pods, and custom furniture, among others. The company focuses on providing integrated services that encompass design, manufacturing, and assembly, with expertise in commercial buildings, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and residential solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Katerra operates multiple offices and manufacturing facilities both domestically and internationally, employing a team of professionals skilled in design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.

Mighty Networks

Series A in 2016
Mighty Networks is a software company that provides a platform for building online communities and engaging audiences around shared interests. Founded in 2010 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company enables creators to develop and manage branded spaces where they can offer online courses, paid memberships, and events. By utilizing advanced algorithms and technology, Mighty Networks connects passionate fans and followers based on their interests and locations. The platform allows creators to consolidate their content, conversations, and community interactions in one place, enhancing the experience for both creators and their members. Through its services, Mighty Networks supports the creation of meaningful relationships and experiences, focusing on community engagement and subscription commerce under the creator's brand.

Berkeley Lights

Series C in 2015
Berkeley Lights, Inc. is a digital cell biology company based in Emeryville, California, established in 2011. The company focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of biotherapeutics and other cell-based products through its integrated platform. This platform includes proprietary consumables, such as OptoSelect chips and reagent kits, along with automation systems and workflow software. Utilizing micro-droplet technology, Berkeley Lights offers research and development services that transform how scientists study cell interactions, significantly enhancing the efficiency of cellular therapies. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including biotherapeutic discovery, cellular therapy manufacturing, synthetic biology, and agricultural biotechnology, helping clients meet the increasing demands of cell-based processes.

Signifyd

Series A in 2015
Signifyd, Inc. is a provider of a fraud prevention platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Signifyd Chargeback Recovery. These services help online retailers manage fraud risk and address chargebacks by utilizing advanced technologies like big data and machine learning, along with expert manual reviews. Signifyd's platform provides a financial guarantee against fraudulent transactions, enabling merchants to enhance customer experiences, boost sales, and minimize losses from chargebacks. The company serves a range of clients, including those on the Fortune 1000 and Internet Retailer Top 500 lists, reinforcing its commitment to helping e-commerce businesses thrive without the fear of fraud.

Boxbee

Series A in 2014
Boxbee is a business that developed an on-demand storage box delivery software aimed at managing complex logistical operations in urban environments. Originally launched in New York City and San Francisco, Boxbee focused on personal storage solutions and allowed customers to securely manage and retrieve their storage boxes online. The company’s operations have since been integrated into Corovan, which has expanded its services to major metropolitan areas in California. Through this platform, Boxbee facilitates secure urban storage and efficient on-demand deliveries for its customers.

LiquidSpace

Series C in 2014
LiquidSpace, Inc. operates a mobile and web application designed to connect individuals seeking workspace with venues that offer shared office environments. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform facilitates short-term office rentals, allowing users to find and book workspaces on a month-to-month basis or even by the hour. This model simplifies the office search process, enabling users to complete their workspace hunt in minutes rather than months, while also providing flexibility to upgrade as business needs change. LiquidSpace serves as a solution for companies with excess office space, allowing them to monetize unused areas by connecting with startups and other businesses in need of workspace. The service handles all aspects of the rental process, including terms, agreements, and transactions, streamlining the experience for both workspace seekers and providers across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Avinger

Series E in 2014
Avinger, Inc. is a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing catheter-based technologies for treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Founded in 2007, the company designs and manufactures image-guided systems that assist physicians in performing minimally invasive procedures. Avinger's product lineup includes the Lightbox imaging console and the Ocelot family of catheters, which enable doctors to navigate and treat chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in arteries. Additionally, the Pantheris device provides image-guided atherectomy, allowing for precise removal of arterial plaque. Avinger's innovations aim to enhance treatment outcomes for patients with PAD, and its products are marketed primarily to interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists, serving both the U.S. and international markets.

Touch Of Modern

Series B in 2014
Touch of Modern is an online shopping platform tailored for men, offering a curated selection of unique products, fashion brands, and accessories aimed at enhancing their lifestyle. The platform focuses on providing access to one-of-a-kind, in-season items from both established brands and emerging designers, which are often unavailable in mainstream retail outlets. Touch of Modern distinguishes itself through a discovery-based model that allows urban male shoppers to explore a diverse range of goods, including clothing, accessories, home goods, and tech products, often at discounted prices. With over seven and a half million registered users and a significant growth trajectory, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the men’s e-commerce market.

Avinger

Debt Financing in 2013
Avinger, Inc. is a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing catheter-based technologies for treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Founded in 2007, the company designs and manufactures image-guided systems that assist physicians in performing minimally invasive procedures. Avinger's product lineup includes the Lightbox imaging console and the Ocelot family of catheters, which enable doctors to navigate and treat chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in arteries. Additionally, the Pantheris device provides image-guided atherectomy, allowing for precise removal of arterial plaque. Avinger's innovations aim to enhance treatment outcomes for patients with PAD, and its products are marketed primarily to interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists, serving both the U.S. and international markets.

Reverb Technologies

Series C in 2013
Reverb Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in language resources and content analysis. It provides Wordnik, an online dictionary that offers comprehensive definitions, example sentences, related words, and multimedia content such as images and tweets. In addition to the dictionary, Reverb enables users to create lists, comment, and record pronunciations. The company also caters to publishers by delivering relevant content to enhance audience engagement and offers solutions for developers, including infrastructure software and an open-source community to support application development. Reverb's technologies focus on personalization and recommendation systems, helping organizations understand user preferences and extract meaningful insights from content. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Reverb Technologies operates as a subsidiary of News Distribution Network, Inc. after rebranding from its original name, Alphabeticall Inc., in 2009.

Reputation

Venture Round in 2013
Reputation.com, Inc. specializes in online reputation management solutions for businesses and individuals, operating both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides tools for managing negative search results, personal data removal, and executive privacy, along with services tailored for local search listings, online reviews, social media management, surveys, and analytics. Their offerings include advanced features like Reputation Score X, which merges performance metrics with prescriptive analytics, and Feedback Anywhere, an integration platform for customer feedback. Additionally, the company provides mobile applications for clients to engage with customer reviews and social media. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer service, Reputation.com serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company was previously known as ReputationDefender, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.

Chegg

Private Equity Round in 2012
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that assists students from high school through college and into their careers. The company provides a range of tools aimed at helping students succeed academically and save on educational materials. Chegg Services includes digital products like Chegg Study, which aids in mastering challenging concepts, and Chegg Writing, which assists in formatting citations for written work. The platform also features Chegg Tutors, connecting students with live tutors, and Chegg Math Solver, a tool for solving math problems step-by-step. Additionally, Chegg offers Thinkful, a platform providing professional courses in fields such as software engineering and data science. Other services include college admission assistance, scholarship services, and the renting and selling of print and eTextbooks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg aims to enhance the educational experience and improve student outcomes.

Avinger

Series C in 2012
Avinger, Inc. is a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing catheter-based technologies for treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Founded in 2007, the company designs and manufactures image-guided systems that assist physicians in performing minimally invasive procedures. Avinger's product lineup includes the Lightbox imaging console and the Ocelot family of catheters, which enable doctors to navigate and treat chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in arteries. Additionally, the Pantheris device provides image-guided atherectomy, allowing for precise removal of arterial plaque. Avinger's innovations aim to enhance treatment outcomes for patients with PAD, and its products are marketed primarily to interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists, serving both the U.S. and international markets.

Mighty Networks

Seed Round in 2011
Mighty Networks is a software company that provides a platform for building online communities and engaging audiences around shared interests. Founded in 2010 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company enables creators to develop and manage branded spaces where they can offer online courses, paid memberships, and events. By utilizing advanced algorithms and technology, Mighty Networks connects passionate fans and followers based on their interests and locations. The platform allows creators to consolidate their content, conversations, and community interactions in one place, enhancing the experience for both creators and their members. Through its services, Mighty Networks supports the creation of meaningful relationships and experiences, focusing on community engagement and subscription commerce under the creator's brand.

Reverb Technologies

Series C in 2011
Reverb Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in language resources and content analysis. It provides Wordnik, an online dictionary that offers comprehensive definitions, example sentences, related words, and multimedia content such as images and tweets. In addition to the dictionary, Reverb enables users to create lists, comment, and record pronunciations. The company also caters to publishers by delivering relevant content to enhance audience engagement and offers solutions for developers, including infrastructure software and an open-source community to support application development. Reverb's technologies focus on personalization and recommendation systems, helping organizations understand user preferences and extract meaningful insights from content. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Reverb Technologies operates as a subsidiary of News Distribution Network, Inc. after rebranding from its original name, Alphabeticall Inc., in 2009.

Chegg

Venture Round in 2011
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that assists students from high school through college and into their careers. The company provides a range of tools aimed at helping students succeed academically and save on educational materials. Chegg Services includes digital products like Chegg Study, which aids in mastering challenging concepts, and Chegg Writing, which assists in formatting citations for written work. The platform also features Chegg Tutors, connecting students with live tutors, and Chegg Math Solver, a tool for solving math problems step-by-step. Additionally, Chegg offers Thinkful, a platform providing professional courses in fields such as software engineering and data science. Other services include college admission assistance, scholarship services, and the renting and selling of print and eTextbooks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg aims to enhance the educational experience and improve student outcomes.

Reverb Technologies

Series C in 2010
Reverb Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in language resources and content analysis. It provides Wordnik, an online dictionary that offers comprehensive definitions, example sentences, related words, and multimedia content such as images and tweets. In addition to the dictionary, Reverb enables users to create lists, comment, and record pronunciations. The company also caters to publishers by delivering relevant content to enhance audience engagement and offers solutions for developers, including infrastructure software and an open-source community to support application development. Reverb's technologies focus on personalization and recommendation systems, helping organizations understand user preferences and extract meaningful insights from content. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Reverb Technologies operates as a subsidiary of News Distribution Network, Inc. after rebranding from its original name, Alphabeticall Inc., in 2009.

Capella

Venture Round in 2008
Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella's intelligent subsystems provide the best performing wavelength management products on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs.
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