Luminari Capital

Luminari Capital is a digital media investment firm that focuses on the transformative changes occurring within the global video ecosystem. The company identifies and invests in firms that align with key technological themes driving this evolution in video creation, distribution, and consumption. Luminari Capital recognizes that the industry is experiencing a significant paradigm shift, reminiscent of past transitions from Broadcast TV to Cable TV and Satellite TV. These historical shifts have enabled numerous start-ups to thrive in various sectors, including software and services, data and analytics, advertising technology, hardware and infrastructure, and content development. Luminari Capital aims to capitalize on the emerging opportunities within this $500 billion global market, supporting innovative companies poised for substantial growth.

Daniel Leff

Founder and Managing Partner

30 past transactions

MikMak

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2014, MikMak is a Brooklyn-based company that empowers brands to understand consumers better by integrating digital investments with online retailer insights. It provides a dashboard aggregating the eCommerce customer journey across multiple channels and retailers, offering standardized reporting and real-time unbiased insights.

Einhorn's Epic Productions

Venture Round in 2019
Einhorn's Epic Productions offers a full-fledged entertainment creative house that creates exciting stories for underserved fandoms with a focus on female-forward, inclusive creative teams and character rosters. The fandom experts create story worlds in both traditional and cutting-edge new media, such as audio dramas, graphic novels, Web3, webcomics, novels, and more.

The Athletic

Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

fuboTV

Series D in 2018
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.

The Athletic

Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

ART19

Series A in 2017
ART19, Inc. is a company that specializes in podcast hosting, distribution, and advertising technology, catering to advertising agencies and brands. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, ART19 offers advanced solutions that enhance the monetization, targeting, and measurement of podcast content. Its proprietary WarpFeed technology provides near real-time RSS ad insertion, allowing for regional and international advertising opportunities and the monetization of back catalogs. The platform addresses common challenges in the podcasting industry, such as ad targeting and replacement, by enabling publishers to effectively manage content and ad operations in one comprehensive system. Through its innovative tools, ART19 empowers content creators and advertisers to engage with the growing podcast audience more efficiently.

The Athletic

Series A in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

Streamable

Seed Round in 2017
Streamable is an internet video streaming company that specializes in providing a platform designed to simplify video hosting for bloggers and publishers. The company's technology enables users to share and embed video albums while offering features to adjust video viewability settings. By streamlining the video sharing process, Streamable empowers content creators to effectively post and disseminate their videos, enhancing their online presence and engagement.

The Athletic

Seed Round in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

Pluto TV

Series B in 2016
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, offering an extensive array of over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. It partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to provide a diverse content library that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and original digital series. The platform attracts millions of viewers each month and is accessible across various devices, including mobile, web browsers, and connected TVs, allowing audiences to enjoy premium content without subscription fees.

Matterport

Venture Round in 2016
Matterport is a spatial data company specializing in the digitization and indexing of the built environment. Its comprehensive 3D data platform enables users to create accurate and immersive digital twins of physical spaces. These digital representations can be utilized for various purposes, including design, development, operation, promotion, and analysis of environments. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription fees from customers who access its platform, along with income from licenses, services, and product sales. Matterport's innovative approach facilitates a deeper understanding of spaces, making it a valuable tool for industries such as real estate, architecture, and construction.

Naritiv

Series A in 2016
Naritiv Inc. is a marketing and analytics company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in connecting brands with influencers on Snapchat. Founded in 2012, Naritiv leverages its mobile media platform to create engaging content and build large audiences for brands, generating over 20 billion views per month through its owned channels. The company offers a customized social content network and provides technology solutions that facilitate the development and management of Snapchat campaigns. Additionally, Naritiv equips its partners with analytics and reporting tools to enhance audience growth and measure campaign effectiveness across multiple platforms, including Twitter and Instagram.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2015
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.

fuboTV

Series A in 2015
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.

Fuisz Media

Series A in 2015
Fuisz Media Inc. is a technology company specializing in video-recognition software that transforms standard videos into interactive experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company utilizes automated algorithms to add clickable elements within videos, allowing viewers to engage with content seamlessly. This interactive technology provides product information, branded experiences, and direct links to purchase options, enhancing e-commerce capabilities. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize viewer engagement and maximize the effectiveness of digital advertising. Through its innovative platform, Fuisz Media aims to promote e-commerce traffic and increase user interaction without requiring viewers to leave the video interface.

Fuisz Media

Series A in 2015
Fuisz Media Inc. is a technology company specializing in video-recognition software that transforms standard videos into interactive experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company utilizes automated algorithms to add clickable elements within videos, allowing viewers to engage with content seamlessly. This interactive technology provides product information, branded experiences, and direct links to purchase options, enhancing e-commerce capabilities. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize viewer engagement and maximize the effectiveness of digital advertising. Through its innovative platform, Fuisz Media aims to promote e-commerce traffic and increase user interaction without requiring viewers to leave the video interface.

Matterport

Series C in 2015
Matterport is a spatial data company specializing in the digitization and indexing of the built environment. Its comprehensive 3D data platform enables users to create accurate and immersive digital twins of physical spaces. These digital representations can be utilized for various purposes, including design, development, operation, promotion, and analysis of environments. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription fees from customers who access its platform, along with income from licenses, services, and product sales. Matterport's innovative approach facilitates a deeper understanding of spaces, making it a valuable tool for industries such as real estate, architecture, and construction.

fuboTV

Convertible Note in 2015
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.

Thirty Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Thirty Labs is a New York-based startup studio founded in 2021, specializing in creating innovative video-focused companies. It aims to capitalize on the significant portion of our daily lives spent consuming video content by developing novel digital video solutions through its proprietary online platform.

AWS Elemental

Series D in 2014
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2014
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.

Pluto TV

Series A in 2014
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, offering an extensive array of over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. It partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to provide a diverse content library that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and original digital series. The platform attracts millions of viewers each month and is accessible across various devices, including mobile, web browsers, and connected TVs, allowing audiences to enjoy premium content without subscription fees.

Vidyo

Series E in 2014
Vidyo, Inc. is a prominent developer of high-definition video conferencing software, aiming to enhance visual communication across various sectors. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, Vidyo offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the VidyoDesktop application for desktop users, VidyoMobile for smartphones and tablets, and VidyoRoom solutions for in-office conferencing. These products facilitate seamless participation in video meetings from diverse environments, whether in an office or remote location, and are supported by browser extension capabilities for ease of access. The company caters to multiple industries such as healthcare, education, government, and enterprise, emphasizing customized applications for specific organizational needs. Known for its innovative technology, Vidyo has a global presence with offices in several countries, serving a diverse array of clients, including notable organizations in various fields. As a recognized leader in the video conferencing space, Vidyo aims to make video communication more accessible and effective for users worldwide.

Fuisz Media

Seed Round in 2014
Fuisz Media Inc. is a technology company specializing in video-recognition software that transforms standard videos into interactive experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company utilizes automated algorithms to add clickable elements within videos, allowing viewers to engage with content seamlessly. This interactive technology provides product information, branded experiences, and direct links to purchase options, enhancing e-commerce capabilities. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize viewer engagement and maximize the effectiveness of digital advertising. Through its innovative platform, Fuisz Media aims to promote e-commerce traffic and increase user interaction without requiring viewers to leave the video interface.

Tapp Media

Venture Round in 2014
Tapp Media is a company that specializes in creating and managing online video channels tailored for personalities and their fans. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, Tapp Media offers a subscription-based platform that allows fans to have close-up access to their favorite figures. The company provides comprehensive services, including channel creation and production, distribution across various digital platforms and apps, marketing, payment processing, and data analytics. Among its offerings are The Sarah Palin Channel, a member-supported platform fostering discussion on diverse topics, and New Life TV, which addresses issues related to recovery and relationships. Additionally, Tapp Media enables viewers to enjoy micro-channels centered around their specific interests and idols, providing a personalized viewing experience accessible on multiple devices.

Kaltura

Series E in 2014
Kaltura Inc. is a video platform provider serving a diverse range of sectors, including enterprises, media companies, service providers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2006 and based in New York, the company offers a comprehensive Video Experience Cloud that includes live, real-time, and on-demand video products. Its solutions encompass a variety of applications such as corporate training, video marketing, and virtual classroom environments, with specialized services tailored for educational and media sectors. Kaltura's platform supports multiple deployment options, including Software-as-a-Service and on-premise solutions, catering to a global clientele that engages hundreds of millions of viewers across various contexts, including communication, collaboration, and entertainment. The company primarily generates revenue from its Enterprise, Education, and Technology segment, with a significant portion coming from the United States.

DanceOn

Venture Round in 2013
DanceOn, Inc. is a digital media company based in Encino, California, established in 2010. It operates as a dance video entertainment network that caters to both dancers and non-dancers, offering a range of programming that includes news, entertainment, and community content related to dance. The company connects music and pop culture through its engaging content, primarily targeting millennials who seek on-demand entertainment. DanceOn produces its own branded video content and provides a platform for users to watch dance shows and share dance-related news, fostering a vibrant online community centered around dance.

Plumzi

Seed Round in 2013
Plumzi, Inc. is a developer of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones, offering an interactive experience for children. The platform enables users to engage with characters and influence the narrative through touch, voice, and tilt interactions. This innovative approach allows studios and creators to author and stream "appisodes," a unique format of entertainment suited for tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets. Established in 2012, Plumzi is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Roku

Series E in 2012
Roku is a TV streaming platform provider with platform and player segments. The platform enables discovery and access to movies, TV episodes, live sports, music and news, and includes advertising products such as video ads, brand sponsorships, and audience development campaigns. Roku also sells TVs branded Roku TV, licenses its operating system, and offers streaming media players and accessories, along with subscription and billing services. It partners with retailers and device manufacturers for co-branded devices and sells directly to consumers, with a global reach that includes millions of households. The Roku Channel provides free, ad-supported on-demand and live programming. The Roku OS powers devices and licensed televisions, and the company earns revenue from devices, licensing and advertising. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku serves more than 90 million streaming households and logged about 127 billion streaming hours in 2024, reflecting its position as a leading streaming platform in the United States.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2011
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.
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