Lux Capital

Lux Capital, established in 2000, is a New York-based venture capital firm managing over $4 billion in assets. It invests in early-stage and growth companies at the intersection of technology and sciences, focusing on sectors such as biochemistry, material science, electronics, infrastructure, and aerospace. Lux actively supports entrepreneurs, having helped build over 20 companies from scratch, and employs a strategy that enhances portfolio companies' connectivity, insights, and industry leadership.

Tuvia Barak

Venture Partner

Peter Hebert

Managing Partner

Lan Jiang

Investor

Alex Nguyen

Partner

Brandon Reeves

Partner

Segolene Scarborough

CFO

Tess Van Stekelenburg

Partner

Shaquille Vayda

Principal

Shaq Vayda

Principal

David Yang

Principal

Past deals in Automotive

Amca

Seed Round in 2025
Amca acquires and develops critical aerospace and defense products and then scales them to deliver what the industry needs next. The company emphasizes rapid prototyping and delivery of new products, aiming to respond promptly to customer needs. Amca is committed to deploying top engineering and manufacturing talent to assist customers in building new products and solving complex problems.

Lumafield

Series C in 2025
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.

Applied Intuition

Secondary Market in 2024
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a company that creates software infrastructure to facilitate the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company also maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. Its advanced simulation infrastructure software offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on simulation and analytics, enabling automotive industries to thoroughly test and expedite the development of their autonomous vehicle technologies. By providing sophisticated tools designed for scalability, Applied Intuition supports the automotive sector in navigating the complexities of autonomous vehicle deployment effectively.

Kinetic Automation

Series B in 2024
Kinetic Automation is transforming the automotive repair industry by developing an advanced infrastructure that integrates hardware, robotics, software, and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on providing mobility services specifically for electric and autonomous vehicles through its automated repair centers. Utilizing precision technology powered by machine learning, Kinetic aims to deliver rapid, accurate, and predictable maintenance solutions. Its innovative approach positions Kinetic as a key player in the future of automotive servicing, facilitating essential support for electric vehicle owners and enhancing the overall efficiency of vehicle maintenance.

Collaborative Robotics

Series B in 2024
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.

Applied Intuition

Series E in 2024
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a company that creates software infrastructure to facilitate the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company also maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. Its advanced simulation infrastructure software offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on simulation and analytics, enabling automotive industries to thoroughly test and expedite the development of their autonomous vehicle technologies. By providing sophisticated tools designed for scalability, Applied Intuition supports the automotive sector in navigating the complexities of autonomous vehicle deployment effectively.

Kinetic Automation

Series A in 2023
Kinetic Automation is transforming the automotive repair industry by developing an advanced infrastructure that integrates hardware, robotics, software, and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on providing mobility services specifically for electric and autonomous vehicles through its automated repair centers. Utilizing precision technology powered by machine learning, Kinetic aims to deliver rapid, accurate, and predictable maintenance solutions. Its innovative approach positions Kinetic as a key player in the future of automotive servicing, facilitating essential support for electric vehicle owners and enhancing the overall efficiency of vehicle maintenance.

Tempo Automation Holdings

Post in 2022
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a proprietary, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide its customers, predominantly from industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, with unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. By optimizing the complex PCB manufacturing process, Tempo Automation empowers its clients to iterate quickly and bring innovative products to market more efficiently.

Lumafield

Series B in 2022
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.

Applied Intuition

Series D in 2021
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a company that creates software infrastructure to facilitate the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company also maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. Its advanced simulation infrastructure software offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on simulation and analytics, enabling automotive industries to thoroughly test and expedite the development of their autonomous vehicle technologies. By providing sophisticated tools designed for scalability, Applied Intuition supports the automotive sector in navigating the complexities of autonomous vehicle deployment effectively.

Applied Intuition

Series C in 2020
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a company that creates software infrastructure to facilitate the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company also maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. Its advanced simulation infrastructure software offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on simulation and analytics, enabling automotive industries to thoroughly test and expedite the development of their autonomous vehicle technologies. By providing sophisticated tools designed for scalability, Applied Intuition supports the automotive sector in navigating the complexities of autonomous vehicle deployment effectively.

Lumafield

Series A in 2020
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.

Applied Intuition

Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a company that creates software infrastructure to facilitate the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company also maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. Its advanced simulation infrastructure software offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on simulation and analytics, enabling automotive industries to thoroughly test and expedite the development of their autonomous vehicle technologies. By providing sophisticated tools designed for scalability, Applied Intuition supports the automotive sector in navigating the complexities of autonomous vehicle deployment effectively.

Echodyne

Series C in 2019
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Lumafield

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.

Tempo Automation Holdings

Series C in 2019
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a proprietary, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide its customers, predominantly from industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, with unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. By optimizing the complex PCB manufacturing process, Tempo Automation empowers its clients to iterate quickly and bring innovative products to market more efficiently.

Applied Intuition

Series A in 2018
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a company that creates software infrastructure to facilitate the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company also maintains offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. Its advanced simulation infrastructure software offers a comprehensive suite of products focused on simulation and analytics, enabling automotive industries to thoroughly test and expedite the development of their autonomous vehicle technologies. By providing sophisticated tools designed for scalability, Applied Intuition supports the automotive sector in navigating the complexities of autonomous vehicle deployment effectively.

Tempo Automation Holdings

Series B in 2017
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a proprietary, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide its customers, predominantly from industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, with unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. By optimizing the complex PCB manufacturing process, Tempo Automation empowers its clients to iterate quickly and bring innovative products to market more efficiently.

Desktop Metal

Series D in 2017
Desktop Metal, Inc. is a manufacturer of additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in 3D printing technologies for metal and carbon fiber. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System designed for office use, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Desktop Metal serves a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development. Its innovative systems, materials, and software facilitate on-demand digital mass production, providing the speed, cost-efficiency, and part quality necessary for modern manufacturing. The company markets its solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas.

Echodyne

Series B in 2017
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Desktop Metal

Series C in 2017
Desktop Metal, Inc. is a manufacturer of additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in 3D printing technologies for metal and carbon fiber. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System designed for office use, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Desktop Metal serves a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development. Its innovative systems, materials, and software facilitate on-demand digital mass production, providing the speed, cost-efficiency, and part quality necessary for modern manufacturing. The company markets its solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas.

Tempo Automation Holdings

Series A in 2016
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a proprietary, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide its customers, predominantly from industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, with unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. By optimizing the complex PCB manufacturing process, Tempo Automation empowers its clients to iterate quickly and bring innovative products to market more efficiently.

Desktop Metal

Series B in 2016
Desktop Metal, Inc. is a manufacturer of additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in 3D printing technologies for metal and carbon fiber. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System designed for office use, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Desktop Metal serves a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development. Its innovative systems, materials, and software facilitate on-demand digital mass production, providing the speed, cost-efficiency, and part quality necessary for modern manufacturing. The company markets its solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas.

Kymeta

Series D in 2016
Kymeta Corporation is a technology company specializing in satellite communications, founded in 2011 and based in Redmond, Washington. It develops mTenna satellite antenna technology that utilizes software-enabled metamaterials for electronic beamforming, offering innovative solutions for land, sea, air, and connected car markets. Kymeta's antennas are designed to deliver seamless mobile satellite-cellular connectivity, enabling users to maintain internet access from virtually any location without the need for mechanical components to align with satellites. This lightweight, low-profile, and easy-to-install technology is particularly beneficial for industries such as government, military, maritime, and public safety, providing a reliable means of high-bandwidth communication while on the move. Kymeta's offerings aim to enhance global connectivity by leveraging the strengths of both satellite and cellular networks.

Desktop Metal

Series A in 2015
Desktop Metal, Inc. is a manufacturer of additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in 3D printing technologies for metal and carbon fiber. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System designed for office use, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Desktop Metal serves a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development. Its innovative systems, materials, and software facilitate on-demand digital mass production, providing the speed, cost-efficiency, and part quality necessary for modern manufacturing. The company markets its solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas.

Plethora

Venture Round in 2015
Plethora Corporation, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in precision machining services, particularly in CNC machining, milling, and turning. The company works with materials such as aluminum alloys, copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, primarily within the United States. Utilizing advanced robotics and proprietary software, Plethora transforms customer designs into custom parts and offers design feedback directly from clients' CAD models, enhancing the manufacturing process. Additionally, Plethora maintains an office in Marietta, Georgia, to support its operational capabilities.

Echodyne

Series A in 2014
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.

Kymeta

Venture Round in 2014
Kymeta Corporation is a technology company specializing in satellite communications, founded in 2011 and based in Redmond, Washington. It develops mTenna satellite antenna technology that utilizes software-enabled metamaterials for electronic beamforming, offering innovative solutions for land, sea, air, and connected car markets. Kymeta's antennas are designed to deliver seamless mobile satellite-cellular connectivity, enabling users to maintain internet access from virtually any location without the need for mechanical components to align with satellites. This lightweight, low-profile, and easy-to-install technology is particularly beneficial for industries such as government, military, maritime, and public safety, providing a reliable means of high-bandwidth communication while on the move. Kymeta's offerings aim to enhance global connectivity by leveraging the strengths of both satellite and cellular networks.

Plethora

Series A in 2014
Plethora Corporation, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in precision machining services, particularly in CNC machining, milling, and turning. The company works with materials such as aluminum alloys, copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, primarily within the United States. Utilizing advanced robotics and proprietary software, Plethora transforms customer designs into custom parts and offers design feedback directly from clients' CAD models, enhancing the manufacturing process. Additionally, Plethora maintains an office in Marietta, Georgia, to support its operational capabilities.

Kymeta

Series C in 2013
Kymeta Corporation is a technology company specializing in satellite communications, founded in 2011 and based in Redmond, Washington. It develops mTenna satellite antenna technology that utilizes software-enabled metamaterials for electronic beamforming, offering innovative solutions for land, sea, air, and connected car markets. Kymeta's antennas are designed to deliver seamless mobile satellite-cellular connectivity, enabling users to maintain internet access from virtually any location without the need for mechanical components to align with satellites. This lightweight, low-profile, and easy-to-install technology is particularly beneficial for industries such as government, military, maritime, and public safety, providing a reliable means of high-bandwidth communication while on the move. Kymeta's offerings aim to enhance global connectivity by leveraging the strengths of both satellite and cellular networks.

Kymeta

Venture Round in 2012
Kymeta Corporation is a technology company specializing in satellite communications, founded in 2011 and based in Redmond, Washington. It develops mTenna satellite antenna technology that utilizes software-enabled metamaterials for electronic beamforming, offering innovative solutions for land, sea, air, and connected car markets. Kymeta's antennas are designed to deliver seamless mobile satellite-cellular connectivity, enabling users to maintain internet access from virtually any location without the need for mechanical components to align with satellites. This lightweight, low-profile, and easy-to-install technology is particularly beneficial for industries such as government, military, maritime, and public safety, providing a reliable means of high-bandwidth communication while on the move. Kymeta's offerings aim to enhance global connectivity by leveraging the strengths of both satellite and cellular networks.

Silicon Clocks

Series B in 2009
Silicon Clocks develops and licenses its patented CMEMSâ„¢ (Standard CMOS + MEMS) design and manufacturing technology to fabless electronic companies, design houses, open foundries, IDMs, and MEMS manufacturers. CMEMSâ„¢ allows the 3D silicon manufacturing of a wide range of silicon resonators and sensors directly above standard CMOS wafers enabling the creation of a wide range of integrated clock & timing, consumer, health, automotive, wireless, and energy harvesting applications. Companies adopting the CMEMSâ„¢ technology develop new products with unprecedented form factors, improved manufacturing margins, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fremont, California.

Silicon Clocks

Venture Round in 2007
Silicon Clocks develops and licenses its patented CMEMSâ„¢ (Standard CMOS + MEMS) design and manufacturing technology to fabless electronic companies, design houses, open foundries, IDMs, and MEMS manufacturers. CMEMSâ„¢ allows the 3D silicon manufacturing of a wide range of silicon resonators and sensors directly above standard CMOS wafers enabling the creation of a wide range of integrated clock & timing, consumer, health, automotive, wireless, and energy harvesting applications. Companies adopting the CMEMSâ„¢ technology develop new products with unprecedented form factors, improved manufacturing margins, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fremont, California.
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