Lumen Partners | European Venture Capital Fund of Funds

A beacon to navigate the changing currents of venture capital

Lumen Partners is a European fund of funds investing in the venture capital managers shaping the future of technology, life sciences, and human progress

Our Story & Mission

Who We Are

Lumen Partners stands for clarity amid complexity. Founded by seasoned industry experts in Europe and Asia, we believe investing is more than capital allocation—it is purposeful direction.

Guided by our values—Clarity, Vision, and Guidance—we empower investors to access and navigate Europe's innovation ecosystem with conviction and expertise.

Our Mission

To provide discerning family offices and institutional partners with exclusive access to Europe's top-performing venture funds—bridging continents, unlocking extraordinary growth, and enabling positive impact.

Core Values

Clarity in Communication

Transparent, direct, and insightful

Vision for Opportunities

Forward-thinking, evidence-based

Guidance Through Complexity

Navigation, not speculation

Investment Strategy

Our Approach

We enable investors to participate in Europe's innovation renaissance through a disciplined fund-of-funds model, providing diversified exposure to the continent's most promising technology and life sciences ventures.

How We Invest

Guided by Three Pillars

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Clarity

Research-driven selection of world-class venture managers based on track record, team integrity, portfolio construction, and strategic alignment with enduring innovation themes.

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Purpose

Focus on sectors with meaningful societal impact—advancing human capability through technology and extending human health through life sciences.

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Conviction

Decisive backing of best-in-class fund managers across early, growth, and late-stage ventures when our diligence confirms exceptional opportunity.

Sector Focus

Technology

Europe's deep engineering talent and research excellence drive breakthrough innovations in AI, next-generation computing, and enterprise solutions.

Our Investment Areas:

Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning platforms, generative AI, computer vision, and natural language processing

Fintech

Digital banking infrastructure, payment systems, blockchain, and embedded finance

Enterprise Software

B2B SaaS, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and productivity tools

Quantum Computing

Quantum algorithms, hardware development, and cryptography applications

Life Sciences

Europe's world-class research institutions, regulatory frameworks, and ethical standards create unique opportunities in precision medicine and healthcare innovation.

Our Investment Areas:

Biotech

Drug discovery platforms, therapeutic development, and biomanufacturing

Medtech

Medical devices, surgical robotics, diagnostic tools, and imaging technologies

Digital Health

Telemedicine, health data platforms, clinical decision support, and remote monitoring

Genomics

Gene sequencing, gene therapy, personalized medicine, and CRISPR applications

Geographic Focus

We invest across Europe's most dynamic innovation hubs, capturing opportunities from established centers to emerging ecosystems.

Team

Ning Kong

Founding Partner

17 years financial services expertise
10+ years at European Investment Fund
Executive MBA Tsinghua-INSEAD
European institutional network

Janice Yang

Founding Partner

Former Director at venture capital firm
Founded two successful startups
Guided 80+ technology startups
Executive MBA from INSEAD

Market Intelligence & Resources

Curated insights on European venture capital trends, market developments, and innovation ecosystem dynamics.

At Lumen Partners, we believe informed capital is effective capital. We monitor the pulse of Europe's innovation ecosystem and share the most relevant market intelligence with our partners—from institutional research to emerging trends shaping the future of venture capital.

Featured Resource

Europe's Venture Capital Market Shows Renewed Optimism

European Investment Fund, October 2025

Sentiment for financing innovation improved sharply in Q3 2025. EIF's TechEU and ETCI initiatives are mobilizing €250B for European innovation and supporting a new wave of unicorns.

Lumen's Take:

"This renewed optimism validates our thesis—Europe's institutional support and strong pipeline of scale-ups offer compelling opportunities for disciplined capital."

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