Dutch fund manager LUMO Labs has appointed two new senior partners, Dagmar van Ravenswaay Claasen and Sabine Schoorl, to its team. LUMO Labs focuses on impact-driven investment funds in emerging technologies. Claasen and Schoorl will join the upcoming LUMO Rise Fund and bring additional knowledge and experience in areas such as digital security, compliance, impact methodologies, and sustainable cities. The LUMO Rise Fund is expected to make its first investments in mid-2024, deploying approximately €100m in capital for start-up investments and guidance. LUMO Labs’ current portfolio demonstrates an above-average representation of women, with around 40% of the start-ups they have invested in having women as co-founders.
LUMO Labs’ Dynamic Duo: Two Powerhouse Women as Senior Partners
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