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Lumira Ventures | Cancer Breakthrough Fund

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◆ Fund Size

$200M

◆ Check Size

$5.0M→$15.0M

◆ Location

Canada

◆ Portfolio

4 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Mission-driven venture capital fund focused on funding innovative cancer companies, combining venture capital expertise with scientific networks of leading Canadian cancer charities

◆ About Lumira Ventures

The Cancer Breakthrough Fund is a partnership between Lumira Ventures and the Terry Fox Foundation designed to invest in mission-driven companies developing novel cancer therapies. The fund bridges philanthropic capital with venture expertise to support oncology innovation across preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages.

◆ Sectors

BiotechDrug DiscoveryDiagnosticsDigital HealthMedtech

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

Canada

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Benjamin Rovinski, Ph.D.Managing Director—
Brian J. Underdown, Ph.D.Venture Partner—
Daniel HetuManaging Director—
Gerry BrunkManaging Partner—
Lu Han, Ph.D.Director, Business Development Asia Pacific—
Nikhil ThattePrincipal—

◆ Notable Investments

Sound Blade MedicalHistoSonicsNervonikContralineCOUR PharmaNocion TherapeuticsCongruence TherapeuticsAltis Labs

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Cancer Breakthrough Fund invest in?

Cancer Breakthrough Fund invests in Biotech, Drug Discovery, Diagnostics, Digital Health and Medtech at the seed stage.

Which geographies does Cancer Breakthrough Fund focus on?

Cancer Breakthrough Fund focuses on Canada, and is headquartered in Canada.

What is Cancer Breakthrough Fund's typical check size?

Cancer Breakthrough Fund typically writes checks of $5M to $15M.