First dibs, just for you.
First dibs, just for you.
First dibs, just for you.
Join Luminora's Friends & Family round.
Join Luminora's Friends & Family round.
Join Luminora's Friends & Family round.
Luminora
The Product
Squadmates that help Gen Z win at life
Luminora is the daily home for Lumies: dynamic hand-crafted characters with ethical intelligence, real memory, and big personalities.
Gen Z grew up on Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite. Gaming is their native language.
So why does most AI still give them a sterile text box?
Lumies are designed to make everyday life more playful. Three daily check-ins. Evening rewards. Quests that keep users coming back. All through a character that feels more like a bestie than a black box
52%
Of Gen Z use AI companions regularly.
74%
Of Gen Z used an AI tool in the last month. Not for companionship. For getting things done.
Our goal is to make productivity feel less like work and more like play.
The Round
The deal, in three numbers.
Friends & Family SAFE. Lower cap than pre-seed. Capped allocation. First-come, first-served. Closing August 2026.
$100K
Round size. Capped allocation. Closes August 2026 or when full.
$6M
Post-money cap. 40% below the $10M pre-seed cap. F&F priced in.
$5K
Minimum check. Maximum $25K. Larger allocations on request.
Get in early
We're building a company we can be proud of. No AI girlfriends, no data farming, no deceptive patterns.
Just productivity with a personality, built for the long game. If that's the kind of thing you support, let's talk.
We review every request personally.
The Round
The deal, in three numbers.
Friends & Family SAFE. Lower cap than pre-seed. Capped allocation. First-come, first-served. Closing August 2026.
$100K
Round size. Capped allocation. Closes August 2026 or when full.
$6M
Post-money cap. 40% below the $10M pre-seed cap. F&F priced in.
$5K
Minimum check. Maximum $25K. Larger allocations on request.
Get in early
We're building a company we can be proud of. No AI girlfriends, no data farming, no deceptive patterns.
Just productivity with a personality, built for the long game. If that's the kind of thing you support, let's talk.
We review every request personally.
The Round
The deal, in three numbers.
Friends & Family SAFE. Lower cap than pre-seed. Capped allocation. First-come, first-served. Closing August 2026.
$100K
Round size. Capped allocation. Closes August 2026 or when full.
$6M
Post-money cap. 40% below the $10M pre-seed cap. F&F priced in.
$5K
Minimum check. Maximum $25K. Larger allocations on request.
Get in early
We're building a company we can be proud of. No AI girlfriends, no data farming, no deceptive patterns.
Just productivity with a personality, built for the long game. If that's the kind of thing you support, let's talk.
We review every request personally.
Use of Funds
Every dollar has a job.
Every dollar has a job.
This round funds the build, not the team. Every dollar goes to shipping our first Lumie and walking into pre-seed with proof instead of promises.
20%
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
20%
Tools & Subscriptions
Tools & Subscriptions
Tools & Subscriptions
10%
Legal
Legal
Legal
0%
Payroll
Payroll
Payroll
50%
Design (2D & 3D)
Design (2D & 3D)
Design (2D & 3D)
Roadmap
Where this round sits on the path.
Where this round sits on the path.
F&F is the start.
Pre-seed is the unlock.
Seed is the proof.
Now
Friends & Family
$100K SAFE at $6M cap. Ship a Lumie. Validate the prototype. Earn the pre-seed.
Now
Assessment
$100K SAFE at $6M cap. Ship a Lumie. Validate the prototype. Earn the pre-seed.
2026
Pre-Seed
$2.5M at $10M cap VC-led round. 24 months of runway. Web HQ public beta, three-session ritual live. Your F&F SAFE converts here at the lower cap.
2027
Seed Unlock
Ritual validated. Conversion above 5% , Seed unlock
Human Creativity
Created by living, breathing artists.
Every Lumie is made by hand and written from the heart. By designers, animators, engineers, and storytellers who know the difference between a forgettable NPC and a character you can relate to.
We focus on the almost-invisible details that make all the difference. A breath. A blink. A pause before the joke. They matter to us because they matter to you. And we hate AI slop as much as you do.
Our history:
Human Creativity
Created by living, breathing artists.
Every Lumie is made by hand and written from the heart. By designers, animators, engineers, and storytellers who know the difference between a forgettable NPC and a character you can relate to.
We focus on the almost-invisible details that make all the difference. A breath. A blink. A pause before the joke. They matter to us because they matter to you. And we hate AI slop as much as you do.
Our history:
FAQ
Your questions answered.
What's the difference between this and the pre-seed?
Same company, different round. F&F is $100K at $6M cap, closing now. Pre-seed is $2.5M at $10M cap, VC-led, closing Q3 2026. Your F&F SAFE converts when pre-seed prices. The lower cap is your reward for early conviction.
What's a SAFE and how does it work?
A SAFE is a one-page contract. You wire money now. Your SAFE converts to shares automatically when we raise our priced pre-seed round, at the valuation cap. No legal fees, no negotiation. Y Combinator's standard post-money SAFE template.
When do I get my money back?
If everything goes right, in 5 to 10 years through acquisition or IPO. If things don't go right, never. Pre-seed investments are illiquid by design. Only invest what you can afford to lose.
Do I need to be accredited?
No. We accept both accredited and non-accredited investors under Reg D 506(b), capped at 35 non-accredited slots. We'll verify status when sending docs.
Can my LLC, trust, or self-directed IRA invest?
Yes. Most entities can hold SAFEs. Send us the entity name and EIN when you commit. We handle the paperwork.
Can I invest more at the pre-seed round?
Yes, subject to availability. F&F investors get priority allocation alongside our lead VC. Pro-rata rights kick in at Series A for checks above $25K.
How often will you update me?
Quarterly investor letter. KPIs, what shipped, what missed, what's next. We don't ghost investors when quarters are bad. That's when you most need to hear from us.
FAQ
Your questions answered.
What's the difference between this and the pre-seed?
Same company, different round. F&F is $100K at $6M cap, closing now. Pre-seed is $2.5M at $10M cap, VC-led, closing Q3 2026. Your F&F SAFE converts when pre-seed prices. The lower cap is your reward for early conviction.
What's a SAFE and how does it work?
A SAFE is a one-page contract. You wire money now. Your SAFE converts to shares automatically when we raise our priced pre-seed round, at the valuation cap. No legal fees, no negotiation. Y Combinator's standard post-money SAFE template.
When do I get my money back?
If everything goes right, in 5 to 10 years through acquisition or IPO. If things don't go right, never. Pre-seed investments are illiquid by design. Only invest what you can afford to lose.
Do I need to be accredited?
No. We accept both accredited and non-accredited investors under Reg D 506(b), capped at 35 non-accredited slots. We'll verify status when sending docs.
Can my LLC, trust, or self-directed IRA invest?
Yes. Most entities can hold SAFEs. Send us the entity name and EIN when you commit. We handle the paperwork.
Can I invest more at the pre-seed round?
Yes, subject to availability. F&F investors get priority allocation alongside our lead VC. Pro-rata rights kick in at Series A for checks above $25K.
How often will you update me?
Quarterly investor letter. KPIs, what shipped, what missed, what's next. We don't ghost investors when quarters are bad. That's when you most need to hear from us.
FAQ
Your questions answered.
What's the difference between this and the pre-seed?
Same company, different round. F&F is $100K at $6M cap, closing now. Pre-seed is $2.5M at $10M cap, VC-led, closing Q3 2026. Your F&F SAFE converts when pre-seed prices. The lower cap is your reward for early conviction.
What's a SAFE and how does it work?
A SAFE is a one-page contract. You wire money now. Your SAFE converts to shares automatically when we raise our priced pre-seed round, at the valuation cap. No legal fees, no negotiation. Y Combinator's standard post-money SAFE template.
When do I get my money back?
If everything goes right, in 5 to 10 years through acquisition or IPO. If things don't go right, never. Pre-seed investments are illiquid by design. Only invest what you can afford to lose.
Do I need to be accredited?
No. We accept both accredited and non-accredited investors under Reg D 506(b), capped at 35 non-accredited slots. We'll verify status when sending docs.
Can my LLC, trust, or self-directed IRA invest?
Yes. Most entities can hold SAFEs. Send us the entity name and EIN when you commit. We handle the paperwork.
Can I invest more at the pre-seed round?
Yes, subject to availability. F&F investors get priority allocation alongside our lead VC. Pro-rata rights kick in at Series A for checks above $25K.
How often will you update me?
Quarterly investor letter. KPIs, what shipped, what missed, what's next. We don't ghost investors when quarters are bad. That's when you most need to hear from us.