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Close-up of a scientist holding a tray of petri dishes with purple cultures, wearing gloves and safety gear.
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About us

Candle Lights Ventures is a purpose-driven early-stage investment firm. We blend founder-first mentality with institutional discipline, fueling startups at pivotal moments of growth.

$200m+

Capital mobilized across early-stage and growth portfolios

$200m+

Capital mobilized across early-stage and growth portfolios

$200m+

Capital mobilized across early-stage and growth portfolios

50+

Ventures guided through inflection and expansion stages

50+

Ventures guided through inflection and expansion stages

50+

Ventures guided through inflection and expansion stages

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Our Process

Our Process

Our Process

01

Spark - Early Alignment

We invest early often at the first signs of product-market fit. Our team works closely with founders to refine core strategy, product focus, and funding structure.

01

Spark - Early Alignment

We invest early often at the first signs of product-market fit. Our team works closely with founders to refine core strategy, product focus, and funding structure.

01

Spark - Early Alignment

We invest early often at the first signs of product-market fit. Our team works closely with founders to refine core strategy, product focus, and funding structure.

02

Fuel - Growth Infrastructure

We help ventures build strong operational foundations through go-to-market frameworks, talent strategy, and financial discipline preparing them for sustained growth.

02

Fuel - Growth Infrastructure

We help ventures build strong operational foundations through go-to-market frameworks, talent strategy, and financial discipline preparing them for sustained growth.

02

Fuel - Growth Infrastructure

We help ventures build strong operational foundations through go-to-market frameworks, talent strategy, and financial discipline preparing them for sustained growth.

03

Shine - Strategic Scale

When traction is proven, we unlock new capital, key relationships, and expansion opportunities helping ventures shine in competitive markets and prepare for long-term leadership.

03

Shine - Strategic Scale

When traction is proven, we unlock new capital, key relationships, and expansion opportunities helping ventures shine in competitive markets and prepare for long-term leadership.

03

Shine - Strategic Scale

When traction is proven, we unlock new capital, key relationships, and expansion opportunities helping ventures shine in competitive markets and prepare for long-term leadership.