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LAGO Innovation Fund is a Chicago-based alternative credit and venture debt firm providing customized term loan credit facilities and equity co-investments to high-growth, disruptive technology companies. Founded in 2019 as part of LAGO Asset Management, the firm targets sectors including AI, climate tech, space tech, mobility, and healthcare.
30% of their portfolio is in Fintech. Average disclosed round size is $24.2M (across 9 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
10
Fund Size
—
Top Stage
Unknown
Last 12 Mo
0
Team
BL
Brian Lewis
Managing Director
JL
Jack Le Roy
Managing Director
KP
Kevin Park
Managing Director
SM
Scott Moen
Partner
DF
David Furlan
Associate
JS
John Shawaker
Investment Analyst
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
DealsAvg Round Size
Portfolio
10 investments
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Clara | Series B | $60M | Apr 2023 |
 Clara | Unknown | $60M | Apr 2023 |
 Clara | Unknown | $60M | Jan 2023 |
 8base | Series A | $10.6M | Apr 2022 |
 Quicksave | Seed | $1.5M | Jun 2021 |
 Willow Industries | Series A | $2M | Feb 2021 |
 Birdy Grey | Seed | $3.6M | Jan 2019 |
 Safely | Growth | $8M | — |
 Stio | Growth | — | — |
 SafelyStay | Unknown | $12M | — |
Top Co-Investors
Techstars3 shared
Monashees3 shared
Alter Global3 shared
Coatue Management LLC3 shared
GGV Capital3 shared
Acrew Capital3 shared
Picus Capital3 shared
General Catalyst3 shared
Citius3 shared
Citi Ventures3 shared
Bayhouse Capital3 shared
Firebrand Ventures1 shared
Strawberry Creek Ventures1 shared
11 Tribes Ventures1 shared
Argonautic Ventures1 shared
Highgate Technology Ventures1 shared
Greenlight1 shared
Konvoy1 shared
Sisu Game Ventures1 shared
Raptor Group1 shared
Last updated: 20 October 2026