Lumanu

Lumanu is a fintech platform based in Oakland, California, that simplifies vendor payments and financial operations for marketing teams, finance departments, and creators. Founded in 2016, the company has raised $17.05 million in funding, including $16 million from a Series A round.

As a Master Vendor platform, Lumanu offers a range of services, including vendor onboarding, automated payment processing, financial controls, tax compliance management, and content rights distribution. The platform has processed over $1.2 billion in payments and onboarded more than 100,000 vendors across 180+ countries. Lumanu primarily serves marketing and finance teams, digital and media agencies, and creators, including solopreneurs and small businesses. The company aims to alleviate financial challenges for creative businesses, allowing them to focus on growth while ensuring compliance and efficiency in their operations.