Peter Hebert

Overview

Peter Hebert is a co-founder and managing general partner at Lux Capital, a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. He co-founded Lux Capital in 2000 with the vision of supporting scientifically and technologically ambitious ventures. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies across sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, and robotics. Hebert has been instrumental in leading investments in notable companies like Auris Health and Matterport, contributing to the firm's success in sectors such as EnergyTech, Robotics, and BioTech. Hebert's investment strategy emphasizes backing founders developing innovative solutions that, if successful, could become integral to daily life. His portfolio includes companies like Auris Health, acquired by Johnson & Johnson for up to $6 billion, and Matterport, acquired by CoStar for $2.1 billion. He has also led investments in Everspin Technologies, Flex Logix, Lux Research, Luxtera, SiBEAM, Thematic, Transphorm, and Vium. Before founding Lux Capital, Hebert began his career at Lehman Brothers, working in the firm's top-ranked Equity Research group. He graduated cum laude from Syracuse University's Newhouse School and was the founding president of its first venture organization, Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs. He has been a guest on CNBC and Bloomberg TV and has lectured at institutions such as Columbia, Cornell, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and the National Science Foundation.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Experienced founding teams

Portfolio Companies