Victor Hu
Founder at Lumos Capital Group LLC
Profile
Victor is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Lumos Capital Group.
Prior to Lumos, Victor was Managing Director and Global Head of Education Technology & Knowledge Services Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs.
Victor co-founded the Education Technology and Knowledge Services practice at Goldman Sachs, and led a global team that advised, financed and invested in leading global education and education technology companies, completing over $50 billion in transactions during his tenure.
Victor believes deeply in the power of education to transform society and help people reach their full potential.
Growing up in Asia and Africa, he saw how a commitment to investing in human capital is the foundation for lifting entire societies out of poverty.
He comes from a family of pioneers and practitioners in the education sector; his grandmother was the first female president of the leading teacher’s college in Taiwan in the 1960s and helped to educate an entire generation of K-12 school teachers.
Victor also deeply believes in entrepreneurship and the role of private capital to drive innovation and change.
He is passionate about working closely with entrepreneurs to help them build lasting businesses that can create tremendous impact and value.
Prior to Goldman Sachs, Victor worked as an investment professional at Zephyr Management, an emerging markets private equity firm, and as an attorney at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, an international law firm.
Victor received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a JD from Harvard Law School, and a BA from Amherst College.
He is originally from Taipei, Taiwan and now lives in North Carolina w
Victor Hu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Lumos Capital Group LLC
 Lumos Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lumos Capital Group LLC (Lumos Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Victor Hu and James F. Tieng. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 01/01/2018 |
TRANSFR, Inc.
 TRANSFR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TRANSFR, Inc. provides computer software solutions. It specializes in virtual reality, workforce development, software development, job training and education services. The company was founded by Bharani Rajakumar and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2022 |
Podium Education, Inc.
 Podium Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Podium Education, Inc. offers online education programs. The company was founded by Brooks Morgan and Alex Ricken and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2021 |
OpenClassrooms SAS
 OpenClassrooms SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services OpenClassrooms SAS provides educational and training modules. It offers courses in communication, human resources, management, marketing, and design. The company was founded by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra in 2007 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2021 |
Ironhack Group Inc.
 Ironhack Group Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ironhack Group Inc. provides intensive courses in web development, UX/UI design, and data analytics for students. It offers bootcamp will be skilled in technologies like HTML5 & CSS3, ES6 JavaScript, and MEAN Stack. The UX/UI program covers topics like design thinking, interaction architecture, interaction design, design systems while learning the tools of the trade like Sketch and InVision. The company was founded by Ariel Quinones and Gonzalo Manrique in 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2020 |
OnlineMedEd, Inc,
 OnlineMedEd, Inc, Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OnlineMedEd is a medical education platform that provides free videos and premium materials to help medical students master medical knowledge, exams, and succeed in residency. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company offers easy-to-digest content on various medical topics, including surgery, neurosurgery, diabetes, and more. The company was founded in 2014 by William Dustyn and Jamie Fitch, with Jamie Fitch serving as the CEO since then. | Private Equity Investor | 01/03/2021 |
Former positions of Victor Hu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Ellevation, Inc.
 Ellevation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ellevation, Inc. operates as a software company. The firm focuses on the needs of english language learners and the professionals that serve them. It offers ESLReps, an administrative and data management software tool that helps ELL coordinators and teachers capture a range of data specifically related to English language learners and enables the generation of reports that enhance communication among ELL and classroom teachers. The company was founded by Jordan Meranus and Teddy Rice in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 02/07/2021 |
Trilogy Education Services, Inc.
 Trilogy Education Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Trilogy Education Services, Inc. develops online training programs. It provides skill-based training programs by partnering with universities. The company was founded by Dan S. Sommer in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Private Equity Investor | 02/04/2019 |
Vilcap Advisory LLC
 Vilcap Advisory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Vilcap Advisory LLC (Vilcap Advisory) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Vilcap Inc founded in 2009 by Victoria Elouise Fram and Ross E Baird. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consultant / Advisor | 02/01/2018 |
Training of Victor Hu
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Harvard Law School | Undergraduate Degree |
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Vilcap Advisory LLC
Vilcap Advisory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Vilcap Advisory LLC (Vilcap Advisory) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Vilcap Inc founded in 2009 by Victoria Elouise Fram and Ross E Baird. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
Ellevation, Inc.
Ellevation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ellevation, Inc. operates as a software company. The firm focuses on the needs of english language learners and the professionals that serve them. It offers ESLReps, an administrative and data management software tool that helps ELL coordinators and teachers capture a range of data specifically related to English language learners and enables the generation of reports that enhance communication among ELL and classroom teachers. The company was founded by Jordan Meranus and Teddy Rice in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Trilogy Education Services, Inc.
Trilogy Education Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Trilogy Education Services, Inc. develops online training programs. It provides skill-based training programs by partnering with universities. The company was founded by Dan S. Sommer in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Ironhack Group Inc.
Ironhack Group Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ironhack Group Inc. provides intensive courses in web development, UX/UI design, and data analytics for students. It offers bootcamp will be skilled in technologies like HTML5 & CSS3, ES6 JavaScript, and MEAN Stack. The UX/UI program covers topics like design thinking, interaction architecture, interaction design, design systems while learning the tools of the trade like Sketch and InVision. The company was founded by Ariel Quinones and Gonzalo Manrique in 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Technology Services |
TRANSFR, Inc.
TRANSFR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TRANSFR, Inc. provides computer software solutions. It specializes in virtual reality, workforce development, software development, job training and education services. The company was founded by Bharani Rajakumar and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
OnlineMedEd, Inc,
OnlineMedEd, Inc, Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OnlineMedEd is a medical education platform that provides free videos and premium materials to help medical students master medical knowledge, exams, and succeed in residency. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company offers easy-to-digest content on various medical topics, including surgery, neurosurgery, diabetes, and more. The company was founded in 2014 by William Dustyn and Jamie Fitch, with Jamie Fitch serving as the CEO since then. | Technology Services |
Lumos Capital Group LLC
Lumos Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lumos Capital Group LLC (Lumos Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Victor Hu and James F. Tieng. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Podium Education, Inc.
Podium Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Podium Education, Inc. offers online education programs. The company was founded by Brooks Morgan and Alex Ricken and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
OpenClassrooms SAS
OpenClassrooms SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services OpenClassrooms SAS provides educational and training modules. It offers courses in communication, human resources, management, marketing, and design. The company was founded by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra in 2007 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Commercial Services |
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