Luminate Capital Data Breach Affects Subscriber Privacy
By Join The Case · Published December 11, 2025 · Updated December 11, 2025 · 6 min read
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Dapeer Law, P.A., a top-rated class action law firm, is investigating the Luminate Capital data breach. If you received notice that your information was exposed during this breach, you may be entitled to compensation. It's free to join our investigation to see if we can help you recover.

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Luminate Capital Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

On December 4, 2025, private-equity firm Luminate Capital began notifying individuals that sensitive personal information stored on its network was accessed without authorization earlier in the year. If you received a breach letter, you may be eligible to pursue compensation and complimentary identity-protection services—read on for the facts and next steps.

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Key Details of the Luminate Capital Breach

  • Breach window: May 16 – May 20, 2025
  • Discovery date: June 23, 2025
  • Consumer notices mailed: December 4, 2025
  • Data exposed: names and additional personal data elements (specific elements not disclosed in the notice)
  • Free protection offered: 12 months of IDX credit and CyberScan monitoring, up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, and fully managed recovery services

Timeline of Events

Luminate Capital Corp (“Luminate Capital”) detected unusual activity on its network on June 23, 2025. Independent cybersecurity investigators determined that certain files were viewed or obtained without authorization during a five-day period in May 2025. A detailed review completed in November 2025 confirmed that personal data was present in the compromised files, prompting the company to mail notification letters beginning December 4, 2025.

Information Potentially Impacted

The notice states that affected records contained a person’s name plus unspecified additional data elements. No further detail was provided, but even limited identifiers can increase the risk of identity theft, phishing, or social-engineering attacks.

Luminate Capital’s Response

Upon learning of the incident, Luminate Capital:

  • Secured its network and engaged independent cybersecurity experts to investigate.
  • Reviewed affected files to identify impacted individuals.
  • Implemented additional security measures designed to prevent a similar event.
  • Arranged complimentary identity theft protection through IDX for all notified individuals.

Steps You Can Take Now

  1. Activate the free IDX monitoring service using the code provided in your letter.
  2. Review credit reports and account statements for unfamiliar activity.
  3. Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus if warranted.
  4. Keep all correspondence from Luminate Capital in case you choose to join legal action.

Company Overview

Full legal name: Luminate Capital Corp (Luminate Capital)

  • Website: luminatecapital.com
  • Headquarters: 1 Letterman Drive, Suite A3-900, San Francisco, CA, United States
  • Industry: Private Equity
  • Year founded: 2015
  • Employees: 11-50
  • Social: X (link provided)

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Luminate Capital — what should I do?

Follow the activation instructions for the free IDX credit monitoring, watch your financial accounts closely, and consider placing a fraud alert. Keep the letter in a safe place in case you decide to pursue legal remedies.

How do I submit a claim related to the Luminate Capital data breach?

Potential claims are now being evaluated. Complete the contact form on this page to be connected with attorneys investigating the incident.

Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Luminate Capital?

Anyone who received a written notice dated December 4, 2025 or later may qualify. Eligibility depends on whether your personal information was involved. An attorney can confirm your status at no cost.

What information did the Luminate Capital breach expose?

The company reports that names and additional undisclosed personal data elements were present in the compromised files.

Did Luminate Capital offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. Luminate Capital arranged 12 months of IDX credit monitoring, CyberScan monitoring, up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, and identity-recovery assistance.

How many people were affected by the Luminate Capital breach?

The notice filed with the Maine Attorney General did not list a specific victim count. Impacted individuals were identified through a file review completed in November 2025.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Luminate Capital?

You can download it directly from the Maine Attorney General’s website using the button above titled “Download Official Breach Notice (PDF).”

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