
Lumi Story AI is a groundbreaking platform founded by Colin Kaepernick that empowers creators to independently create, publish, and merchandise their stories digitally and physically. Leveraging advanced AI tools, Lumi streamlines the creative process, focusing on comic books and graphic novels initially, to lower barriers to entry in the publishing world. The company aims to democratize storytelling by providing creators with tools for an end-to-end solution, ensuring financial stability, creative control, and ownership of their work, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable world. Lumi has secured $4 million in seed funding led by Seven Seven Six, with participation from Kapor Capital, Impellent Ventures, and notable angel investors.

Lumi Story AI is a groundbreaking platform founded by Colin Kaepernick that empowers creators to independently create, publish, and merchandise their stories digitally and physically. Leveraging advanced AI tools, Lumi streamlines the creative process, focusing on comic books and graphic novels initially, to lower barriers to entry in the publishing world. The company aims to democratize storytelling by providing creators with tools for an end-to-end solution, ensuring financial stability, creative control, and ownership of their work, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable world. Lumi has secured $4 million in seed funding led by Seven Seven Six, with participation from Kapor Capital, Impellent Ventures, and notable angel investors.
Company: Lumi Story
Founder: Colin Kaepernick
Product focus: AI-powered storytelling tools for K–12, comics and graphic novels
Seed funding: $4.0M led by Seven Seven Six (Jul 2024)
Employees: 12
Creative publishing, literacy and K–12 education engagement
EdTech / Creator tools
$4.0M
Participation reported from Kapor Capital, Impellent Ventures, Mariam Naficy and multiple angel investors
“Led by Seven Seven Six with participation from Kapor Capital and Impellent Ventures”