# Jeff Chambers

> Jeff Chambers is the founder and CEO of Lumin Digital, a digital banking software company serving U.S. banks and credit unions. He co-founded Architect Digital Banking in 2000 and served as chief operating officer at Alkami before founding Lumin in 2016. His public leadership philosophy emphasizes employee autonomy, disciplined execution and enduring client relationships; Lumin’s clients have also become investors in the business.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Lumin Digital
- **Organizations:** Lumin Digital, Architect Digital Banking, Alkami Technology
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Investment and Corporate Finance, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- **Known for:** Founded Lumin Digital in 2016., Co-founded Architect Digital Banking in 2000., Led Lumin as it secured capital from growth equity firms and financial institution clients.

## Career timeline

- **2000** — Co-founded Architect Digital Banking and served as general manager.
- **2013** — Joined Alkami Technology as chief operating officer.
- **2016** — Founded Lumin Digital with early backing from PSCU, now Velera.
- **2018** — Lumin went to market with its digital banking platform.
- **2019** — Consumers Credit Union was announced as Lumin’s first credit union partner in January.
- **2024** — Lumin announced growth equity financing led by Light Street Capital, NewView Capital and Partners Group; the finalized round was subsequently reported as $170 million.
- **2025** — Lumin announced over $75 million in client investment and established a Member Advisory Committee.
- **2026** — Lumin announced more than $115 million in new capital and a $1.6 billion valuation, and expanded its product roadmap.

## Achievements

- Founded Lumin Digital in 2016.
- Co-founded Architect Digital Banking in 2000.
- Led Lumin as it secured capital from growth equity firms and financial institution clients.
- Lumin received Inc. Best Workplaces recognition in 2022 and 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Lumin commercially launched Lumin Signal, combining behavioral analytics, in-app guides and surveys.
- **2026-10** — Mike Valentine joined Lumin’s board effective October 1; Chambers described him as a longtime client and a leader he had learned from.
- **2026-07** — Lumin announced more than $115 million in new capital, including over $70 million from 15 client investors, and a $1.6 billion valuation.
- **2026-05** — Lumin unveiled its Solaire intelligence layer and previewed expansion into CRM, lending, payments and service at Lumination.

## Links

- Website: https://lumindigital.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffchambers1

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