Don Lucas, the second-generation venture capitalist and one of the pioneers of silicon valley, died on January 28, 2020, was an early investor of Theranos -What do we know about his cause of death?
Don Lucas is currently trending on the internet as his name is associated with the ongoing trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. Theranos is a defunct health technology company.
Elizabeth is a convicted fraudster and has been found guilty of defrauding several investors who have invested in her fraudulent blood-testing startup.
Donald was a second-second generation venture capitalist, and from his funds, Black Diamond Ventures and Lucas Venture Group, investors have put their money on Theranos.
So, who is he actually, let us find out.
Obituary: Who Is Investor Don Lucas?
Investor Don Lucas’s obituary is available on the website of Palo Alto Online.
Don, full-name Donald Alexander Lucas, was the second generation venture capitalist, and one of the pioneers of silicon valley.
Lucas was born on May 24, 1962, in Standford, California, to his father, Donal Leo Lucas, and his mother, Lygia. Besides him, his parents also brought up two other children, daughters, Nancy and Allie.
After graduating from Santa Clara University, he founded Lucas Venture Group in 1984 and made investments in booming Silicon Valley. Considered as one of the pioneers of the global tech hub, having invested in companies like Oracle, Cadence, Palantir, Avinger, MightyNetworks, Berkeley Lights, Bossa Nova Robotics, Katerra, Pallet Shelter, and Finast.
He died on January 28, 2020, survived by his wife, Sarah, and four children, daughters Mary Alessandra and Kate Alexandra, and sons Jack Bixby and Henry McGregor.
What Happened To Donald Lucas Theranos? Death Cause
Donald Lucas peacefully died on January 28, 2020, of natural death cause. Currently, Donald is trending on the internet as he was one of the early backers of Theranos, the defunct blood-testing silicon valley start-up, which defrauded its investors.
Tragically, the 58-year-old died of natural causes in less than five weeks of his father, Donald Leo Lucas’s death, who died on December 27, 2019.
Lucas Junior, whose full name is Donald Alexander Lucas, was the second generation venture capitalist and founder and managing director of Lucas Investment Firm.
He peacefully died in his home, survived by his wife and four children.
How Much Was Don Lucas Net Worth?
Unfortunately, Don Lucas estimated net worth is not available on the internet.
Before his death, Donald was a successful investor and the founder of Lucas Investment Firm, which has invested in major American Tech companies like Oracle, Dexcon as well as in other companies including, Intuitive Surgical, Coulter Pharmaceutical, and many more.
So, for sure, the venture capitalist is a millionaire.