Our Story
Real insight from entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and sold companies - now guiding businesses that want to push past limits and reach what’s next.
Lumo Advisors was born from experience—the kind you only get by building, scaling, and selling companies from the ground up. Our founders, both successful tech entrepreneurs, led their startups through every high and low before exiting to industry leaders.
They’ve faced the same obstacles startups and scale-ups encounter daily—tight resources, tough decisions, and moments where clarity is hard to find. What made the difference? A clear strategy, relentless focus, and a bold end goal.
Lumo was created to pass that edge on. With over 45 years of combined experience spanning start-ups to global corporates, we bring more than advice—we bring real-world insight, hands-on guidance, and the energy to help ambitious businesses push beyond the plateau and reach what’s next.
We’ve been where you are. Now, we’re here to help you go further.
The Challenge
More startups are being founded than ever before, but building one that truly stands out, survives, and thrives has never been harder. In today’s fast-moving world, you’re faced with daily decisions that shape your future. You’re expected to define your vision, craft the right strategy, and make bold moves and often before you’ve had the chance to catch your breath.
From refining your product and pricing to entering the right markets, building your brand, and operating efficiently can be overwhelming. And if you’re not yet sure what your end goal looks like, that uncertainty only adds to the pressure. In these moments, having trusted advisors in your corner makes all the difference. At Lumo, we’ve been there. We know the chaos, and we know the clarity that cuts through it. We're here to help you find focus, make smart decisions, and build something remarkable.
Meet the Team
Gareth Burrows
Co-Founder & Advisor
Gareth is a proven leader in business transformation and operational scaling. As the exited founder of Breathe, he drove its growth from £40M to £180M in 18 months. With a background in revitalizing hospitality ventures and implementing HR tech for SMEs to Fortune 500s, he brings deep expertise in product development, team building, and strategic execution. Gareth is also ISO 27001–accredited and experienced in high-stakes due diligence and change management.
Marios Kyriacou
Co-Founder & Advisor
Marios Kyriacou founded Informer in 2015 to modernize penetration testing and pioneered Attack Surface Management, launching one of the first Penetration Testing SaaS platforms. His vision and leadership led to Informer's acquisition by Bugcrowd in 2024. With deep experience across startups and enterprises, Marios combines technical expertise with sharp business insight, helping shape the future of cybersecurity.
