LakeStar
VC
2012
$2 000 M
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Lakestar is one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms, backing groundbreaking technology companies from seed stage to scale. Founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels, Lakestar has raised over €2 billion across four early-stage and two growth funds, with a mission to support exceptional founders building transformative businesses in Europe and beyond.
With deep operational expertise and a hands-on approach, Lakestar partners with its portfolio on product, technology, go-to-market, talent, and regulatory strategy - supporting companies from their earliest days through to growth and exit.
Current investments include pioneering companies such as Aleph Alpha, Auterion, Blockchain, Colossyan, GetYourGuide, HomeToGo, Isar Aerospace, Neko Health, Revolut, and sennder.
A long-standing advocate for Europe’s digital sovereignty, Lakestar has a presence in London, Berlin, and Zurich, with a diverse team of more than 50 professionals representing 18 nationalities.
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LakeStar Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lakestar II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
Media and Entertainment
Deeptech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$370 M
|
August 2015
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Lakestar III
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Technology
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$270 M
|
February 2018
|
|
Lakestar IV
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Gaming
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$270 M
|
April 2024
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|
Lakestar Continuation Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Gaming
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$265 M
|
August 2025
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