LEA Partners GmbH

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2002

AUM

$200 M

Location

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 27 May, 2026

Profile

LEA Partners GmbH is a multi-stage private equity and venture capital firm based in Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 2002. The firm is run by a dedicated team of tech enthusiasts who focus on building long-standing market leaders. LEA Partners is known for its hands-on growth expertise and has executed over 100 transactions, emphasizing its commitment to supporting ambitious B2B tech founders and executives.

The firm invests primarily in B2B software and technology sectors, with a focus on early-stage and buy-out investments. LEA Partners manages capital commitments of approximately $2 billion and operates within Europe's leading deeptech hub. The firm supports a wide range of industries, including software, AI, fintech, and edtech, and invests across various stages from early to late-stage.

Notable investments by LEA Partners include Little Bird - a digital platform for early childhood education, Nexoware - a software platform for IT system houses, SEPPmail - an email security specialist, and Synqony - a platform with over 9,000 customers. These investments highlight LEA Partners' strategic focus on fostering innovation and growth in the tech sector.

Industry

AI Transportation Software Media and Entertainment Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education Technology

Contacts

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Bernhard Janke Principal
Principal
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Christian Roth Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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FAQs about LEA Partners GmbH

LEA Partners GmbH is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
LEA Partners GmbH is located in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
LEA Partners GmbH was founded in 2002.
LEA Partners GmbH invests in companies and startups in AI, Transportation, Software, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Education, Technology.
LEA Partners GmbH invests in companies and startups in Europe.
LEA Partners GmbH invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
LEA Partners GmbH usually invests $1-5 m on average.
LEA Partners GmbH has around $200m assets under management.
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