Lakestar, founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels, is a prominent European venture capital firm managing over €2 billion across multiple funds. The firm focuses on early and growth-stage investments in sectors such as AI, digitalization, deep tech, healthcare, and fintech. Lakestar has backed notable companies including Spotify, Skype, Facebook, Klarna, Revolut, Glovo, GetYourGuide, and Sennder, contributing significantly to Europe's innovation and tech ecosystem
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
SFC Capital, established in 2012, is a prominent early-stage investment firm in the UK, specializing in providing seed capital and support to innovative British startups.
Location: Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Founded in 2020, Herius Capital is a Budapest-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the space technology and aerospace sectors. The firm aims to bolster the Central and Eastern European space ecosystem by supporting pioneers creating societal and commercial value.
Location: Árvácska utca 6, Budapest, 1022, Hungary
Turenne Capital is an independent private equity firm owned by its management team, with nearly €2 billion in assets under management. The firm supports companies, start-ups, SMEs, and mid-caps with equity financing at each stage of their development throughout France. Turenne Capital draws on sector expertise and dedicated teams in healthcare, industrial and deep tech startups, hospitality, B2B services for engineering players, and environmental services sectors. With a mission-driven approach since 2023, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies in their CSR initiatives, promoting the sharing of value creation.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France