Lakestar
- Founded: Zurich, Switzerland
- Country: Europe, Switzerland
- Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Business-to-Business (B2B), Climate Tech, deep-tech, Digitalization, FinTech, Games and Media, Healthcare
- Type: Venture Capital Funds
- Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Description: Lakestar is a leading European venture capital firm that invests in disruptive, technology-enabled businesses founded by exceptional entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. The firm manages an aggregated volume of over €2 billion across four early-stage funds and two growth funds
Contact:
- Website: https://lakestar.com/
- Email: IR@lakestar.com
- Social Media:
Key People:
- Oliver Heimes,
- Klaus Hommels,
- Ninja Struye de Swielande,
- Christoph Schuh,
Portfolio:
Stage Focus: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Geographical Focus: 272, 228
External Info: Notable investments include Isar Aerospace, a satellite launch service provider, and ClearSpace, a company developing technologies for space debris removal. Lakestar led Isar Aerospace's Series B funding round, the largest in the European SpaceTech sector at the time .Lakestar's investment strategy emphasizes supporting companies that contribute to Europe's technological independence, particularly in areas like AI, quantum computing, and space infrastructure .The firm is also involved in initiatives to bolster Europe's defense capabilities, with founder Klaus Hommels personally committing over €100 million to defense start-ups, highlighting the importance of dual-use technologies in the current geopolitical climate .