Lakestar Ventures

What is Lakestar Ventures?

Lakestar Ventures is an investment fund headquartered in Switzerland that specializes in seeding and venture capital. They operate with a mission to identify and support visionary tech entrepreneurs, aiming to enable transformative ideas and nurture companies that have the potential to redefine modern global life. They concentrate on sectors where they can provide deep insight, expertise, and a progressive, forward-thinking perspective.

With a selective investment approach, they maintain a focus on the areas they know best. Lakestar Ventures is deeply entrenched in deep tech, convinced that the next trillion-dollar companies will emerge from substantial engineering breakthroughs and novel technological developments.

They recognize the digital revolution transforming healthcare and prioritize patient-first initiatives. Furthermore, they understand the importance of fintech and the role of 'open finance' and AI advancements in shaping the financial future. Digitalization is also a key area of interest for Lakestar, seeing it as an essential component for the advancement of technology in the workplace.

Committed to being a long-term partner, Lakestar invests across all stages from Seed to Growth Stage. They partner with founders to help them realize the true potential of their ideas with dedication and insightful support throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

Lakestar's portfolio includes companies such as Auterion, Blockchain.com, Builder.ai, Colossyan, Isar Aerospace, Neko Health, Poolside, Public, Revolut, and Spotify, among others. Lakestar is well-connected and influential within the European technology ecosystem through collaborations with universities, political engagements, and regulatory contributions.

Their team is committed to establishing the tech sector as a pillar in Europe's future and sovereignty.

What they say:

What we look for: We invest in ambitious internet and technology companies that can achieve global scale. Lakestar’s mission is to find, fund and grow disruptive businesses - enabled by technology - that are founded by exceptional entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. Founded by Klaus Hommels, the team’s early investments include Skype, Spotify, Facebook and Airbnb. Since raising its first fund in 2013, Lakestar manages an aggregated volume of over €1.2bn across three early stage funds and a growth fund. The team actively advises and supports portfolio companies in marketing, recruitment, technology, product development and regulatory insight, accompanying founders from seed to early stage to growth stage or exit. Lakestar currently has the privilege of holding investments in Revolut, Blockchain.com, Opendoor, Oscar, GetYourGuide, Glovo, sennder, Eigen, FiveAI, Public.com, SoFi, Solarisbank, Uncapped, Rhino, ZEBEDEE and Hometogo to name a few. Lakestar has presence in Berlin, Zurich and London.