Lakestar

🗓 Founded 2012👥 81 employees💰 Last funded Nov 2025
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals🌐 lakestar.com
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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.
14
Total investors
0
Early stage
0
Mid stage
8
Late stage
2012
Founded

Investors

14 investors
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Early stage
Mid stage
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Investor geography4 countries
United Kingdom
6
Germany
4
Luxembourg
1
Switzerland
1
Investor activity2018–2025 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Lakestar?
Lakestar has 14 investors on record on gritt.io and 8 late-stage investors.
When did Lakestar last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Lakestar recorded on gritt.io was in November 2025.
When was Lakestar founded?
Lakestar was founded in 2012.
What industry is Lakestar in?
Lakestar operates in Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals. Find similar Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals investors on gritt.io.
Where is Lakestar based?
Lakestar is headquartered in Europe.