Lakestar

Lakestar's mission is to find, fund and grow disruptive businesses — enabled by technology — founded by exceptional entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. The firm invests with a long-term view across all stages, from Seed to Growth, partnering with founders to build globally scalable internet and technology companies. Being selective ensures that when working with founders, Lakestar brings deep insight, expertise and a progressive, forward-looking perspective. Core theses span Deep Tech ("the next trillion-dollar companies will be borne by novel technological breakthroughs built upon substantial engineering"), Healthcare ("finally, the patient will come first"), Fintech/open finance, and Digitalisation of the workplace. Founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels and managing over €2bn across four early-stage and two growth funds (plus a $265m continuation vehicle closed in 2025), Lakestar is a long-standing advocate for Europe's digital sovereignty. The team actively advises and supports portfolio companies in marketing, recruitment, technology, product development and regulatory insight, accompanying founders from seed to early stage, growth stage or exit. The firm has backed companies such as Spotify, Revolut, Klarna, Airbnb, Isar Aerospace, and Neko Health.