Lakestar is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies led by exceptional entrepreneurs. Early investments included Skype, Spotify, Facebook, and Airbnb. Since raising the first fund in 2013, Lakestar manages an aggregated volume of over EUR 1bn across three early-stage funds, and more recently a growth fund. The company has expanded
and broadened its portfolio and holds investments in the likes of Opendoor, Oscar, GetYourGuide, Glovo, Sender, Eigen, Five, Revolut, and Hometogo to name a few. Lakestar has a presence in Berlin, Zurich, and London.
Lakestar helps companies to identify new markets and expand into them rapidly, with a focus on the US and Europe. The team advises and supports portfolio companies in business development, recruitment, technology, and marketing. The investments range from early-stage companies to those in their growth stage.
Website:www.lakestar.com
Industries:
Health Care
Health Insurance
Insurance
Computer
Quantified Self
Sensor
Software
Sports
Developer APIs
Enterprise Applications
FinTech
Impact Investing
Trading Platform
Information Technology
Quantum Computing
Identity Management
Internet
B2B
Cloud Computing
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Storage
Digital Media
Intellectual Property
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Apps
Artificial Intelligence
GPS
Leisure
Travel
Property Management
Real Estate
Video Games
Investor Types:
Venture Capital
Investment Stages:
Seed
Late Stage Venture
Early Stage Venture
Location:
Switzerland
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