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LAKESTAR

LAKESTAR

HQ - Zurich

Summary


Lakestar is one of Europe's leading venture capital firms 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, Sennder, Eigen, Five, Revolut and Hometogo to name a few. Lakestar has a presence in Berlin, Zurich, and London.

Deals Overview

Total Deals29
Valued Deals26
Total Value£2,199M
Avg. Deal Size£85M

Investment Criteria

Target Equity Check-
Fund CurrencyEUR
Total funds raised$500m-1bn

Investment Strategies

Early Stage

Growth

Venture

Co-Investment


Geographic Preferences

Africa

Asia

Europe

Canada

Mexico

United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Western Europe

Australia


Industry Preferences

Business Services

Telecommunications Equipment

Software and Digital Services

Beverages

Consumer Services

Food Producers

Household Goods and Home Construction

Leisure Goods

Media

Personal Care

Personal Goods

Travel and Leisure

Technology Hardware and Equipment

Energy and Power

Renewable Energy

Commercial Services

Banks

Finance and Credit Services

Insurance

Automotive

Bulding Materials

Electronic and Electrical Equipment

General Industrials

Paper and Packaging

Retailers

Drug Retailers

Food Retailers and Wholesalers

Technology

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