Europe $2.2 Billion Venture Capital Firm Lakestar to Raise $300 Million for European Defence Fund, Founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels Who Had Invested in Facebook, Skype, Spotify & Revolut as Private Investor
8th June | Hong Kong
Europe venture capital firm Lakestar ($2.2 billion AUM) is reported to be raising $300 million for a European defence fund. Lakestar was founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels, who had invested in Facebook, Skype, Spotify & Revolut as a private investor. Profile – 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.
“ Europe $2.2 Billion Venture Capital Firm Lakestar to Raise $300 Million for European Defence Fund, Founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels Who Had Invested in Facebook, Skype, Spotify & Revolut as Private Investor “
Europe $2.2 Billion Venture Capital Firm Lakestar to Raise $300 Million for European Defence Fund, Founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels Who Had Invested in Facebook, Skype, Spotify & Revolut as Private Investor

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