Lakestar Employee Directory
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsNew South Wales, Australia51-200 Employees
Lakestar is a venture capital and private equity principal firm founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels and based in Sydney, New South Wales, with a regional presence in London, Berlin, and Zurich. It backs technology companies from seed stage to growth, focusing on opportunities across Europe and beyond. The firm combines deep operational expertise with a hands-on approach, assisting portfolio companies on product, technology, go-to-market, talent, and regulatory strategy. It positions itself as a long-term partner to exceptional founders aiming to build transformative businesses and to advance Europe’s digital sovereignty. Its portfolio includes Revolut, sennder, GetYourGuide, HomeToGo, Isar Aerospace, Neko Health, Aleph Alpha, Auterion, Blockchain, and Colossyan, illustrating breadth across tech-enabled sectors. A recent development in 2026 saw Lakestar partnering with Dealroom to publish a European deeptech report, signaling its active engagement in the broader ecosystem.
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