Today marks a defining moment for Lakestar. Our Founder and Chairman, Dr. Klaus Hommels, has shared a deeply personal letter announcing our sharpened strategy - a decisive step to return to the pur...

Lakestar, one of Europe’s leading venture capital funds, has successfully closed a USD 265 million (EUR 228 million) continuation vehicle, Lakestar Continuation Fund I (“LCF I” or “The Fund”). The ...

The report aims to align Europe's definition of Deep Tech, examine the characteristics of the European ecosystem, dive deep into key areas of Deep Tech, and lay out ways it can enhance its global c...

Lakestar is proud to announce two partner promotions from across the investment team, underlining the strength and depth of talent at the firm.

Klaus shared his perspective on the nuances of venture capital, the challenges Europe faces in becoming a global innovation leader, and the stories behind some of the world’s most iconic companies....

Europe must strengthen its sovereign crisis response capacities to navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape