Who founded Lakestar?

Lakestar was founded by Dr. Klaus Hommels.

Who are Lakestar's investors?

Lakestar's investors include Peak, Samsung Catalyst Fund, SDV, Digital Currency Group, GV (Google Ventures), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Prudence.

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Lakestar is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2012 that manages over $6 billion in assets across institutional funds and personal investments, focusing on technology companies and European sovereignty in critical technologies. It invests in sector-defining companies across stages and geographies.

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Founders & leadership

Dr. Klaus Hommels Founder

Investors · 7

Peaklisted by PeakAmsterdam · $275K – $4.4M

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Samsung Catalyst Fundlisted by Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose

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SDVlisted by SDVLimassol

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Digital Currency GroupreportedNew York

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GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M

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Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $5M

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PrudencereportedNew York

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Funding

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Undisclosed amountSeries BJun 2017
GV
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In the news

VC Firm Lakestar Raises $300 Million to Fund European Tech Sovereignty | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Jul 2026

Lakestar closes €262.2 million Resilience I Fund to back European defence and dual-use companies | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Lakestar do?: Lakestar is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2012 that manages over $6 billion in assets across institutional funds and personal investments, focusing on technology companies and European sovereignty in critical technologies. It invests in sector-defining companies across stages and geographies.
Who founded Lakestar?: Lakestar was founded by Dr. Klaus Hommels.
Who are Lakestar's investors?: Lakestar's investors include Peak, Samsung Catalyst Fund, SDV, Digital Currency Group, GV (Google Ventures), Lightspeed Venture Partners, Prudence.