Lakestar key facts
- Lakestar is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland with 64 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Poolside (Software Development Applications), Alan, Fuse Energy.
- PrivateMarketView records 7 deal participations by Lakestar.
- Lakestar’s most recent recorded investment was in Aug 2026, one of 2 in the last 12 months and 3 over two years.
- The team roster lists 35 people.
About Lakestar
Founded in 2012, Lakestar is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm seeks to invest in deep technology, digitalization, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and healthcare sector startups.
Investment activity
Lakestar joined 5 recorded rounds in the last two years (3 in the last 12 months), up from 1 in the two years before. By year: 3 in 2026, 2 in 2025 and 1 in 2024. Across all 7 recorded rounds, 3 were early-stage, 3 were later-stage and 1 were secondary. 3 rounds landed in the last 90 days. Lakestar most often invests alongside Accel (3 shared rounds), Lux Capital (3 shared rounds) and 9Yards Capital Management (2 shared rounds). Most recently: Modulate (early-stage round, Sep 2026) and Exein (later-stage round, Sep 2026).
Lakestar portfolio at a glance
64 portfolio companies are on record for Lakestar, including Poolside (Software Development Applications), Alan and Fuse Energy.
39 of the 64 carry a recorded valuation and 1 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
Lakestar team
35 people are on record at Lakestar: 10 partners, 10 advisors, 4 analysts, 3 associates and 8 others. Senior names include Akis Bratsos (Partner), Christoph Schuh (Partner) and Enrico Mellis (Partner). 30 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
64 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poolside (Software Development Applications) | Software Development Applications | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Alan | Life and Health Insurance | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Fuse Energy | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 61 more companies · all 64, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Lakestar recent deals
7 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about Lakestar
- What companies does Lakestar invest in?
- Lakestar has 64 recorded portfolio companies, including Poolside (Software Development Applications), Alan, Fuse Energy.
- What is Lakestar's AUM?
- Lakestar manages approximately $2.3B in assets.
- Is Lakestar actively investing?
- Lakestar's most recent recorded investment was in Aug 2026, with 2 investments in the last 12 months.