Lakestar

Lakestar Advisors GmbH is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Berlin and London. The firm focuses on investing in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including media and entertainment, financial technology, healthcare, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Lakestar primarily targets series A, early, mid, late venture, and growth-stage opportunities, investing between €500,000 and €45 million. With a portfolio that includes notable companies such as Skype, Spotify, and Revolut, Lakestar manages over €1 billion across multiple funds. The firm emphasizes a global investment strategy, particularly concentrating on opportunities in Europe and the United States, while providing support to its portfolio companies in areas such as business development, recruitment, and marketing.

Akis Bratsos

Partner

James Dawson

Managing Director

Nina Feussner

Analyst

Anja Gradl

Investor

Mathias Haniel

Partner

Klaus Hommels

Founder and Chairman

Steven Jacobs

Partner and Chief Product Officer

Andreas Klukas

CFO

Magnus Graf Lambsdorff

Partner

Lukas Leitner

Analyst

Enrico Mellis

Principal

Navid Meyer

Analyst

Chirag Modi

Associate

Stephen Nundy

Partner and CTO

Christoph Schuh

Partner

Michael Stuenkel

Partner

Georgia Watson

Principal

Julian Wokoeck

Partner

Clifton Yeo

Principal

Zornitsa Zheleva

Analyst

Aline Vedder Ph.D

Principal

Past deals in Berlin

Passbase

Series A in 2021
Passbase, Inc. specializes in digital identity verification tools designed to help businesses combat fraud, minimize data breach risks, and comply with privacy regulations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in London, the company provides a self-sovereign identity platform that uses verified government documents, social media accounts, and biometric signatures. Its services include facial comparison, liveness detection, information extraction, and ID authenticity checks, allowing users to take control of their digital identities and enabling businesses to onboard pre-verified users seamlessly. By integrating these capabilities, Passbase enhances data security and protects against unauthorized access, facilitating secure and private sharing of login credentials and verified documents.

CleanHub

Seed Round in 2021
CleanHub is a company focused on protecting the oceans by addressing plastic pollution. It provides a platform for the large-scale collection of plastic waste in coastal regions. Additionally, CleanHub offers solutions that allow brands to demonstrate a verifiable environmental impact, helping businesses showcase their commitment to sustainability and ocean preservation.

Pitch

Series B in 2021
Pitch Software GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in collaborative presentation software designed for decentralized teams. Its platform allows users to develop and share visually appealing presentations in a shared workspace, facilitating effective content collaboration. The company's innovative approach aims to streamline the presentation creation process, making it accessible to a broader audience. Pitch is supported by a seasoned team and backed by prominent investors, underscoring its commitment to enhancing how teams work together on presentation content.

PlusDental

Venture Round in 2021
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

Rows

Series B in 2021
Rows, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, offers a spreadsheet-based software solution that allows users to create web applications. Its platform enables users to access business data and APIs, facilitating tasks such as finding and enriching information about companies and individuals, tracking stock prices, and sending emails. By leveraging familiar spreadsheet functions, Rows empowers users to automate processes and integrate various online services, making it a versatile tool for data management and application development.

Sennder

Series D in 2021
Sennder GmbH is a digital road freight forwarder based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company operates a web-based platform that connects large commercial shippers with small freight carriers across continental Europe. By digitizing the freight-forwarding process, sennder enhances the efficiency, transparency, and automation of the €300 billion road freight market, which has traditionally relied on outdated communication methods. The platform provides services such as instant pricing, live tracking, and fleet management tools, allowing for real-time booking and customized reporting. With access to over 10,000 vehicles, sennder offers significant capacity for both short and long-haul routes. Its API integration enables seamless connectivity with shippers' Transport Management and Freight Management Systems, streamlining operations and reducing costs by minimizing the need for intermediaries.

GetYourGuide

Convertible Note in 2020
GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH is an online platform that facilitates the booking of tours, attractions, and activities globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates additional offices in North America and Europe. GetYourGuide serves as a mediator between customers and service providers, offering a wide range of options, including cooking classes and tickets to popular tourist sites, without directly offering its own tours. The platform allows users to book experiences such as skip-the-line tickets and last-minute activities, enhancing the travel experience. Customers can access services for free, while providers pay a percentage of their revenue to GetYourGuide. The platform features a customer review system, which helps users evaluate the quality of tour providers, and it removes those who receive consistently poor reviews from its offerings.

Solaris

Series C in 2020
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

PlusDental

Series C in 2020
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

Rows

Venture Round in 2020
Rows, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, offers a spreadsheet-based software solution that allows users to create web applications. Its platform enables users to access business data and APIs, facilitating tasks such as finding and enriching information about companies and individuals, tracking stock prices, and sending emails. By leveraging familiar spreadsheet functions, Rows empowers users to automate processes and integrate various online services, making it a versatile tool for data management and application development.

Scoutbee

Series B in 2020
scoutbee GmbH operates a digital B2B platform that facilitates global supplier searches for procurement and supply chain professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Germany, the platform enables users to discover new suppliers and partners while providing essential B2B information. It serves a diverse clientele, from small and medium enterprises to large original equipment manufacturers across various sectors, including automotive, drive technology, and plastics. Utilizing artificial intelligence, scoutbee delivers in-depth supplier insights to help procurement leaders make informed decisions. The platform analyzes substantial amounts of supply chain data, establishing connections among millions of companies and OEMs. Its main offerings, Streamline and DeepSee, enhance supplier discovery by allowing users to filter based on specific requirements and offer detailed insights into suppliers' pricing, competitive relationships, and delivery history. Scoutbee addresses the challenges of rising supply chain costs, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability concerns, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of global procurement.

Helpling

Venture Round in 2019
Helpling is an online platform that facilitates the booking and payment for on-demand home services, primarily focused on cleaning, outside the United States. Customers can easily schedule a vetted and insured cleaner through the website or mobile app, allowing them to reclaim valuable free time with minimal effort. For service providers, Helpling offers a streamlined way to connect with new clients while providing flexibility in managing their work schedules. Cleaners typically charge a flat rate of £10 per hour and incur a fee when securing regular customers through the platform, or a percentage of the booking value for one-time services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Helpling aims to enhance the quality of life for users by enabling them to spend more time on personal pursuits.

CrossLend

Series B in 2019
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Sennder

Series C in 2019
Sennder GmbH is a digital road freight forwarder based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company operates a web-based platform that connects large commercial shippers with small freight carriers across continental Europe. By digitizing the freight-forwarding process, sennder enhances the efficiency, transparency, and automation of the €300 billion road freight market, which has traditionally relied on outdated communication methods. The platform provides services such as instant pricing, live tracking, and fleet management tools, allowing for real-time booking and customized reporting. With access to over 10,000 vehicles, sennder offers significant capacity for both short and long-haul routes. Its API integration enables seamless connectivity with shippers' Transport Management and Freight Management Systems, streamlining operations and reducing costs by minimizing the need for intermediaries.

GetYourGuide

Series E in 2019
GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH is an online platform that facilitates the booking of tours, attractions, and activities globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates additional offices in North America and Europe. GetYourGuide serves as a mediator between customers and service providers, offering a wide range of options, including cooking classes and tickets to popular tourist sites, without directly offering its own tours. The platform allows users to book experiences such as skip-the-line tickets and last-minute activities, enhancing the travel experience. Customers can access services for free, while providers pay a percentage of their revenue to GetYourGuide. The platform features a customer review system, which helps users evaluate the quality of tour providers, and it removes those who receive consistently poor reviews from its offerings.

PlusDental

Seed Round in 2019
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

HomeToGo

Venture Round in 2018
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

CrossLend

Series B in 2018
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

nebenan.de

Series A in 2018
Nebenan.de is a social networking platform specifically designed to foster relationships among neighbors, boasting over 800,000 users across more than 6,000 neighborhoods. The platform serves as a secure and accessible space for individuals to connect, encouraging voluntary engagement within local communities. By facilitating interactions among residents, nebenan.de aims to combat loneliness and social division, ultimately promoting a sense of belonging and community solidarity. The service is free to use, enhancing its appeal as a tool for strengthening neighborhood ties and supporting social cohesion.

Solaris

Series B in 2018
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Homebell

Venture Round in 2018
Homebell is a business enterprise that offers reliable craftsmen services at a fixed quote and fair prices for home & living space projects.The company is focused on its customers' home and create ideal living spaces. A professional approach and a high-quality result are the most important values for them and its craftsmen. The company organize and realize their customers' plans so that they can lean back and enjoy the results. Quality, transparency and fair pricing are part of their complete service. They are the reliable partner for home improvement.

Entrepreneur First

Venture Round in 2017
Entrepreneur First Operations Limited, founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, is an accelerator focused on seed funding for technology startups. The firm emphasizes investing in individuals who are "pre-team, pre-idea," selecting participants based solely on technical talent rather than existing business concepts. It operates a six-month program in various global locations, including London, Singapore, Berlin, Paris, and Bangalore, providing stipends to participants to support their initial development. Entrepreneur First targets early-stage technology ventures, typically taking a 10 percent equity stake in startups. The firm has successfully launched over 100 startups, collectively valued at over $1 billion, and is backed by notable investors such as Y Combinator and Index Ventures.

Nu3

Venture Round in 2016
nu3 GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online retail platform specializing in nutritional food, health supplements, fitness products, and beauty items. The company provides a diverse range of offerings, including its own branded products and items from other brands, focusing on functional foods for weight loss, sports nutrition, and natural health solutions. In addition to product sales, nu3 offers nutritional advice and maintains a blog featuring technical tips and information on health and wellness. As of 2018, nu3 operates as a subsidiary of Shop Apotheke Europe N.V., further enhancing its presence in the health and wellness sector.

Homebell

Seed Round in 2016
Homebell is a business enterprise that offers reliable craftsmen services at a fixed quote and fair prices for home & living space projects.The company is focused on its customers' home and create ideal living spaces. A professional approach and a high-quality result are the most important values for them and its craftsmen. The company organize and realize their customers' plans so that they can lean back and enjoy the results. Quality, transparency and fair pricing are part of their complete service. They are the reliable partner for home improvement.

Marley Spoon

Series B in 2016
Marley Spoon Inc. provides a weekly meal kit service that delivers fresh ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company allows customers to choose their meals, providing flexibility in what, when, and how they cook. By simplifying the cooking process, Marley Spoon aims to eliminate the need for grocery shopping and reduce food waste, making home cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Operating as a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on seasonal ingredients and diverse recipes to enhance the cooking experience for its users.

Omio

Series B in 2015
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

HeavenHR

Seed Round in 2015
HeavenHR is a developer of cloud-based human resource management software aimed at streamlining administrative HR processes for businesses. The platform integrates various HR functions, including recruiting, applicant tracking, digital personnel files, absence management, shift planning, payroll services, and time tracking, all in one easy-to-use interface. This comprehensive approach allows companies to save time on personnel management, enabling them to focus on recruiting, training, and engaging their employees effectively. By offering these services for free, HeavenHR seeks to transform the way organizations manage their workforce.

McMakler

Seed Round in 2015
McMakler GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a leading hybrid real estate transaction platform. The company combines advanced digital technologies for analysis, marketing, and communication with personalized consultations provided by local brokers. This approach enables landlords, real estate agents, and clients to sell properties efficiently. McMakler has established itself as a prominent name in the German real estate market and is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative contributions to the property technology sector. The company also employs a fixed pricing model, enhancing transparency and accessibility for its customers.

Marley Spoon

Series A in 2015
Marley Spoon Inc. provides a weekly meal kit service that delivers fresh ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company allows customers to choose their meals, providing flexibility in what, when, and how they cook. By simplifying the cooking process, Marley Spoon aims to eliminate the need for grocery shopping and reduce food waste, making home cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Operating as a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on seasonal ingredients and diverse recipes to enhance the cooking experience for its users.

CrossLend

Series A in 2015
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Helpling

Series B in 2015
Helpling is an online platform that facilitates the booking and payment for on-demand home services, primarily focused on cleaning, outside the United States. Customers can easily schedule a vetted and insured cleaner through the website or mobile app, allowing them to reclaim valuable free time with minimal effort. For service providers, Helpling offers a streamlined way to connect with new clients while providing flexibility in managing their work schedules. Cleaners typically charge a flat rate of £10 per hour and incur a fee when securing regular customers through the platform, or a percentage of the booking value for one-time services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Helpling aims to enhance the quality of life for users by enabling them to spend more time on personal pursuits.

Omio

Series A in 2014
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Omio

Seed Round in 2014
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

OneFootball

Series B in 2013
Onefootball GmbH is a prominent football media platform that caters to over 70 million fans worldwide each month. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, the company offers a comprehensive app that allows users to follow their favorite football teams with features such as live scores, breaking news, videos, statistics, and live audio commentary. Onefootball provides a personalized home stream for continuous updates and is unique in offering single live match streaming on a pay-per-view basis. The app integrates content from a network of over 200 independent creators, clubs, and broadcasters, delivering more than 13,000 pieces of content weekly. With a commitment to serving the global football community, Onefootball operates a 24-hour newsroom and is available in 12 languages, making it the highest-rated sports app globally. The company has a workforce of 220 employees and maintains regional offices in key cities including London, New York, Mexico City, and São Paulo.

Enfore

Series A in 2013
enfore AG develops an integrated point-of-sale/service (POS) system for hospitality, retail, and service markets worldwide. Its system comprises enforeDasher, a POS terminal (a cash register system); enforePaypad, a card terminal; and enforePOS, a business application with branch-specific software modules at various stages of the process, ranging from goods management and warehousing through to invoicing and customer loyalty. enfore AG was formerly known as NumberFour AG and changed its name to enfore AG in March 2017. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Nu3

Venture Round in 2013
nu3 GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online retail platform specializing in nutritional food, health supplements, fitness products, and beauty items. The company provides a diverse range of offerings, including its own branded products and items from other brands, focusing on functional foods for weight loss, sports nutrition, and natural health solutions. In addition to product sales, nu3 offers nutritional advice and maintains a blog featuring technical tips and information on health and wellness. As of 2018, nu3 operates as a subsidiary of Shop Apotheke Europe N.V., further enhancing its presence in the health and wellness sector.
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