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 Switzerland

Terra Quantum

Series A in 2022
Terra Quantum is a deep tech pioneer, developing revolutionary quantum applications to shape the technology of the future. Our international team of experts brings together the best minds from science, academia and industry to address the most fundamental questions of quantum physics and their manifestations in the world around us. We are building quantum technology for a better future, breaking down the barriers between science and industry and laying the foundations of a real quantum tech ecosystem and value chain.

Imburse

Series A in 2021
Imburse provides a universal payment platform that addresses the integration challenges between businesses and the global payments ecosystem. The platform enables companies to access a wide range of payment technologies, including card collections, debit orders, e-wallets, and push-to-card transactions, without the need for extensive integration efforts. This allows businesses to bring payment systems online quickly and at no cost, thereby reducing deployment expenses and accelerating technology adoption. With a focus on enterprise security, stability, and compliance, Imburse ensures that clients can choose and implement any payment provider that suits their needs within weeks. The platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement, making it a valuable tool for financial and operational leaders seeking to modernize their payment processes.

Imburse

Seed Round in 2020
Imburse provides a universal payment platform that addresses the integration challenges between businesses and the global payments ecosystem. The platform enables companies to access a wide range of payment technologies, including card collections, debit orders, e-wallets, and push-to-card transactions, without the need for extensive integration efforts. This allows businesses to bring payment systems online quickly and at no cost, thereby reducing deployment expenses and accelerating technology adoption. With a focus on enterprise security, stability, and compliance, Imburse ensures that clients can choose and implement any payment provider that suits their needs within weeks. The platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement, making it a valuable tool for financial and operational leaders seeking to modernize their payment processes.

Terra Quantum

Venture Round in 2020
Terra Quantum is a deep tech pioneer, developing revolutionary quantum applications to shape the technology of the future. Our international team of experts brings together the best minds from science, academia and industry to address the most fundamental questions of quantum physics and their manifestations in the world around us. We are building quantum technology for a better future, breaking down the barriers between science and industry and laying the foundations of a real quantum tech ecosystem and value chain.

Avrios

Series B in 2019
Avrios International AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for fleet and mobility management. The company offers a comprehensive Fleet Management Platform that enables organizations to efficiently manage employee transportation and fleet data. By integrating various data sources, Avrios automates processes and provides real-time insights, allowing users to optimize their fleet operations. The software collects relevant information in a centralized database and performs necessary calculations, facilitating informed decision-making and improved efficiency in fleet management.

Teralytics

Series D in 2019
Teralytics AG is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in big data analysis for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2012, Teralytics utilizes mobile network data to provide insights into human behavior, including movement patterns, demographics, and interests. This information supports various sectors, such as financial services, retail, and transportation, in developing more effective products and services. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning to enhance transportation planning and operations, ultimately aiming to create sustainable mobility solutions. By addressing critical mobility challenges, Teralytics seeks to improve journey times, ensure accessibility, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce environmental impact.

Terra Quantum

Seed Round in 2019
Terra Quantum is a deep tech pioneer, developing revolutionary quantum applications to shape the technology of the future. Our international team of experts brings together the best minds from science, academia and industry to address the most fundamental questions of quantum physics and their manifestations in the world around us. We are building quantum technology for a better future, breaking down the barriers between science and industry and laying the foundations of a real quantum tech ecosystem and value chain.

Auterion

Seed Round in 2018
Auterion AG specializes in developing software solutions for the drone industry, offering an enterprise operating system that enhances the functionality of unmanned aircraft systems. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company provides a web-based platform that delivers insights on flight operations, fleet management, and individual drone performance. Auterion aims to create an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third-party applications, emphasizing open-source standards to foster collaboration within the industry. Their government-focused subsidiary, Auterion Government Solutions, partners with the Defense Innovation Unit to implement standardized open-source software for drone operations. The company's platform enables efficient inspections of hard-to-reach assets such as wind turbines and pipelines, facilitating the seamless integration of drone operations and data into existing workflows. Auterion has established partnerships with prominent organizations, including General Electric Aviation and the U.S. Department of Defense, and has received significant venture-backed funding to support its growth.

Auterion

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Auterion AG specializes in developing software solutions for the drone industry, offering an enterprise operating system that enhances the functionality of unmanned aircraft systems. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company provides a web-based platform that delivers insights on flight operations, fleet management, and individual drone performance. Auterion aims to create an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third-party applications, emphasizing open-source standards to foster collaboration within the industry. Their government-focused subsidiary, Auterion Government Solutions, partners with the Defense Innovation Unit to implement standardized open-source software for drone operations. The company's platform enables efficient inspections of hard-to-reach assets such as wind turbines and pipelines, facilitating the seamless integration of drone operations and data into existing workflows. Auterion has established partnerships with prominent organizations, including General Electric Aviation and the U.S. Department of Defense, and has received significant venture-backed funding to support its growth.

Avrios

Series A in 2017
Avrios International AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for fleet and mobility management. The company offers a comprehensive Fleet Management Platform that enables organizations to efficiently manage employee transportation and fleet data. By integrating various data sources, Avrios automates processes and provides real-time insights, allowing users to optimize their fleet operations. The software collects relevant information in a centralized database and performs necessary calculations, facilitating informed decision-making and improved efficiency in fleet management.

ShapeShift

Series A in 2017
ShapeShift AG, founded in July 2014 and based in Zug, Switzerland, operates a web and API platform that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins with a focus on consumer protection and efficiency. The platform allows users to exchange a range of cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin, Peercoin, and Dogecoin, among others. In 2019, ShapeShift enhanced its services to enable users to self-custody their crypto assets, providing the capability to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive digital currencies without relying on third-party trust. Additionally, ShapeShift offers several tools and services such as the ShapeShift Lens Extension for payments, a mobile application for asset exchanges, and the Shifty Button for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company also operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017.

Teralytics

Series C in 2016
Teralytics AG is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in big data analysis for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2012, Teralytics utilizes mobile network data to provide insights into human behavior, including movement patterns, demographics, and interests. This information supports various sectors, such as financial services, retail, and transportation, in developing more effective products and services. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning to enhance transportation planning and operations, ultimately aiming to create sustainable mobility solutions. By addressing critical mobility challenges, Teralytics seeks to improve journey times, ensure accessibility, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce environmental impact.

Avrios

Seed Round in 2015
Avrios International AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for fleet and mobility management. The company offers a comprehensive Fleet Management Platform that enables organizations to efficiently manage employee transportation and fleet data. By integrating various data sources, Avrios automates processes and provides real-time insights, allowing users to optimize their fleet operations. The software collects relevant information in a centralized database and performs necessary calculations, facilitating informed decision-making and improved efficiency in fleet management.

Teralytics

Series B in 2014
Teralytics AG is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in big data analysis for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2012, Teralytics utilizes mobile network data to provide insights into human behavior, including movement patterns, demographics, and interests. This information supports various sectors, such as financial services, retail, and transportation, in developing more effective products and services. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning to enhance transportation planning and operations, ultimately aiming to create sustainable mobility solutions. By addressing critical mobility challenges, Teralytics seeks to improve journey times, ensure accessibility, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce environmental impact.
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