Lakestar | Resilience I Fund

vc$300MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$300M

◆ Location

Switzerland

◆ Portfolio

11 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

Lakestar invests with a focus on building sector defining global companies in critical technology that support Europe's sovereignty and prosperity. They back long-term, founder-centric companies, emphasizing Europe's future and the necessity of resilience and sovereignty in critical technologies. They concentrate on fewer bets but with deep commitment, prioritizing trust and long-lasting relationships with founders.

◆ About Lakestar

A €262.2 million fund focused on backing European defence and dual-use companies.

◆ Sectors

Defense TechCybersecurity

◆ Stages

seedearly-stage

◆ Geography Focus

Europe

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
Klaus Hommels	Founder	—	in
Ninja Struye de Swielande	Fund Manager	—	in
Simon Collins	co-founder	—	in 𝕏

◆ Tracked Investments

◆ Notable Investments

AirbnbCoinbaseFacebookFuseHelsingIsarKlarnaNekoRevolutSpotifySumUpMindgardCambridge AerospaceNeko HealthDefend the DominionIsar AerospaceARX RoboticsAuterionconstellrDominion Dynamics

◆ Traits

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◆ FAQ

What does Resilience I Fund invest in?

Resilience I Fund invests in Defense Tech and Cybersecurity at the seed and early-stage stages.

Which geographies does Resilience I Fund focus on?

Resilience I Fund focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in Switzerland.

Which startups has Resilience I Fund backed?

Resilience I Fund has 2 tracked investments on Fusion42, including Mindgard and Agon.