
Lakehouse Ventures
Description
Lakehouse Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm established in 2020, dedicated to early-stage investments in technology-enabled businesses. The firm positions itself as a partner for nascent companies, providing capital and strategic support to foster growth from the ground up. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive innovations across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on scalable business models leveraging technology.
The firm primarily targets companies in the Seed and Series A stages, reflecting its commitment to foundational investments. Lakehouse Ventures seeks out opportunities where its capital can significantly influence a company's trajectory, often participating in or leading initial funding rounds. Their portfolio demonstrates a broad interest in areas such as fintech, logistics, and consumer technology, indicating a versatile approach to market opportunities rather than a narrow sector focus.
Since its inception, Lakehouse Ventures has built a substantial portfolio, comprising approximately 26 investments to date. The firm has taken on the role of lead investor in at least 3 of these rounds, signaling a proactive and influential stance in its chosen ventures. Notable companies within their portfolio include BlockFi, Flock Freight, Rally, and MainStreet, which was successfully acquired by Fidelity. The collective funding raised by companies in which Lakehouse Ventures has invested exceeds 1.2 billion dollars, underscoring the significant scale and potential of their portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Lakehouse Ventures has backed more than 33 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Wellness, Food and Beverage.
Stage Focus
- Seed (45%)
- Pre Seed (33%)
- Series A (12%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Wellness
- Food And Beverage
- Consumer
- Real Estate
- Pet
- Insurance
- Consumer Goods
- Pharmaceutical
- Internet Of Things
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