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Lakeside Invest & Consult

Europe, Thurgau, Switzerland, Kreuzlingen

Description

Lakeside Invest & Consult is a specialized angel investment and consulting firm based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Operating primarily within the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the firm dedicates its resources to identifying and nurturing promising seed and early-stage startups. Their core mandate involves providing essential seed and growth funding to innovative ventures that demonstrate significant potential for high scalability and market disruption. This regional focus allows them to deeply understand the local market dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The firm's investment philosophy extends beyond mere capital injection. Lakeside Invest & Consult adopts a hands-on approach, aiming to be a strategic partner to the founders they back. They offer comprehensive strategic guidance and operational support, leveraging their extensive network of industry contacts and their own entrepreneurial experience. This active involvement is designed to help portfolio companies navigate early challenges, refine their business models, and accelerate their growth trajectories, ensuring a more robust foundation for long-term success.

Financially, Lakeside Invest & Consult typically deploys first checks ranging from CHF 50,000 to CHF 500,000. This translates to approximately $55,000 to $550,000 USD, based on current exchange rates. They frequently participate in syndicated funding rounds, collaborating with other angel investors or established venture capital firms. This collaborative investment model allows them to pool resources, share expertise, and provide larger, more impactful funding rounds to their chosen startups, reinforcing their commitment to fostering a collaborative investment environment within the European startup landscape.

Investor Profile

Lakeside Invest & Consult has backed more than 28 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Spain, Luxembourg.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, B2B.
  • Typical check size: $55K – $550K.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (32%)
  • Seed (29%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (93%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • Luxembourg (4%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • B2b
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • B2c
  • Brand Marketing
  • Communities
  • Construction
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Lakeside Invest & Consult frequently co-invest with?

Co-Investments: 1
Pinto Ventures
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Walchwil
Co-Investments: 1
Hevella Capital
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Co-Investments: 3
Venista Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 1
Stableton Financial
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug
Co-Investments: 1
Schürfeld Group
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Co-Investments: 1
HI
North America, California, United States, Sacramento
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Lakeside Invest & Consult often collaborate with?

FO
North America, California, United States, Orangevale
Shared Deals: 1
MD
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Coesfeld
Shared Deals: 1
RK
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Shared Deals: 1
SB
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
SH
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Schöppingen
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Lakeside Invest & Consult?

fulfin

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Short term lending for digital SMEs

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Series UnknownJul 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,143,739
Stylique

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Stylique operates as an interior design platform that connects relevant B2B partners directly with each other and with customers.

B2BB2CBrand MarketingCommunitiesConstructionHome ImprovementHome RenovationInterior DesignMulti-level Marketing
Pre SeedJul 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $303,575
ANYMOVE

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Car rental app platform designed to bring down car ownership and move the full transition to e-mobility forward.

TransportationTravel
Series AFeb 27, 2023
Innoloft

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

We make coding as easy as PowerPoint! Innoloft offers LoftOS, a no-code development platform enabling everyone to build web applications.

B2BSaaSSoftware
SeedDec 19, 2022
Stylique

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Stylique operates as an interior design platform that connects relevant B2B partners directly with each other and with customers.

B2BB2CBrand MarketingCommunitiesConstructionHome ImprovementHome RenovationInterior DesignMulti-level Marketing
Pre SeedSep 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $609,418
fulfin

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Short term lending for digital SMEs

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
SeedJul 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,233,019
Marketplace Powerbrands

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

Marketplace Powerbrands is an e-commerce company that buys fulfillment by amazon business to boost business growth.

Business DevelopmentE-CommerceMarketingSales
Series AMay 30, 2022
Firstwire

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Firstwire is a web-based marketplace for capital market professionals.

FinanceInformation TechnologyMarketingMarketplace
Series AApr 1, 2022
Leverest

Flörsheim Am Main, Hessen, Germany

Leverest is an online financial platform that provides investment banking, lending management, refinancing, and advisory services.

BankingConsultingFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
SeedMar 8, 2022
Bringoo

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Local-Commerce-Platfrom with additional fulfillment and delivery options

E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsFood and BeverageFood DeliveryLocal ShoppingSoftwareTransportation
SeedJan 27, 2022