
Lakeside Invest & Consult
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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