LEA Partners
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Karlsruhe, Germany
Countries of investment
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Austria
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Health Tech
- Blockchain
About
LEA Partners GmbH is a distinguished venture capital and private equity firm that focuses on seed, early-stage, growth, and buyout investments across diverse industries. With a commitment to fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth, LEA Partners typically invests up to 45 million EUR in equity per transaction, often seeking majority stakes to actively influence and enhance the strategic direction of its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its extensive expertise and network to support entrepreneurs in achieving their vision and scaling their businesses effectively. Through a disciplined investment approach, LEA Partners aims to create long-term value for both its partners and the companies in which it invests.
LEA Partners GmbH is a distinguished venture capital and private equity firm that focuses on seed, early-stage, growth, and buyout investments across diverse industries. With a commitment to fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth, LEA Partners typically invests up to 45 million EUR in equity per transaction, often seeking majority stakes to actively influence and enhance the strategic direction of its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its extensive expertise and network to support entrepreneurs in achieving their vision and scaling their businesses effectively. Through a disciplined investment approach, LEA Partners aims to create long-term value for both its partners and the companies in which it invests.
Investment Thesis
LEA Partners provides funding and strategic support to early stage companies, aiming to drive their growth and success.
Manager's Experience
With extensive experience in private equity, the fund manager has been instrumental in executing over 30 deals across technology and healthcare sectors, emphasizing growth-stage investments. Demonstrating a strategic operator-first approach, they have successfully navigated complex markets, particularly in Europe and North America. Their portfolio showcases notable exits that reflect a data-driven investment thesis, underscoring a commitment to thematic opportunities. This unique blend of operational insight and analytical rigor has positioned them as a leader in the investment landscape.
Team
Tilo Schmalz
Sebastian Mueller
Rebecca Alfano
Philipp Hertel
Petra Konrad
Oliver Kiefer
Nils Berger
Nils Seele
Kerstin Pfleger
Felix Schuees