LEA Partners
Overview
LEA Partners is an entrepreneurial-minded multi-stage private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany. The firm focuses on B2B Software and Technology companies, supporting them from early-stage and growth financing to buyout situations. It primarily invests in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to help founders and management teams achieve market leadership.
Portfolio Companies
37
Website
leapartners.deInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest Labs | Dec 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Daedalus | Nov 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Moonwatt | Mar 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| AskUI | Aug 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Flip.to | May 2023 | Series A Extension | Lead |
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Key People
Nils Seele
Partner
Alexi Malikotsinas
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is LEA Partners based?
LEA Partners is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
When was LEA Partners founded?
Founding year information for LEA Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does LEA Partners have?
LEA Partners has 37 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in LEA Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Black Forest Labs, Daedalus, Moonwatt, AskUI, Flip.to.
What was LEA Partners's most recent investment shown here?
LEA Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Black Forest Labs in 2025.
What sectors does LEA Partners focus on?
LEA Partners focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does LEA Partners focus on?
LEA Partners typically invests at the Early stage.
What is LEA Partners's AUM?
LEA Partners's assets under management are estimated at over $2.0B.