LEA Partners Overview
Founded in 2002 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, LEA Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and buy-out investments in B2B technology companies. The firm focuses on supporting innovative technology businesses, particularly in Europe's leading deep tech hub, by providing practical, hands-on growth expertise to achieve market leadership. LEA Partners has executed over 100 transactions with capital commitments totaling approximately €2 billion.
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LEA Partners
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 3 / 14
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€100,000 - €1,500,000
Contact information
Private Equity
Mark Broessler
Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender
Markus Dauber
Finance Master
Emily Pollich
Intern | Private Equity
Robert Remy
Investment Analyst
Davis Tonon
How to approach funds like LEA Partners
When approaching LEA Partners, founders should highlight scalable B2B technology solutions with clear paths to market leadership and demonstrate strong traction or unique positioning within their vertical. Emphasize your team’s operational excellence and readiness to leverage hands-on support, as LEA values active partnership and growth acceleration. Articulate how your business can benefit from their deep transaction experience and network within Europe’s tech ecosystem, especially if you’re aiming for rapid expansion or strategic buy-out potential.
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