Lakestar backs Ravical for expansion
The firm helps accounting and tax firms use AI practically, supporting the team's next growth phase across Europe and the US.
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European technology investment firm
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In short: Lakestar closed a $300M defense fund, refocused strategy, and saw portfolio funding rounds.
The firm helps accounting and tax firms use AI practically, supporting the team's next growth phase across Europe and the US.
It is Europe's largest institutional venture fund of its kind, raised from private capital, with an advisory board of former defense and technology leaders.
The firm will not raise new generalist funds, will make larger concentrated investments with own capital, expand defence/resilience efforts, and support team-led ventures.
The funds focus on AI, digitalisation, deep tech, healthcare, and fintech to support Europe's digital sovereignty and innovation ecosystem.
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