Lake Nona Fund

Q: When was Lake Nona Fund last fund created?

Lake Nona Fund last fund was created/launched in 2021-09-08.

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$100 M

Location

Florida, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

Lake Nona Fund is a venture capital firm based in Lake Nona, Florida. Founded in 2017, the firm primarily focuses on investing in early-stage startups within the sports and health industries. The team is supported by LEAD, a global venture corporation advancing the future of sports and health sectors, comprised of partners like Alex Bente and Jeremy Pressman, among others. The firm offers a unique approach by investing through multiple investment vehicles and gaining from strategic alliances in a community well-known for its innovation and technology clusters.

The fund invests across North America with ticket sizes ranging from $100K to $10M. It targets sectors such as sports and health, focusing on early-stage (Seed) investment rounds. It manages assets exceeding $100 million, with four distinct investment vehicles listed as LEAD ONE, Lake Nona Fund, ADvantage, and Locker Room, each catering to different stages from Pre-seed to opportunistic investments.

Notable investments by Lake Nona Fund include Tersa - a health tech company, Break the Love - a sports tech initiative, and Kinotek - focusing on sports performance technology. The entire portfolio boasts 50+ companies, positioning the firm as a significant player in its focused industries.

Industry

HealthTech Biotechnology Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Sports/SportsTech AI Technology Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C)

Lake Nona Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Sports/SportsTech Technology HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$100 M	September 2021

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Christoph Sonnen Co-Founder & CEO

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Anne Joachim Finance Director

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FAQs about Lake Nona Fund

Is Lake Nona Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Lake Nona Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Lake Nona Fund located?

Lake Nona Fund is located in Florida, New York, United States.

When was Lake Nona Fund founded?

Lake Nona Fund was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Lake Nona Fund invest in?

Lake Nona Fund invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Biotechnology, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Sports/SportsTech, AI, Technology, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C).

What is Lake Nona Fund geographical focus of investments?

Lake Nona Fund invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Lake Nona Fund typically invest in?

Lake Nona Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Lake Nona Fund investment?

Lake Nona Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Lake Nona Fund?

Lake Nona Fund has around $100m assets under management.

When was Lake Nona Fund last fund created?

Lake Nona Fund last fund was created/launched in 2021-09-08

What are the contacts of Lake Nona Fund?

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