LEA Partners

Q: When was LEA Partners last fund created?

LEA Partners last fund was created/launched in 2018-05-10.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2002

AUM

$330 M

Location

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

LEA Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 2002. The firm is led by a team of tech enthusiasts and has a strong focus on B2B software and technology sectors. With over 100 transactions executed, LEA Partners aims to build long-standing market leaders in Europe's leading deeptech hub.

The firm invests in early-stage and buyout opportunities, primarily in the business-to-business technology sector across Europe. LEA Partners manages approximately $2 billion in capital commitments, with notable funds including LEA Mittelstandspartner and LEA Partners. The firm supports its portfolio companies with practical, hands-on growth expertise to achieve market leadership.

Notable investments by LEA Partners include sevDesk - accounting software, SEPPmail - email security solutions, Aleph Alpha - AI technology, Enscape - 3D visualization software, and OneQrew - IT services. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology sector.

Industry

AI Business Services (B2B) Digital Internet and Web Services IT Services Robotics SaaS Software Technology Cloud Cybersecurity Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Energy CleanTech Fashion/Beauty Real Estate Security Transportation

LEA Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
LEA Mittelstandspartner	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Energy CleanTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$220 M	May 2018
LEA Partners	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics SaaS Security Software Transportation Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$110 M	January 2016

Contacts

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Sebastian Müller Managing Partner

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Christian Roth Managing Partner

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FAQs about LEA Partners

Is LEA Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

LEA Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is LEA Partners located?

LEA Partners is located in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

When was LEA Partners founded?

LEA Partners was founded in 2002.

What sectors and industries does LEA Partners invest in?

LEA Partners invests in companies and startups in AI, Business Services (B2B), Digital, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Robotics, SaaS, Software, Technology, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Energy, CleanTech, Fashion/Beauty, Real Estate, Security, Transportation.

What is LEA Partners geographical focus of investments?

LEA Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does LEA Partners typically invest in?

LEA Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of LEA Partners investment?

LEA Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for LEA Partners?

LEA Partners has around $330m assets under management.

When was LEA Partners last fund created?

LEA Partners last fund was created/launched in 2018-05-10

What are the contacts of LEA Partners?

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