Lea Partners

www.leapartners.de/en

B2B Software & Tech focus with a specific emphasis on creating market-leading platforms through strategic consolidation and organic growth in the DACH region and broader Europe.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Vertical Saas, Ai Ml

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Investment Thesis

LEA Partners is an entrepreneurial-minded multi-stage private equity firm that invests in B2B software and technology companies driving transformative change in their industries. The firm combines early-stage venture capital with buy-out capabilities, focusing on building long-standing market leaders through hands-on operational support and strategic acquisitions within Europe’s deeptech ecosystem.

What Sets Them Apart

Located in Karlsruhe, 'the heart of Europe's leading deeptech hub'
Dual-stage approach: 'Early Stage & Buy-Out' across over 100 executed transactions
Hands-on operational partner with team of 'tech enthusiasts' actively supporting portfolio companies
Track record of successful buy-and-build strategies creating consolidated market leaders (e.g., NEXOWARE from 4 companies, SYNQONY platform)
Strong exit track record with strategic realizations (BELLIN to Coupa, IDL to insightsoftware, PROCAD to Revalize)
€2 billion in cumulative capital commitments providing substantial resources