Lakestar Resilience I
Lakestar's $300M fund dedicated to European defence and dual-use technology, closed 2026-07.
Lakestar Resilience I is a $300M fund managed by Lakestar, dedicated exclusively to European defence and dual-use technology — autonomous systems, AI software, drones, space infrastructure, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing. Closed oversubscribed in July 2026, backed entirely by private capital. Advised by a board including Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter (ret., former UK Chief of the Defence Staff), Gen. Volker Wieker (ret., former Generalinspekteur, German Bundeswehr), Mike Pompeo (former US Secretary of State), and Baroness Martha Lane Fox.
Overview
- Firm
- Lakestar
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 0
- AUM
- $300M
- Stages
- Thesis
- Autonomous systems, AI software, drones, space infrastructure, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing strengthening European/NATO-allied security, sovereignty, and resilience.
Portfolio companies0
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Frequently asked
- What is Lakestar Resilience I?
- Autonomous systems, AI software, drones, space infrastructure, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing strengthening European/NATO-allied security, sovereignty, and resilience.
- How much does Lakestar Resilience I manage?
- Lakestar Resilience I manages $300M in assets.
Sources & citations2
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Lakestar closes $300M Resilience I fund, oversubscribed, backed entirely by private capital, dedicated to European defence and dual-use technology
EU-Startups: Lakestar closes €262.2 million Resilience I fund to back European defence and dual-use companiesVerified2026-07-18 - 2
Lakestar Resilience I advisory board includes Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter, Gen. Volker Wieker, Mike Pompeo, and Baroness Martha Lane Fox; 19 disclosed portfolio companies
Lakestar: Lakestar Resilience I — PressVerified2026-07-17