Klaus Hommels
Lakestar
Klaus Hommels is the Founder of Lakestar, one of Europe’s leading technology investors and Chairman of the NATO Innovation Fund. A prominent voice for the European tech ecosystem, his aim is to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty in times of digital transformation. Hommels was an early investor in many successful companies, including Skype, Spotify, Airbnb, Klarna, Zoom, Coinbase, and Isar Aerospace.
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Towards a Resilient Europe: Innovations in Defense and Security
Renowned investor Klaus Hommels, founder of venture capital firm Lakestar, delivers a sobering analysis of Europe’s vulnerabilities and the urgent need for resilience in the face of global tensions. Drawing on a recent…
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Digital Europe After Covid-19: Hotspot or Notspot?
Lakestar founder Klaus Hommels and Merck CEO Stefan Oschmann took a close look at Europe’s digital economy – and where the continent is heading due to the coronavirus crisis. How can world-class science…
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Digital Europe After Covid-19
DLD Sync: Watch investor Klaus Hommels and Merck CEO Stefan Oschmann discuss the continent’s economic future in a post-pandemic world.
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DLD Munich 2025
Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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