WE ARE ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS
What?
We invest in early stage startups.
How?
We are investors, but also entrepreneurs and want to work with the best teams on great ideas.
Why?
In the face of increasingly accelerating progress, we want to leave behind traces to lead steadfast into a better future. That is why we desire to joyously tear down existing concepts when they have become obsolete burdens and give our all to develope and build new sustainable structures. This is how we manage to maintain our core values in a constantly changing environment while using the ever rising tide of digitisation for our purposes rather than being swept away by the current zeitgeist and do what we love most – to create substance.
This is how we Invest
Pre-Seed
The early bird gets the worm. So we invest and commit ourselves even in the inception phase. Together, we prepare for the mission and aim straight for the moon. The earlier we work together the further we can take the company and their founders.
Early Stage
Our initial investments range from €50,000 to €250,000. So we are the fitting partner for startups that are just gaining momentum. Whether you long to solve age-old problems or bring new technologies to light, we hope to be right there with you. This is how we shape the world of tomorrow.
Support
The success of a start-up is not only defined by successful fundraising. A strong team, strategic decisions, honest communication, courage and many more factors are just as crucial. That is why we stand at your side at all times. Even if that means staying awake through long office nights or even skipping bubble baths for the week. There have always been obstacles in the path of change but together there are none who can’t be conquered.
Where and when does LS&C invest?
We invest everywhere in pre-seed and early stages phases.
When is the best time to make the first contact?
As a general rule, we invest significantly earlier than other VC firms. In essence that means: the sooner, the better. In some cases, we invest even before product development or existing sales. And: Forget the hassle of having to know someone who knows us. Intros are no longer an indispensable quality feature. Are you exciting, we listen to you!
How much money is invested?
The ticket sizes range from 50,000 euros to 250,000 euros. We also deviate from this according to individual requirements. We want to be a long-term financial partner who thinks ahead and sets aside the majority of its funds for follow-up rounds of investments. In the best interest of the founders, we stay on board longer and can strengthen the already established bond and support them with strategic knowledge.
Is there an investment focus on specific industries?
We already launched our first fund which focusses on Web3 technologies. Nevertheless, we are open to everything and never say no to exciting projects. Let's talk, then we'll find out if we are a fit or if we know someone who would be a good fit.
Which criteria must a startup meet?
Our main criteria is the team. Ideally that includes people who think differently, show ingenuity and resilience. Of course we also consider the market, as well as potential pitfalls and opportunities. This is how we ensure success. We develop our own thesis individually depending on the specific business model or industry.
What does the investment process look like and how long does it take?
Especially in the early stages of a company fundraising processes are distracting. That's why we are committed to act quickly and decisively. What's most important to us is building a relationship with the founding team.
How is LS&C different?
Before we started investing in startups, we founded and built companies ourselves, and even today we still jump into our investments operationally. We live entrepreneurship and work with you to develop it. Our network of other experienced entrepreneurs as well as investors allows us to have a balanced perspective. As an LS&C founder you have access to this network at all parts of the value chain.
How do we support founders?
Of course, we believe that you as the founder should be in charge. Nevertheless, our entire team and support network, provides help or manpower at any time to grow as smoothly and dynamically as possible. We want to be resourceful and are available to help founders with future financing, business development, strategic support and connections into executive boards. One more thing: We are truth-tellers.
Our funds
LS&C Web3 Fund I
LS&C Consumer Fund I
