
Lanai Partners
Description
Lanai Partners is a prominent angel group based in Barcelona, Spain, dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage digital startups within the country. Comprised of a network of seasoned entrepreneurs and executives, the group leverages its collective experience to identify and support promising ventures primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. Their investment philosophy extends beyond mere capital injection, emphasizing active mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a valuable network, which helps founders navigate the challenges of scaling a new business.
The group typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €50,000 to €250,000 per startup, which translates to approximately $54,000 to $270,000 based on recent exchange rates. This focused approach allows them to provide crucial early funding that often serves as a catalyst for subsequent, larger funding rounds. Lanai Partners is particularly interested in digital businesses across various sectors, demonstrating a broad yet strategic investment appetite within the tech landscape.
Lanai Partners has built an impressive portfolio, with over 16 reported investments on platforms like Crunchbase, many of which have gone on to achieve significant milestones. Notable companies in their portfolio include high-growth success stories such as Factorial, TravelPerk, Holded, and Amenitiz, all of which have successfully raised substantial follow-on rounds from larger venture capital firms. This track record underscores Lanai Partners' capability to identify high-potential startups at their nascent stages and contribute to their foundational development, playing a vital role in the vibrant Spanish startup ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Lanai Partners has backed more than 45 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, E-Commerce.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $54K – $270K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Pre Seed (24%)
- Angel (7%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (2%)
- Series A (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- Spain (96%)
- United States (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- E-commerce
- Financial Services
- Mobile Apps
- Employee Benefits
- Saas
- Internet
- Finance
- Apps
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