Business Angel Network · Est. 2025

We back
early birds.

LARK Ventures is a curated angel network investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies that dare to redefine their industries. We move fast, think long-term, and bring more than capital.

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Pre-Seed Investments
Seed Stage
PropTech
Deep Tech
FinTech
Climate & Energy
Health Tech
B2B SaaS
AI & Machine Learning
Pre-Seed Investments
Seed Stage
PropTech
Deep Tech
FinTech
Climate & Energy
Health Tech
B2B SaaS
AI & Machine Learning
About Us

Capital with conviction.

LARK Ventures is a network of experienced operators, founders, and investors who believe the most transformative companies are built before the world catches on. We identify potential where others see risk.

We invest at pre-seed and seed stage, writing first checks between €50K and €200K. Beyond capital, our members contribute domain expertise, network access, and hands-on support during the critical early phase.

Our thesis: back exceptional founders who combine deep domain knowledge with the relentlessness to build category-defining companies.

01

Smart Money, Not Just Money

Every investment comes with direct access to our member network — operators, executives and founders who have done it before.

02

Speed & Conviction

We make decisions fast. Early-stage founders need partners who move at startup speed.

03

Long-Term Partnership

We reserve capital for follow-on investments and stay actively involved through Series A and beyond.

04

Co-Investment Network

Access to our broader network of institutional VCs and family offices for larger funding rounds.

The Team

Investors who've done the work.

B
Boris
Managing Partner
Senior finance executive with a background in investment banking, PE, and CFO roles. Currently active in technology banking at a European bank. Expert in corporate finance, equity & debt financing, and strategic CFO topics.
Corp. FinancePrivate EquityVenture Capital
D
Dominik
Managing Partner
Co-Founder of DETERA with 20+ years in Development, Investment and Asset Management in previous roles at Becken Group, Hines and Morgan Stanley. Big-time family man.
DevelopmentInvestmentArchitecture
E
Emanuel
Managing Partner
Real estate investment expert and Co-Founder of DETERA. Specialized in investment management, strategic software development, and proptech innovation. Hertha BSC supporter.
InvestmentUI/UXPropTech
T
Thomas
Partner
20+ years in IT, with 12 years in strategic leadership. Focus on application landscapes, digital transformation & AI-driven processes. Passionate gamer & Werder fan.
AIIT-Management
Portfolio

Companies we believed in early.

Pre-Seed
Managbl.AI
AI · Proptech
AI-powered SaaS platform that helps property managers automate communication and operations, scaling service while cutting costs.
EXIT
Status
Pre-Seed
Wohnsinn
B2B SaaS · Proptech
Tenant-driven marketplace that matches renters with apartments faster through a premium, demand-led access model.
ACTIVE
Status
Pre-Seed
3ive.ai
AI · Enterprise Intelligence
AI platform that turns engineering data into actionable insights, helping companies design faster and more efficiently.
ACTIVE
Status
Pre-Seed
reperks
AI · Proptech
AI-powered platform that helps landlords automate property admin while enabling tenants to reduce housing costs through smart optimization.
ACTIVE
Status
Pre-Seed
deelan.ai
AI · Training
AI-powered training platform that turns company knowledge into high-impact sales coaching, helping teams ramp faster and close more deals at scale.
ACTIVE
Status
MORE
TO COME
Startups

Ready to take flight?

We invest in pre-seed and seed stage companies across Europe. If you're building something that could change the way the world works — we want to hear from you.

Our process is transparent and founder-friendly. We move quickly and keep you informed at every step.

Pre-seed or seed stage (ideally pre-Series A)
Based in or expanding to DACH / Europe
Ticket size: €50K – €200K initial check
Sectors: PropTech, FinTech, AI, Climate, B2B SaaS
Exceptional founding team with deep domain knowledge
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Contact

Let's talk.

Location
Hamburg
Message

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