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Laureus Capital

Laureus Capital is a founder-led investment organization based in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. It operates as a family office, primarily investing the proceeds from the founders' previous ventures.

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Overview

What Laureus Capital does

What Laureus Capital is

Laureus Capital is a founder-led investment organization based in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. It operates as a family office, primarily investing the proceeds from the founders' previous ventures.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Family Office
Founded
Founded in 2014
Approximate age
About 12 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Laureus Capital as a funder

Investment thesis

Laureus Capital focuses on investing in world-changing companies in technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, leveraging the entrepreneurial experience of its founders.

Focus narrative

Laureus Capital is dedicated to investing in transformative companies that are poised to make a significant impact in their respective fields. With a strong focus on technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, the firm seeks to support innovative solutions that can drive change and improve lives.

Value beyond capital

Laureus Capital adds value to its portfolio companies through active involvement and strategic guidance, leveraging the extensive entrepreneurial experience of its founders. The firm aims to foster innovation and growth by providing not just capital, but also operational support and industry insights.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$14,900,000
Sweet spot
$14,900,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
Regions
Europe · Global

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded notable exits
Goodgame Studios

Portfolio context

Ethris: A biotech company specializing in mRNA therapeutics, where Laureus led a $26.3M Series B round in February 2022. Impossible Cloud: A decentralized cloud storage solution founded by Kai Wawrzinek, with the latest investment recorded in December 2022. Stillfront Group AB: A major Swedish gaming company, where the Wawrzinek brothers hold significant shares following their exit from Goodgame Studios.

Common questions

What to know about Laureus Capital

Upseed classifies Laureus Capital under the Family Office organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 24, 2026

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