Lanai Partners
Overview
Lanai Partners is an angel investment group based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, focusing on digital startups . Since its inception in 2016, the firm has specialized in pre-seed investments, aiming to partner with entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of their journey . Lanai Partners invests across various industries, including Fintech, HRtech, Edtech, and DNVBs, primarily within Spain . The firm differentiates itself through its hands-on approach, leveraging the expertise of business leaders to maximize the value of their investments . Key partners are experienced entrepreneurs themselves, ensuring that portfolio companies receive not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and industry insights .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8Layers | Jul 2026 | Pre Seed Extension | Co-investor |
| Akiles | May 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Autentic AI | Oct 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Atani | Apr 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| TRIBBU | Jul 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jeroen Merchiers
Founding Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Lanai Partners based?
Lanai Partners is headquartered in Spain.
When was Lanai Partners founded?
Lanai Partners was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Lanai Partners have?
Lanai Partners has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lanai Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include 8Layers, Akiles, Autentic AI, Atani, TRIBBU.
What was Lanai Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Lanai Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Autentic AI in 2026.
What sectors does Lanai Partners focus on?
Lanai Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Lanai Partners focus on?
Lanai Partners typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Lanai Partners's AUM?
Lanai Partners's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.