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Sunshine Lake.
Sunshine Lake invests in international founders from extreme origins at their breakout moments. Their psychology drives them to solve problems vital to our collective future. Our aperture targets the geopolitical, economic, and technological inflection points that spark massive waves. Here, we defy sector cycles to support multiple blockbuster companies a decade. What better time to build than when the world needs it most?
Top 1% Track Record
Don Stalter
Founder, Sunshine Lake
True alpha doesn’t come from the obvious path; it comes from founders navigating extreme constraints. I look for an uncompromising discipline — a shared psychological DNA that turns global outsiders into category leaders. We back that hunger from the very first moment, and we stay for the generational outcome.Full Background
Suhail Younus
Partner
I’ve always been drawn to messy problems. The ones where nothing’s obvious and you have to think from zero. Getting to do that alongside founders, and build real conviction in what comes next, is the best part of this job.Full Background
Ivan La Frinere-Sandoval
Partner, CFO & COO
True innovation requires a rigorous framework. Combining technical depth with financial discipline allows us to see viable opportunities where others might only see complexity.Full Background
Wieger Lamers
EMEA & Platforms Lead
Having a front-row seat to a defining startup journey early in life taught me that enduring success is often born from early adversity. Empowering visionary founders across Europe and beyond is what drives me every single day.Full Background