eCAPITAL promotes
Lucas Merle to Partner
eCAPITAL NEWS Lucas has been part of eCAPITAL since 2018 and has since played a key role in the company’s software, AI and B2B SaaS investment activities.
His investment track record includes companies such as Motor Ai, Exein, Papershift and Quointelligence alongside active involvement in numerous follow-on financings, exit processes and internal strategic initiatives. Beyond individual deals, Lucas has significantly contributed in shaping eCAPITAL’s investment activities in software-driven and AI-enabled business models, as well as supporting portfolio companies through fundraising and exit processes.
Lucas’ promotion reflects his strong investment judgment, strategic perspective and long-term commitment to eCAPITAL’s portfolio companies, and underscores eCAPITAL’s continued
Lucas has developed into a trusted investor and partner for founders and co-investors alike. Since joining eCAPITAL, Lucas has consistently contributed well beyond his individual investments, and with his pragmatic, founder-centric mindset, he has been instrumental in advancing our investment activities in software and AI. His promotion to Partner is a well-deserved step
Hannes Schill, Managing Partner, eCAPITAL
I’m thankful for the confidence placed in me and for the opportunity to step into this role. Over the years at eCAPITAL, I’ve benefited greatly from working alongside dedicated founders and experienced investors, gaining valuable perspective across many situations. I’m excited to continue supporting our portfolio companies and contributing to eCAPITAL’s long-term development as a Partner
Lucas Merle, Partner, eCAPITAL