BackBone Ventures

BackBone Ventures AG is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland. The firm specializes in seed, start-up, growth capital, and early-stage investments, primarily targeting the information and communication technology, food technology, and disruptive technology sectors. With a focus on the DACH region and Israel, BackBone Ventures aims to identify promising start-ups and provide them with capital, expertise, and a robust network to foster their growth. The firm is committed to supporting innovative businesses that have the potential for profitability and sustainability, thereby contributing to positive societal impact and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Philippe Bernet

Founding Partner

Diego Blumati

Founding Partner

Janic Frolicher

Founding Partner

Laszlo Meier

Associate

Jan Claudio Muñoz

Partner

Miklos Stanek

Founding Partner and Chairman

33 past transactions

FABRİKATÖR BİLGİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş. is a company based in Istanbul, Turkey, that specializes in developing a cloud-based manufacturing management platform tailored for small and mid-sized enterprises. Founded in 2018, the company offers its flagship product, Fabrikator, which includes various features such as inventory management, cost calculation, manufacturing planning, order management, production process management, and reporting tools. Additionally, the software supports barcode scanning, multi-user access, and multiple languages, making it versatile for various industries, including textiles, food, mechanics, and carpentry. By streamlining operational tasks, Fabrikator enables business owners to concentrate on their core manufacturing processes.

Findependent

Seed Round in 2022
Findependent is a financial application designed to facilitate convenient investment management through smartphones. The platform aims to empower users to enhance their savings and achieve greater financial independence. It offers comprehensive information on investments, earnings, and fees, while also enabling users to monitor their transactions and profits in real-time. By providing these tools, Findependent seeks to help individuals navigate the financial markets more effectively and make informed investment decisions.

Fermify

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fermify is to domesticate microorganisms and build a super simple and fully automated production platform to address the issue of large-scale milk protein production.

Exakt Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Exakt Health is the physio app for sports injuries. The Exakt Health app guides users through self-diagnosis for frequent sports injuries and then creates an individualized rehabilitation plan.

CareerFairy

Seed Round in 2021
CareerFairy GmbH owns and operates an online platform that builds a bridge between the new generation of talents and employees at work. It offers live streams and recruiting services. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Flytrex

Series C in 2021
The Drone Delivery Pioneers. Offering a delivery solution simpler, faster, cheaper and greener than ever before. Whether you're a drone operator seeking to expand, logistic service, or, setting up a new business, Flytrex provides everything you need to start delivering with drones easily and affordably! Currently operating in Iceland and the U.S. (as part of the FAA drone pilot program).Amit Regev and Yariv Bash founded it on November 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv in Israel.

The nu company

Series A in 2021
The nu company GmbH, established in 2016 and located in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in the online production and sale of chocolate. The company focuses on creating chocolate products that are both natural and functional, utilizing organic ingredients to enhance health and enjoyment. In its commitment to sustainability, The nu company pledges to plant a tree for every product sold and employs compostable packaging to minimize environmental impact.

Levo

Convertible Note in 2021
Levo helps you get better returns for your savings without changing banks.

Imburse

Series A in 2021
Imburse addresses the integration challenges faced by companies within the global payments ecosystem, allowing businesses to implement any payment technology or system quickly and at no cost. By facilitating seamless connections between various payment methods, Imburse accelerates the deployment of payment solutions, ultimately reducing associated costs. The platform enables organizations to modernize their systems, enhance operational efficiency, and engage consumers more effectively. Designed as an enterprise SaaS solution, Imburse supports multi-tenancy deployments, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses. Through its services, Imburse aims to empower CFOs, COOs, and CMOs in their efforts to improve customer engagement and drive business efficiency.

Threatray

Seed Round in 2021
Threatray produces code-based threat intelligence by making massive malware repositories and feeds searchable and correlatable. Their code-based threat intelligence and advanced analytics tools enable enterprise security and incident response teams to develop a deep understanding of cyber-attacks and to quickly and effectively detect, investigate, and disrupt attacks.

Neon

Series A in 2021
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account provider that operates a neo-bank application designed to give users control over their banking transactions. The company offers a mobile application and a card for making financial transactions, functioning independently from traditional banks. This approach allows Neon to provide banking services without the associated bureaucracy, facilitating secure payments for users. The platform aims to deliver affordable transaction accounts for everyday financial needs.

Neon

Venture Round in 2021
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account provider that operates a neo-bank application designed to give users control over their banking transactions. The company offers a mobile application and a card for making financial transactions, functioning independently from traditional banks. This approach allows Neon to provide banking services without the associated bureaucracy, facilitating secure payments for users. The platform aims to deliver affordable transaction accounts for everyday financial needs.

Boostbar

Seed Round in 2021
Boostbar AG developed a smart food vending machines sold to other businesses.

Flytrex

Convertible Note in 2021
The Drone Delivery Pioneers. Offering a delivery solution simpler, faster, cheaper and greener than ever before. Whether you're a drone operator seeking to expand, logistic service, or, setting up a new business, Flytrex provides everything you need to start delivering with drones easily and affordably! Currently operating in Iceland and the U.S. (as part of the FAA drone pilot program).Amit Regev and Yariv Bash founded it on November 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv in Israel.

Threatray

Seed Round in 2021
Threatray produces code-based threat intelligence by making massive malware repositories and feeds searchable and correlatable. Their code-based threat intelligence and advanced analytics tools enable enterprise security and incident response teams to develop a deep understanding of cyber-attacks and to quickly and effectively detect, investigate, and disrupt attacks.

The nu company

Convertible Note in 2020
The nu company GmbH, established in 2016 and located in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in the online production and sale of chocolate. The company focuses on creating chocolate products that are both natural and functional, utilizing organic ingredients to enhance health and enjoyment. In its commitment to sustainability, The nu company pledges to plant a tree for every product sold and employs compostable packaging to minimize environmental impact.

Startchy

Series A in 2020
Startchy manufactures natural edible coating solutions to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Beirut, Lebanon with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois.

Voliro

Seed Round in 2020
Voliro Airborne Robotics, founded in 2019 and located in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced flying robots and autonomous drone solutions for inspection and maintenance tasks. The company aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in these operations compared to traditional methods. Voliro's innovative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) feature a unique omnidirectional design, allowing the position and orientation of the drone to be independent. This capability is essential for reliable interactions with various environments. Equipped with a tiltable rotor system, Voliro's drones can perform tasks beyond simple observation, enabling them to "fly, see, and touch." They can also accommodate various payloads, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors, facilitating the inspection of complex surfaces such as curves and slopes. This distinctive 360° design sets Voliro apart in the flying inspection robot market.

Acodis

Venture Round in 2020
turicode Inc. develops software as a service (SaaS) platform for document processing. Its software reads and understands documents such as PDFs, scans, and emails. The company’s MINT.extract platform helps companies and their employees to digitize document. It serves legal and tax, financial industry, healthcare, logistics, insurance, and archives industries. turicode Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Winterthur, Switzerland.

Neon

Venture Round in 2020
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account provider that operates a neo-bank application designed to give users control over their banking transactions. The company offers a mobile application and a card for making financial transactions, functioning independently from traditional banks. This approach allows Neon to provide banking services without the associated bureaucracy, facilitating secure payments for users. The platform aims to deliver affordable transaction accounts for everyday financial needs.

yamo

Series A in 2020
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

Alaya

Seed Round in 2020
The platform empowers companies to build a purpose-driven culture and engage employees to make an impact, one act at a time. We enable experiences that bring out the human side of work, so that companies and their employees can do good and measure their actions every day. By volunteering, giving, or taking simple actions such as biking to work, saving energy, or committing to a healthier lifestyle, your employees are able to participate in your organisation’s efforts to activate your purpose.

Imburse

Convertible Note in 2019
Imburse addresses the integration challenges faced by companies within the global payments ecosystem, allowing businesses to implement any payment technology or system quickly and at no cost. By facilitating seamless connections between various payment methods, Imburse accelerates the deployment of payment solutions, ultimately reducing associated costs. The platform enables organizations to modernize their systems, enhance operational efficiency, and engage consumers more effectively. Designed as an enterprise SaaS solution, Imburse supports multi-tenancy deployments, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses. Through its services, Imburse aims to empower CFOs, COOs, and CMOs in their efforts to improve customer engagement and drive business efficiency.

Neon

Series A in 2019
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account provider that operates a neo-bank application designed to give users control over their banking transactions. The company offers a mobile application and a card for making financial transactions, functioning independently from traditional banks. This approach allows Neon to provide banking services without the associated bureaucracy, facilitating secure payments for users. The platform aims to deliver affordable transaction accounts for everyday financial needs.

Neon

Series A in 2019
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account provider that operates a neo-bank application designed to give users control over their banking transactions. The company offers a mobile application and a card for making financial transactions, functioning independently from traditional banks. This approach allows Neon to provide banking services without the associated bureaucracy, facilitating secure payments for users. The platform aims to deliver affordable transaction accounts for everyday financial needs.

Flytrex

Series B in 2019
The Drone Delivery Pioneers. Offering a delivery solution simpler, faster, cheaper and greener than ever before. Whether you're a drone operator seeking to expand, logistic service, or, setting up a new business, Flytrex provides everything you need to start delivering with drones easily and affordably! Currently operating in Iceland and the U.S. (as part of the FAA drone pilot program).Amit Regev and Yariv Bash founded it on November 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv in Israel.

atfinity

Seed Round in 2019
Business users can describe their forms and rules, but have trouble creating a process flow chart. With atfinity, we turn forms and rules into executable processes including an intuitive GUI for process users like clients. For example banking clients use our software to onboard their clients and government agencies for parents to sign up their child for middle school.

atfinity

Venture Round in 2019
Business users can describe their forms and rules, but have trouble creating a process flow chart. With atfinity, we turn forms and rules into executable processes including an intuitive GUI for process users like clients. For example banking clients use our software to onboard their clients and government agencies for parents to sign up their child for middle school.

Neon

Convertible Note in 2018
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account provider that operates a neo-bank application designed to give users control over their banking transactions. The company offers a mobile application and a card for making financial transactions, functioning independently from traditional banks. This approach allows Neon to provide banking services without the associated bureaucracy, facilitating secure payments for users. The platform aims to deliver affordable transaction accounts for everyday financial needs.

Threatray

Seed Round in 2018
Threatray produces code-based threat intelligence by making massive malware repositories and feeds searchable and correlatable. Their code-based threat intelligence and advanced analytics tools enable enterprise security and incident response teams to develop a deep understanding of cyber-attacks and to quickly and effectively detect, investigate, and disrupt attacks.

yamo

Venture Round in 2018
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

SuperMeat

Seed Round in 2018
SuperMeat is an Israeli bio-tech and food-tech company, developing a technology to create clean meat from chicken cells in a safe and controlled environment, external to the animal’s body. SuperMeat is set to revolutionize the meat industry from its core, aspiring to secure a better future for humans and animals alike. Clean meat is grown in a controlled, sterile environment without the use of antibiotics and without any possibility of fecal contamination, such as salmonella. Clean meat will require significantly less resources for its production (99% less land, 90% less water), making it both a healthy and sustainable food source for the coming century.