StartAngels Network

StartAngels Network is an angel investment firm located in Zurich, Switzerland, established in 1999. The firm specializes in providing investment consulting services and focuses on sectors such as medtech, information and communication technology (ICT), clean technology, instruments, micro-technology, and nanotechnology. Through its investment activities, StartAngels Network aims to support innovative startups and entrepreneurs within these industries.

Erich Platzer

Board of Director

Past deals in Zurich

Hylomorph

Series B in 2023
Hylomorph AG is a MedTech company based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative solutions to address fibrotic encapsulation in implantable medical devices. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in a cellulose film designed to prevent the formation and adhesion of fibrotic tissue, thereby reducing the risk of implant failure. This technology is particularly applicable in cardiac and plastic surgery, where it aids surgeons during the implantation of devices such as pacemakers and neurostimulators. Hylomorph combines advanced biotechnology and surface micro-engineering to enhance the interaction between biological tissues and medical implants, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and the overall quality of healthcare.

Hylomorph

Series B in 2021
Hylomorph AG is a MedTech company based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative solutions to address fibrotic encapsulation in implantable medical devices. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in a cellulose film designed to prevent the formation and adhesion of fibrotic tissue, thereby reducing the risk of implant failure. This technology is particularly applicable in cardiac and plastic surgery, where it aids surgeons during the implantation of devices such as pacemakers and neurostimulators. Hylomorph combines advanced biotechnology and surface micro-engineering to enhance the interaction between biological tissues and medical implants, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and the overall quality of healthcare.

Peripal

Series B in 2019
Peripal AG is a medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and commercializing patient aids for home care patients undergoing dialysis, particularly focusing on Peritoneal dialysis. Notable products include PeriSafe, a patient assist device designed to facilitate the Peritoneal dialysis process, and PERiPLEX, a diagnostic tool for detecting infections associated with this treatment. The company’s primary innovation, the Peripal System, enhances the manual connection of dialysis tubings, addressing the complexities and risks associated with traditional methods. By simplifying the connection process, Peripal aims to empower more patients to perform their dialysis at home, thereby alleviating anxiety for healthcare providers and reducing overall healthcare costs.

Hylomorph

Series A in 2018
Hylomorph AG is a MedTech company based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative solutions to address fibrotic encapsulation in implantable medical devices. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in a cellulose film designed to prevent the formation and adhesion of fibrotic tissue, thereby reducing the risk of implant failure. This technology is particularly applicable in cardiac and plastic surgery, where it aids surgeons during the implantation of devices such as pacemakers and neurostimulators. Hylomorph combines advanced biotechnology and surface micro-engineering to enhance the interaction between biological tissues and medical implants, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and the overall quality of healthcare.

Peripal

Series A in 2017
Peripal AG is a medical device company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and commercializing patient aids for home care patients undergoing dialysis, particularly focusing on Peritoneal dialysis. Notable products include PeriSafe, a patient assist device designed to facilitate the Peritoneal dialysis process, and PERiPLEX, a diagnostic tool for detecting infections associated with this treatment. The company’s primary innovation, the Peripal System, enhances the manual connection of dialysis tubings, addressing the complexities and risks associated with traditional methods. By simplifying the connection process, Peripal aims to empower more patients to perform their dialysis at home, thereby alleviating anxiety for healthcare providers and reducing overall healthcare costs.
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