Privilege Ventures

Privilège Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Zürich, Switzerland, with an additional office in Lugano. As the venture capital arm of Privilège Management, it specializes in investing in seed and early-stage companies, primarily focusing on opportunities in Switzerland and the broader European market. The firm targets various sectors, including industrial technology, medical technology, wearables, and information and communications technology. Privilège Ventures manages the Privilège Capital Fund IV, which is dedicated to investing in 15 to 20 startups, with a minimum investment of USD 0.25 million and a commitment to supporting women-led ventures.

Lucian Wagner

Founder & General Partner

Past deals in Zurich

Cyltronic AG

Seed Round in 2021
Cytronic AG is the brand for compact and user-friendly linear drives and the market leader with the worldwide unique electric cylinder.

Cyltronic AG

Seed Round in 2020
Cytronic AG is the brand for compact and user-friendly linear drives and the market leader with the worldwide unique electric cylinder.

Picstars

Venture Round in 2019
Picstars AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in an online platform that connects brands with influencers, particularly in the sports and lifestyle sectors. The platform facilitates the identification of suitable brand ambassadors who utilize their social media channels to execute marketing campaigns, including photo, video, and hashtag promotions. Through its user-friendly interface, Picstars allows companies to create and manage advertising campaigns while providing tools for performance tracking and success measurement. This technology-driven marketplace aims to streamline the sponsorship process, enhancing the connection between brands and influencers to effectively meet marketing objectives. Based in Zürich, Picstars has gained recognition as one of the leading tech startups in Switzerland.