Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The firm specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on early-stage companies across various sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and entertainment. Index Ventures partners with innovative entrepreneurs who aim to transform their industries and has supported the growth of notable companies such as Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. The firm's investment strategy typically involves allocating between $2 million to $20 million to promising ventures, primarily in Europe and the United States.

Nina Achadjian

Partner & Investor

Molly Alter

Principal

Julia Andre

Partner & Investor

Damir Becirovic

Partner & Investor

Dino Becirovic

Principal

Bernard Dalle

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Partner

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner & Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal

Partner & Investor

Mark Fiorentino

Partner & Investor

Giacomo Genzini

Partner & Investors

Mark Goldberg

Partner & Investor

Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas

Partner & Investor

Jan Hammer

Partner

Bastian Hasslinger

Partner & Investor

Ari Helgason

Principal

Paris Heymann

Partner

Ben Holmes

General Partner

Pascal Jouin

Director of Investor Relations

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Adrianna C. Ma

Operating Partner

Martin Mignot

Partner & Investor

Bryan Offutt

Partner & Investor

Erin Price-Wright

Principal

Gerald Rimer

Team Member

Neil Rimer

Co-Founder & Investor

Danny Rimer

Partner

Daniel H. Rimer

Partner & Investor

Susana Rojas

Partner & Investor

Jahanvi Sardana

Partner & Investor

Hannah Seal

Partner & Investor

Shardul Shah

Partner & Investor

Georgia Stevenson

Partner & Investor

Nunu Tadesse

Director, Finance

Ishani Thakur

Partner & investor

Kelly Toole

Principal

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Michelangelo A. Volpi

Partner & Investor

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Partner & Investor

Rex Woodbury

Principal

Cat Wu

Partner

Giuseppe P. Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in Zurich

Molecular Partners

Series B in 2009
Molecular Partners AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative therapies for serious diseases. The company is advancing a new class of small protein therapeutics known as DARPin, exemplified by its lead candidate Abicipar, which is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Other candidates in development include MP0250, aimed at enhancing standard treatments for multiple myeloma, and MP0274, currently in Phase I trials for HER2-positive solid tumors. Additionally, MP0310 is being evaluated in Phase I trials for immuno-oncology applications, while MPO317 and Peptide-MHC are designed to activate immune responses within tumors. Molecular Partners collaborates with notable partners, including Allergan and Amgen, and is engaged in a program to develop anti-COVID-19 therapeutics in partnership with AGC Biologics. Founded in 2004, the company aims to significantly improve disease management through its cutting-edge therapeutic approaches.

GlycoVaxyn

Series B in 2009
GlycoVaxyn AG, a vaccine biopharmaceutical company, develops and manufactures biological conjugation vaccines against bacterial infections utilizing recombinant DNA technology. It develops and produces immunogenic glycoprotein conjugates vaccines for a range of bacterial diseases, such as pneumococcal and nosocomial infections. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Schlieren, Switzerland. As of February 11, 2015, GlycoVaxyn AG operates as a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline plc.

be2

Venture Round in 2008
be2 S.à.r.l. is an online matchmaking service founded in 2004, initially launching its platform in Germany. It specializes in connecting individuals seeking long-term relationships, utilizing a scientific personality test to match users effectively. With a focus on international expansion, be2 operates in 37 countries across six continents, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing online matchmaking services in Europe. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and also maintains an office in Zurich, employing a diverse team of 170 professionals from 43 nationalities. The management team brings extensive experience from various sectors of the online industry and has a proven track record in scaling startups into profitable enterprises.

Molecular Partners

Series A in 2007
Molecular Partners AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative therapies for serious diseases. The company is advancing a new class of small protein therapeutics known as DARPin, exemplified by its lead candidate Abicipar, which is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Other candidates in development include MP0250, aimed at enhancing standard treatments for multiple myeloma, and MP0274, currently in Phase I trials for HER2-positive solid tumors. Additionally, MP0310 is being evaluated in Phase I trials for immuno-oncology applications, while MPO317 and Peptide-MHC are designed to activate immune responses within tumors. Molecular Partners collaborates with notable partners, including Allergan and Amgen, and is engaged in a program to develop anti-COVID-19 therapeutics in partnership with AGC Biologics. Founded in 2004, the company aims to significantly improve disease management through its cutting-edge therapeutic approaches.

GlycoVaxyn

Series A in 2007
GlycoVaxyn AG, a vaccine biopharmaceutical company, develops and manufactures biological conjugation vaccines against bacterial infections utilizing recombinant DNA technology. It develops and produces immunogenic glycoprotein conjugates vaccines for a range of bacterial diseases, such as pneumococcal and nosocomial infections. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Schlieren, Switzerland. As of February 11, 2015, GlycoVaxyn AG operates as a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline plc.

GlycoVaxyn

Seed Round in 2006
GlycoVaxyn AG, a vaccine biopharmaceutical company, develops and manufactures biological conjugation vaccines against bacterial infections utilizing recombinant DNA technology. It develops and produces immunogenic glycoprotein conjugates vaccines for a range of bacterial diseases, such as pneumococcal and nosocomial infections. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Schlieren, Switzerland. As of February 11, 2015, GlycoVaxyn AG operates as a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline plc.