Founderful

Founderful is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in supporting pre-seed stage companies. Established in 2017, it focuses on the technology sector, aiming to identify and back promising tech entrepreneurs in Switzerland. Founderful is recognized for its founder-friendly approach, emphasizing quick and efficient investment processes to help startups become global market leaders. By providing essential resources and guidance, Founderful seeks to foster innovation and growth within the Swiss tech ecosystem.

Alex Stöckl

Founding Partner

Lukas Weder

Founding Partner

Past deals in Zurich

Oxyle

Seed Round in 2025
Oxyle AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in wastewater treatment aimed at removing persistent and toxic micropollutants from water sources. Established in 2020, the company has developed a novel technology that effectively degrades hazardous substances, including pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Oxyle serves a diverse clientele, including the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food and beverage sectors, research laboratories, hospitals, and wastewater treatment facilities. Its innovative approach not only helps clients comply with regulatory standards but also offers a sustainable alternative to wastewater incineration, thereby contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.

Calvin Risk

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

UniSieve

Seed Round in 2023
UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.

Oxyle

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Oxyle AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in wastewater treatment aimed at removing persistent and toxic micropollutants from water sources. Established in 2020, the company has developed a novel technology that effectively degrades hazardous substances, including pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Oxyle serves a diverse clientele, including the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food and beverage sectors, research laboratories, hospitals, and wastewater treatment facilities. Its innovative approach not only helps clients comply with regulatory standards but also offers a sustainable alternative to wastewater incineration, thereby contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.

Calvin Risk

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

9T Labs

Series A in 2022
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.

Certifaction

Seed Round in 2022
Certifaction AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software-as-a-service (SaaS) for certifying and verifying documents on the blockchain. Founded in 2020, the company leverages cryptography-based technology to authenticate a range of documents, including credit reports, academic credentials, medical records, and financial prospectuses. Certifaction is recognized as a leader in privacy-first electronic signing solutions, addressing growing concerns about data confidentiality and security. Its enterprise solutions are widely adopted in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and education, where protecting sensitive information is critical. By facilitating the digitization of processes while ensuring compliance with stringent security regulations, Certifaction enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. The company's modular technology is adaptable to various identity networks, positioning it well to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

UniSieve

Venture Round in 2020
UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.

Certifaction

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Certifaction AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software-as-a-service (SaaS) for certifying and verifying documents on the blockchain. Founded in 2020, the company leverages cryptography-based technology to authenticate a range of documents, including credit reports, academic credentials, medical records, and financial prospectuses. Certifaction is recognized as a leader in privacy-first electronic signing solutions, addressing growing concerns about data confidentiality and security. Its enterprise solutions are widely adopted in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and education, where protecting sensitive information is critical. By facilitating the digitization of processes while ensuring compliance with stringent security regulations, Certifaction enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. The company's modular technology is adaptable to various identity networks, positioning it well to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

9T Labs

Seed Round in 2020
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.

9T Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.

Insightness

Seed Round in 2016
Insightness GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of visual positioning systems for mobile devices. The company focuses on creating high-speed, low-power spatial awareness systems that utilize brain-inspired technology. Insightness's innovative systems compute the position and orientation of devices while generating a 3D map of the surrounding environment. By employing sensor chips instead of traditional cameras, these systems enhance the performance of mobile robots and drones, enabling them to react more quickly to both moving and static obstacles. Additionally, Insightness contributes to a lag-free augmented reality experience for smart glasses users. As of November 2019, Insightness operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

Wingtra

Seed Round in 2016
Wingtra AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of professional drones, notably the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV. This drone is designed for high-precision data collection and has applications across various industries, including surveying, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure management. Since its market introduction in 2017, Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 major surveying equipment dealers globally, facilitating the adoption of its technology. The WingtraOne can be operated using WingtraPilot software, enabling users to collect survey-grade aerial data that can be transformed into two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional models, thereby enhancing monitoring and inspection capabilities in sectors such as construction, mining, and environmental management.

DillySocks

Pre Seed Round in 2016
DillySocks AG is an e-commerce retailer based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in colorful and sustainable socks. Founded in 2013, the company offers a diverse range of high-quality socks featuring various patterns, all made from organic cotton. DillySocks emphasizes environmental responsibility by using packaging made from PLA instead of traditional plastic, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The company's focus on eco-friendly products allows customers to make sustainable choices while enjoying vibrant and stylish accessories.

Selfnation

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Selfnation is a company specializing in custom jeans tailored to individual preferences, emphasizing sustainability and fair production practices. It combines modern engineering with fashion design to create unique garments that reflect the wearer's personality over time. By utilizing three-dimensional visualization and algorithms, Selfnation offers an innovative online platform for customers to input their measurements and select styles and colors. This approach ensures a perfect fit and allows each pair of jeans to become a personal companion, growing in character with the wearer. Rooted in the design spirit of Berlin and influenced by the lifestyle of its founders from Zürich, Selfnation aims to enhance urban living through its elegant and distinctive clothing.
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