Occident Group

Occident Group, founded in 1993 and based in Zug, Switzerland, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in deep technology start-ups. The firm focuses on spin-offs from scientific research, aiming to address societal challenges through innovative solutions. Occident Group supports start-ups primarily in the life sciences and industrial technology sectors, working with them from the seed stage onward. The firm takes a long-term approach, providing financial assistance as well as leveraging its extensive experience to help portfolio companies succeed. With a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Occident Group invests its own capital and prioritizes sustainable success in its investment decisions. The firm is dedicated to collaborating closely with founding teams, driven by a passion for making a positive societal impact through its investments. Occident Group primarily targets opportunities in Germany and Switzerland.

Cédric Barra

Senior Investment Manager, Life Sciences

Mirco Müller

Junior Investment Manager (Life Sciences)

Michael Pauer

Chief Investment Officer

Simon von Spannenberg

Investment Manager, Industrial Tech

Past deals in Zurich

Hemotune

Series B in 2024
Hemotune AG is a medical device company based in Zürich, Switzerland, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a therapeutic blood purification platform aimed at treating various health conditions, particularly infections and blood-related diseases. Utilizing innovative magnetic blood purification technology, Hemotune's device employs magnetic beads to selectively and efficiently remove large biomolecules from the bloodstream. This approach focuses on addressing the immunological aspects of sepsis, enabling the targeted treatment of multiple disease pathways and improving patient outcomes in acute care settings.

Invasight

Seed Round in 2022
Invasight is a clinical biotech company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in advancing cell invasion research with the aim of accelerating the development of targeted therapies for invasive cancers. By focusing on the proteins involved in cancer cell invasion, Invasight aims to create therapies that minimize the side effects typically associated with conventional cancer treatments. This innovative approach seeks to provide cancer patients with effective and safe treatment options tailored to their specific needs.

Hemotune

Series B in 2022
Hemotune AG is a medical device company based in Zürich, Switzerland, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a therapeutic blood purification platform aimed at treating various health conditions, particularly infections and blood-related diseases. Utilizing innovative magnetic blood purification technology, Hemotune's device employs magnetic beads to selectively and efficiently remove large biomolecules from the bloodstream. This approach focuses on addressing the immunological aspects of sepsis, enabling the targeted treatment of multiple disease pathways and improving patient outcomes in acute care settings.

Hemotune

Series A in 2020
Hemotune AG is a medical device company based in Zürich, Switzerland, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a therapeutic blood purification platform aimed at treating various health conditions, particularly infections and blood-related diseases. Utilizing innovative magnetic blood purification technology, Hemotune's device employs magnetic beads to selectively and efficiently remove large biomolecules from the bloodstream. This approach focuses on addressing the immunological aspects of sepsis, enabling the targeted treatment of multiple disease pathways and improving patient outcomes in acute care settings.

Numbrs

Venture Round in 2018
Numbrs, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a customer-focused financial services company. It offers a mobile banking platform that allows users to manage their existing bank accounts and personal finances, and purchase financial products from various providers at competitive prices. Numbrs, with over 100 employees, does not operate as a bank itself.

Versantis

Series A in 2017
Versantis AG is a Swiss pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines and diagnostics for liver diseases. Founded in 2015 and based in Zurich, the company is dedicated to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients globally. Its lead candidate, VS-01, is in the preclinical stage and aims to be the first drug for acute liver disease, with the unique capability of supporting multiple organ function. VS-01 has received Orphan Drug Designation for acute liver failure, highlighting its potential in treating rare conditions. Additionally, Versantis is advancing other products in its pipeline, including VS-02 and VS-03, which target chronic liver diseases and drug intoxications, respectively. These developments represent significant opportunities for improving patient outcomes in the field of liver health and beyond.

Numbrs

Venture Round in 2017
Numbrs, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a customer-focused financial services company. It offers a mobile banking platform that allows users to manage their existing bank accounts and personal finances, and purchase financial products from various providers at competitive prices. Numbrs, with over 100 employees, does not operate as a bank itself.
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