Investors in Switzerland

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MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.
Made 223 investments in Switzerland

SICTIC

SICTIC is a non-profit association based in Switzerland, established in 2014, that focuses on connecting early-stage technology startups with a robust community of angel investors. With offices in Zürich, Lausanne, and Ticino, SICTIC organizes online deal flow and matchmaking, as well as in-person pitching events to facilitate these connections. Since 2018, it has emerged as the largest and most active business angel network in the country, recognized for its significant contributions to the startup ecosystem, including being named "Best Performing EBAN Member 2018" among over 150 member organizations worldwide. Through its efforts, SICTIC plays a vital role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Switzerland.
Made 153 investments in Switzerland

Swisscom

Swisscom is Switzerland's leading telecommunications and IT company, headquartered in Ittigen near Bern. It holds a significant market share in both mobile and fixed-line services, leveraging a favorable regulatory environment and historical market stability to maintain higher pricing compared to its competitors. The company also operates internationally, primarily through its subsidiary Fastweb in Italy, which is a major broadband provider. Swisscom Ventures, established in 2007 and based in Zurich, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of the Swisscom Group, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies across telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the Swisscom StartUp Challenge promotes sustainability by supporting tech startups that contribute innovative solutions to climate protection. Overall, Swisscom is recognized as one of the most sustainable companies in Switzerland and Europe, with a workforce of approximately 21,500 employees.
Made 101 investments in Switzerland

European Innovation Council

The EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It brings together the parts of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.
Made 48 investments in Switzerland

Tenity

Tenity is a non-profit organization focused on supporting startups in the FinTech, RegTech, and InsurTech sectors. It offers a comprehensive accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurs transform their innovative ideas into successful businesses. The program spans six months and is structured into various workshops and lessons covering essential areas such as business strategy, product development, marketing, and legal considerations. Participants also benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals and access to a global network of financial institutions, investors, and regulatory bodies. Tenity provides co-working space in Zurich, facilitating collaboration within a vibrant business environment. The program is free of charge and does not require equity from participating startups, making it an attractive option for emerging companies seeking to bring their products to market.
Made 29 investments in Switzerland

Redalpine

Redalpine is a venture capital investment firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on providing seed and early-stage funding to highly scalable start-ups across Europe. Established in 2006, the firm specializes in disruptive business models within the information and communications technology and health technology sectors. Redalpine has launched several funds, including Redalpine Capital I in 2007, followed by subsequent funds in 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2021. With over €1 billion in assets under management, Redalpine has supported more than 70 portfolio companies, leveraging its financial investment, operational expertise, and extensive international network to assist entrepreneurs in realizing their ambitious visions. The firm seeks to make investments ranging from CHF 0.3 million to CHF 10 million per company, targeting areas such as biotechnology, software, fintech, and health tech, while also aiming for ESG-compliant opportunities.
Made 40 investments in Switzerland

Serpentine Ventures

Serpentine Ventures, established in 2019 and located in Zurich, Switzerland, is a venture capital firm that operates as the venture capital arm of the Swiss Ventures Group. The firm manages the Serpentine Growth Fund I, which focuses on later-stage investments. Serpentine Ventures primarily targets opportunities within the information technology and software-as-a-service (SaaS) sectors across Europe, aiming to support and enhance the growth of innovative companies in these fields.
Made 24 investments in Switzerland

Fongit

Fongit is a startup incubator and accelerator located in Geneva, Switzerland, established in 1991. It aims to foster technological innovation by supporting high-tech ventures, including startups, scale-ups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experiencing rapid growth. Fongit focuses on collaborating with local universities, Hautes Ecoles, and research institutions to drive innovation processes. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT), engineering, and life sciences, with a particular emphasis on projects that align with Sustainable Development Goals. Through its initiatives, Fongit plays a vital role in nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Geneva.
Made 44 investments in Switzerland

Spicehaus Partners

Spicehaus Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Zug, Switzerland. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage B2B technology companies within the Swiss market. Recognizing Switzerland's strong human capital, specialized expertise, and leading institutions, Spicehaus Partners aims to enhance the visibility of the Swiss startup ecosystem on a global scale. The firm is committed to fostering innovation, particularly in the context of digital transformation, which presents significant opportunities for those willing to innovate. Through its investments, Spicehaus Partners aspires to keep Switzerland at the forefront of technological advancement and promote the concept of "innovation made in Switzerland."
Made 20 investments in Switzerland

VI Partners

VI Partners is a venture capital firm based in Altendorf, Switzerland, established in 2001. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth financing for companies in the healthcare and technology sectors, with a particular focus on biotechnology, health care, and software. VI Partners supports university spin-offs and other promising start-ups by providing capital, coaching, and access to valuable networks. The firm serves as an advisor to multiple funds, leveraging its expertise to connect entrepreneurs with investors interested in innovative ventures.
Made 67 investments in Switzerland

Alpana Ventures

Alpana Ventures SA is a venture capital firm headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in Paris and Saratoga, California. Established in 2016, it specializes in seed, early-stage, and growth capital investments, primarily targeting sectors such as healthcare, information technology, fintech, mobility, and cybersecurity. The firm aims to bridge Swiss and European startups with opportunities in Silicon Valley, facilitating access to higher valuations, talent, and growth capital. Alpana Ventures is committed to leveraging the potential of Swiss and European tech expertise, supporting startups in their development and strategic growth initiatives.
Made 45 investments in Switzerland

High-Tech Gründerfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.
Made 33 investments in Switzerland

ACE & Company

ACE & Company SA is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Cairo. The firm specializes in direct investments across various stages, including angel, growth, buyout, special situations, and secondary investments, and operates in a sector and region agnostic manner. ACE provides early-stage investments ranging from $0.05 million to $2 million in technology-based incubators and invests between $5 million and $15 million in growth and buyout stages, primarily focusing on consumer goods, technology, and financial services. Additionally, the firm engages in secondary investments by acquiring limited partnership interests in private equity funds. With a global presence and a commitment to fostering strong relationships, ACE & Company emphasizes a long-term investment approach characterized by transparency and efficiency, aiming to deliver unique opportunities for investors while maintaining a focus on risk management.
Made 34 investments in Switzerland

CV VC

CV VC is a next generation investment company where cutting-edge blockchain and crypto technology meet traditional venture capital. Based in the heart of Switzerland’s Crypto Valley, the company invests in all stages of crypto and blockchain development, from incubation to growth capital and has its own thriving ecosystem. CV VC is the leading blockchain advisory team in Crypto Valley. It covers critical stages of start-up life, including business model development, technology assessment & token model, communication strategy, and attracting capital and strategic partnerships.
Made 11 investments in Switzerland

GoBeyond

GoBeyond is a FinTech company founded in 2008 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in transforming angel investing into a scalable asset class for a diverse range of investors, from novices to experienced professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive deal platform that includes portfolio management tools, syndication and pooling options, due diligence services, and investment monitoring. Additionally, GoBeyond offers educational training modules across 11 categories, enhancing the knowledge and skills of angel investors. Its clientele consists of individuals, family offices, professional groups, and corporations, with operations extending across the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States. GoBeyond focuses its investments in various sectors, including environment, health, education, food, housing, services, medtech, biotech, technology, and luxury.
Made 97 investments in Switzerland

btov

btov Partners is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2000, formerly known as BrainsToVentures. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and series A rounds across sectors including life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and technology. btov manages a diverse portfolio, with institutional and partner funds that collectively oversee over EUR 420 million in assets. The firm invests approximately EUR 50 million annually, with individual investment amounts ranging from EUR 0.25 million to EUR 3.5 million, and can increase total commitments to as much as EUR 10 million across multiple financing rounds. btov has offices in Berlin, Munich, and St. Gallen, and has made notable investments in companies such as DataArtisans, DeepL, and Volocopter, among others.
Made 34 investments in Switzerland

UBS

UBS is a prominent global financial services firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in wealth management, investment banking, and asset management. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, institutions, and corporations, offering tailored solutions that encompass traditional and alternative investments, real estate, and infrastructure. UBS Wealth Management provides comprehensive asset management services to both individual and institutional clients through a network of offices worldwide. Its investment banking division delivers financial advisory services, capital market access, and risk management solutions. Additionally, UBS Global Asset Management operates subsidiaries across various regions, including Asia-Pacific and Europe, focusing on investment strategies that cater to pension funds, financial intermediaries, and private clients. The firm emphasizes building trusted relationships and understanding clients' needs to deliver informed financial advice and superior investment performance.
Made 8 investments in Switzerland

Swisscanto Private Equity

Swisscanto Holding Ltd is the largest asset manager operating exclusively in Switzerland, specializing in a range of investment services. The company functions as an investment holding firm and offers investment management, fund advisory, private pension, and investment advisory services. Swisscanto aims to deliver qualitatively superior investment and pension solutions to its clients, focusing on providing standard solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customer base. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Swisscanto supports individuals and institutions in navigating the complexities of asset management and retirement planning.
Made 12 investments in Switzerland

EquityPitcher Ventures

EquityPitcher Ventures is an early-growth venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It specializes in investing in B2B companies within the DACH region, providing crucial support to promising startups. The firm emphasizes collaboration with industry experts, investors, and exit partners to help entrepreneurs secure essential resources, including capital, expertise, and networking opportunities. Through these strategic partnerships, EquityPitcher Ventures aims to facilitate the growth and success of its portfolio companies.
Made 22 investments in Switzerland

BackBone Ventures

BackBone Ventures AG is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm specializes in seed, start-up, and growth capital investments, focusing primarily on early-stage companies within the information and communication technology, food technology, and disruptive technology sectors. BackBone Ventures targets opportunities in the DACH region and Israel, aiming to identify promising start-ups that demonstrate potential for profitability and sustainability. By leveraging its network, capital, and expertise, the firm seeks to add value to its investments and facilitate positive impact for future generations.
Made 22 investments in Switzerland

FortyOne Group

Fortyone AG is a private equity investment firm based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, specializing in participations in non-listed companies. The firm takes an active investment approach, focusing on opportunities where they can contribute not only financial resources but also their knowledge, experience, and networks. To implement this "smart money" strategy effectively, Fortyone AG typically seeks involvement with the Board of Directors of its portfolio companies, allowing them to have a meaningful influence on corporate governance and development. The extent of their participation is determined by the specific needs of each investment, aligning their support with the goals of the companies they invest in.
Made 18 investments in Switzerland

Versant Ventures

Versant Ventures is a prominent healthcare investment firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors within healthcare, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences, and operates at all stages of company development. With $2.3 billion in assets under management, Versant Ventures emphasizes the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, leveraging a team with substantial investment, operational, and scientific expertise to take a hands-on approach in building companies. The firm has a strong track record, with over 65 of its portfolio companies achieving successful acquisitions or public offerings. Versant maintains offices in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, allowing for a global investment reach.
Made 27 investments in Switzerland

EQT

EQT is a private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 1994, the firm specializes in buyouts, expansion capital, and infrastructure investments, focusing on mid-market companies with strong growth potential in various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and industrials. EQT employs a responsible ownership approach and aims to create sustainable value through active management and strategic guidance. The firm's investment strategies include private capital, real assets, credit, and public value, targeting companies with consistent cash flows and meaningful intrinsic value. EQT is also known for its expertise in the life sciences sector, having transitioned its healthcare investment arm into EQT Life Sciences, which focuses on innovative healthcare companies. The firm typically invests between €50 million and €600 million, with a preference for controlling or co-controlling stakes in its portfolio companies, which it holds for an average of four to eight years.
Made 32 investments in Switzerland

Occident Group

Occident Group is an international, privately held investment company based in Zug, Switzerland, with an additional presence in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1993, the firm focuses on venture capital investments, primarily targeting deep technology, life sciences, and high-tech sectors. Occident Group aims to manage its wealth sustainably while making a positive societal impact through its investment activities. The firm seeks to support innovative start-ups and visionary founders, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, emphasizing long-term partnerships to foster technological advancements that enhance people's lives.
Made 17 investments in Switzerland

BioMedPartners

BioMedPartners is a prominent European venture capital firm based in Basel, Switzerland, with additional offices in Germany and Guernsey. Established in 2003, the firm specializes in private equity and mezzanine financing, focusing on early- and mid-stage investments within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. BioMedPartners targets a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical technology, with a particular emphasis on opportunities in Central Europe.
Made 42 investments in Switzerland

M Ventures

M Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, focusing on direct investments in technology companies. Established in 2017, it seeks innovative ideas, technologies, and products that can capitalize on cultural shifts and trends in a diverse global marketplace. The firm primarily invests in information technology and software, targeting companies that have the potential for substantial growth. M Ventures emerged from the merger of two successful seed funds, Cross Culture Ventures and M Ventures, creating a unified approach to identifying and nurturing promising ventures. By concentrating on early-stage opportunities, M Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming their groundbreaking concepts into impactful businesses.
Made 16 investments in Switzerland

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.
Made 23 investments in Switzerland

Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. It specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and media. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful global businesses. Notable companies in which Index Ventures has invested include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. Through its various funds, Index Ventures targets early-stage and later-stage investments, primarily in the software and technology sectors across Europe and North America.
Made 27 investments in Switzerland

Helvetica Capital

Helvetica Capital AG is a private equity investment firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in company succession within the middle market and primarily focuses on minority transactions. Helvetica Capital targets medium-sized companies, particularly in the healthcare, digital, and engineering sectors, and is also open to investing in early-stage companies and startups. The firm typically seeks investments in companies with a minimum revenue of CHF 20 million. By concentrating on Swiss companies, Helvetica Capital aims to support growth and development in the local market.
Made 11 investments in Switzerland

Novartis Venture Fund

Novartis Venture Fund, established in 1996 and based in Basel, Switzerland, focuses on investing in the life sciences, biotechnology, oncology, and digital health sectors. The fund aims to develop innovative therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems, emphasizing unmet medical needs and clinical impact. Initial investments typically begin at a minimum of 100,000 USD, with the potential for total funding reaching 30 to 50 million USD per company throughout its lifecycle. The fund prefers to engage at early stages to help build companies, providing additional funding as they progress. Novartis Venture Fund is open to leading or co-leading investment deals and participating in larger syndicates across regions including the USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Made 34 investments in Switzerland

Solar Impulse

Solar Impulse, founded in 2003 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, operates as a not-for-profit venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups within the climate technology sector. The firm emphasizes solutions that promote sustainability across various domains, including smart homes, hydrogen mobility, sustainable shipping, green building, and sustainable agriculture. Through its World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, the Solar Impulse Foundation has embarked on a new initiative to identify and promote 1,000 profitable environmental solutions. This initiative aims to support governments, corporations, and institutions in meeting their environmental targets by disseminating these innovative solutions globally.

TNF Capital

TNF Capital is an international private equity and venture capital firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in Dubai and Hong Kong. The firm focuses on various stages of investment, including seed capital, early-stage, mid-stage, late-stage, growth capital, and private equity buy-outs. TNF Capital is sector agnostic but has a particular emphasis on technology, financial market infrastructure, real-time communications, cybersecurity, and commodity trading. It typically seeks to take majority stakes in its investments and operates both independently and as a co-investor. Established over a decade ago by Erkin Bek, the firm aims to unlock entrepreneurial and disruptive potential by providing capital, connections, and expertise to drive growth and innovation across its portfolio.
Made 9 investments in Switzerland

Privilège Ventures

Privilège Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Zürich and Lugano, Switzerland, operating as the investment arm of Privilège Management. Established in 2016, the firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily targeting the Swiss and broader European markets. Privilège Ventures focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including deeptech, fertility, marketplace solutions, medtech, software, industrial technology, and wearables. The firm's investment strategy includes supporting women-led startups and aims to invest in 15 to 20 companies through its Privilège Capital Fund IV, with a minimum investment commitment of 0.25 million USD per company.
Made 9 investments in Switzerland

TX Ventures

TX Ventures is the Venture arm of TX Group.
Made 13 investments in Switzerland

Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings, established in 1999 and based in Copenhagen, is the asset manager for the Novo Nordisk Foundation, overseeing its wealth and investments. The company primarily focuses on the life sciences sector, investing across various stages of company development, from early-stage ventures to established firms. Novo Holdings also manages a diversified portfolio of financial investments, including equity and fixed income securities. It is recognized as a leading life science investor globally and aims to generate long-term value to support the Foundation's grant obligations for medical and scientific research. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in the Novo Group, maintaining a significant influence over its associated companies, including Novo Nordisk and Novozymes, while ensuring compliance with the group’s shared values and management principles. Through initiatives like Novo Seeds, the firm supports early-stage applied research in Scandinavia, further solidifying its commitment to advancing health and welfare through strategic investments.
Made 20 investments in Switzerland

Sofinnova Partners

Sofinnova Partners is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Paris, France, with a focus on the life sciences sector. Established in 1972, the firm has financed nearly 500 companies over its 45-year history, primarily investing in start-ups, early-stage companies, corporate spin-offs, and occasionally turnaround situations. Sofinnova Partners actively sources investment opportunities, often taking the lead as the first institutional investor in Series A financings. The firm plays a significant role in guiding its portfolio companies, participating on their boards, and supporting them from the formation phase through to exit. While its primary investment focus is in Europe, the firm also makes select investments globally, concentrating on healthcare and sustainability sectors within life sciences, including biopharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and industrial biotechnology.
Made 17 investments in Switzerland

Lakestar

Lakestar Advisors GmbH is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Berlin and London. The firm focuses on investing in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including media and entertainment, financial technology, healthcare, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Lakestar primarily targets series A, early, mid, late venture, and growth-stage opportunities, investing between €500,000 and €45 million. With a portfolio that includes notable companies such as Skype, Spotify, and Revolut, Lakestar manages over €1 billion across multiple funds. The firm emphasizes a global investment strategy, particularly concentrating on opportunities in Europe and the United States, while providing support to its portfolio companies in areas such as business development, recruitment, and marketing.
Made 14 investments in Switzerland

Helvetia Group

Helvetia Holding AG, founded in 1858 and headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a diversified insurance group that operates in multiple segments, including life insurance, non-life insurance, and reinsurance. The company provides a wide range of products, such as life insurance, pension plans, annuities, property, motor vehicle, liability, transport, health, and accident insurance. Helvetia serves over 2.7 million customers through its subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, and France, and has expanded its reach internationally. With a significant business volume, Helvetia primarily generates revenue from its life insurance segment, while also catering to retail customers and corporations. The company is committed to growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions, alongside its dedication to environmental and social responsibility.
Made 12 investments in Switzerland

Vontobel European Ventures

Vontobel Asset Management is a global multi-boutique asset manager based in Basel, Switzerland, with a history dating back to 1924. The firm specializes in various investment strategies, including Quality Growth Equities, Multi-Asset Class, Fixed Income, Global Thematic Equities, and Alternatives, operating through independent boutiques that focus on specific areas of expertise. As of mid-2018, its investment portfolio comprised 33% multi-asset, 39% equity, and 29% fixed income. Vontobel is dedicated to expanding its Fixed Income boutique globally and enhancing its presence in the UK market. Additionally, Vontobel European Ventures, a venture capital fund located in Zurich, focuses on investments in the semiconductor and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors across Europe. In 2015, Vontobel Asset Management integrated Harcourt, which specializes in alternative investments, into its broader operational framework.
Made 4 investments in Switzerland

Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm is stage agnostic, meaning it invests in companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. GFC focuses on empowering talented entrepreneurs and seeks investment opportunities in sectors such as internet, retail, financial software, media, communication, and information technology. With a global perspective, GFC aims to support innovative companies across all continents.
Made 8 investments in Switzerland

Speedinvest

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Made 6 investments in Switzerland

TiVenture SA

TiVenture is a seed investment fund owned by the Fondazione Centenario Banca Stato that invests in early stage companies with innovative technologies and high growth potential, principally in southern Switzerland. TiVenture is actively looking and ready to support exceptional founders and entrepreneurs developing scalable products for the global market. TiVenture has a diversified portfolio of companies and is mainly active in the life science, medical, high-tech and IT sectors.
Made 8 investments in Switzerland

Zühlke

Zühlke Ventures AG is the venture capital arm of Zühlke Technology Group AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal. Established in 2011, it specializes in financing early-stage start-ups and providing growth capital, primarily in the healthtech, technology, and medical devices sectors. The firm focuses on investments in Switzerland, the United States, and German-speaking Europe, including Austria and Germany. Zühlke Ventures typically invests between CHF0.5 million and CHF1 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from CHF0.5 million to CHF5 million. Acting as both investors and co-entrepreneurs, they hold minority stakes and invest from their own capital, aiming for exits within six to ten years through trade sales. Zühlke has a long history, having been founded in 1968, and operates local teams across several countries, facilitating the entire business innovation process from idea to market success.
Made 8 investments in Switzerland

Fyrfly Venture Partners

Fyrfly Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology startups within the information technology sector. Fyrfly Venture Partners aims to support innovative companies that emphasize data and intelligence, leveraging their expertise to foster growth and development in the technology landscape.
Made 13 investments in Switzerland

Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture platform founded in 2013 that invests in early-stage technology startups, particularly those focused on blockchain and emerging technologies. Recognized as Europe's first venture firm dedicated to blockchain, it has developed a distinct investment thesis surrounding the convergence of decentralized technologies with advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. This convergence is seen as pivotal for building a new open data infrastructure, which is essential for the evolution of Web 3.0. Outlier Ventures operates an acceleration program called Base Camp, which provides pre-seed projects with office space, legal, and operational support over a three-month period. The firm actively partners with seed and growth-stage companies committed to this vision, leveraging a team of specialists across various domains to support founders and enhance their growth trajectories. With a global presence that includes locations in London, Toronto, Chicago, and Amsterdam, Outlier Ventures aims to create significant value in the technology sector while securing a position at the forefront of innovative developments.
Made 7 investments in Switzerland

Momenta Partners

Momenta Partners is a digital industry growth partner firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Meggen, Switzerland. The firm specializes in advising and placing executive talent, as well as investing in early-stage digital industry companies across various sectors, including energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and supply chain/logistics. With a global team of over 25 professionals who have extensive experience in leading companies and business lines at major organizations, Momenta Partners has facilitated significant Industrial IoT transactions and supported the placement of over 200 leaders. Additionally, its investment arm, Momenta Ventures, focuses on seed to later-stage investments in companies involved in advanced manufacturing, big data, cybersecurity, and the digitalization of energy and utilities, primarily in Europe and North America.
Made 9 investments in Switzerland

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) is a prominent Swiss cantonal bank headquartered in Liestal, Switzerland, and serves the Canton of Basel-Landschaft. Established in 1864, it offers a wide range of banking products and services to private, institutional, business, and public sector clients. These services include savings and deposit products, mortgage loans, cash bonds, and securities-backed loans. Additionally, BLKB engages in trading foreign exchange, precious metals, and securities. The bank operates through 20 branches across the canton, including a branch in Breitenbach and a private banking outlet in Basel. It also provides mobile banking services to various municipalities in the region, emphasizing its commitment to accessibility and customer service. As the largest bank in Baselbiet and a key player in northwest Switzerland, BLKB is recognized for its sustainable approach and employee satisfaction.
Made 2 investments in Switzerland

PostFinance AG

It is the fifth largest retail financial institution in Switzerland.
Made 9 investments in Switzerland

Wille Finance

Wille Finance is a Swiss-based multi-family office located in Zug, focusing on a diverse range of investment opportunities. Established in 2007, the firm invests primarily in private equity, real estate, digital media, and listed assets. For private equity, Wille Finance engages in both early-stage investments, particularly in Life Sciences and Information and Communication Technology, and late-stage investments. In real estate, the firm adopts a long-term, value-add strategy concentrated on major European cities. Its digital media investments emphasize companies that blend media, content, and technology. Additionally, Wille Finance manages a net-long portfolio in listed assets, guided by an experienced executive management team.
Made 5 investments in Switzerland

DAA Capital Partners

DAA Capital Partners is a Swiss-based private equity and venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Geneva. The firm focuses on creating value through long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, managers, and investors, leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise and global network. DAA Capital Partners invests in both early-stage and later-stage companies, with a particular interest in sectors such as business products, business services, information technology, e-commerce, software as a service, manufacturing, internet of things, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and real estate technology. The firm's investment activities primarily target opportunities in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Made 11 investments in Switzerland