# Top 50 Hardware Startup Investors in Switzerland in June 2026 ## Verve Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zug, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 33 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Health Care, Software, Biotechnology Verve Ventures has invested in more than 140 science and technology startups. We support visionary and resilient entrepreneurs from day one and are a reliable partner for the entire journey. We typically invest EUR 1-3m in early as well as later stage rounds of European high tech startups. ## Zürcher Kantonal Bank - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 30 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Medical Device, Biotechnology Zürcher Kantonalbank is an independent, incorporated public-law institution is its public service mandate. Enshrined in law, it governs the bank's economic, social, and environmental commitment. ## SICTIC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 25 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology SICTIC is the leading angel investor network in Switzerland with the largest Swiss seed-stage startup dealflow. ## Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 20 - Stages: Debt Financing, Grant, Seed - Focus: Health Care, Biotechnology, Software The Foundation for Technology Innovation gives financial assistance to creative and technological projects at various phases of development. FIT funds projects in energy and the environment, information and digital technology, life sciences and health, precision industries, and nutrition and agriculture. ## GoBeyond - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 16 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Medical, Software GoBeyond is a FinTech company transforming angel investing into a new scalable asset class for small and large, novice to experienced investors. It offers a unique deal platform, portfolio tools, syndication/pooling, due diligence, investment monitoring services, training and certified deal leaders.Its clients are individuals, familyoffices, professional groups and corporations. It is active in the EU, Switzerland and the US. GoBeyond also offers educational training modules for angel investors in 11 categories. ## Founderful - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 15 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Founderful operates as a venture capital firm and a Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund. ## Swisscom Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 15 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology Swisscom Ventures is an venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, that specializes in early stage tech investments founded in 2007.Swisscom Ventures invests in growth companies with emerging business models and technologies of strategic relevance to Swisscom's core business. As a value-add investor, Swisscom brings its investees the technicalexpertise and strategic insights of an incumbent telecom operator. We act as a bridge to Swisscom's operational business units, which portfolio companies can also leverage as a test environment for their products and services.Swisscom Ventures seeks minority stakes in companies related to the information/communications/entertainment space. ## HTGF (High-Tech Gruenderfonds) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany - Relevant deals: 14 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology High-Tech Grunderfonds finances startups with growth potential. Its team of investment managers supports young companies with expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion. The company focuses in the fields of digital tech, industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry, and related business areas. It also focuses on financial services in varioussectors. ## Serpentine Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 14 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Automotive Serpentine Ventures (SERV) is the investment arm of the Swiss startup group. Serpentine refers to the meandering roads found across the Swiss Mountains. Unreachable mountain peaks become accessible by following the serpentine path. ## Alpana Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, FinTech, Information Technology Alpana Ventures is a Swiss VC focusing on digital transformation.Since 2016 we backed 45 founder teams with 3 Funds, supporting them in their journey towards a positive impact.Committed to value creation, we discover deep tech solutions in Switzerland, Europe and the US.We invest to embed them into innovative business models and back them tobecome global market leaders.Applying ESG criteria, our portfolio companies help create a more sustainable future. ## 3wVentures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Herisau, Ausser-Rhoden, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, Medical 3wVentures provides seed money and venture capital to international internet startups. As they focus on early stage projects and prototypes, our investments and co-investments target a volume of up to USD 250,000. ## Momenta - Type: VC Fund - Location: Engelberg, Obwalden, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things Momenta is the leading Industrial Impact® venture capital firm, accelerating industrial innovators across energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and the supply chain. For over a decade, our team of deep industry operators has helped scale industry leaders and innovators to improve critical industries, the environment, and people's quality oflife. PitchBook has ranked Momenta as one of the ten best-performing venture capital firms for 2023 in its prestigious Global Manager Performance Score League Tables, and the firm is the only European-headquartered VC to secure a Top 10 spot on the list. ## VI Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Altendorf, Schwyz, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Health Care, Biotechnology, Software Vi Partners is a venture capital firm backing exceptional founders in healthcare and technology across Switzerland and Europe for over 25 years. ## ACE & Company - Type: VC Fund - Location: Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech ACE offers three core investment strategies across the stages of private investment: Secondaries, Buyout, and Venture. Our portfolio construction guidelines ensure that our investors access the necessary customization to achieve their risk and return requirements.ACE aims to drive returns by managing risks and strategically adjusting investmentexposure to the stage of a company’s development. We strongly believe that diversification and sizing of investments according to the risk profile are the most effective approaches to investing private capital.ACE’s specialized investment teams provide the support to create long-term and sustainable investment results. ## redalpine - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software redalpine is a thesis-driven vc with deep expertise in software and science. since 2006. we believe in the power of big ideas and in empowering game changers. we don't just invest, we co-create a better tomorrow. together with you. ## Polytech Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software Polytech Ventures are an early stage VC firm based in Switzerland with a strong international focus. Their strategic location at EPFL in Lausanne grants us access to one of the most dynamic and recognized innovation centers in the world ## Privilège Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Hardware, Software Where Entrepreneurs Thrive Rooted in reality, reaching for the extraordinary over five decades of combined investment experience Where Entrepreneurs Thrive Rooted in reality, reaching for the extraordinary Authentic, dedicated, disciplined, and goal-oriented, our team drives meaningful and lasting success About Team ## Mutschler Ventures AG - Type: VC Fund - Location: Baar, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Health Care, FinTech Mutschler ventures has been actively investing in start-up or young internet companies in the areas of e-commerce and / or "matchmaking". ## EquityPitcher Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS As active investors, Equity Pitcher carry out a needs and network analysis as part of the due diligence process and thus evaluate the added value we can offer the founders. ## Acequia Capital (AceCap) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seattle, Washington, United States - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology We are a leading early-stage investment platform. We are at the center of a global ecosystem that attracts and fuels the technical founders and product teams building the next wave of global businesses. ## Earlybird Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Founded in 1997, Earlybird is a pan-European VC investor backing tech-enabled companies and investing in their growth and development. Funds include Earlybird, Earlybird Health, Growth Opportunities. ## ETH Zurich Foundation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Medical, Software ETH Zurich Foundation is an independent, non-​profit-making foundation under private law for the promotion of education and research at ETH Zurich. ## Lakestar - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech Lakestar is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies led by exceptional entrepreneurs. Early investments included Skype, Spotify, Facebook, and Airbnb. Since raising the first fund in 2013, Lakestar manages an aggregated volume of over EUR 1bn across three early-stage funds, and more recently a growth fund. The company has expandedand broadened its portfolio and holds investments in the likes of Opendoor, Oscar, GetYourGuide, Glovo, Sender, Eigen, Five, Revolut, and Hometogo to name a few. Lakestar has a presence in Berlin, Zurich, and London.Lakestar helps companies to identify new markets and expand into them rapidly, with a focus on the US and Europe. The team advises and supports portfolio companies in business development, recruitment, technology, and marketing. The investments range from early-stage companies to those in their growth stage. ## Founderful Campus - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Convertible Note, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Founderful Campus aims to educate students and support entrepreneurs to disrupt the startup culture on campuses, producing the next generation of tech leaders, and creating more value for society. ## BlueYard Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Internet BlueYard backs founders building the interconnected elements that can become the fabric of our future. ## Technology Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Debt Financing, Grant, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Energy Climate protection through innovative technologies. The Technology Fund offers loan guarantees to Swiss companies whose novel products contribute to a sustainable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions ## Ariel Luedi - Type: Angel - Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel - Focus: Software, Augmented Reality, Enterprise Software Ariel Luedi is a Founder at Hammer Team - Growth Accelerator. He attended the ETH Zurich. ## Soheila Yalpani - Type: Angel - Location: Santa Monica, California, United States - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Consulting, GreenTech, Cyber Security oheila is an entrepreneur with C-team leadership experience on project management and pre-master planning of large-scale smart, resilient green infrastructure projects. ## Danny Hayes - Type: Angel - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Clean Energy, Cyber Security, Finance As the CEO of Climate Transition Swiss AG, I lead a Swiss company that develops and finances green, resilient infrastructure projects across North America, Europe, and Japan. With over 20 years of international business experience, I have a strong track record of delivering sustainable energy solutions that create positive environmental and socialimpact.In addition to my role as CEO, I am also a Lobbyist for Climate Policy at the U.S. House of Representatives, where I focus on influencing environmental initiatives in Japan and Europe. I am passionate about advocating for climate action and fostering global collaboration on this urgent issue. I am also a member of the Forbes Business Council and a regular contributor to their climate section, where I share my insights and expertise on green business and policy. ## another.vc - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology We're just another venture capital firm. We invest as soon as you made up your mind to start a company. Sometimes even before that. ## QBIT Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Internet, Analytics We are QBIT Capital, an early stage venture capital firm focused on founders in Switzerland. ## Bloccelerate VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seattle, Washington, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency Bloccelerate VC Investment Thesis Enterprise Blockchain Focus Areas Team Writings ## Andreas Pfluger - Type: Angel - Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Software, Retail Technology, Information Technology Andreas Pfluger is a Director at JUMI Enterprises. ## CNB Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Information Technology CNB Capital believes in the power of technology-driven entrepreneurship. We understand real innovation creates moat and defensibility. We provide long-term commitment, building an enduring partnership without the usual exit pressure. ## SOSV - Type: VC Fund - Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software SOSV is a global, deep tech venture capital firm that operates the HAX and IndieBio startup development programs focused on human and planetary health. SOSV invests $500,000 in startups at their inception as they onboard either HAX or IndieBio for a 4-6 month period designed to accelerate the raise of their next institutional round. SOSV joins thelater rounds of HAX and IndieBio graduates. HAX, based in a 35,000 sq ft facility in Newark, NJ, is equipped with machine tools, 3D printers, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering labs, as well as on-staff engineering and design experts. SOSV's IndieBio has locations in NYC and San Francisco, both of which offer extensive services and facilities to founders including on-site BSL-2 labs, well equipped lab benches and hoods, and advanced lab equipment, such as chromatography equipment. ## Penny Schiffer - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Medical, Health Care, Finance Penny Schiffer - CEO & Co-founder @ Raized.ai ## First Momentum Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Pre-Seed B2B Tech VC - Engineers at heart, investors by choice ## Spicehaus Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zug, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Machine Learning Venture Capital made in Switzerland Who we are Strong Investment Portfolio more than 40 companies funded Our portfolio Driving digital transformation By backing successful founders Our approach 01 We drive digital transformation in Switzerland Spicehaus Partners AG is an independent Swiss venture capital investor, fully owned by its partners. We focus on early-stage companies in ## Translink Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Palo Alto, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Translink Capital is a trailblazing Silicon Valley VC with unmatched institutional connections to Asia's economic powerhouses. ## DAA Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence DAA Capital Partners is a Swiss-based private equity generating significant returns on technology-driven companies and real estate opportunities ## b2venture - Type: VC Fund - Location: Saint Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology B2venture is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in digital and industrial technology companies. B2venture invests EUR 100m+ per year in high-growth companies with ticket sizes from EUR 0.25m to 3.5m. ## TiVentures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Analytics, SaaS 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 globalmarket. TiVenture has a diversified portfolio of companies and is mainly active in the life science, medical, high-tech and IT sectors. ## FYRFLY Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Menlo Park, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence Fyrfly Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on data and intelligence. The firm prefers to invest in startups and early-stage companies in the information technology sector. ## Sika - Type: VC Fund - Location: Baar, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Corporate Round - Focus: Construction, Sensor, Robotics Sika AG manufactures construction materials and offers related services. The Company produces concrete and mixtures, mortar, sealants and adhesives, tooling resins, anti-static industrial flooring, acoustic materials for automobiles, and waterproof membranes. Sika also offers specialized contracting services. ## seed + speed Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Food and Beverage Empowering visionary founders with pre-seed and seed funding for B2B software innovation. Partner with us to turn your aspirations into thriving businesses. Our expert support ensures your journey to success. ## Atomico - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Atomico invests in innovative technology companies around the world. ## True Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Palo Alto, California, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Founded in 2005, True Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. With more than $3.8 billion under management, True provides seed and Series A financing to entrepreneurs in some of today's growing markets. With more than 40 team members including special advisors, operationsprofessionals, and founders-turned-investors, True represents one of the largest and most experienced teams dedicated to the ecosystem. The True team believes creativity flourishes when founders are supported fully and empowered to pursue brave ideas. To that end, the True Platform offers programs that inspire professional and personal growth. To date, True has helped more than 350 companies launch and scale their businesses, creating over 85,000 jobs worldwide. True was awarded Venture Firm of the Year by the National Venture Capital Association in 2018. To learn more, visit www.trueventures.com. ## David Sikorsky - Type: Angel - Location: Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Content, Software, Education David Sikorsky - Venture Partner @ JAL Ventures ## Vsquared Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor, Manufacturing Vsquared Ventures invests in early-stage deep-tech companies that are tackling society's most pressing challenges, with a focus on quantum and novel computing, green energy, robotics, AI/ML, new space, synthetic biology, and healthcare. It is committed to a partnership and will go to any length to help accelerate and scale vision,unlocking all seemingly impossible possibilities. ## ESA Business Applications - Type: VC Fund - Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Grant, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software ESA Business Applications is the go-to place for business ideas involving space in all areas of society and economy. Its mission is to support entrepreneurs in Europe in the development of business using satellite applications and space technology.The programme is designed to provide multiple entry points such as ESA Business Incubation Centres(ESA BICs), ESA Technology Transfer Brokers, ESA Business Application Ambassadors and the ESA Business Applications programme. It can also support ideas of transferring space technology into non-space markets or vice versa.