Balz Roth
Venture Partner @ GoBeyond
Zürich, Switzerland
Balz Roth is a funding round investor at GoBeyond in Zürich focused on Fashion and Electronics. Balz Roth, a long time member of the Go Beyond community, has been an entrepreneur for more than 20 years, during which time he has developed several startup companies mainly in the areas of technology/media and lifestyle/entertainment. His focus has been on deal sourcing and investment structuring; advising and coaching several startupsin business model engineering, strategy development and operational excellence as well as in training Business Angels.
- Total investments:
- 29
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Balz Roth invests in
FashionElectronicsManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceB2B
Stages Balz Roth invests in
Funding RoundConvertible NoteVenture - Series UnknownSeries AAngel
Countries Balz Roth invests in
SwitzerlandIndiaGermanyNew Zealand
Round sizes
Venture - Series Unknown $395k–$5.1M
Contacts
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Round size
- Venture - Series Unknown
- $395k–$5.1M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Fashion 2 (7%)
- Electronics 2 (7%)
- Manufacturing 2 (7%)
- Artificial Intelligence 2 (7%)
- B2B 1 (3%)
Stage
- Funding Round 7 (24%)
- Convertible Note 3 (10%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 3 (10%)
- Series A 2 (7%)
- Angel 1 (3%)
Country
- Switzerland 7 (24%)
- India 1 (3%)
- Germany 1 (3%)
- New Zealand 1 (3%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| The Faction Collective - manufacturers of high performance freeride and freestyle skis since 2006.Skis are more than just pieces of wood, steel & fibreglass. They are tools of escape. A medium for personal expression. A way to challenge fears, push limits & share incredible experiences with friends.The Faction Collective was formedin 2006 by a group of friends with the aim of creating the best designed & built freeride & freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Every year new ideas and products expand our range - but the manifesto remains the same.In 2010 we partnered with Swiss helmet manufacturer TSG to produce a new line of lightweight, high performance protection, and in 2012 we are working with acclaimed French skier Candide Thovex to create a range of revolutionary superlight park and freeride skis using recycled PET cores and minimalist graphics that support our ethos of uncompromised performance.From our bases in Verbier, Switzerland and Breckenridge, USA we still ski over 100 days a year, refining our products and keeping the stoke alive. We hope you are too. | Apr 23, 2019 | ||
| The Faction Collective - manufacturers of high performance freeride and freestyle skis since 2006.Skis are more than just pieces of wood, steel & fibreglass. They are tools of escape. A medium for personal expression. A way to challenge fears, push limits & share incredible experiences with friends.The Faction Collective was formedin 2006 by a group of friends with the aim of creating the best designed & built freeride & freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Every year new ideas and products expand our range - but the manifesto remains the same.In 2010 we partnered with Swiss helmet manufacturer TSG to produce a new line of lightweight, high performance protection, and in 2012 we are working with acclaimed French skier Candide Thovex to create a range of revolutionary superlight park and freeride skis using recycled PET cores and minimalist graphics that support our ethos of uncompromised performance.From our bases in Verbier, Switzerland and Breckenridge, USA we still ski over 100 days a year, refining our products and keeping the stoke alive. We hope you are too. | $5.1M / Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 01, 2018 | ||
| A leading artificial intelligence company in the footwear e-commerce industry that helps brands and retailers sell more shoes online and increase conversion rates with our intelligent and personalized experiences.We use AI to help leading footwear brands and retailers sell more shoes online, increasing conversion rates with intelligent andpersonalized experiences. | Jan 15, 2018 | ||
| ActLight SA focuses in the field of CMOS photonics by developing a new type of photodetector. Being a fabless company, ActLight specializes in the Intellectual Property (IP) of this area and provides supporting services like design and technology advice for its customers.ActLight SA, a start-up company founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne -Switzerland, developed a disruptive technology in the field of optical light sensors. The patented CMOS-based photonics technology allows to substantially improve the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications like Time-Of-Flight (TOF) based distance measuring and gesture control, heart-rate monitoring, 3D/2D cameras and much more. ActLight operates in markets like mobile and wearable devices, healthcare/medtech, autonomous driving,drones and robotics.Their company, powered by its highly innovative R&D spirit and profiting from collaborations with leading institutions such as the internationally renowned EPFL, has swiftly evolved to become a technology leader in its segment. ActLight SA operates primarily in a licensing business model where revenue is generated from license and royalty fees but also from non-recurring engineering (NRE) projects.ActLight's team consists of experts in the fields of devices, materials, integration process, characterization techniques, circuits design, marketing and business development. IP protection and sales are performed by top experts located in US, Japan, and Switzerland. Strong advisory board includes both industrial and scientific experts. | $1.2M / Series B / Nov 30, 2017 | ||
| A leading artificial intelligence company in the footwear e-commerce industry that helps brands and retailers sell more shoes online and increase conversion rates with our intelligent and personalized experiences.We use AI to help leading footwear brands and retailers sell more shoes online, increasing conversion rates with intelligent andpersonalized experiences. | Mar 31, 2017 | ||
| ActLight SA focuses in the field of CMOS photonics by developing a new type of photodetector. Being a fabless company, ActLight specializes in the Intellectual Property (IP) of this area and provides supporting services like design and technology advice for its customers.ActLight SA, a start-up company founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne -Switzerland, developed a disruptive technology in the field of optical light sensors. The patented CMOS-based photonics technology allows to substantially improve the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications like Time-Of-Flight (TOF) based distance measuring and gesture control, heart-rate monitoring, 3D/2D cameras and much more. ActLight operates in markets like mobile and wearable devices, healthcare/medtech, autonomous driving,drones and robotics.Their company, powered by its highly innovative R&D spirit and profiting from collaborations with leading institutions such as the internationally renowned EPFL, has swiftly evolved to become a technology leader in its segment. ActLight SA operates primarily in a licensing business model where revenue is generated from license and royalty fees but also from non-recurring engineering (NRE) projects.ActLight's team consists of experts in the fields of devices, materials, integration process, characterization techniques, circuits design, marketing and business development. IP protection and sales are performed by top experts located in US, Japan, and Switzerland. Strong advisory board includes both industrial and scientific experts. | Convertible Note / Feb 08, 2017 | ||
| The Faction Collective - manufacturers of high performance freeride and freestyle skis since 2006.Skis are more than just pieces of wood, steel & fibreglass. They are tools of escape. A medium for personal expression. A way to challenge fears, push limits & share incredible experiences with friends.The Faction Collective was formedin 2006 by a group of friends with the aim of creating the best designed & built freeride & freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Every year new ideas and products expand our range - but the manifesto remains the same.In 2010 we partnered with Swiss helmet manufacturer TSG to produce a new line of lightweight, high performance protection, and in 2012 we are working with acclaimed French skier Candide Thovex to create a range of revolutionary superlight park and freeride skis using recycled PET cores and minimalist graphics that support our ethos of uncompromised performance.From our bases in Verbier, Switzerland and Breckenridge, USA we still ski over 100 days a year, refining our products and keeping the stoke alive. We hope you are too. | Convertible Note / Jul 04, 2016 | ||
| Faveeo is the first AI-Driven trusted content platform. Faveeo is a smart AI-driven tool highlighting only reliable, meaningful content on any topic, by finding and following the most trusted and valuable sources -- as opposed to the most popular ones, like everyone else... | $395.1K / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 09, 2016 | ||
| The Faction Collective - manufacturers of high performance freeride and freestyle skis since 2006.Skis are more than just pieces of wood, steel & fibreglass. They are tools of escape. A medium for personal expression. A way to challenge fears, push limits & share incredible experiences with friends.The Faction Collective was formedin 2006 by a group of friends with the aim of creating the best designed & built freeride & freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Every year new ideas and products expand our range - but the manifesto remains the same.In 2010 we partnered with Swiss helmet manufacturer TSG to produce a new line of lightweight, high performance protection, and in 2012 we are working with acclaimed French skier Candide Thovex to create a range of revolutionary superlight park and freeride skis using recycled PET cores and minimalist graphics that support our ethos of uncompromised performance.From our bases in Verbier, Switzerland and Breckenridge, USA we still ski over 100 days a year, refining our products and keeping the stoke alive. We hope you are too. | Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 06, 2015 | ||
| The Faction Collective - manufacturers of high performance freeride and freestyle skis since 2006.Skis are more than just pieces of wood, steel & fibreglass. They are tools of escape. A medium for personal expression. A way to challenge fears, push limits & share incredible experiences with friends.The Faction Collective was formedin 2006 by a group of friends with the aim of creating the best designed & built freeride & freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Every year new ideas and products expand our range - but the manifesto remains the same.In 2010 we partnered with Swiss helmet manufacturer TSG to produce a new line of lightweight, high performance protection, and in 2012 we are working with acclaimed French skier Candide Thovex to create a range of revolutionary superlight park and freeride skis using recycled PET cores and minimalist graphics that support our ethos of uncompromised performance.From our bases in Verbier, Switzerland and Breckenridge, USA we still ski over 100 days a year, refining our products and keeping the stoke alive. We hope you are too. | Sep 28, 2015 | ||
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About GoBeyond
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.
GoBeyond Contacts
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Patricia Dimond
Early Stage Investing Specialists
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Achim Diedenhofen
Business Angel Investor and Healthcare Group Co-Coach
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Alexander Manolov
Business Angel/Startup mentor
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Balz Roth
Venture Partner
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Bethann Kassman
CEO, Go Beyond Network
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FAQ
What does Balz Roth invest in?
Balz Roth invests primarily in Fashion, Electronics and Manufacturing startups, most often at Funding Round and Convertible Note stage. Most of the 29 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Switzerland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Balz Roth's check size?
Balz Roth typically joins rounds of $395k–$5.1M at Venture - Series Unknown. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Balz Roth participates in.
How do I contact Balz Roth?
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When did Balz Roth last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Balz Roth closed in Apr 2019. Shizune tracks 29 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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