Swiss Start Up Factory
VC Fund
Zürich, Switzerland
Swiss Start Up Factory is a VC fund in Zürich focused on Software and Enterprise Software. Launched in 2014, the Swiss Start Up Factory is a Zurich-based accelerator looking for thriving digital entrepreneurs: Swiss Startup Factory provides exciting opportunities from day one, through our network in Switzerland and around the globe.They run a three month-long start-up accelerator program in which they provide a unique platform ofservices, coaching, mentoring and office space in the heart of Zurich as well as entrepreneurial network to achieve our ambitious goals.
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 40%
Last updated:
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Industries Swiss Start Up Factory invests in
Stages Swiss Start Up Factory invests in
Countries Swiss Start Up Factory invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 4 (80%)
- Enterprise Software 2 (40%)
- Consumer Electronics 2 (40%)
- Information Technology 2 (40%)
- Music 1 (20%)
Stage
- Seed 4 (80%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (20%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alex Just
Startup Coach
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Startup Coach | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Christian Warken
Venture Builder
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Venture Builder | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Max Meister
Founder, Founding Partner
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Founder, Founding Partner | Total investments: 5 | Find email | |
Mike Baur
Founding Partner, Founder
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Founding Partner, Founder | Total investments: 3 | Find email | |
Oliver Walzer
Co-Founder & CTO
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Co-Founder & CTO | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| We at Shelter help our clients take their teams and offices into a the era of hybrid working. What we sell / rent are phone booths and acoustic products, but what we provide is stress relief and comfort for your team. With measurable improvements on team performance by our clients, we continue to grow by helping more clients to flexibly adaptto their teams' changing demands. | $109.7K / Pre-Seed / Jan 01, 2022 | ||
| Mictic AG is a fast-growing startup dedicated to developing innovative user experience in Audio Augmented Reality. The Zurich-based company applies unique technology to profoundly change the way people interact with music and their own movements. Its mission is to make musical interaction more accessible to the masses. Never picked up an instrumentbefore? No problem. Already a Rock Star? We got you. Rock, Hip-Hop, EDM, Classical, Jazz: Get ready to make REAL music out of thin air! | $2.5M / Seed / Nov 02, 2021 | ||
| Eyeware is an emerging deep tech provider of head and eye tracking solutions for webcams and 3D cameras. Incorporated in September 2016 in Switzerland, Eyeware began as a research spin-off from EPFL and Idiap Research Institute. Eyeware develops head and eye tracking solutions for computers, smartphones, tablets, cars, simulators, and more.Theproprietary computer vision algorithms and machine perception AI technology significantly improve mainstream adoption of head and eye tracking technology. Past iterations involved hardware-based solutions that are too expensive for widespread adoption, or integrated webcam-based solutions that are not reliable.Our platform-independent human perception AI for webcams and 3D cameras bypass the need for specialized hardware. Eyeware provides a path for companies to integrate reliable and cost-effective head and eye tracking technology into consumer applications.Eyeware develops software-only head and eye tracking technology for webcams and 3D sensors to advance natural connections between people and their devices. Our patent-pending computer vision algorithms and machine perception AI enable remote head pose and gaze tracking for consumer device integrations. The platform-independent technology allows real-world interactions, capturing user attention, intention, and interest.Eyeware technology delivers robust, accurate, and efficient eye tracking data that represents the building block for understanding, modeling and replicating natural human behavior with intelligent machines.Our technology is adaptable for integration in a variety of applications with our software development kits. Find out how to start building head and eye tracking-enabled applications. | $1.9M / Seed / Jan 17, 2019 | ||
| Velohub is a Zurich based start-up developing smart technology for urban cyclists, founded in June 2016. | Seed / Nov 04, 2016 | ||
| Beaconsmind is one of the location-based marketing software-provider in the retail business. Using beaconsmind Suite and Beacon technology beaconsmind drive sales and customer loyalty in our clients’ retail stores.We offer consulting services to companies with retail stores/Point-of-Sales (POS) and connect their offline marketing with onlineand mobile marketing activities. This allows us to drive sales and customer loyalty for our clients. We develop a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements to create custom solutions. Our work is goal-, results and client-oriented. Data security is as big a matter of interest for beaconsmind as meticulous data analysis and the implementation of reputable consulting services. | Seed / Nov 04, 2016 |
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FAQ
What does Swiss Start Up Factory invest in?
Swiss Start Up Factory invests primarily in Software, Enterprise Software and Consumer Electronics startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Switzerland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Swiss Start Up Factory?
The team at Swiss Start Up Factory includes Alex Just (Startup Coach), Christian Warken (Venture Builder) and Max Meister (Founder, Founding Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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