Top 15 Sporting Goods Startup Investors in Switzerland
A list of 15 angel investors and VC funds that invest in Sporting goods startups based in Switzerland. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Sporting goods companies from Switzerland. We update this investor list every month.Top 15 Sporting Goods Startup Investors in Switzerland
Investor | Sporting Goods Switzerland investments |
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GoBeyond | 3 |
Dave Morin | 2 |
Octopus Ventures | 2 |
Alex Hoye | 2 |
Effort Fribourg | 1 |
Stripes | 1 |
Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) | 1 |
Capital Risque Fribourg | 1 |
Verve Ventures | 1 |
Christopher Spray | 1 |
The New Frontiers (TNF) | 1 |
Lorenz Bogaert | 1 |
octopus investments | 1 |
Lucian Wagner | 1 |
SAM LESSIN | 1 |
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.
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Investment focus
- Information Technology, Medical, Software
- Funding Round, Seed, Series A
- Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- LEND — LEND provides peer to peer lending in Switzerland. It connects investors with borrowers. Moreover, investors earn substantial returns and borrowers benefit from low interest rates. The company is based in Switzerland and it was founded in 2015.
- AVAtronics — AVA Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Solution is a breakthrough in Audio Industry. AVA is the first and only TRUE WIDE-BAND ANC in the market capable of selectively cancelling all annoying noises we want to get rid of without compromising the quality of Music or speech.
- Blumer — Blumer is a social networking platform that provides social networks that can monetize time by consuming advertisements, selling nfts, and making crypto transactions. It offers social networks, crypto, digital marketing, and blockchain.
Dave is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Offline Ventures.He was Founder & Partner Emeritus of Slow Ventures. A leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm that champions long term thinking and innovation. Slow serves a community of over 200 of the most innovative entrepreneurs and companies in the world. Including Slack, Pinterest,Evernote, NextDoor, Postmates, Blue Bottle and more.He was the Co-Founder and CEO of Path which was acquired by Kakao in 2015. He co-founded Path with the mission of being a source of happiness, meaning, and connection through simplicity, quality, and privacy in technology and design. Path continues to serves tens of millions of people each month to this day.Dave has had a lifelong passion for technology, entrepreneurship, culture, design, photography, nature, skiing, and improving society. He served both Apple and Facebook for several years during periods of rapid innovation and growth. Today, he serves on the Board of Directors of Eventbrite, Dwell, and Hinge. And, on the Boards of three Non-Profit Organizations, the United States Ski and Snowboard Association, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), and Montana ExplorationWorks. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He grew up under the big sky of Montana where he was ranked as one of the top downhill ski racers in America. Today, he lives and works in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Brit, son Ansel, and dog Pixel.
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- Mobile, Internet, Software
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- United States, France, Finland
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- Dance — Dance is an electric mobility subscription company that makes it easy to explore your city with an electric bike or moped.
- Oura — Oura Ring: the most accurate sleep and activity tracker is all about you: it measures the physiological signals of your body, understands your lifestyle, and guides you to make your own optimal daily choices. The ring features scientifically validated sleep tracking and personalized guidance.
- Dash Radio — 100% Free Music. More Variety. Zero Commercials. The Best DJ's & Stations. No BS
We provide venture capital investment for the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. Learn about what we do and the kind of founders we back.
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- Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence
- Series A, Seed, Series B
- United Kingdom, United States, Germany
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- NanoSyrinx — NanoSyrinx is an award-winning, discovery stage biotechnology company based in the UK. We are using synthetic biology approaches to develop protein nanosyringes as a completely novel modality for intracellular delivery of protein and peptide biologic drugs.
- Puraffinity — Puraffinity develops targeted materials for water treatment, focused on forever chemicals called PFAS. Our strategic intent is to provide 1 billion people with PFAS safe water by 2030
- Intron Health — Intron is the future of clinical documentation with real-time clinical speech-to-text for 200+ African accents, easing the transition to digitized care.
Alex Hoye is the Co-founder and CEO of Full Stack Supply Co. He previously worked at Runway East as a Co-founder. Alex Hoye attended Stanford University.
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Investment focus
- Software, Apps, Advertising
- Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- United Kingdom, United States, Romania
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- Motion - Activity Goals — Use Motion to set your personal weekly activity goal and visualise progress. Create a team with friends and share your goals.
- Grabble — Discover the best new fashion and homeware with the Grabble app. Get inspired by amazing articles and edits curated by our expert stylists, and buy anything you like in one tap.
- Carv — Carv fits in any ski boot, analyzes your technique, and coaches you with live audio as you ski.
Effort Fribourg aims to promote the economic development of the city and the agglomeration of Freiburg. In particular, it supports the creation and development of companies or any other economic activity that creates new jobs.
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- Sports, Manufacturing, Sporting Goods
- Series A
- Switzerland
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- Dahu — DAHU Sports is a Swiss company that manufactures ski boots for skiing, walking, hiking, and driving. Founded in 2011 by Nicolas Frey, DAHU Sports was officially launched in November 2013 with thousand pairs sold during the 1st season.
Stripes, formerly known as Stripes Group, is a leading growth equity firm that invests in high-growth Software and Consumer businesses around the world.
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Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, SaaS
- Series B, Series C, Series A
- United States, Israel, Germany
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- Island — Meet Island, the Enterprise Browser that gives you control over SaaS governance, visibility and productivity. Secure your critical data and apps with Island.
- Nomad — Nomad is providing financial services.
- Popup Bagels — Welcome to our "Not Famous but known" Bagel and schmear shop, where we make superior bagels, bake them, and serve them hot just for you. Available by presale only at specified pickup times to assure freshness, we provide you with the ultimate bagel experience. All of our orders include one dozen assorted bagels along with 2 of our artisan schmears. Add on some Smoked Fish or Roe as well!
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.
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Investment focus
- Health Care, Biotechnology, Software
- Debt Financing, Grant, Seed
- Switzerland, France
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- Aspivix — ASPIVIX is developing a new generation of medical devices that make gynecological procedures gentler and safer for women and gynecologists. The first device, CAREVIX, is designed to prevent cervix bleeding using a suction technology to replace traumatic tenaculum (forceps).
- Xemperia — Xemperia provides diagnostic solutions that helps to detect breast cancer and early diagnosis of relapses.
- Ex Nunc Intelligence — Ex Nunc Intelligence provides professionals with thorough summaries of legal information, credible responses to legal issues, and automated legal document preparation features.
Capital Risque Fribourg is a venture capital that provides funding opportunities for startups and SMEs. The company’s product portfolio includes creating jobs in Canton, Entrepreneurial quality design, industrialization, shareholder loans, identifying promising markets, and more. Capital Risque Fribourg was founded in 1998 is headquarteredFribourg, Switzerland.
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Investment focus
- Manufacturing, Sports, Software
- Seed, Funding Round, Series A
- Switzerland, Germany
Portfolio highlights
- Cortexia — Cortexia provides to the cities worldwide an objective and automatic measurement system, based on intelligent vision. Mobile cameras recognise and map the littering according to categories in the whole city and compute a cleanliness index.
- Bionomous — Bionomous - the world's first provider of AI-powered solutions for screening, sorting and dispensing of small biological entities. We are an innovative, agile
- Seprify — Enabling sustainable products
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.
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Investment focus
- Health Care, Software, Biotechnology
- Series A, Seed, Series B
- Switzerland, Germany, France
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- Cubbit — Cubbit is secure encrypted cloud storage with a difference. A distributed cloud that is 100% private and green. Join the Swarm.
- Axelera AI — To accelerate computer vision in edge devices, we offer a powerful, energy-efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly AI hardware and software platform.
- Puraffinity — Puraffinity develops targeted materials for water treatment, focused on forever chemicals called PFAS. Our strategic intent is to provide 1 billion people with PFAS safe water by 2030
Christopher Spray served as a Venture Partner at Atlas Venture L.P. Mr. Spray worked in the technology group of Atlas Venture and invested in software and services and Internet related businesses. Mr. Spray established firm’s Boston office in 1986 and was responsible for United States operations until 1998 when he moved to London office. Mr. Sprayhad moved to United States in 1985 as an Investment Director at CIN Investment Company. He started his venture capital career in 1983 with CINVen. Mr. Spray serves as Director of DoveBid, GoIndustry, Kalido, NTRglobal, Zinwave, picoChip, KDS, and MOO Print Ltd. He served as a Director at Kalido, Inc., Koodos, Corizon Ltd., and 3V Transaction Services Limited. He has been an investor and Board Member in number of successful companies, including OnDisplay and RightPoint Software. Mr. Spray also served on the Board of Business Objects from 1992 to 1994. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in English Literature from Oxford University.
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Investment focus
- Mobile, Software, Video
- Seed, Series B, Series A
- United Kingdom, Switzerland, United States
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- Peak — Challenge your brain with Peak, the No.1 app for your mind. Push your cognitive skills to their limits and use your time better with fun, challenging games and workouts that test your Focus, Memory, Problem Solving, Mental Agility and more.
- The Faction Collective — 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.
- Plum Guide — Plum Guide handpicks the world's best vacation rentals, holiday homes, short term lets and Airbnbs from over 25 different sites
We act as a catalystfor innovation and industry disruptiontowards building a smarter world. TNF is an international investment firm that acts as a catalyst for innovation and industry disruption towards building a smarter world. TNF takes a long-term approach to creating value through venture capital, private equity investments and private financing. Discover our approach Media
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Investment focus
- FinTech, Blockchain, EdTech
- Seed, Series A
- Switzerland, India, United Kingdom
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- MSMEx — MSMEx: Leading SME IPO consultants in India, offer tailored strategies and expert guidance for small and medium businesses navigating IPO complexities.
- Equip Sport — Gain access to the fastest growing network of rental lockers worldwide. Equip gives you instant access to SUP and sports rental anywhere, anytime.
- Metaphysiks — Metaphysiks is a groundbreaking immersive technology company combining world leading neuroscience and robotics to create multisensory experiences.
Lorenz is co-founder and CEO Ghent-based start-up studio StarApps. He also co-founded early stage investment fund Pitchdrive. He previously created Netlog, Twoo (exit to Tinder), Realo (exit to Axel Springer), Delta (exit to eToro) and Rydoo (exit to Sodexo).
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Investment focus
- Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Belgium, United Kingdom, United States
Portfolio highlights
- Otamiser — Otamiser Booster® is an automated solution that helps hoteliers and revenue managers secure bookings by improving a property's online presence on major OTAs such as Booking.com, Expedia, Trips.com, Kayak, Airbnb, and VRBO. It maximizes occupancy rates and revenue through optimizing 951 essential parameters, ensuring continuous optimization,full automation, seamless integration with CMS, PMS, and RMS systems, dedicated customer support, integrations with Cubilis and Hostaway, and a customized API for Revenue Management software.
- Accurat — Accurat provides real-word shopper insights to support retail decision making with unprecedented accuracy. Our proprietary technology, platform and algorithms understand behaviour in high detail.
- Maison Sport — Book ski lessons online with highly qualified ski instructors. Ski & snowboard lessons & ski school in Morzine, Meribel, Val Thorens, Courchevel, Avoriaz, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Zermatt, Verbier & more
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Investment focus
- Software, SaaS, E-Commerce
- Funding Round, Series A, Series B
- United Kingdom, United States, Finland
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- Trafi — Stay connected Be the first to hear about our product updates, city launches, and more.
- Weev — End To End EV Solution
- Perfect Ward — Unleash the power of your quality data from the frontline to CQC inspections
Lucian has a truly global outlook with an extensive set of contacts in North America, Europe, and Asia. Lucian is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with several successful start-ups to his credit. He has 20 years of semiconductor industry experience. Lucian was born in Germany, educated in the French school system, and went on to earn a B.Sc.in International Economics from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University (with a minor in Russian) and an MBA from INSEAD.
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Investment focus
- Skiing, Sports, Fitness
- Seed
- Switzerland
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- Adiposs — Adiposs is a Swiss biotech start-up company developing medical imaging products and technologies for early detection of cachexia.
- Snowcookie — Ski tracking sensors by bode miller for racers and coaches
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Investment focus
- Software, Mobile Apps, Internet
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- United States, Israel, Switzerland
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- Pogo — Unlock the power of your data to earn and save on shopping, finances and more. Download the Pogo app today to start earning and saving cash. 4.9 stars in the App Store.
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