# Top 50 Travel Startup Investors in Switzerland in June 2026
## Paul Sevinç
- Type: Angel
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 5
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel
- Focus: Travel, Software, Information Technology
Paul E Sevinç is Co-Founder & CTO at Doodle.
## Myke Naf
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 4
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage
Myke Naf is the Managing Partner of Übermorgen Ventures.He attended University of St.Gallen.
## SICTIC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 4
- 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.
## redalpine
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.
## Wille Finance
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Health Care, Software, Biotechnology
An international, Swiss-based family office, focusing on private equity (venture & buy-out), real estate and listed assets.
## Alpana Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.
## TA Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Health Care
TA Ventures is a global, network-driven VC firm investing in early-stage tech startups that redefine the industries of tomorrow. We typically write initial checks of $100-250K for Pre-Seed and Seed companies and actively provide follow-on investments.
We pride ourselves on swift execution, hands-on support, and leveraging our extensiveinternational network. By connecting our portfolio companies with growth-oriented co-investors, we help them scale effectively through subsequent funding rounds. Additionally, we draw on our deep industry expertise to offer portfolio companies and partner VCs access to top-tier, cost-efficient R&D talent.
## HOWZAT Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Travel, E-Commerce, SaaS
Howzat Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed, start up, growth capital, early stage, and mid venture investments. The firm seeks to invest in digital businesses with a focus on internet, digital media, e-commerce companies. It invests globally. It acts as as sounding board. The firm also makes co-investments. HowzatPartners was founded in 2006 and is based in Luxembourg and London.
## TiVentures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- 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.
## Jürg Marquard
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Travel, Rental, Leisure
Jürg Marquard
## Zürcher Kantonal Bank
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- 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.
## Teodoro D'Ambrosio
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Automotive, Travel
Teodoro D'Ambrosio is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Biocentis. He previously worked at Hotelscan as a Co-Founder and Chairman. Teodoro D'Ambrosio attended the University of Trieste.
## Verve Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zug, Zug, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- 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.
## Adrian Locher
- Type: Angel
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Software
Adrian Locher is the Founder, CEO and General Partner of Merantix. He Kausa as a Board Member.Adrian Locher attended the University of St.Gallen.
## Armin Meier
- Type: Angel
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: SaaS, Travel, Tourism
Armin Meier - Managing Partner @ Boyden
## Walter Güntensperger
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: SaaS, Travel, Tourism
Walter Güntensperger - CEO @ Active Travel
## Founderful
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- 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.
## Innuvik Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Bottighofen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Travel, Software, Apps
Swiss based early stage startup-investor. Invests in internet startups only. Specialized in Online Travel.
## Reinhart Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: B2B, Travel, Tourism
Have a clear vision of what is needed in their areas of expertise
Find a solution for a big problem that other individuals or companies are willing to pay for
Have the character & passion to embark in the entrepreneurship journey
Operate in a growing market
## Impulse VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Advertising, Software, E-Commerce
Fund for technological internet companies
## Tobias Reichmuth
- Type: Angel
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Travel, Internet
Tobias Reichmuth - Founding Partner at Maximon - The Longevity Company Builder @ Maximon
## HV Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Internet
We support exceptional founders in building market leading digital companies.
## Swiss Founders Fund
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Saint Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Internet, E-Commerce
Swiss Founders Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Switzerland. We invest CHF 100k-300k in Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups globally.
## HR Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dreieich, Hessen, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Travel, Tourism, Software
HR Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm, which is part of the HahnAir Group. HR Ventures is based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany. HR Ventures is also an EVCA member, the European private equity & venture capital association.HR Ventures was founded to support exceptional entrepreneurs in achieving their goals together aspartners. We define ourselves as an equal partner for all entrepreneurial challenges with in-depth expertise and a large network. The company builds a strong relationship with each founder to create outstanding companies. We are here to
## Roland Brack
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Travel, SaaS, Rental
Roland Brack - Mr. @ Ziano
## 808 Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Travel, Hospitality, Rental Property
808 Ventures is an early stage tech startup investor that provides individual and family office investors with access to pre-vetted startup opportunities you dont want to miss out on.
## Credit Suisse
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Debt Financing, Series A
- Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance
Credit Suisse is a financial services company that provides advice to clients across all aspects of finance. It employs a client-focused integrated bank strategy, addressing complex client needs and value-adding businesses. The company leverages its global expertise through three divisions: Private Banking, Investment Banking, and Asset Management.
## Atlantic
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Financial Services
Atlantic Labs supports and invests in mission-driven founders working on transformative technology ventures.
We partner with founders early, providing the capital, tools and network necessary to growing their companies and accompanying them on their entrepreneurial journey. We are currently active in areas including Digital Health, Future of Work, Machine Learning, Decentralized Networks, Mobility and Industrial Applications.
## Matteo Gamba
- Type: Angel
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Equity Crowdfunding, Convertible Note, Series A
- Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Banking
Matteo leads the product teams taking care of Payments & Fraud at Wayfair, one of the top e-commerce retailers selling furniture and home goods in North America and Europe. Before Wayfair, he led the product function for the growth teams at (Transfer)Wise.
## Medra Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Travel, Leisure, Tourism
Medra Capital is a private investment company providing seed and follow-on funding for start-ups. As well as backing in-house ventures under their own direction, they are particularly interested in opportunities in technology, manufacturing, energy and sustainability, and peer-to-peer markets, where their team’s expertise adds most value. Moreoften than not, they choose to invest in innovations that promote sustainability and minimise impact to the environment. These include energy saving, asset sharing, green technology, and re-using. Having said that, when they come across ideas that they find particularly appealing, they may invest without a sustainability angle.
## Canica
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Private Equity, Series A, Series D
- Focus: Beauty, Medical, Biotechnology
Canica is one of the largest privately owned investment companies in Norway. Our operations are focused on active, long-term ownership, primarily within sectors covering retail, fast moving consumer goods and real estate. Canica can offer core expertise within the fields of business development and finance, as well as capital and network in orderto create value and employment in a long-term perspective.
## Jose Marin
- Type: Angel
- Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace
Jose Marin started his professional career as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group.In 1999 he co-founded DeRemate.com (eBay model for Latin America). The company raised 75 M USD, did a partial cash-out sale to Terra and later merged with Mercado Libre that went Public in Nasdaq .Currently Jose is co-Founder and co-CEO of IGExpansion. IG takes successful internet business models into emerging markets (main focus Brazil). IG builds one project per year and will not build more than 6 (investing the first 3 to 5 M USD per project). 5 of the 6 are already operating being Viajanet (Expedia for Latam) its biggest success.Jose is also founder of Serendipity Investments, company that has invested in >70 start-ups. Before this, Jose invested in projects such as Bazee (auctions sold to eBay in 2005) and eDreams (European Travel site sold to TA Associates in 2006) obtaining top tier returns.Jose is a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer and holds an MBA and an MA in International development Economics from Stanford.
## Accel
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C
- Focus: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce
First partner to exceptional teams everywhere
## FortyOne Group
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ch'arants'avan, Kotayk', Armenia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Information Services, Information Technology, Software
At Fortyone AG they hold participations in non-listed companies. They are guided by the question: "Can they make a difference?". As active investors, they make investments in which, in addition to the financial resources, they can add value to their knowledge, their experience and their relationships. In order to live up to this smartmoney approach and to be able to actively influence the corporate design, they usually require the involvement of the Board of Directors. The scope of the participation depends on the requirements.
## Aare Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Software, Industrial Automation, SaaS
Aare Ventures - der Berner, Freiburger und Solothurner Business Angel Club. Bei unseren Veranstaltungen pitchen jeweils bis zu 10 top Startups aus der Region und der Schweiz.
## Yuri Gurski
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Women's, Software
Yuri Gurski has been building international IT and media businesses for more than 15 years as an executive, entrepreneur, investor, and startup mentor. Yuri is acclaimed for his extraordinary number of business exits: the firms that Yuri funded and advised have been acquired by Google, Facebook, Farfetch, Playtech.Yuri is a Co-founder & CEOat Palta, a health & well-being technology company led by entrepreneurs on a mission to create a global positive impact. Across its consumer-centric health products, Palta already has more than 300 million users in apps like Flo, Simple, Zing, and others. It has also set an ambitious goal to empower more than 1 billion health-aware people with innovative health and wellness products. Headquartered in London with offices also in Vilnius, Limassol, and Warsaw, Palta has over 800 employees across its product companies. In 2021, Palta raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Per Brillioth at VNV Global, with the participation of Target Global and other existing and new investors. Yuri Gurski is a distinguished MBA alumnus of Kozminski University (in Warsaw/Poland). Yuri has received numerous awards, including Belarus Entrepreneur of the Year (2010 and 2011); Startup Mentor of the Year (2014), and Best Belarusian Entrepreneur Under 40 (2016).
## Kuoni Group
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Thalwil, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Travel
Kuoni Group is a leading service provider to the global travel industry and governments with leading positions in its areas of activity and sustainable growth prospects, with a strong focus on Asia. Kuoni Group generated turnover of CHF 3.35 billion in the 2015 financial year and employed about 8,000 people (FTE) at the end of 2015.Kuoni Groupfocuses on three core activities: Global Travel Distribution (GTD) is an industry pioneer and a highly experienced, leading global distributor that provides travel companies with easy access to hotel accommodation and destination services. It sells approximately 40,000 room nights per day online. And approximately 40% of its turnover is sourced from fast-growing markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.Global Travel Services (GTS) sources and coordinates destination services – from accommodation, transportation, tours and activities to venues and event management. GTS is the number one player in the growing group travel market and handles 50,000 leisure tours per year. GTS generates 60% of its turnover from Asia/Pacific source markets.VFS Global, the industry pioneer and world’s leading visa services provider, works for 48 governments, operates 1,916 application centres in 123 countries and holds an estimated 48% of the global outsourced applications market. It generates almost 70% of its turnover from applicants from the Asia/Pacific region.
## Reto Graf
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: SaaS, Travel, Tourism
Reto Graf - Co-Founder and Managing Director @ EAT.ch
## Senn
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Saint Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Travel, Hospitality, Rental Property
Entwicklung, Planung und Realisierung von Immobilien
## Christian Dahlen
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel
- Focus: Software, Analytics, Information Technology
Christian Dahlen is a business angel. He provides expert capital and venture advice to B2B SW startups in Silicon Valley and in Germany. He is a member of the Band of Angels, Silicon Valley's oldest seed funding organization. Christian was a VP at SAP and held various roles in business strategy and operations. Prior to SAP, he was theGeneral Manager for the Internet and phone business of Kabel Deutschland (KDG), Germany's largest cable operator. He joined KDG from Excite@Home, and before that was with McKinsey & Co.
## Christian Wanner
- Type: Angel
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Diving, Sports, Travel
Christian Wanner
## Christian Wenger
- Type: Angel
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: SaaS, Internet, Software
Christian Wenger - Chairman @ Startup INVEST
## TR Invest
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tafers, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Manufacturing, Software, Apps
Private Investment Company
## SVC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Medical, Health Care, Biotechnology
SVC - Ltd. for Risk Capital for SMEs provides Swiss SMEs and start-up businesses with venture capital of up to CHF 100 million. Innovative companies in various development phases are supplied with venture capital in the form of additional equity capital or as loans with profit participation. The focus is on the consolidation of Switzerland as acenter of employment and the creation or preservation of jobs. SVC - Ltd. for Risk Capital for SMEs is active throughout Switzerland.
## Jürg Schäppi
- Type: Angel
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: SaaS, Travel, Tourism
Juerg Schaeppi is chairman and founding partner of 2Xideas. He is also a founding partner and principal shareholder of Bellevue Group AG, a Swiss securities firm primarily active in brokerage, corporate finance and asset management. Since 1998 he has been active as an investor and an independent director on the boards of several Hedge Funds,including the Voltaire Fund, the Zadig Fund, diverse Funds within the Henderson ( ex-Gartmore) umbrella, as well as the Ratio, Montpelier and Verrazzano funds.He managed Bank am Bellevue as Chief Executive Officer for a ten year period from 2000-2010. Prior to Bellevue, Juerg Schaeppi was employed as an investment banker by S.G. Warburg in Geneva as well as Julius Baer and Citicorp in Zurich. Juerg holds a degree from the Hochschule St. Gallen (lic.oec) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts.
## RKKVC
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
To be the first point of call for company founders from Central Europe who want to create history with their start-up.
Our private independent early-stage boutique Venture Capital fund focuses on this promise. Our strategy is linked to technologies that benefit people and the planet. It’s a privilege for us to partner with people who seeopportunities around the corner. To them success is not about mere status, it is about making an impact.
## Mutschler Ventures AG
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Baar, Zug, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- 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: 1
- 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.
## U-Start
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Milan, Lombardia, Italy
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: E-Commerce, Travel, Fashion
U-Start is a professional advisory firm structuring deals with private investors, investing in tech companies across Europe, Israel and US.
## 3wVentures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Herisau, Ausser-Rhoden, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology
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.
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