Venture capital in
Zurich

Metellus AG

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.

Metellus AG is a private investment office that invests in deep technology and biotechnology companies and supports them from start-up to IPO. It takes an active role in strategy, boards and leadership teams, with a focus including semiconductor technologies, wireless systems and immune-modulating therapies.

healthetia GmbH

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

healthetia GmbH invests in early-stage health tech startups and supports companies with startup scouting and access to healthcare professionals. Its expert network covers areas including technology, sales, marketing, and product development.

EGS Beteiligungen AG

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

EGS Beteiligungen AG is the investment company of the Ernst Göhner Foundation and makes long-term investments in companies with a connection to Switzerland. It invests in established businesses and late-stage start-ups, particularly in industry, IT and medical technology.

Avalon Park Group Holding AG

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Avalon Park Group Holding AG is part of a diversified group that invests in companies and manages business interests. Its activities include master-planned community development and businesses in areas such as technology, healthcare and industry.

tugboat llc

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

tugboat llc facilitates investment opportunities in start-up companies, particularly in high tech. Investments are made on a case-by-case basis, allowing individual investors to participate in specific companies.

Ringier Digital Ventures AG

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.

Ringier Digital Ventures AG invests as an early-stage venture capital investor in European consumer internet startups, taking minority stakes. Its focus areas include online marketplaces, direct-to-consumer commerce and subscription-based business models.

Kohlmann & Co AG

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

Kohlmann & Co AG is a private, internationally active investment office focused on venture capital and real estate. It invests in companies and manages its holdings.

VP Venture Partners AG

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

VP Venture Partners AG is a venture capital firm supporting early-stage life science companies in Europe. It invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on areas such as medical devices, digital health and diagnostics, and supports portfolio teams with financing and operational guidance.

Arabella Venture Capital AG

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Arabella Venture Capital AG invests directly and through funds and platform holdings in startups and other venture capital projects. It supports selected startups with capital and, if desired, access to its network and expertise.

Expansion of Eternity (EoE) AG

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Expansion of Eternity (EoE) AG works in startup development and investment, supporting startups worldwide. Its SpaceCover offering uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for data-driven risk management and insurance coverage for individual space missions.

EquityPitcher AG

Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.

EquityPitcher AG is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies and backs entrepreneurs across industries, markets and stages. Its industry network supports B2B tech startups, particularly in generating sales.

Blue Horizon Corporation AG

Since 2016 · 51–100 empl.

Blue Horizon Corporation AG invests in companies contributing to the development of a sustainable food system. It supports technology- and science-focused businesses from early-stage development through expansion, including growth through company consolidation.

Ramla Capital Management AG

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Ramla Capital Management AG advises on investments in underdeveloped and emerging markets, with a focus on energy projects and companies. Its activities include strategic advisory, management of energy assets and companies, and direct investments in seed- and early-stage businesses.

Peak Partners Holding AG

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

Peak Partners Holding AG is an investment holding company focused on early-stage venture capital and private equity investments in Western Europe, primarily Switzerland. Its investments span biotechnology and life sciences, information technology, industrial and engineering technology, and consumer technology.

Persistent Energy Capital AG

Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.

Persistent Energy Capital AG invests in early-stage climate businesses in Africa and supports them with venture-building services as they develop and grow. It also provides advisory services to climate-related financing programmes and companies in the renewable energy sector.

Weiss Group GmbH

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.

Weiss Group GmbH provides professional services with a boutique approach, focusing on the intersection of finance and technology. Its main activities include financial services for individuals and businesses and venture services offering technical, financial and strategic advice to the venture capital community; the venture practice operates as Radian VC.

Marcau Partners AG

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.

Marcau Partners AG provides asset management services, with a focus on managing early-stage investments. It is an authorised portfolio manager supervised by FINMA.

Nabtesco Technology Ventures AG

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

Nabtesco Technology Ventures AG is the corporate venture capital arm of Nabtesco Corporation. It evaluates and manages equity investments and joint development projects with start-ups worldwide, focusing mainly on robotics, motors, sensors, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

DART Labs GmbH

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

DART Labs GmbH invests in early-stage European startups developing technologies for health and climate. Its 12-month program supports companies with strategy, fundraising and expansion into the US market.

Groundshift AG

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

Groundshift AG is an investment advisory firm focused on financial technology. It identifies and supports investments in companies, primarily in Europe, and provides portfolio companies with strategic guidance and access to financial institutions.

CRDH Capital AG

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

CRDH Capital AG is a Swiss asset manager supervised by FINMA and advises the Planven group of Luxembourg investment funds. The funds focus on venture capital and growth and expansion investments, particularly in mission-critical software.

BERNINA BioInvest AG

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

BERNINA BioInvest AG invests in early-stage biotechnology and medical technology.

Übermorgen Ventures AG

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.

Übermorgen Ventures AG is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups developing solutions to climate change. Its focus areas are decarbonization, carbon removal, and adaptation and resilience; it also supports portfolio companies as they build and scale their businesses.

Conscious Capital AG

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.

Conscious Capital AG advises and supports individuals, families, foundations, businesses, and institutional investors in allocating capital. It develops investment vehicles focused on human health, planetary health, and gender equality, with activities in sustainable development, catalytic philanthropy, and impact investing.

Brainforest

Since 2021 · 21–50 empl.

Brainforest supports and finances early-stage ventures whose business models benefit nature, biodiversity and forests. Its activities include a venture program with coaching, expertise and funding, as well as connecting investors with selected nature-focused startups.

QBIT Capital AG

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

QBIT Capital AG is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage Swiss startups. It provides pre-seed and seed funding and supports founders with areas including go-to-market strategy, business growth and international scaling.

arc investors AG

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

arc investors AG invests in companies and founder teams at early stages, usually at pre-seed, seed or Series A. It focuses on enterprise technology, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and fintech, and supports portfolio companies beyond providing capital.

Lakestar Advisors GmbH

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Lakestar Advisors GmbH is an investment firm that invests in technology companies and manages venture capital funds. Its investments span early-stage ventures to growth-stage companies and include technologies that support Europe's security and strategic capabilities.

G Squared International AG

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

G Squared International AG operates in private markets and works with technology companies that remain privately held for longer. It provides growth and primary capital, direct secondary transactions, and structured tender offers to help companies and their shareholders access capital and liquidity.

medignition AG

Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(1)

medignition AG develops digital innovations for healthcare and supports their progress from idea to market entry with funding and interdisciplinary expertise. Its focus areas are telemedicine, mobile health and knowledge management.

dammven GmbH

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

dammven GmbH advises companies in the GNSS and electronics industries on corporate, product and technology strategy, market and technology trends, organisation, research and development, partnerships and M&A. It also supports and invests in technology startups, including through coaching and fundraising assistance.

Aribeda AG

Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.

Aribeda AG is a family investment company that invests in early-stage startups as a minority investor. It focuses on long-term investments from Seed to Series A, particularly in SaaS, scalable hardware, mixed reality, AI and consumer goods.

Creadd AG

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

Creadd AG invests in pre-growth and growth-stage companies developing technologies in healthcare, DeepTech, AI and B2B SaaS. It also supports its portfolio companies with entrepreneurial, technical and strategic expertise.

DeepTech Ventures AG

Since 2024 · 11–20 empl.

DeepTech Ventures AG invests in Web3 companies, protocols, and networks, supporting their development across the technology stack. Its activities include governance participation, providing liquidity, and operating network nodes.

Swantee-Invest GmbH

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Swantee-Invest GmbH provides investment and strategic business advice to start-ups, scale-ups and established businesses. Its activities also include hands-on support and board and advisory roles, particularly in the telecommunications and technology sectors.

8x AG

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

8x AG invests in climate-focused entrepreneurs and companies and supports their growth. Its activities include private equity, seed and growth funding, as well as acquiring, building and transforming companies in the climate-solutions sector.

Rudolf Falat

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Rudolf Falat advises and mentors start-ups and investors on corporate finance, strategy, growth and fundraising. He also works as a business angel and executive education coach, and is the founder and host of the Voice of FinTech podcast.

ACIES ASSET MANAGEMENT AG

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

ACIES ASSET MANAGEMENT AG is a private investment office that invests as a principal across companies and asset classes. Its areas of focus include private equity and venture capital, private debt, and alternative investments.