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Alpana Ventures

Venture capital

Geneva · Seed–Late Stage · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Alpana Ventures is committed to value creation by identifying deeptech solutions in Switzerland, Europe and the United States. The firm invests to help embed these technologies into innovative business models, spanning areas such as fintech, robotics, medtech, health monitoring, cloud gaming and real estate data analytics.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Geneva, CH
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
28

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Alex Fries· General Partner

What they invest in

from 23 of 28 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×12SaaS ×8Enterprise Software ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4Fintech ×4Biotech ×3Deep Tech ×3Digital Health ×3

HQs:Switzerland×8United States×5Spain×1France×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 9 portfolio companies
78%
solo founders
7 of 9 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×13 founders×1

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×3

Investments · 28 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2021 · 12019 · 12 dated

Airconsoleairconsole.com

Andrin von Rechenberg(Founder)

Co-investorsSICTIC

Altoidaaltoida.comin𝕏

Altoida operates a digital NeuroMarker Platform that uses neuroscience-driven tasks, machine learning, augmented reality, and sensor data (motion, speech, touch) to detect early cognitive decline.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsEisai Innovation, Inc.Hikma VenturesM VenturesPolytech Ecosystem VenturesVI PartnersWhitecap Venture Partners

Beekeeperbeekeeper.ioin𝕏

Beekeeper is a mobile-first platform for frontline and deskless workers, offering communication, task management, digital forms, automated workflows, training, and analytics accessible via secure mobile login without corporate email.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLyon, FR

Sébastien Ricard(Chairman of the Board & CEO)inÉlie Mélois(MD & Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsBridgepointGoldman SachsBose VenturesEdenred VenturesEnergize CapitalKeen Venture Partners+2 more

CityCopcitycop.orgin

CityCop provides a public safety API called CrimeoMeter designed to enhance safety and crime prevention measures.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechInsurTechPropTechSan Francisco, US

Nadim Curi(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstarsTheVentureCity

CloudGuidecloudguide.mein𝕏

Barcelona, ES

Olga Plets(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

DomoHealthdomo.healthin

domo.health builds digital health solutions that capture real-world, multimodal patient data longitudinally rather than only during clinical appointments, providing real-time insights to improve outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Emonitoremonitor.ch

ERP and data analytics for real estate

Flowcastflowcast.aiin𝕏

Flowcast uses machine learning to help financial institutions make credit decisions, including underwriting borrowers with limited data, detecting default risk for collections, and auto-clearing deduction claims.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Co-investorsKatalyst VenturesKatalyst.VenturesBitRock CapitalING Ventures

Invaluableinvaluable.com𝕏

Invaluable is an online marketplace for fine art, antiques, and collectibles, partnering with over 5,000 auction houses to let collectors discover and bid on items.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsAscent Venture PartnersInsight Partners

Klarysklarys.ioin𝕏

Klarys provides an AI platform for fresh food procurement that automates buyer processes including demand forecasting, supplier comparisons, and order management with real-time visibility and traceability.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS

Co-investorsSerenaCAP HORN VCSamaipata

LENDlend.chin𝕏

Lend.ch is a Swiss lending platform that connects borrowers directly with investors, offering personal loans and mortgages with terms based on the borrower's situation.

B2B MarketplacesFintechZürich, CH

Michel Lalive(Founder)in

Co-investorsSICTIC

Lunaphorelunaphore.chin𝕏

Lunaphore provides spatial biology technology and solutions that enable researchers to integrate spatial analysis into laboratory workflows.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesLausanne, CH

Maistromaistro.comin𝕏

Maistro is an AI-powered procurement platform that automates supplier sourcing and evaluation for businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Maritime Ventures

Houston, US

MATTHEW PAUL COSTELLO(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsMotion VenturesSeventure PartnersShift4Good

Mothershipmothershipcorp.comin𝕏Aug 2019

Mothership provides business solutions that replace traditional problem-solving approaches for companies, though the specific nature of their offerings is not clearly detailed on the page.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechInsurTechMarketplacesAustin, US

Gregg Luskin(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)inAaron Peck(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAlt CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBow CapitalElefundFifth Wall+9 more

Next-gen sequencing analysissaphetor.comin𝕏

Saphetor develops VarSome, a genomic data analysis and variant interpretation platform that combines NGS analysis (variant calling, annotation, classification, visualization, and reporting) with machine learning and natural language processing.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health

Co-investorsBig Pi Ventures

Nezasanezasa.comin𝕏

Nezasa provides TripBuilder, a commerce platform that enables tour operators, travel agencies, and airlines to create and sell packaged or personalized travel itineraries online.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityZürich, CH

Michael Müller(Founder)Manuel Hilty(Founder)inPatrick Hammer(Founder)in

Co-investorsSICTIC

OneVisageonevisage.com

OneVisage provides facial recognition and 3D facial verification authentication for enterprise access control, laptop/server login, and digital onboarding.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

rallybus_rally.co𝕏

Rally is a crowdpowered travel service that matches riders heading to the same event or destination and provides chartered luxury buses for the round trip.

B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSports TechTravel & HospitalityNew York City, US

Co-investorsAstiaAvalancha VenturesUpstage Ventures

Resistellresistell.comin

Resistell develops a nanomotion-based diagnostic device for rapid phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), aimed at accelerating detection of antibiotic resistance in hospital settings.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Dr. Danuta Cichocka(CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member)inGrzegorz Gonciarz(COO)inDr. Alex Sturm(Chief Scientific Officer)inMartin Birk(CFO)in

Co-investorsOCCIDENT

Sinaysinay.aiin𝕏

Sinay provides data collection, AI analysis, and compliance monitoring for marine and offshore construction projects.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction Tech

Co-investorsBetatron Venture GroupShift4Good

The Gluetheglue.comin

Belgium-based provider of digital infrastructure for financial services.

Co-investorsSmartFin

Tinamutinamu-labs.comin𝕏

TINAMU provides drone-based inventory monitoring and digital twin solutions for industrial stockpiles, warehouses, and construction sites using LiDAR and computer vision analytics.

AI & Machine LearningIoTRoboticsZurich, CH

Co-investorsSpicehaus Partners

Volirovoliro.comin

Voliro builds omnidirectional aerial robots (drones) for inspection, maintenance, and repair at height, including non-destructive testing.

Deep TechHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH

Co-investorsCherry Venturesnoa

Wheelhouseusewheelhouse.comin𝕏

Wheelhouse positions itself as a financial partner for hospitality businesses, aiming to support customers throughout their business journey.

FintechSaaS

Andrew Kitchell(Founder)in

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Rainfall Ventures

Zactzact.comin𝕏

Zact provides expense and payment management software that lets organizations define and enforce spending rules while reconciling with their financial systems.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

ZaiNarzainartech.comin𝕏Aug 2021

ZaiNar develops a platform for Physical AI that uses existing wireless networks to provide real-time positioning and sensing without satellites, cameras, or dedicated infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRedwood City, US

Philip Kratz(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Jacker(Executive Officer, Director)Curtis MacDonald(Director)Alexander Hooshmand(Director)

BoardSteve Jurvetson(Director)inJerry Yang(Co-founder & former CEO, Yahoo!)

Co-investorsAlchemist AcceleratorCP VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFuture Venturesgener8torMetaplanet+1 more

Zoezoeimmersive.comin𝕏

Zoe Immersive provides platforms for creating, deploying, and managing immersive 3D learning experiences for K-12 and higher education institutions.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSGeneva, CH

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Alpana Ventures made?
Alpana Ventures has 26 tracked investments.
What stage does Alpana Ventures invest at?
Alpana Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Alpana Ventures focus on?
Alpana Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS.
Where is Alpana Ventures located?
Alpana Ventures is headquartered in Geneva, CH.
Who does Alpana Ventures co-invest with?
Alpana Ventures most often shares deals with SICTIC, Techstars, Andreessen Horowitz, among 45 tracked co-investors.

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