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Daniel Gutenberg

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Investment thesis

Daniel Gutenberg invests in what he describes as the 'new new thing' — innovative ventures with the potential to change many people's lives for the better. His stated focus is on identifying and getting involved with transformative opportunities. The page presents a personal, angel-style investment approach centered on high-impact innovation rather than a specific sector or stage mandate.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

HQ
Pfäffikon, CH
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
99
Unicorns
3
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
2

Team · 2 people

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What they invest in

from 35 of 99 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×12SaaS ×10Fintech ×9Hardware ×7Healthtech ×7Consumer ×6Enterprise Software ×6Biotech ×4

HQs:Switzerland×9Germany×6United States×6United Kingdom×2Austria×1India×1

Investments · 99 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12018 · 12014 · 13 dated

Airbnbairbnb.comin𝕏NASDAQ: ABNB

Airbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Brian Chesky(Airbnb Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inNathan Blecharczyk(Airbnb Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer)inJoe Gebbia(Airbnb Co-founder)inJoe G.(Founder)inBelinda Johnson(Executive Officer)inLaurence Tosi(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesA*ACME CapitalAglae VenturesAlign Ventures+65 more

Metameta.cominNASDAQ: METAOct 2014

Meta operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, and funds the Reality Labs division and the open-weight Llama models.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialMenlo Park, US

Michael J. Dierberg(Executive Officer, Director)Michael J. Normile(Executive Officer)Shelley J. Seifert(Executive Officer, Director)John H. Montgomery(Executive Officer)MSQRD(Cofounders of MSQRD)Reed Hastings(Director)

Co-investorsAccelAccess Technology VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAvant Global LLCECONA AGEverest Group+12 more

AbCelleraabcellera.comin𝕏

AbCellera develops antibody-based medicines using a technology platform that integrates biology, computation, and engineering, working with pharmaceutical partners on antibody drug programs including bispecifics and antibody drug conjugates.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechVancouver

Carl Hansen(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Heyries(Founder)inAndrew Booth(Director)in

BoardDoug Janzen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalDCVC (Data Collective)

Aeon Lifeaeon.lifein

Aeon offers preventive whole-body health check-ups in Switzerland that combine whole-body MRI and blood biomarker analysis to detect health risks such as cancer early.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity

Co-investorsUnruly CapitalGoHub Ventures

Altoidaaltoida.comin𝕏

Altoida builds a multi-modal Digital NeuroMarker Platform that combines augmented reality, sensor fusion, and explainable AI in a 10-minute self-administered assessment to detect early signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsAlpana VenturesEisai Innovation, Inc.Hikma VenturesM VenturesPolytech Ecosystem VenturesVI Partners+3 more

Axis Communicationsaxis.com

Axis Communications develops network cameras and IP-based networking products for video surveillance and security.

CybersecurityHardwareIoT

Coresystemscoresystems.ch

Coresystems builds AI-first business software that redesigns service and support processes, targeting medium and large service organizations, support centers, and SMEs using SAP Business One.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Crypto Financecryptofinance.chin𝕏

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, operates a regulated platform offering digital asset trading, custody, and staking services for institutional financial clients.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech

Jan Brzezek(Founder)in

Co-investorsDeutsche BorseQBN Capital

Daedaleandaedalean.aiinacquired by Destinus

Daedalean develops Hornet Block 2, a dual-role interceptor and precision strike system designed for subsonic aerial threats, maritime, and ground targets using AI-coordinated swarm operations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardware

Co-investorsSICTIC

DeepLdeepl.comin𝕏

DeepL builds a Language AI platform that provides translation, voice meeting transcription, and multilingual communication tools for enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCologne, DE

Jarek Kutylowski(CEO and Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_ICONIQIndex VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+7 more

Dropzdropz.com

Dropz makes sugar- and calorie-free flavor cubes (dropz) and Iced Coffee Cubes that dissolve in water to add taste and vitamins, sold direct to consumers along with reusable bottles and starter sets.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Zafar Hasher(Founder)in

Co-investorsBackbone VenturesOyster Bay Venture CapitalZiano Venturesredalpine

Entrepreneurs' Roundtableeranyc.com

ERA is a New York-based accelerator whose network of serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives, industry experts, and investors supports the growth of early-stage startups in its portfolio.

Sector AgnosticNew York, US

Equippo AGequippo.com

Equippo operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used construction equipment, offering inspected machines with delivery to the buyer's jobsite, buyer protection, and payment at delivery.

Construction TechE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsb2venture

Flytrexflytrex.com

Drone delivery from local restaurants and grocery stores

Co-investorsArmada Investment AGBackbone VenturesBRM CapitalTal VenturesBenhamou Global VenturesGlafka Capital

Foniofonio.aiin

Fonio builds an AI telephone assistant that businesses can configure without technical knowledge to answer calls, choosing voice, language, greeting and behavior.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsAngel Investanother.vc20VC

Fruitcorefruitcore-robotics.comin

fruitcore robotics builds industrial robots and humanoid automation systems, including its Industrial Humanoid Platform for demanding manufacturing tasks such as assembly, handling, and quality inspection.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Jens Riegger(Founder)in

Co-investorsBLN CapitalCapricorn Venture PartnersKOMPAS VCMatterwave VenturesUVC PartnersCNB Capital

Healxhealx.aiin𝕏

Healx uses artificial intelligence to redevelop, combine, and enhance known compounds to build a pipeline of therapies for rare diseases, with an expanding focus on oncology and preventing cancer recurrence.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechCambridge, GB

Tim Guilliams(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAurum Venture PartnersBalderton CapitalCambridge Angels groupIntel CapitalSCI Ventures+3 more

Influurinfluur.cominNov 2024

Influur offers Pulse, an AI agent for music promotion that identifies and matches creators to campaigns, runs multi-channel outreach to hundreds of creators at once, handles escrow-style payments, and provides real-time campaign analytics.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech

Alessandra Angelini(Cofounder)inValeria Angelini(Cofounder)inPaula Coleman(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalHTwentyIGNIAMagma PartnersPoint72 VenturesRedwood Ventures+5 more

Kuros Bioscienceskurosbio.comin

Kuros Biosciences is a Swiss biotech company developing biologic technologies for bone healing and bone grafts, primarily for spine, extremities, and pelvis surgical applications.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Chris Fair(CEO)in

Co-investorsVI Partners

Leaseteqleaseteq.comin

LEASETEQ develops a car financing platform and aims to build a vehicle financing ecosystem in Europe.

FintechMobility & TransportationSaaS

Anna Rosenbauer(Founder)in

Co-investorsArmada Investment AGMonte Carlo CapitalSICTICVI Partners

Ledgyledgy.comin𝕏

Ledgy is a platform for managing non-cash compensation, including equity, deferred compensation, carried interest, pensions, and savings, with features for share plan administration, vesting schedules, cross-jurisdiction compliance reporting, and employee-facing dashboards.

FintechHR TechSaaSZürich, CH

Armon Bättig(Co-Founder & CEO)inYoko Spirig(Founder)inTimo Horstschäfer(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsCreathor VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Sequoia CapitalVI PartnersVisionaries Club20VC+2 more

Mentee Roboticsmenteebot.comin𝕏

Mentee Robotics designs and manufactures vertically integrated humanoid robots that combine proprietary hardware and AI software to perform tasks in households, warehouses, and manufacturing environments.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Co-investors10DCisco InvestmentsSamsung NextAhren Innovation Capital

Netscapenetscape.com

Netscape built the Navigator web browser that opened the commercial internet, went public in 1995 and was acquired by AOL in 1999.

Co-investorsKleiner Perkins

Nexthinknexthink.com

Nexthink is a software company that provides IT departments with real-time analytics, automations, and employee feedback tools to improve digital workplace experiences.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsAdelieForestay CapitalGaldana VenturesHighland EuropeIndex VenturesVI Partners+3 more

Noatnoat.comin𝕏

Noat is a vertically integrated nicotine products company that develops and manufactures harm-reduction alternatives to tobacco using natural, food-grade ingredients and sustainable materials.

ConsumerHealthtech

Alexander Häggqvist(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmbush CapitalBAM VenturesCompoundVisible VenturesCharge VCNotation Capital

OrCamorcam.comin𝕏

OrCam builds AI-powered handheld and wearable assistive devices, such as the MyEye and Read product lines, that read text aloud, describe surroundings, and recognize faces.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtech

Elad Serfatyin

Co-investorsAviv Venture CapitalBRM CapitalIntel Capital

Parkresort Rheinfeldenparkresort.ch

Parkresort Rheinfelden is a wellness and health resort on the banks of the Rhine in Switzerland, offering spa and health services alongside partner medical clinics.

HealthtechTravel & HospitalityWellness & FitnessRheinfelden, CH

Signossignos.comin𝕏

Signos is a metabolic health platform that pairs a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with an AI-powered app to help consumers understand how food, movement, and daily habits affect their glucose and to support weight management.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsCheyenne VenturesCourtside VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Samsung NextTau Ventures

Skribbleskribble.comin𝕏

Skribble provides a digital electronic signature service that lets users sign documents online with certified and legally recognized signatures.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

Philipp Dick(Founder)in

Co-investorsActon CapitalVI Partnersb2ventureÜbermorgen Ventures

Skrillskrill.com

Skrill offers a digital wallet for consumers to pay online, send money, and withdraw funds to their bank, with instant transfers and a loyalty rewards program.

ConsumerFintech

Smart Valorsmartvalor.comSep 2018

SMART VALOR operates a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and offers white-label crypto trading infrastructure for financial institutions along with exchange APIs for retailers.

Crypto & Web3FintechZug

Oliver Mathias Feldmeier(Executive Officer)Alexandra Sowa(Director)Olga Feldmeier(Executive Officer)

Start Enginestartengine.comin𝕏

StartEngine is a crowdfunding platform that enables both accredited and non-accredited investors to invest in early-stage startups and collectibles through Regulation A+ and Regulation Crowdfunding offerings.

FintechWest Hollywood, US

Ron Miller(Executive Officer, Director)inHoward Marks(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBAM VenturesD3VCOssian CapitalTechMeetsTrader

Sumupsumup.comin𝕏

SumUp provides card readers and payment solutions such as invoices, gift cards, and payment links aimed at small merchants and businesses that are underserved by traditional banks.

FintechHardwareRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

Victor Hoin

Co-investorsG SquaredLiquidity CapitalMars Growth CapitalPropel Venture PartnersRTP GlobalSeventure Partners+4 more

Swiss Rocketsswissrockets.com

Swiss Rockets Group is an umbrella company that incubates and accelerates a portfolio of biotech startups working from late-stage pre-clinical through clinical development.

BiotechHealthtech

Unikeyunikey.comin

UniKey provides mobile credential technology for lock and access control manufacturers, enabling integration with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Bluetooth.

HardwareIoTSaaSOrlando, US

PHIL DUMAS(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJOHN FRANKEL(Director)inRICHARD SIMONI(Director)MANUEL KADRE(Director)STEVEN FISKE(Director)in

Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesAsset Management CompanyFf Venture CapitalKombo VenturesLauder PartnersRealization Capital Partners+2 more

Xempusxempus.ai

Xempus operates a digital platform for occupational pension and benefits (betriebliche Vorsorge, including bAV, bKV, and bAKS), covering advisory, new business, and automated portfolio administration.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsInfraVia Capital Partners

xPayxpaycheckout.comin

xPay is an international payment gateway that enables businesses, particularly in India, to accept cross-border payments from customers across 160+ countries in 150+ currencies.

FintechBengaluru, IN

Aniket Gupta(Founder)inRakshit Bansal(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Zyngazynga.comin𝕏Acquired

Zynga is a mobile game developer and publisher that creates and acquires gaming franchises for mobile and social platforms.

ConsumerGamingCalifornia, US

Mark Pincus(Founder)inEric Schiermeyer(Founder)inFrank Gibeauin

Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesAccess Technology VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBaseline VenturesDag VenturesECONA AG+13 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AdvanonAI21LabsAltaVistaAstra Protocolatai Life SciencesAuris MedicalBalletBankimiaBest Cool Fun GamesBitfield AgBrexBridge LoveBuildoneCaerosceneCaptian AdCardioRentisCarry n cashClarityCovomoCreditGate24CrowdClipCrypto Finance ConferenceDealunitedFlowit AGHappifyHPLIntershopiPilotJobhire AIKooabaLESSLineaviLinkLiftLivenMediCaneMilaMobileEyeMoneybookersNemeriXNeocutisNetScreenParxRejuveronRose d'orSCHWAPeSequanamedicalSeven SendersSilentSoftSmallRiversSoundhealthSpinelabStone co.TokivaUniqueUpwell Real Estate GroupUsinaVisonysVittaWindeln DeXtraMind Technologies

Exits · 4

2 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 3

AirbnbNASDAQ: ABNBMetaNASDAQ: METADaedaleanacq. by Destinus

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Daniel Gutenberg made?
Daniel Gutenberg has 99 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Daniel Gutenberg focus on?
Daniel Gutenberg focuses on Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Daniel Gutenberg located?
Daniel Gutenberg is headquartered in Pfäffikon, CH.

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