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Founderful
Venture capitalZurich · Pre-Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Also known as Wingman Ventures
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Pre-seed investor in Switzerland backing about 10 top founder teams annually, offering rare campus-based sourcing and training through a student-led VC arm that scouts, supports and trains founders.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 22 of 23 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Cleantech ×7Deep Tech ×6Enterprise Software ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4Developer Tools ×4Energy ×4New Materials ×4
HQs:Switzerland×12United States×3Belgium×1Germany×1France×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 52024 · 32023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22019 · 113 dated
Unbound Potential develops flow batteries for long-duration energy storage, eliminating traditional membranes to enable simpler, more cost-effective manufacturing.
CleantechEnergyHardwareThalwil, CH
Federico Paratore(Founder)in
Urbio is a web-based platform that combines digital twins, AI-powered design and financial modeling to help utilities, consultants, developers and contractors plan, size and optimize district heating networks across Europe.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSEnergypolis, CH
Nils Schüler(Co-founder & CTO)inSébastien Cajot(Co-founder & CEO)inNicolas Sommer(Co-founder & CCO)in
Co-investorsContrarian VenturesKickstart InnovationThird SphereUrban Us
8inks develops a multilayer curtain coating process for battery electrode manufacturing, enabling layered cell architectures in a single coating line to improve energy density, cycle life, and cost.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy
Leon Baade(Founder)in
Co-investorsKickfundTeampact.venturesÜbermorgen VenturesAngel Investanother.vcVenture Kick
Adaptyv Bio develops technologies for protein engineering that enable the design and testing of new proteins for applications in medicine, industrial enzymes, and functional materials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLausanne, CH
Julian Englert(CEO)inDaniel Nakhaee-Zadeh Gutierrez(Founder)inRobert KapturinGerard AntouninSam BurnsinDaniel Nakhaee-Zadeh(CTO)in
Co-investorsFoundersHAWKTAILHighland EuropeNeer Venture PartnersRheingau FoundersUnruly Capital+9 more
Cloud over-the-air technology bringing mobile gaming to living room TVs and in-car entertainment systems.
Andrin von Rechenberg(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpana VenturesEquityPitcher VenturesSICTICRingier Digital VenturesSwiss Founders Fund
Alpic operates an AI infrastructure platform that lets B2B and DTC companies build AI-native interfaces such as MCP servers and ChatGPT integrations, with built-in security, observability, and distribution, alongside open-source frameworks and developer tools.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsParis, FR
Co-investorsGalion.exeK5 GlobalKima VenturesPartech VenturesEarlybird Venture Capital
AquaShield provides non-invasive water leak detection sensors that install on existing building pipes to monitor flow patterns in real-time and identify leaks before they cause damage.
IoTPropTechSan Francisco, US
Paul Beckers(Co-Founder)inMarguerite Benoist(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator20VCJames Beshara FundJN Ventures GmbHNPU VenturesOurCrowd+1 more
Archlet is an AI-native eSourcing platform that helps procurement teams manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and eAuctions with advanced analytics and automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSZürich, CH
Jakob Manz(Founder)inLukas Wawrla(Founder)in
Co-investorsBOOOMLa FamigliaSenovoSICTICAramco VenturesHV Capital
Chiral develops electron spin alignment technologies and applications based on the CISS effect to reduce resistivity and overpotential waste, enabling sustainable and higher-performance solutions.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew Materials
Andre Butzerin(Founder)in
Co-investorsHCVCLool VenturesQuantonationSC Net Zero Tech VenturesCrane Venture Partners
DePoly is a Swiss cleantech company developing chemical recycling processes to convert plastic waste back into virgin polymers.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsSion, CH
Bardiya Valizadeh(Founder)inChristopher Ireland(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeiersdorf Innovation FundCrane Venture PartnersInfinity RecyclingACE & CompanyAngel InvestBASF Venture Capital GmbH+2 more
Enlightra develops photonic optical interconnects using comb laser technology to enable high-bandwidth, low-power data transfer for data centers and AI infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareLausanne, CH
John Jost(Co-CEO)inMaxim Karpov(Co-CEO)in
Co-investorsBlank Space VenturesPioneerSoma CapitalTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Y CombinatorAsymmetry Ventures+4 more
Hexclave is a platform providing authentication, fraud protection, payments, analytics, and other app functionality for developers to integrate user management and engagement features into applications.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Konstantin Wohlwend(Founder)in
Co-investorsOlive Tree CapitalY Combinator468 CapitalGoodwater CapitalKhosla VenturesMetsu Capital+6 more
Kollabo offers a fast, simplified application process, letting users apply and get in touch quickly via email, phone, or WhatsApp.
HR Tech
Co-investorsPT1SICTICZiano Ventures
Kyan Health provides a workplace mental health platform offering a stepped-care model spanning self-care, coaching, therapy, work-life support, and crisis care, backed by a global network of licensed providers and Kai, a 24/7 AI companion.
Digital HealthHR TechMental HealthZollikon
Vlad Cristian Gheorghiu(CEO)Ignacio Leonhardt(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVictoria Lietha(Director)Alexander Francois Stoeckl(Director)Alec Ross(Director)
Co-investorsGreyMatterJoyance PartnersnaturalX Health VenturesSwisscom Ventures
Lightly provides tools for AI teams to manage and curate training data more efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareZürich, CH
Igor Susmelj(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTICSoma CapitalY Combinatoranother.vcFAST — by GETTYLABFirst Momentum+1 more
Mimic provides enterprise ransomware and cyber extortion defense software for large organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsBallistic VenturesMenlo VenturesWing10x Founders2100 VenturesElaia+3 more
Nala provides crop risk intelligence for food and beverage procurement teams, combining satellite data, agronomic research, and weather modelling to deliver early warning of supply disruptions, price outlooks, and parametric insurance against weather-driven ingredient cost increases.
AgTechClimate TechInsurTechBerlin, DE
Nicolas Somogyi(Founder)in
Co-investorsIris CapitalKOMPAS VCPale Blue Dot
nsave provides financial services designed for underserved populations globally, focusing on secure accounts and financial inclusion.
FintechLondon, GB
Amer Baroudi(Founder)inAbdallah AbuHashem(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerSequoia CapitalTq Ventures LlcY CombinatorACE & CompanyBasis Set Ventures+5 more
nunu.ai develops multi-modal AI agents designed to test, play, and simulate games for quality assurance and live player cooperation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingZH, CH
Jan Schnyder(Founder)inKyrill Hux(Founder)inNicolas Muntwyler(Founder)in
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalTIRTA VenturesY CombinatorA16Z SpeedrunAndreessen HorowitzAvlok Capital+4 more
Sallea manufactures salt cores and molds used in casting and composite manufacturing workflows.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsZürich, CH
Simona Fehlmann(Co-founder)inNicole Kleger(Co-founder)inAnna Bünter(Co-founder & CCO)in
Co-investorsKost Capital
Stacksync is a real-time data integration platform that syncs CRM, marketing automation, sales engagement, finance, and data warehouse systems in two-way, bidirectional workflows for revenue operations teams.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Ruben Burdin(Founder)inAlexis Favre(Founder)in
Co-investorsKima VenturesMoonfire VenturesMotier VenturesPioneerY CombinatorEight Capital+5 more
Tune Insight develops privacy-preserving data collaboration software that combines homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation, differential privacy, and federated learning, allowing organizations to derive insights without directly sharing or manipulating raw data.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechBelgium, BE
Co-investors14Peaks CapitalDebiopharm Innovation FundInflection.xyz
UniSieve develops advanced gas separation membrane technology for decarbonizing heavy-emitting industries, with applications including carbon capture, olefin separation, and hydrogen purification.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAPEX Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Adaptyv · thesaasnews.com · Aug 28, 2026
nsave · thesaasnews.com · Jun 3, 2026
AquaShield · ycombinator.com · May 20, 2026
Enlightra · finsmes.com · Dec 19, 2025
Alpic · thesaasnews.com · Sep 8, 2025
DePoly · finsmes.com · Apr 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Founderful made?
- Founderful has 23 tracked investments, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Founderful invest at?
- Founderful invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Founderful's typical check size?
- Founderful typically writes checks of $108K – $1.6M.
- What sectors does Founderful focus on?
- Founderful focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, B2B Marketplaces, Biotech, Cleantech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Founderful located?
- Founderful is headquartered in Zurich, CH.
- Does Founderful lead rounds?
- Founderful typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 16
HCVC is a venture capital firm that backs founders working to industrialize scientific and technological progress across deep tech, robotics, and hard science domains.
Earlybird Venture Capital is a European venture capital investor that backs early-stage technology founders with capital, strategic support, and access to an international network.
MassMutual Ventures is the venture capital arm of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, investing in technology companies and supporting their growth with capital, connections, and expertise.
KOMPAS VC is a specialist venture capital firm backing founders building industrial and climate-focused technologies that reduce emissions, drive productivity, and address global risk.
Seed-stage ClimateTech venture fund investing in companies that reduce and reverse the effects of climate change. The firm typically wants 10% shareholding.
Contrarian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing climate tech founders across Europe and Israel, offering first cheques and a founder-focused support platform.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
Foobar is the investment company of Icelandic entrepreneur David Helgason that focuses on supporting startups and investing in technology to accelerate global decarbonization and sustainability efforts.
A team of analytical investors, traders, and builders employing data-driven and first-principles approaches to identify market trends and solve complex problems across diverse segments.
Playfair Capital is a pre-seed technology investor operating as a generalist fund. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies.
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