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Kickfund co-invests in Switzerland's most promising deep tech startups awarded by the Venture Kick accelerator program, providing up to CHF 850,000 alongside other investors. It pursues a systematic, pragmatic investment strategy focused on efficient execution, supporting founders through subsequent financing rounds right after Venture Kick. The firm offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of high-growth Swiss deep tech companies, while giving startups hands-on guidance, community connections, mentorship, and access to leading investors beyond Switzerland. Kickfund aims to help establish Switzerland as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting talent, technology, and capital.
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Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 122 of 142 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×48Biotech ×37Healthtech ×35Hardware ×33AI & Machine Learning ×32Cleantech ×28Medical Devices ×26New Materials ×17
HQs:Switzerland×89Germany×2United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 61 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×262 founders×183 founders×124+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 62 founders with education data
ETH Zürich ×15EPFL ×9IMD ×4University of Geneva ×4Columbia Business School ×2Delft University of Technology ×2Imperial College London ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 71 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×38Business & Management ×15Life Sciences ×15Computer Science ×7Economics ×5Medicine ×5Chemistry ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 72 founders with career history
ETH Zürich ×7ETH Zurich ×6University of Zurich ×6EPFL ×5EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) ×4Empa ×3BRIDGE Programm (SNSF-Innosuisse) ×2Deep Tech Nation Switzerland ×2
32 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 75 with degree data)
Investments · 142 tracked
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Immitra Bio develops an in-vivo stem cell therapy platform designed to treat rare genetic diseases, particularly severe inherited red blood cell disorders, by replacing complex transplants with single off-the-shelf treatments.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesZürich, CH
Amir Taheri(Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer)inJacob Corn(Co-founder and Scientific Advisor)inJan Nelis(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsOCCIDENTanother.vcBackbone VenturesVenture Kick
Procavea Biotech develops a protein-based molecular delivery platform (nonviral protein cages) to address delivery limitations in RNA therapeutics, with applications also in medical imaging.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechZürich, CH
Co-investorsVenture Kick
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-investorsTeampact.venturesÜbermorgen VenturesAngel Investanother.vcFounderfulVenture Kick
A-metal develops and manufactures compact, affordable 3D metal printers designed to make additive manufacturing accessible to industrial companies without requiring large capital investments, specialized facilities, or expert personnel.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsZurich, CH
Co-investorsSICTIC
Abologix is a biopharmaceutical company developing two monoclonal antibodies that target JAM-C and Olfactomedin-like protein 3 (Olfml3) for oncology indications.
BiotechHealthtechGeneva, CH
Ignacio Faus(Founder)Beat Imhof(Founder)Thomas Matthes(Founder)
Arx is a self-hosted microbial genomics platform that enables researchers to store, organize, and analyze genomic data through interactive visualization and comparative analysis tools.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSaaSBern, CH
Thomas Roder(Co-founder, CEO)inTom Howze(Co-founder, CCO)inLinda Studer(Co-founder, CAO)
Co-investorsVenture Kick
A dental implant restoration provider offering single-tooth and full-arch prosthetic solutions for patients seeking functional and aesthetic implant replacements.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNeuchâtel, CH
Adiposs develops ImageBAT, a contrast agent for medical imaging of brown fat that can identify patients at increased cancer risk and with higher treatment failure risk.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Duc Tran(Chief Development Officer)
Co-investorsPrivilège Ventures
Aerospec develops AIRMon, an automated instrument for real-time chemical analysis of aerosol particulate matter using FTIR technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareGeneva, CH
Nikunj Dudani(CEO, Co-founder)inSatoshi Takahama(Scientific Advisor, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBackbone Ventures
Akina offers physiotherapy programs delivered through an AI-powered movement analysis system and personalized guidance from licensed Swiss physiotherapists.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechZürich, CH
Co-investorsFreigeist Capital
Alithea Genomics develops RNA sequencing technologies and platforms that enable pharmaceutical, agritech, cosmetics, and academic teams to generate large-scale transcriptomic datasets for compound screening, crop engineering, and ingredient development.
AgTechBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLausanne, CH
Riccardo Dainese(CCO and Co-founder)inDaniel Alpern(CSO and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsNovalis Biotech
Almer offers the RealWear Arc 3, an assisted-reality head-mounted device with a dual-camera system, precision display, and AI-powered guided workflows for hands-free field work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsVI Partners
Alpinasana develops foods for special medical purposes (medical nutrition products such as drink meals, ice cream, soups and baked goods) alongside an automated nutrition-tracking scanner that logs patients' food intake into hospital information systems.
Digital HealthFoodTechMedical DevicesZurich, CH
Daniel ZhangDr. Jotam BergfreundJoëlle WickartDr. Raban Iten
Amporin Pharmaceuticals develops small-molecule drugs targeting toxic membrane pores formed by misfolded protein oligomers to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Type 2 diabetes.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBasel, CH
Kelvin Stott(CEO and Cofounder)inHervé Schaffhauser(CSO and Cofounder)inDaniel Umbricht(CMO and Cofounder)in
Co-investorsVenture Kick
Antefil develops hybrid fibres — glass reinforcement fibres individually coated with a meltable, recyclable plastic — used to produce lightweight composites for energy-efficient structures.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Dr. Christoph Schneeberger(Executive lead, co-founder)Prof. Dr. Paolo Ermanni(Technology lead, co-founder)Dr. Thomas Billeter(Financial lead, co-founder)
Co-investorsSerpentine Ventures
askEarth builds an AI-native geospatial intelligence agent that translates complex satellite and location data into actionable insights for energy, insurance, and government organizations.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSpace TechZurich, CH
Co-investors42CAPS2S Ventures
Drug development company creating species-specific tubulin inhibitors (Parabulins) for parasitic diseases.
Co-investorsBorealis VenturesBorealis VenturesCompanion Fund
Zürich biotech developing targeted immunotherapy (ALY117) for stem cell transplantation and cancer.
Maddalena Marconato(Founder)in
Aukera Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotech company, spun out of the University of Basel's Biozentrum, developing the first RAPTOR inhibitors to treat mTORC1-related diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBasel, CH
Stefan Thomas Imseng(Managing Director)
Axy is a research knowledge tool that compiles a concept-level map of a scientific field from published papers, with each connection referencing its source and changes reviewed before inclusion.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS
Baxiva is a biotechnology startup developing glycoconjugate vaccines to prevent bacterial infections with high clinical burden and antimicrobial resistance.
BiotechHealthtech
Bewe develops neurocognitive interventions delivered through video games to help users modify unhealthy habits and build better lifestyle choices.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessFribourg, CH
Frédérik Plourde(CEO, Co-founder)inLucas Spierer(CSO, Co-founder)in
Bioscibex develops SW1NGO, a single-use system that automates the seed train in biologics manufacturing by scaling directly from 30 mL up to 30 L in one step, eliminating manual cell passaging and reducing contamination risks.
BiotechHardwareHealthtechMonthey, CH
Chloé Albietz(Founder)in
Biosimo produces bio-based platform chemicals — with bio-acetic acid as its flagship, plus acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, and bio-VAM — by converting bioethanol using a proprietary heterogeneous catalyst in a single continuous fixed-bed reactor step.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsZurich, CH
Dr. Sotiria Mostrou(Founder)in
Co-investorsS2S VenturesÜbermorgen Ventures
A biotech company focused on hemostasis and RNA therapeutics, with expertise across translational science, manufacturing, and commercialization.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Dr. Raja Prince-Eladnani(Chief Science Officer, Founder & Board Member)Dr. Remo Gamboni(Head of CMC and Founder)Prof. Anne Angelillo-Scherrer(Founder)Zaki Sellam(Executive Chairman and Founder)
Borobotics develops an autonomous bore-robot called "Grabowski" for drilling, aimed at accelerating the energy transition.
CleantechEnergyRobotics
Hans-Jörg Dennig(Co-founder)Philipp GanzinMoritz Pillin
Co-investorsUnderground VenturesEmissions Reduction AlbertaVenture Kick
Bottneuro develops MIAMIND, an electrical neurostimulation device for treating early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsZühlke Ventures
BTRY develops solid-state battery technology designed to charge in one minute, extending electrification to applications previously limited by energy storage constraints.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsZurich, CH
Abdessalem Aribia(Founder)inMoritz H. Futscher(Founder)in
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesRedstoneTane FundBloomhaus VenturesHTGFLinear Capital
calmea builds a contactless sensing module hidden inside a bed's structure that measures physiological signals such as heart rate, breathing rate, sleep stages and movements along with room conditions like temperature, humidity, air quality and light.
HardwareHealthtechIoT
Carewell provides digital staffing solutions for healthcare facilities and professionals, addressing labor shortages and enabling flexible work arrangements in the healthcare sector.
Future of WorkHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSwitzerland, CH
Co-investorsStartAngels NetworkHeadlinePrimetime PartnersSageview Capital
CellX Biosolutions develops a biological method that uses bacteria to break down PFAS ("forever chemicals"), positioned as an alternative to conventional disposal methods.
BiotechCleantechClimate Tech
Estelle Clerc(Founder)in
Co-investorsPositron Ventures
Clee Medical develops a real-time intraoperative brain imaging platform called Neuro to support neurosurgical procedures.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)High Tech GruenderfondsHTGFVenture Kick
CondenZero develops cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) equipment and sample holders for researchers, specializing in liquid helium-cooled systems that achieve ultra-low temperatures with thermal stability and rapid temperature cycling.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsQuantum ComputingZurich, CH
Dr. Denys Sutter(CEO, co-founder)Dominik Biscette(CTO, co-founder)in
Correntics provides data-driven climate risk analytics software that predicts extreme weather and climate hazards across value chains, helping global enterprises identify supply chain weak points, mitigate business interruption risks, and automate climate and sustainability reporting such as TCFD.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSaaSZürich, CH
Michael Gloor(Cofounder & CEO)inGaudenz Halter(Cofounder & CTO)in
Co-investorsSerpentine VenturesSICTIC
Cosaic develops ingredient solutions to create resilient food systems that align with consumer preferences.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Dimitri Zogg(Co-Founder & CTO)inTomas Turner(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsNavus VenturesIlluminate Financial
Cowa develops compact thermal energy storage systems using phase change materials (PCM) based on salt hydrates, designed to connect with heat pumps and photovoltaic systems for home heating.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Jan Allemann(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))inSimon Maranda(Chief Technology Officer (CTO))inRemo Waser(Chief Commercial Officer (CCO))in
Co-investorsStartAngels Network
Cultivated develops Cosaic Neo, a multipurpose food ingredient that combines texture, nutrition, and clean-label properties for beverage and food manufacturers.
BiotechFoodTech
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationSustainable Food VenturesAgronomicsInvest-NL
CustomSurg develops digital solutions for orthopaedic trauma surgery, combining clinical expertise with data science and advanced technology.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Valentin Splett(Co-Founder & CEO)inArvind von Keudell(Co-Founder & CMO)inThomas Zumbrunn(Co-Founder & Chairman)in
DAAV builds an AI-enabled autonomous robotic wheelchair (DAAV-air) that navigates crowded airport environments to transport passengers with reduced mobility.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRobotics
Mohsen Falahi(Founder)in
Co-investorsSpicehaus Partners
DeltaSpark builds a containerized, patented electrocatalytic system that connects downstream of carbon capture equipment to mineralize CO₂ into solid carbonates while producing clean hydrogen and oxygen on-site.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Dexterous Endoscopes, an EPFL spin-off, develops endoscopes with variable stiffness for minimally invasive surgical procedures.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Embodied AI develops automation technology intended to handle repetitive physical work and augment the human workforce.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Francesco Stella(Founder)in
Co-investorsLook AI VenturesS2S VenturesYAR VenturesHuawei
Fainite offers a physics-based AI platform that accelerates and automates engineering simulation workflows, allowing engineering teams to run predictions in seconds and set up new simulations from limited Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) datasets.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS
Alex Donzelli(Founder)in
Co-investorsVenture Kick
FimmCyte develops targeted immunotherapies for fibro-inflammatory diseases, with a focus on conditions like endometriosis affecting women.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechBasel, CH
Mohaned Shilaih(PhD, CEO)inValentina Vongrad(PhD, CSO)inMaureen Cronin(MD-PhD, CMO)in
BoardMarkus Kalousek(PhD, Chair)
flowbone develops a first-in-class injectable bioactive hydrogel that triggers the body to deposit its own minerals and form new bone, aimed at preventing osteoporotic hip fractures.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesLausanne, CH
Régis Gauderon(Founder)in
Forgis builds AI-native orchestration software for industrial manufacturing, running causal AI agents on edge devices to connect machines, predict failures, configure production lines, and optimize output in real time.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsZurich, CH
Federico Martelli(Founder)in
Co-investorsredalpine
GlioCART develops a dual-action CAR-T cell therapy for glioblastoma that targets tumor cells while reprogramming tumor-supporting myeloid cells into active immune effectors.
BiotechHealthtech
Grensol operates an advanced recycling process that separates automotive shredder residue and other mixed waste streams into recoverable metals, minerals, and polymers for reuse as manufacturing feedstock.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsBiberist, CH
H2REMA works on reducing the cost of green hydrogen production to make it a financially viable, low-carbon alternative to fossil-fuel-based hydrogen for industrial decarbonization.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
HeroSupport develops adaptive imaging and treatment tables for cancer radiotherapy that automatically adjust to individual patients, enhancing treatment precision and reducing discomfort for radiation oncology centers.
Deep TechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
IMAI develops 3D histology technology for early and accurate diagnosis of cancer to improve therapeutic outcomes and patient care in oncology.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesZurich, CH
Francesca Catto(Co-founder)Robert Axelrod(Co-founder)inSascha Brun(Co-founder)in
Inverto provides drone and satellite data analytics for coastal restoration site selection, helping project developers identify optimal locations for mangrove establishment by analyzing water, soil, and vegetation patterns.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechImpact & Social GoodRobotics
Cameron(Co-Founder & CEO)Jürg(Co-Founder & CTO)
Ionic Wind is a hardware startup founded as an Empa spin-off that develops solutions to address thermal management challenges in computing systems.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSemiconductors
Dr. Donato Rubinetti(CEO & Co-founder)Liubov Shishaeva(Chairwoman & Co-founder)inDr. Rico Chandra(Co-founder & Executive Director)
Co-investorsSICTIC
A company focused on infrastructure risk management that bridges research and engineering practice, originating from ETH Zurich.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTZürich, CH
Dr. Panagiotis Martakis(CEO)Dr. Yves Reuland(CTO)
Co-investorsKickstart Innovation
Isochronic develops pick-and-place robotic systems using a proprietary simultaneous part transfer technology, offering laser automation and material handling solutions (the iSort product line) with intuitive HMIs and robot grip heads.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsLe Vaud, CH
Albrecht Lindner(Founder)in
Co-investorsSerpentine VenturesSICTICStartAngels Network
Isospec Analytics provides glycome and metabolome analysis for biomarker discovery, combining liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry with proprietary CIRIS technology and AI to identify molecular signatures beyond current library limitations.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLausanne, CH
Jaipur Robotics develops automation and digitization solutions for the waste-to-energy industry, converting non-recyclable waste into electricity, heat, and raw materials through controlled incineration processes.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechRoboticsManno, CH
Co-investorsTechstarsTiVenture SAEquityPitcher Ventures
Josepha offers a shopping app and browser tool that scans the internet to compare prices and find the cheapest offers for a given product, and flags fraudulent shops.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Lemna Bio develops computational biology and deep learning tools to predict and explain biomolecular interactions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLausanne, CH
Co-investorsAstanor Ventures
Lighthouse Tech develops TAMI, assistive eyewear technology designed for people who are blind or have low vision to navigate environments with greater independence and safety.
Deep TechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTMedical Devices
LightSeeds develops lightweight, glass-free photovoltaic solutions designed for surfaces where conventional solar panels cannot be installed, such as weight-limited roofs and building façades.
CleantechEnergyHardwareLausanne, CH
Matriq AG develops DynamicMold, a patented polymer marking technology for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew MaterialsZurich, CH
CorneliaMathias Mächler(Senior Engineer at OST and co-founder)Klaus Dietrich(CTO and co-founder)inDr. André Bernard(CEO and co-founder)Dr. Cornelia Nef(Head of Operations and co-founder)
Co-investorsF-TechnologiesSICTIC
metaLead develops medications for treating metal-related diseases using chelation therapy, targeting improved patient quality of life.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Michal Shoshan(Founder and CEO)in
Minysa is a Swiss company that develops high-reliability GaN (gallium nitride) gate-driver ICs, system-in-package solutions, and plug-and-play power modules with reference designs.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
MoleSense is a Switzerland-based company whose website references future health-related products, applications, wearable devices, biomarker and clinical data processing.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEpalinges, CH
Gian Luca Barbruni, PhD(Founder)in
NaturLoop manufactures Cocoboard®, a building material made from upcycled coconut husk fibers bound with bio-based tannin resin, for use in furniture production and interior architecture.
Circular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsBern, CH
Daniel Dinizo(Founder & CEO)inCharmaine Cu-Unjieng(Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer)inMichail Kyriazopoulos(Co-founder & CTO)in
Neology Hydrogen focuses on ammonia-based hydrogen and electricity generation for industrial applications, presenting ammonia as a carrier for clean, scalable energy.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Aris Maroonian(Founder)in
Neurosoft Bio develops soft, elastic brain-computer interfaces that reduce mechanical mismatch with neural tissue for safer, longer-term implantation, and applies AI to analyze brain recordings for biomarker detection, neuromodulation, and decoding of motor and speech intentions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedical Devices
Nicolas Vachicouras(CEO & Co-Founder)inLudovic Serex(CTO & Co-Founder)inFlorian Fallegger(Co-Founder & CSO Advisor)inStéphanie Lacour(Co-Founder, Full Professor & VP for Support to Strategic Initiatives (EPFL))in
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsSkybound Venture CapitalSmartGateVC
NexMR, an ETH Zurich spin-off, develops light-coupled NMR hardware, consumables, and automated analysis software to increase throughput and reduce resource use in NMR-based drug discovery pipelines.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareZurich, CH
Félix Torres(Co-founder & CEO)inMatthias Bütikofer(Co-founder & CSO)in
BoardRoland Riek(Scientific Advisor)Anil Sethi(Board Member)
Co-investorsQAI Ventures
NovoViz develops patented computational single-photon sensors for imaging applications.
Deep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductors
Immunotherapies for T cell-mediated autoimmune conditions via modulation of coronin 1; spin-off from the University of Basel.
Rajesh Jayachandran, MD PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsBioMedPartnersVenture Kick
Oncobit provides molecular diagnostic solutions that enable clinicians to monitor cancer and optimize therapy selection through advanced genetic analysis of plasma samples.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesZurich, CH
Claudia Scheckel(CEO)in
OptimalPSI develops patient-specific spinal fusion implants (TLIF) designed with an optimization algorithm that accounts for each patient's bone structure and load distribution to reduce subsidence risk.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Thijs Smit(Founder)in
Optiverse provides an AI platform that converts meeting conversations into searchable knowledge, workflows, and actionable insights for enterprise teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Mario Assaf(Founder)inRaphaël Ausilio(Founder)in
Orio Therapeutics develops protein-based therapeutics using a technology that modifies therapeutic proteins with a built-in delivery system to control their localization at the injection site, improving efficacy and reducing dosage in regenerative medicine.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMonthey, CH
Ziad Julier(Co-founder & CEO)inMikaël Martino(Co-founder & CSO)in
Palto Therapeutics develops formulations for biological drugs, focusing on oligonucleotide therapeutics such as siRNAs and antisense oligonucleotides that deliver directly into diseased cells and activate in the cytoplasm.
BiotechHealthtech
Perovskia develops and manufactures high-efficiency perovskite solar cells under the "Swiss Made" label, leveraging research partnerships and advanced material science.
CleantechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsAubonne, CH
Anand Verma(CEO, Co-founder)Toby Meyer(CTO, Co-founder)in
Co-investorsD&FG Elements
Planeto provides AI-driven software for designing and analyzing district heating and cooling networks.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSGeneva, CH
Stefano Cozza(Co-founder & CEO)inJonathan Chambers(Co-founder & CTO)in
qCella develops a paper-thin, flexible radiation heating mat made from copper-functionalized cellulose fibers, aimed primarily at making electric vehicle cabin heating more energy-efficient and extending driving range.
CleantechMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Murielle Schreck(CEO & Co-founder)inFabian Schmid(CTO & Co-founder)inWeyde Lin(COO & Co-founder)in
Qendra develops control systems for trapped ion and neutral atom quantum computers.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingZurich, CH
Dr. Martin Stadler(CEO & CTO)Dr. Ferdinand Felder(COO & CFO)
Co-investorsQAI Ventures
Reshape Systems provides AI-driven risk analysis software for complex systems including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
Andrea(Founder & CEO)Thomas(Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsBackbone VenturesHeartfelt CapitalOpen Network LabACME CapitalAstanor VenturesY Combinator
Resmonics develops software tools for preventing, monitoring, and assessing acute and chronic respiratory diseases, providing objective clinical insights to patients and healthcare professionals.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechIoTSaaS
Co-investorsCSS Insurance
Rhonexum works on quantum computing technology, focusing on the technical challenges of controlling qubits that must be kept in cryogenic refrigerators far colder than room temperature.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Co-investorsHEC Paris IncubatorQDNL Participations
Rhovica Neuroimaging AG develops a patented navigation system for safe placement of brain catheters in acute cerebral hemorrhage cases, enabling real-time monitoring and bedside treatment in emergency settings.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
roboa develops robotic technology for deploying fiber optic cables in existing ducts and conduits where traditional methods fail.
Deep TechHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH
Alexander Kübler(CEO, Board & Co-Founder)inBetim Djambazi(CCO, Board & Co-Founder)inPascal Auf der Maur(CTO & Co-Founder)inNicolas Aymon(COO & Co-Founder)inRoger Wüthrich(Chairman & Co-Founder)inRoland Siegwart(Board & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsVenture Kick
RTDT develops Aerosense, a wireless, ultra-thin sensor patch that retrofits onto wind turbine blades to capture high-frequency aero-structural data, paired with analysis modules and dashboards.
CleantechEnergyIoTZürich, CH
Konstantinos Tatsis(CSO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBackbone VenturesRockstartSwisscom Ventures
Sartiq provides an AI fashion photography platform that turns flat-lay or phone product photos into styled, on-model catalogue images and campaigns, with custom or virtual models, brand-book consistency, and human review at each stage.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Luca Ambrosini(Founder)in
Co-investorsZest
SCALE Lasers develops miniaturized mid-infrared quantum cascade surface-emitting lasers based on a VCSEL-style architecture, aimed at making high-end spectroscopy available in compact components.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsZürich, CH
Dr. David Stark(CEO & Co-Founder)Dr. Killian Keller(CTO & Co-Founder)
Scanvio Medical develops AI-assisted software that provides clinicians with real-time guidance during transvaginal ultrasound examinations to support earlier assessment of suspected endometriosis.
AI & Machine LearningFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesZurich, CH
Joachim M. Buhmann(Co-Founder, Research Advisory)inJulian Metzler(Co-Founder, Medical Advisory)inGabriel Fringeli(Founder)inStefan Tuchschmid(Chief Executive Officer)inFabian Laumer(Chief Technology Officer)inMichael Bajka(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsS2S VenturesStartAngels NetworkZiano VenturesVenture Kick
School Rebound develops digital tools to help children with school-related difficulties, with flagship products Dynamilis and Alphalis focused on improving children's handwriting.
Digital HealthEdTech
Sentinus provides assembly intelligence software that turns visual and process data into actionable insights for industrial production.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Seprify produces functional cellulose-based ingredients from renewable plant resources for industrial applications, offering biodegradable cellulose particles that serve as lower-carbon alternatives to conventional materials such as titanium dioxide.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsMarly, CH
Oliver Polcher(Founder)in
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesUna Terra
Shape Biopharmaceuticals develops innovative immunotherapeutic drugs and vaccines using synthetic vaccine technology and bio-nanotechnology for clinical-stage applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, US
Arin Ghasparian(President & CEO)Armando Zuniga(CSO)
SolidWatts manufactures electric heating systems for industrial process heating, replacing fossil fuel-based solutions with efficient, electrified alternatives.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareNot stated, CH
Prof. Ari-Pekka HammeriDavid Burger(CEO & COO)Dr. Sergio Calatroni
Co-investorsUni.Fund
Speqqle combines scientific modeling with AI to analyze material composition and properties across industries using optical spectroscopy data.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsSaaSGeneva, CH
Alexey Kuzmenko(Dr.)Iris Crassee
Splint Invest operates a platform that provides access to luxury asset investments, including whisky casks and other high-value opportunities, to individual investors.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechMarketplaces
Sunaxer develops solar absorber coatings for industrial heat harvesting, using a patented heat treatment that achieves high solar absorptance and low thermal emittance on solar receivers.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
A software platform for neurosurgical training and simulation that provides real patient DICOM imaging visualization, surgical simulation with physiological replication, and performance tracking tools for neurosurgeons and surgical trainees.
Deep TechEdTechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
TANDEM Therapeutics is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision therapies for fibrosis and fibrotic cancers using Matrix Targeting Peptides that address disease-associated extracellular matrix alterations.
Biotech
Mamta Chabria(Cofounder)Viola Vogel(Cofounder)Martin Behe(Cofounder)
Tasteomics develops Peakaroma, a natural taste receptor and aroma modulator that enhances consumer liking of food products while reducing salt and formulation costs.
BiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Tethys Robotics is based in Zurich, Switzerland, a hub for robotics innovation.
Deep TechHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH
Co-investorsVenture KickBerliner Volksbank VenturesRedstoneTane FundAlpine VC
Transcality applies digital transportation twin technology to model and optimize transportation systems for infrastructure operations and planning.
Climate TechGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaS
UnderIndustries offers Tunnelling as a Service using autonomous Micro Tunnel Boring Robots (MTBRs) that excavate, extrude and install underground utility pipes and conduits in a single automated, remote-controlled process.
Construction TechHardwareRoboticsDübendorf, CH
ValTech Lifesciences develops next-generation heart valve prostheses using fluid mechanical and cardiovascular engineering research.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesBern, CH
Venture Kick is a Swiss philanthropic startup funding program that provides up to CHF 150,000 in initial funding across three stages, with access to further equity and grant funding as well as business development support, mentoring, and an investor network.
Sector Agnostic
Verretex regenerates textile from 100% recycled fiberglass, transforming composite waste into glass fiber mats with virgin-like mechanical properties and lower CO2 impact.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsSaint-Sulpice, CH
Pierre Wüst(Founder)
viboo provides AI-powered room-level heating control and digital building management for existing office and commercial properties, reducing energy consumption and operating costs by 20–40% without expensive renovations.
CleantechClimate TechGovTechIoTPropTech
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationRealyze VenturesRise PropTech
WasteFlow is an AI-driven copilot designed for waste management facilities that uses computer vision to classify waste materials, detect hazardous objects like batteries and sharp metals, and predict material blockages in real time.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantech
EPFL alumni group
WattAnyWhere develops a 300kW mobile generator that converts renewable ethanol into clean electricity.
CleantechEnergyHardwareSwitzerland, CH
Alexandre Laybros(Founder)in
Co-investorsKickstart Innovation
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Actival SAAlitheaAlmer Technologies AGAltiscreenAmporin Pharmaceuticals AGAugury Medical GmbHBiped Robotics SACellX Biosolutions AGCowa Thermal Solutions AGCyclowatteightinksIsMinwaveUNOMR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesImmitra Bio · eu-startups.com · Jul 22, 2026
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Clee Medical · finsmes.com · Feb 26, 2026
viboo · eu-startups.com · Oct 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kickfund made?
- Kickfund has 142 tracked investments, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Kickfund invest at?
- Kickfund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Kickfund's typical check size?
- Kickfund typically writes checks of $950K.
- What sectors does Kickfund focus on?
- Kickfund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Kickfund located?
- Kickfund is headquartered in Basel, CH.
- Does Kickfund lead rounds?
- Kickfund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Kickfund co-invest with?
- Kickfund most often shares deals with SICTIC, StartAngels Network, S2S Ventures, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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