Kickstart Innovation
AcceleratorZurich · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Kickstart operates as a launchpad for Swiss startups and a landing pad for international scale-ups seeking business opportunities in Switzerland and beyond. It matches carefully selected startups with corporate and public-sector partners to test scalability and impact through proofs of concept and commercial partnerships, building startup credibility via a track record of collaboration. A spin-off of Impact Hub Zurich, it increasingly emphasizes sustainability and circular-economy solutions, using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guiding framework when devising pilots, projects, and investments alongside partners.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
4 people who came through Kickstart Innovation went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 261 of 319 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×118SaaS ×91Enterprise Software ×79Healthtech ×39Data & Infrastructure ×38Fintech ×34Digital Health ×33Climate Tech ×31
HQs:Switzerland×70Germany×24United States×15France×9Sweden×8United Kingdom×7
Who they back
founder profiles across 142 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×822 founders×383 founders×194+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 172 founders with education data
University of St.Gallen ×11ETH Zürich ×10EPFL ×8University of Zurich ×8Technical University of Munich ×5University of Cambridge ×5CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education ×3Grenoble Ecole de Management ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 169 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×47Computer Science ×39Engineering ×37Economics ×18Life Sciences ×12Finance & Accounting ×9Physics ×9Humanities ×7
Where their founders worked beforefrom 182 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×7Credit Suisse ×4ETH Zurich ×4ETH Zürich ×4Bragi ×3Ey ×3Goldman Sachs ×3Jpmorganchase ×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
38 founders hold a PhD · 17 hold an MBA (of 176 with degree data)
Portfolio companies · 319 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12020 · 12019 · 25 dated
Acodis provides AI-powered document automation and data extraction for quality and compliance teams, primarily in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsSerpentine VenturesSICTICVI Partners
Ai Palette is an AI-powered consumer insights platform for CPG brands, using billions of data points from search, social, and e-retail sources to identify trends and generate product and marketing concepts.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechSaaSSingapore, SG
Som GanChoudhuri(CEO)inHimanshu Upreti(Cofounder)inSOMSUBHRA CHOUDHURI
Co-investors500 GlobalAgFunderEntrepreneur FirstExfinity VenturesSGInnovateTin Men Capital+2 more
AIDONIC provides digital tools for NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies to manage fundraising, aid delivery, and donor transparency using blockchain, AI, and digital payments.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodZug, CH
Severiyos Gabriel(Founder and CEO)
Co-investorsSICTIC
Akenza is an IoT data platform that centralizes and standardizes building data from diverse sources, enabling facility managers and building operators to derive actionable insights and power smart building applications.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaS
Jonas Schmid(Co-CEO, VP Sales)inSimon Rieser(Co-CEO, VP Product)inSascha Smolokovski(Co-Founder)in
Nexera Chain provides modular blockchain infrastructure for compliance, tokenization, and standardization across multiple networks.
Crypto & Web3
I.N. Amber Ghaddar , PhD(Founder)in
AllyTime provides digital mental health support services combining psychological counseling with technology, targeting families and individuals seeking accessible mental health guidance.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthBerlin, DE
Apiax provides AI-powered compliance software that helps financial institutions automate regulatory requirements across marketing, sales, client relationship management, and trading operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Ralf Huber(Founder)in
Co-investorsFutury CapitalSICTICXAngeDIventures
Creates whole-muscle cut seafood alternatives including calamari, shrimp, scallops, and tuna.
Chicago, US
Anne Palermo(Executive Officer, Director)Brittany Chibe(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohnny Ream(Director)in
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalStray Dog CapitalSustainable Food VenturesAera VCBig Idea VenturesHyde Park Angels+1 more
Area9 develops adaptive learning technology and platforms that personalize educational content for individual learners across healthcare, corporate training, and academic sectors.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Ulrik Juul ChristenseninKhurram Jamil(President - Global Markets)in
Co-investorsLEGO Ventures
AssetFloow develops operational AI agents that combine predictive models with large language models to optimize delivery, inventory management, and demand forecasting across logistics, retail, and finance sectors.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Asteria develops AI-driven cash flow management solutions for businesses and financial institutions, using real-time data and advanced forecasting to help companies predict liquidity challenges and optimize financial operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSStockholm, SE
Anders Nordkvist(CEO)inSixten Grevesmühl(CTO)in
Atlas Metrics provides an AI-powered platform that combines non-financial data from multiple sources to help financial institutions manage ESG, climate, and financial risks while automating regulatory reporting and compliance.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeveloper ToolsFintechLondon, GB
Robert Stojnic(CEO)inRoss Taylor(CTO)in
Co-investorsb2ventureBerliner Volksbank VenturesCherry VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Entrepreneur FirstRedstone+1 more
Atpar provides mechanism design, simulation, and implementation services for decentralized finance protocols on Ethereum, helping teams build and validate complex DeFi mechanisms.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsBlockrocket
Aurigin provides real-time deepfake detection for voice biometric systems and communication platforms, identifying synthetic, cloned, and AI-generated audio with 98%+ accuracy.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep Tech
Luzi Sennhauser(Founder)inSimon Thomé(Founder)in
AVUXI provides location context and mapping products for accommodation booking websites to enhance user experience and increase conversions.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureMarketing TechPropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsOpen Data Incubator for Europe (ODINE)
Alpen Gummi manufactures chewing gums made from natural, renewable materials as an alternative to conventional plastic-based gum products.
Circular EconomyConsumerVienna, AT
Billogram orchestrates payment flows and invoice management for businesses, helping reduce collection issues and support digital payment processes.
Fintech
Co-investorsCNIPartech VenturesInbox CapitalSwisscom Ventures
Sens.bio manufactures a portable device for on-site detection of mycotoxins in grains and animal feed using a test cartridge and mobile app data analysis.
AgTechBiotechHardwareKyiv, UA
Katerina Zvierieva(CEO)inAndrii Karpiuk(COO)inDenis Galamaga(CTO)inOlexandr Hudz(CIO)in
BOOKR Kids develops an interactive digital reading app for children that combines stories with animation, narration, and educational games to encourage literacy.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Dorka Horváth(CEO, Co-Founder)inDani Karányi(Co-Founder)in
Co-investors3TS Capital Partners
Boomerang Ideas provides market research and consumer intelligence through a platform combining AI and social media sampling.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechZürich, CH
Raphael Ueberwasser(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBrisbane, US
Jamie Bacher(Founder)inAdam Paul Arkin(Founder)in
BoardErkki Aaltonen(Director)in
Co-investorsCompoundSaltagen VenturesUniversal Materials IncubatorY CombinatorYara Growth VenturesNimble Ventures+1 more
Bota Systems develops force and torque sensing solutions for robotic systems, enabling robots to safely interact with the physical world through tactile feedback.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH
Klajd LikainIlias PatsiaourasinMarco Hutterin
Co-investorsMarathon Venture Capital
BrainE4 develops technology that surfaces hidden insights and decision-making intelligence within organizations by collecting and analyzing information that traditional surveys and hierarchical structures miss.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSZürich, CH
Andreas Seonbuchner(CEO & Partner)inDavid Graf(Partner)inJoël Arnold(Partner)inProf. Dr. Lin M. Himmelmann(Partner)Prof. Dr. Christoph Strauss(Partner)
Braive is a digital mental health platform that combines AI-driven screening and clinical oversight to enable psychologists to treat more patients with outcomes comparable to specialist care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthOslo, NO
Henrik Haaland Jahren(Co-Founder, Chief Psychologist)inHermine Bonde Jahren(Co-Founder, CEO)in
BoardJonathan Forster(Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsNorthzone
Build38, acquired by OneSpan, provides AI-powered runtime and at-rest protection for mobile banking applications, defending against tampering, hooking, repackaging, and API abuse.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCriteria Venture TecheCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSG+D Ventures
Builtrix provides a platform for real estate and sustainability teams to automatically collect and analyze energy, water, and emissions data from buildings, enabling ESG reporting compliance and identification of operational inefficiencies.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaS
Calvin Risk develops AI solutions that enable trustworthy, aligned artificial intelligence for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSZurich, CH
Co-investorsb2ventureFounders FactorySeed+SpeedJoin Capital
EDUKATE.AI is an AI-powered learning platform that accelerates data science and AI skills development through real-world projects, instant AI feedback, and tracking of workplace applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareCambridge, GB
Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma(Founder & Group CEO)in
Circly provides automated ordering recommendations for procurement teams in food and beverage retail and wholesale companies using machine learning to forecast demand and optimize inventory planning.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
Maximilian Reiter(Founder)in
CityFALCON aggregates global financial news, filings, investor relations documents, price data, and insider transactions into one platform, applying NLP for sentiment scoring, relevance ranking, and summarisation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech
Ruzbeh Bacha(Founder and CEO)
Clara builds machine learning tools for enterprise users to automatically categorize companies, extract relationship information from news articles, and score companies based on collected data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsBBVA SPARKCiti VenturesCovaltoGeneral CatalystIFCInternational Finance Corporation+1 more
Clever.Care builds the Clever.Care Coordinator, a messenger-style communication and coordination platform for home care providers, their clients, relatives, and third-party providers such as pharmacies and physicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBasel, CH
Andres Rapp(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBoson VenturesCrossFundCultivation CapitalFloodgateGV (Google Ventures)+4 more
Cognician is a learning and behavior change platform that uses personalized, learner-centered approaches and mental models to make learning more effective.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Barry Kayton(CEO (USA))inPatrick Kayton(CEO (UK))inRobert Stuttafordin
Cognitiwe is an industrial computer vision company that builds a predictive Vision AI platform converting video and images into data to improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRetail TechTallinn, EE
Attila Algan(Founder)inMete Bayrakin
Co-investorsDOMiNO VenturesMetis VenturesTechOne Venture Capital
DocIQ (Contract Vault GmbH) builds document intelligence software for legal and enterprise use, including contract analysis, Word-native tracked changes, legal research, AI playbooks, and court document anonymization.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSZurich, CH
Go1 is an e-learning aggregation platform that provides digital learning content and integrates with existing learning management systems and HR tools for corporate training needs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Jean-Marc Tassetto(Founder)in
Co-investorsSerenaAirTree VenturesBlue Cloud VenturesFive SigmaMadrona Venture GroupSalesforce Ventures+1 more
Cord builds embedded collaboration features that software companies can add to their own products.
Ben Henley(Founder)in
Co-investorsIndex VenturesLerer HippeauNFXStride VC
CTHINGS.CO provides an IoT enablement platform designed for remote maintenance and edge computing solutions, serving manufacturing, energy, smart infrastructure, and retail industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
LECS provides network detection and response (NDR) technology that adds internal network visibility to security operations centers, using AI-driven real-time anomaly detection and automated response capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTItaly, IT
CyLock is an Italian cybersecurity company specializing in vulnerability assessment, with a patented software called EVA that uses in-house AI to detect vulnerabilities in corporate systems while reducing assessment time.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Co-investorsLazio InnovaStartup Wise GuysLVenture GroupScientifica Venture Capital
Datactics provides data quality and matching capabilities through a cloud-enabled platform designed for master data management and digital transformation programmes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSaaSBelfast, GB
Co-investorsClarendon Fund Managers Ltd.Thule InvestmentsKernel Capital
DCbrain provides AI-powered dynamic transport planning software for logistics and supply chain optimization.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainParis, FR
Arnaud de Moissac(Founder)in
Co-investorsAster CapitalEIT InnoEnergyStatkraft Ventures
Decentriq provides a data clean room platform that enables advertisers and brands to activate first-party data, conduct audience targeting, and measure campaign performance in a privacy-compliant environment without relying on third-party cookies.
AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareZurich, CH
Deep Longevity develops AI-powered aging clocks and health analytics tools that estimate biological age and predict long-term health risks using multi-omics data.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLongevitySaaS
Alex Zhavoronkov(Chief Longevity Advisor)inJamie Alexander Gibson(Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer)Deepankar Nayak(CEO)in
Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersLongeVC
Digemy appears to be an education technology company focused on digital learning solutions.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
Kobus Louw(CEO and Founder)in
Doconomy builds banking tools for financial institutions that combine financial wellbeing with climate action, using behavioral science, human-centric design, and impact data to encourage sustainable customer choices.
Climate TechFintechImpact & Social Good
Mathias Wikström(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCommerzVenturesIngka InvestmentsCommerzbankUBS
LLWIN is an online casino and gaming platform offering card games, slot machines, fish-shooting games, and fast-play minigames, with support for bank transfers, e-wallets, and crypto deposits.
ConsumerGaming
Dynamo provides end-to-end automated AI risk evaluation and guardrails for generative and agentic AI systems, measuring privacy, safety, and compliance.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSSan Francisco, US
Vaikkunth Mugunthan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChristian Lau(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inEmile Indik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsCanapi VenturesMerus CapitalFormus CapitalNexus Venture PartnersSoma Capital
Jacob Gadegaard(Founder)in
A certification listing page for educational technology products and platforms used in learning contexts.
EdTech
emost develops, sells, and rents mobile battery systems for industrial applications, replacing diesel generators and boosting weak grid connections on construction sites, in industry, at events, and on film productions.
EnergyHardware
enerjoy is a personalized CO2-footprint tracking and coaching platform that helps individuals understand and reduce their carbon footprint through activity monitoring and behavioral recommendations.
CleantechClimate TechConsumerWellness & FitnessBasel, CH
Dominique(Chief Technology Officer)
Enterprise Bot builds conversational AI and process automation solutions for large enterprises, focused on automating customer and employee support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSZurich, CH
Co-investorsSICTIC
Evolve is a platform that converts existing organizational content into interactive, practice-focused learning experiences.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Co-investors500 GlobalDurable Capital Partners
HeatsBox makes a patented smart electric lunch box that heats meals in minutes without a microwave, including a battery-powered model (HeatsBox GO) with app-based scheduling and temperature control.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
Farmerline provides technology solutions to increase agricultural productivity and connect farmers, associations, and governments across the supply chain.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingSaaSGhana, GH
Co-investorsCeniarthChanzo CapitalGhana Climate Innovation CentreMulago FoundationOikocredit
Fimo Health develops a mobile app for patients with chronic diseases that combines disease-specific learning with symptom tracking to help users manage their condition and improve quality of life.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsRockstart
Fini provides AI agents for enterprise customer support that resolve support tickets automatically across multiple languages without requiring code.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAmsterdam, NL
Deepak Singla(Founder)inHakim K(Founder)inHakim Khalafi(Founder)in
Co-investorsMatrixY Combinator
fin:marie provides financial literacy education, investment coaching, and digital tools for women, addressing wealth and pension gaps through personalized training and workshops delivered both in-person and online.
EdTechFemTechFintechNot specified, DE
Karolina Decker(CEO)in
Fjuul provides a plug-and-play platform that tracks physical activity and converts it into scored metrics (Fjuul points based on MET values) to power engagement, reward, and wellbeing programs.
Digital HealthInsurTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsButterfly Ventures
FlavorWiki provides consumer insights and sensory research services for the food and beverage and consumer goods industries, helping companies with product development and market understanding.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureFoodTechMarketing Tech
Daniel(CEO & Founder)
Fleco Power operates a marketing pool of several hundred renewable energy plants across biomass, photovoltaic, hydropower, and wind, helping producers commercialize their renewable electricity output.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Floodlight provides satellite-based climate intelligence and emissions analytics to financial institutions and enterprises using AI and geospatial analysis of satellite data.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureLos Angeles, US
Nate Wyne(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)Suchi Gopal(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)inJosh Pitts(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)in
Fold.ai provides forestry professionals with AI-driven tools to optimize forest biodiversity and resilience through data-driven ecosystem management.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & Infrastructure
Alicia Charennat(Présidente)inDr. Jake Turner(Directeur Général)inDr. Friedrich Förstner(Directeur Général)inDr. Giovanni Carmantini(Directeur Général)in
Food Brewer develops cultured cocoa and coffee, along with cocoa and coffee alternatives, as a way to secure food resources.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Tsenso develops FreshIndex, a platform for transparency and sustainability in the food sector.
FoodTechIoTSaaSStuttgart, DE
Co-investorsLeadX Capital Partners
Fruitful provides Neo, a cloud platform that enables engineers to build, deploy, and scale machine vision applications for manufacturing lines without requiring an ML team.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Thomas Kleiven(Founder)in
Gauss Algo provides data and AI consulting services to help companies across multiple industries adopt and implement artificial intelligence solutions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBrno, CZ
Martin(Co-founder)
Genknowme provides epigenetic blood tests that measure biological age and stress overload to guide individuals and healthcare professionals toward healthier aging and better stress management.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtech
Semira Gonseth Nusslé(Co-founder, Chief Medical Officer – Chair of the Board)
Co-investorsSICTIC
Get More Brain provides technical infrastructure and learning platform technology that enables organizations to deliver scalable, multilingual training and certification programs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsSICTIC
Gnowbe is an AI-powered microlearning platform that lets organizations create, deliver, and measure training through bite-sized, social, and experiential content.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSingapore, SG
So-Young Kang(Founder & CEO)inRoslina ChaiinGregor Jarisch(CTO & Head of Product)inGrace BlakleyinRok Krulecin
Co-investors500 Global
Granular Energy provides software for energy suppliers, traders and buyers to manage and trade Energy Attribute Certificates (RECs, I-RECs, GOs, REGOs) and to build clean power products including hourly-matched and 100% renewable offers.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Toby Ferenczi(Co-Founder & CEO)inBruno(Co-Founder)Sam(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesJERANorrsken VCReventSpinLabValo Ventures+2 more
Green Spot develops fermentation-based ingredients for industrial use by translating natural biological processes into scalable production systems.
AgTechBiotechCircular Economy
Ninna Granucci(Founder)in
GridSteer provides smart grid technology and solutions for managing renewable energy distribution in Germany and Austria, using AI-assisted systems to balance fluctuating electricity loads from solar and wind power sources.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySwitzerland, CH
Revore builds return and collection systems for reusable packaging and other returnable items, deployed at indoor sites such as offices, airports, universities, hospitals, pharmacies, retail chains, quick-service restaurants, and event arenas.
Circular EconomyCleantechHardware
Co-investorsHeadlineBlackstone Life SciencesBONDBullpen Capital
Happitech develops smartphone-based cardiac monitoring technology using photoplethysmography and AI to screen and monitor atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, targeting patients requiring remote heart disease surveillance at lower cost than traditional monitoring devices.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAmsterdam, NL
Yosef Safi Harb(Founder & CEO)inDr Jonas de Jong(Chief Medical Officer)
Happy Bob is a mobile app that turns real-time glucose data from continuous monitoring into engaging, gamified experiences to help people with diabetes manage their condition.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Hapster provides a digital platform and human support system to capture, preserve, and transmit workplace expertise and operational knowledge within organizations, particularly for manufacturing and industrial sectors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Franck Vermet(Founder)in
Bernard Technologies designs, develops and delivers custom special-purpose solutions and in-house sensor products for industrial, commercial and public-sector clients, including delivery, installation, commissioning and service.
Deep TechHardwareIoTWattens, AT
Co-investorsSeraphim Space
Heallo develops sustainable ingredients from plant by-products to improve nutrition, including a soluble fiber that lowers the glycemic response of foods and beverages.
Circular EconomyFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Health Yourself provides at-home healthcare services including lab test kits (analyzed by Swiss lab partner Medisyn), medication subscriptions, and personalized supplements, with results delivered online.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtech
Anna Rosenkranz(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
Hello Customer offers an AI-powered customer feedback platform that analyzes surveys, reviews, calls, and chats to identify drivers of satisfaction and route recommended actions to the responsible teams.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSGhent, BE
Bram De Vos(Founder)in
Helvengo is an underwriting agency (Assekuradeur) for building insurance that uses data analytics and IoT sensors to detect and prevent building damage early.
InsurTechIoTPropTech
Co-investorsConny & Co.TX Ventures
Holistic AI provides an AI governance platform that identifies and inventories AI systems across an organization, tests them for security and bias risks, and generates compliance documentation for regulatory and internal stakeholders.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Adriano Soares Koshiyama(Founder)in
Co-investorsDallas Venture CapitalMozilla VenturesTola CapitalZ5 CapitalAccelCreandum+4 more
Huma is a cloud platform that provides regulated AI infrastructure for healthcare and life sciences organizations, enabling them to build AI-driven applications, analytics, and clinical workflows across 70+ countries through a federated network model.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLondon, GB
Dan Vahdat(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuture Positive CapitalHitachi VenturesRaptor GroupRho Capital PartnersRho VenturesSamsung Next+2 more
Hypermeteo develops high-resolution digital meteorological and climate data services, integrated via APIs and analytics tools, for organizations managing operational, financial, and insurance risks related to weather and climate change.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructurePadova, IT
Francesco Dell'Orco(Founder)inGianluca Ferrari(Founder)in
hypt is a Swiss software platform for banks and insurers to capture customer feedback in real-time through conversational AI dialogues and convert it into concrete business actions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSwitzerland, CH
Co-investorsCOREangelsGateCap VenturesSICTICSixThirty VenturesVENPACE
Proofpoint offers a suite of enterprise security and compliance products that protect people, email, cloud apps, and data from human-centric cyber threats using machine learning and AI.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSunnyvale, US
Co-investors125 VenturesDag VenturesElevate VenturesGamutIcon VenturesMarker+5 more
infrared.city provides AI-driven climate simulation software that analyzes microclimates and comfort metrics for building and urban design projects.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction Tech
Angelos Chronis(Founder)in
Co-investors2bXHeartfelt Capitalxista science ventures
Interloom is a case-resolution system that routes operational cases to the right combination of AI agents, human experts, and system integrations, learning from prior case outcomes to optimize for cost, speed, and accuracy.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSMunich, DE
Fabian Jakobi Schmidt(CEO)
Co-investorsAir Street CapitalDN Capital
Inyova is a fully regulated digital asset manager offering impact investing, letting individuals build and manage portfolios of companies aligned with positive social and environmental outcomes through an app.
Climate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSZurich, CH
Tillmann Lang(Founder)inErik Gloerfeld(Founder)in
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-investorsKickfund
JENTIS provides a server-side tag management and tracking tool that replaces third-party website and app tracking with a single first-party measurement script, capturing data in a compliant, controllable way.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Thomas Tauchner(Founder)in
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalPragmatech3TS Capital Partners
Kaffe Bueno upcycles coffee by-products into functional ingredients for consumer and industrial applications, operating as a sustainable biotech company focused on circular economy principles.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTechNew MaterialsCopenhagen, DK
Camilo Fernandez(Co-founder | CFO)inAlejandro Franco(Co-founder | CCO)inJuan Medina(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsEuropean Innovation Council FundPINCThe Yield LabThe Yield Lab Europe
Keleya provides pregnancy and postpartum digital health applications offering personalized expert guidance, fitness content, and birth preparation courses for pregnant women and new mothers.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessBerlin, DE
Co-investorsCalm/Storm VCSpinLab
Kern Tec produces and supplies stone fruit kernels and derived products such as plant-based drinks, creams, oils, and shell granulates to food and cosmetic manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationPeakBridge VC
PingOne Recognize is a biometric authentication platform that uses zero-knowledge cryptography to enable secure identity verification and re-authentication while preserving privacy.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Fabian Eberle(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlockchain Valley Ventures, LlcLoyal VCBlockchain Valley Ventures AGgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)Primo VenturesPrivilège Ventures+1 more
Kido Dynamics is a data intelligence company specializing in analyzing people mobility patterns and digital footprints to generate actionable insights.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Alberto Hernando(Co-founder & Data Scientist)in
Co-investorsBoundary HoldingSICTICSpicehaus Partners
KITRO provides an AI-powered food waste tracking system for professional kitchens that automatically measures and reduces food waste without manual logging.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRenens, CH
Naomi MacKenzie(Founder)in
Co-investorsLeadX Capital PartnersSICTICTechstarsZiano VenturesZintinus
Klimate helps companies implement high-quality carbon removal projects through a combination of scientific expertise, strategic guidance, and a dedicated platform.
CleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Mads Emil Dalsgaard(Founder)inSimon Bager(Founder)in
Co-investorsRockstartEneco VenturesHelen VenturesThe Footprint FirmRedstone
The company uses cellular agriculture and bio-technology to isolate cells from premium cacao strains, culture them in optimized conditions, upscale biomass in bioreactors, and process cocoa for various applications.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Tal Govrin(Founder)in
Kovrr provides AI-driven cyber risk management and governance solutions that help organizations assess security exposure and business impact through data-driven insights.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Yakir(CEO)inShalom(Chief Product Officer)in
Co-investorsFounders FactoryMindset VentureMundi VenturesOcean Azul PartnersStageOne VenturesSixThirty Ventures
Labster provides immersive learning platforms for STEM and nursing education, using virtual reality and simulations to allow students to engage in real-world scenarios safely.
EdTechHealthtechSaaSBoston, US
Mads Bonde(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBalderton CapitalEducapitalNorthzoneOwl VenturesGGV Capital+1 more
An AI-powered people intelligence platform that helps organizations measure and improve team leadership, sentiment, development, and performance through listening and review features.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Norbert Hölzl(Founder)in
LEDCity sells pre-configured sensor lighting fixtures for construction and commercial applications, delivered ready to install from Swiss inventory.
CleantechConstruction TechHardwareSwitzerland, CH
Co-investorsCredit Suisse
Legora builds AI-powered collaboration software for lawyers to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency in legal work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechStockholm, SE
Max Junestrand(Founder)inSigge Labor(Founder)inAugust Erséus(Co-founder)in
BoardChetan Puttagunta(Director)Jacob Effron(Redpoint board member)inLogan Bartlett(Redpoint board member)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAccelAlkeon InnovationAtlassian VenturesBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+28 more
Libryo provides a software platform that identifies and tracks environmental, health, and safety (EHS) legal and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions for businesses.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Garth Watson(Founder)in
Co-investorsForce Over Mass CapitalFuture Energy VenturesNextlaw Labs
CyberSmart provides cybersecurity monitoring, training, and insurance solutions designed for small and medium-sized enterprises and the organizations that serve them.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupOxxIQ Capital
MATIS provides a multispectral camera and software platform for art authentication and conservation, enabling art experts to analyze paintings through pigment mapping, pigment identification, and underdrawing visualization.
AI & Machine LearningHardware
Marie Eve Didier(Founder)in
Maven Health offers a non-invasive saliva test that measures 47 salivary metabolites to provide personalized insights into clients' metabolic health, including functional scores for energy balance and cognitive performance.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessZürich, CH
Co-investorsGingerbread Capital
MClimate builds LoRaWAN-based IoT devices and a buildings management platform (MClimate Enterprise) for monitoring, controlling and automating heating, cooling, energy use, air quality and water systems in buildings.
EnergyIoTPropTechSofia, BG
Blagovest Dimitrov(Founder)inLyubomir Yanchev(Founder)in
Co-investorsEleven Ventures
Meala develops plant-based functional proteins that replace eggs and hydrocolloids in food manufacturing, delivering texture and emulsification capabilities for baked goods, plant-based meats, and dressings.
AgTechFoodTech
medicalmotion is an AI-powered mobile application that delivers personalized pain management therapy combining physiotherapy, mindfulness, breathing exercises, and patient education.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Sven Klimpel(Founder)in
Medicus AI is a B2B2C digital health technology company that provides white-labelled platforms for healthcare providers to help patients understand lab results and health data through AI-powered personalized health intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechVienna, AT
Meeco builds enterprise-grade platforms for personal data management and digital identity, letting people control what data and credentials they share and with whom.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureGovTechSaaS
Katryna Dow(Founder & CEO)inJan Vereecken(Chief Product Officer)in
BoardGreg Embleton(Chairman)in
Mindstone offers AI training and academies — including enterprise AI, agentic AI, and executive-focused programs — along with community events for individuals, small teams, and organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise Software
Joshua Wöhle(CEO)inGreg Detre(Head of Technical & Product)in
Co-investorsMoonfire VenturesMSMZanichelli Venture7percent VenturesMustard Seed MazeNex.D+2 more
MobieTrain provides a platform for frontline employee onboarding, training, and performance management across retail, hospitality, and service industries.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Moodtalk is an employee feedback and organizational insights platform that conducts conversational surveys to identify workplace issues and patterns in hours.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSwitzerland, CH
Cyrill Inderbitzin(Founder)inJonas Purtschert(CTO, Co-founder)inLoris Niederberger(CEO, Co-founder)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
MotionsCloud provides a mobile and AI-powered platform for property and vehicle inspection teams to automate and streamline inspection processes, primarily serving insurance companies and claims management firms.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsGlobal Insurance AcceleratorParticleSpinLab
MuchSkills is a skills management platform where organisations build a skills taxonomy, map employee skills, certifications and interests to roles, and run skills gap analysis for hiring, learning and development, and workforce planning.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Multimodal builds an AI platform for financial services institutions that automates document-heavy workflows such as quarterly fund reporting, LP letter drafting, and credit underwriting analysis (normalizing metrics like DSCR, LTV, and leverage ratios).
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York, US
Ankur Patel(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsBanyan VenturesSemperVirens Venture CapitalNVIDIA
mygrid operates integrated renewable energy solutions for real estate and commercial properties in Switzerland, combining solar energy and electric vehicle charging into a single management system.
CleantechEnergyIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSSwitzerland, CH
Stefan Funk(Geschäftsführer & Gründer)in
myLAB Box offers at-home test kits for sexually transmitted infections and related sexual health conditions, letting consumers screen for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, and syphilis without visiting a clinic.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Ursula Hessenflow-Cruz(Founder)inLora Ivanova(Co-founder)Ursula Hessenflow(Co-founder)inStephen Block(Director)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFrontera Technology VenturesHouston Angel NetworkPasadena AngelsSand Hill AngelsTexas HALO Fund+4 more
Nahtlos develops medical electrodes designed for reliable performance in long-term medical applications.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Naked Energy develops solar heat and power hardware and software products aimed at decarbonising heat in commercial and industrial buildings.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareNorfolk
Christophe Williams(Executive Officer)inNicholas Simmons(Executive Officer)Jens Dreifus(Director)Stephen Page(Director)Gavin Chapman(Director)Rangaswamy Janarthanan(Director)
Co-investorsUpscale
NALU offers a mobile app with a multidisciplinary program—covering mindset, movement, endometriosis-specific nutrition, and lifestyle changes—to help women manage endometriosis symptoms and improve quality of life.
Digital HealthFemTechWellness & FitnessLausanne, CH
Nect provides AI-based identity verification and fraud prevention technology, including video-based remote identification, liveness detection, and age verification.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDigital HealthFintechGovTechHamburg, DE
Co-investorsAlstin CapitalDvH VenturesRound2 Capital Partners
Neur.on is an AI platform for legal translation, offering LexMachina, a neural machine translation engine built for Swiss lawyers, legal publishers, and cantonal public authorities.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSFribourg, CH
Paula Reichenberg(CEO & Founder)inOrane(COO)Yann-Ivain(CTO)Pascal Stämpfli(CFO)
Co-investorsSICTIC
Neuroprofiler offers InvestProfiler, a digital questionnaire that assesses clients' financial risk profiles, knowledge, and sustainable finance preferences for financial institutions.
EdTechFintechSaaS
New Roots is a Swiss company that makes plant-based dairy alternatives, including vegan cheese, using traditional Swiss cheesemaking methods.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsBlue Horizon Corporation
Nosh develops food ingredients made from fungal fermentation as a sustainable alternative to animal-derived products, aiming to deliver taste, texture, nutrition and affordability.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsBerlin, DE
Felipe Lino(Founder)in
Co-investorsClear Current CapitalEarlybird Venture CapitalGrey Silo Ventures
Notakey provides a multi-use authentication platform delivering passwordless sign-on, VPN access, Windows login, and transaction signing for enterprises.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Nudgd offers a digital platform and advisory services in behavioral design ("nudging") that deliver targeted digital nudges to help employees, residents, and customers adopt sustainable habits such as greener commuting and correct waste sorting.
Climate TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Nukoko makes cocoa-free chocolate alternatives using European-grown fava beans, positioned as a lower-carbon, more sustainable option.
Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTech
Ross Newton(Founder)in
Co-investorsOyster Bay Venture CapitalSOSV
Omocom develops embedded insurance solutions for sharing economy platforms, enabling companies to offer protection to users when renting, sharing, or borrowing assets.
Circular EconomyInsurTechStockholm, SE
Co-investorsMSMLightbird Ventures AG
Opmed offers an AI-powered scheduling system for hospital cath labs (cardiac catheterization labs) that integrates emergency and unscheduled cases, forecasts procedure times, and coordinates specialized equipment and interdisciplinary staff.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Mor Brokman(Founder)inAvi(Founder)inBaruch Barzel(Founder)in
Co-investorsNFXGrove VenturesSecret Chord Ventures
OptiChroniX is a Swiss digital health company whose Rejuvify system provides a daily prioritization framework to preserve functional muscle and lean mass during weight loss, aging, and lifestyle changes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness
René Gilvert(Founder & Managing Director / Chairman)inPankaj Goyal(Co-Founder - Medical)inAnna(Co-Founder Finance)
Oto is a tinnitus management program combining professional audiologist care with a mobile app delivering cognitive behavioral therapy exercises, soundscapes, and mindfulness techniques.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLondon, GB
Edmund Farrar(Founder)inGeorge Leidig(Founder)in
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesRedbus VenturesY CombinatorBethnal Green VenturesGoodwater Capital
Over Easy Solar AS develops, manufactures and supplies pre-assembled vertical PV units for installing solar energy systems on green and flat roofs.
CleantechEnergyHardwareOslo, NO
Trygve Mongstad(CEO & Co-founder)inTommy Engvik(Co-founder)inAria Yadmelat(Co-founder)inKristine Hovland(Chief Financial Officer)in
Oxygen at Work provides plants for office spaces to reduce pollutants and regulate humidity, creating healthier indoor work environments.
Enterprise SoftwareWellness & FitnessZurich, CH
Pacifico produces mycelium-based "Mycomeat" sold under the Viando brand, offering poultry alternatives (with pork and fish planned) grown in steel fermentation bioreactors.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsStray Dog CapitalFoodLabsSimon Capital
Parquery provides computer vision technology that detects and analyzes parking lot occupancy from existing camera feeds, delivering real-time parking information via API or dashboard to parking operators and city platforms.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationPropTech
Co-investorsMomenta Ventures
Pedius is a mobile app that lets deaf and hard-of-hearing people make phone calls independently by converting their typed messages into speech and transcribing the other party's spoken replies into text in real time.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechRome, IT
Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital
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Ada GrowthAdvaisor (ETH Zürich)Advection EngineeringAlverAnnanowBeON EnergyBessoBreeze TechnologiesBRüSLiCyberangelsCybero (la Mobilière)CyNationCysecDalouDrofieEdorbleEnigmediaEntocubeFiveDegreesHexagroInvaioMaracells (CSEM)miaMiiCaremyAllergymyEGONice FillerNivauraNordic UmamiOLIQ (Migros)
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kickstart Innovation made?
- Kickstart Innovation has 319 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Kickstart Innovation invest at?
- Kickstart Innovation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Kickstart Innovation focus on?
- Kickstart Innovation focuses on Circular Economy, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, PropTech, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Kickstart Innovation located?
- Kickstart Innovation is headquartered in Zurich, CH.
- Who does Kickstart Innovation co-invest with?
- Kickstart Innovation most often shares deals with SICTIC, Techstars, Y Combinator, among 236 tracked co-investors.
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