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Kickstart Innovation

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Zurich · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked

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Kickstart Innovation operates as an open innovation platform focused on facilitating collaboration between large organizations and established startups. Founded in 2015, it helps corporates and public institutions become more sustainable and inventive by matching them with startups ready to scale through commercial partnerships and proof-of-concept projects. Rather than a traditional capital-first investor, it positions itself as one of Europe's largest and most successful innovation platforms, having facilitated hundreds of commercial partnerships and supported hundreds of startups whose alumni have collectively raised billions in funding.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Zurich, CH
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
318

Team · 3 people

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What they invest in

from 223 of 318 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×89SaaS ×64Enterprise Software ×60Healthtech ×32Data & Infrastructure ×26Digital Health ×25Fintech ×24Cleantech ×21

HQs:Switzerland×55Germany×18United States×8France×7Austria×4United Kingdom×3

Investments · 318 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12022 · 12020 · 12019 · 14 dated

AAAccellaaaccell.chin𝕏

HedgePilot provides AI-powered currency risk management and hedging solutions for companies, asset managers, banks, and overlay managers using machine learning to optimize foreign exchange position management and forward contracts.

AI & Machine LearningFintech

acodisacodis.ioin

Acodis provides document automation software for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to extract data from batch records, stability reports, SOPs, and regulatory documents, supporting quality management, operational excellence, regulatory affairs, and compliance functions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise Software

Ada Growthadaapp.com
Advection Engineeringadvection-e.com
Ai Paletteaipalette.comin𝕏
Aidonicaidonic.io

AIDONIC provides a digital platform for delivering humanitarian aid and cash assistance to beneficiaries in fragile, low-connectivity regions, using blockchain and AI to enable real-time traceability, duplicate detection, secure payments, and voucher distribution.

Digital HealthGovTechImpact & Social Good

AirBieairbie.io𝕏

AirBie produces smart bike locks with GPS and connectivity features, along with a mobile app and analytics software for bike sharing operators and city planners.

HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation

Aixaiamaixa.com
Akenzaakenza.ioin𝕏

Akenza provides an IoT platform for managing connected devices and collecting sensor data across buildings and industrial facilities.

Enterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS

AllianceBlockallianceblock.ioin𝕏

Nexera Chain provides modular blockchain infrastructure for compliance, tokenization, and standardization across multiple networks.

Crypto & Web3

AllyWellallywell.de

AllyTime is a mental health platform that connects users with licensed psychologists via voice messages and written communication, supported by AI tools that help psychologists work more efficiently.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMental HealthBerlin, DE

Almanaxalmanax.ai
Altooaltoo.ioin𝕏

Altoo provides a wealth management platform that consolidates and displays total wealth across bankable and non-bankable assets, with daily updated performance data accessible 24/7.

FintechSaaS

Alveralver.ch
AMP ITamp-it.ch
Ampliphiampliphi.ioin

ClimeCo helps organizations reduce, avoid, or remove CO2 emissions through decarbonization solutions and environmental projects.

Climate Tech

Annanowannanow.com

Zug, CH

Apiaxapiax.comin𝕏

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

AquaCultured Foodsaquaculturedfoods.com

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)

Area 9area9lyceum.com

Area9 Lyceum builds an adaptive learning platform that personalizes content and training to each learner's skill level, along with tools for authoring, publishing, and student analytics.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

AssetFloowassetfloow.com

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

Asteriaasteria.aiin

Asteria provides AI-driven cash flow forecasting and financial planning software for small and medium businesses.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Atlas Metricsatlasmetrics.ioin

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 TechFintech

Atparatpar.ioin𝕏

Atpar provides mechanism design, simulation, and implementation services for decentralized finance protocols on Ethereum, helping teams build and validate complex DeFi mechanisms.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

atworkatwork.aiin

atwork helps organizations reduce absenteeism and stabilize teams through workforce management and wellbeing solutions, serving healthcare delivery organizations.

HealthtechHR Tech

Auriginaurigin.aiin

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

Avuxiavuxi.comin𝕏

AVUXI provides location intelligence and mapping tools for travel and accommodation platforms, helping customers make faster booking decisions based on location context.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSTravel & Hospitality

B'ZEOSbzeos.comin
BeON Energybeonenergy.com
Bergfalke GmbHalpengummi.at

Alpengummi produces natural chewing gum made from tree resins instead of synthetic polymers, marketed to health-conscious consumers concerned about microplastics and sustainability.

Circular EconomyConsumer

Bessoenjoybesso.com
Billogrambillogram.comin

Billogram orchestrates payment flows and invoice management for businesses, helping reduce collection issues and support digital payment processes.

Fintech

Biosenssens.bioin

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)Andrii Karpiuk(COO)Denis Galamaga(CTO)Olexandr Hudz(CIO)

BlockDoxblockdox.comin𝕏

Blockdox provides an AI-powered insight engine for building operations that monitors indoor air quality, energy consumption, occupancy, and facility performance.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechPropTech

Blockoblocko.io𝕏

Blocko provides managed blockchain infrastructure and services that simplify blockchain technology implementation.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSeoul, KR

BOOKR Kidsbookrkids.comin𝕏

BOOKR Kids develops interactive e-books and a mobile app designed to improve literacy, social-emotional, and cognitive skills for school children.

EdTech

Boomerang Ideasboomerangideas.comin

Boomerang Ideas provides market research and consumer intelligence through a platform combining AI and social media sampling.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Boost Biomesboostbiomes.comin𝕏Jun 2020

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBrisbane, US

Jamie Bacher(Founder)inAdam Paul Arkin(Founder)in

BoardErkki Aaltonen(Director)

BOTAbotasys.comin𝕏

Bota Systems develops high-precision force torque and tactile sensors for robotics, along with software and teleoperation platforms that enable robots to sense and interact with the physical world.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH

Braindatebraindate.com

Braindate is event technology that lets conference participants post discussion topics and book 1:1 or group conversations, with dashboards and analytics for organizers to track engagement and connections.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSocial

BrainE4braine4.comin

BrainE4 provides a digital dialogue platform that collects ideas and arguments from organization members or stakeholders in writing, then ranks them through pairwise comparison voting to identify priorities and consensus.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSZürich, CH

Braivebraive.com

Braive provides a digital health platform for mental health treatment combining screening, triage, clinical decision support, and guided therapy delivery.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Breeze Technologiesbreeze-technologies.de
BRüSLibruesli.com
Bsurancebsurance.comin𝕏

Bsurance provides a next-generation insurance platform that enables insurers, banks, and other distribution partners to launch and scale insurance products faster.

InsurTech

Build38 GmbHbuild38.com

Build38, now part of OneSpan, provides mobile in-app protection and app shielding technology that defends banking apps against tampering, hooking, repackaging, data theft, and API abuse.

CybersecurityFintechSaaS

Builtrixbuiltrix.techin𝕏

Builtrix provides AI-powered energy monitoring and carbon accounting software for building and facility management.

CleantechIoTSaaS

Calvin Riskcalvin-risk.comin
Cambridge Sparkcambridgespark.comin𝕏

Cambridge Spark provides data and AI skills training programmes for corporate teams through blended learning (instructor-led and self-paced) and their proprietary EDUKATE.AI platform.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise Software

Canveogetcanveo.comin𝕏

Canveo is an AI-powered contract review and negotiation platform that integrates with existing software like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Word to automate contract lifecycle management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech

Circly GmbHcircly.atin

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

City Falconcityfalcon.comFeb 2019

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)

Claraclarafinds.com

Clara is a data visualization platform that turns datasets into interactive maps and visual apps, offering out-of-the-box and custom views without requiring technical expertise.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Cleverclever.care

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)

CodeAllcodeall.funin𝕏

CodeAll is an AI-powered platform for learning programming through an interactive chatbot and physical sensors that allow users to build smart home projects and automate real-world objects.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechIoT

Cogniciancognician.comin𝕏

Cognician provides digital behavior change programs using gamified multi-day challenges to help organizations drive measurable employee adoption of new technologies, skills, and business practices.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Cognitiwecognitiwe.aiin𝕏
Coorpacademycoorpacademy.com

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

Cordcord.com

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Frequently asked questions

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 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.

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