Privilège Ventures
Venture capitalLugano · Pre-Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Privilège Ventures backs early-stage technology companies with strong growth potential, focusing on HealthTech, DeepTech, ClimateTech, AgrifoodTech, and AI. The firm emphasizes long-term value creation and supports resilient, visionary entrepreneurs. It is a notable advocate for diverse founding and leadership teams, citing their track record of stronger performance and returns. Active in the Swiss and broader European venture ecosystem, the firm combines an entrepreneurial and impact-oriented investment approach.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 25 of 28 portfolio companiesHardware ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Medical Devices ×5Biotech ×4Deep Tech ×4Healthtech ×4Marketplaces ×4SaaS ×4
HQs:Switzerland×6Germany×2United States×2France×1Italy×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA communication and branding agency that develops brand strategies, positioning, and visual and verbal identity for businesses.
AdTechMarketing Tech
AgroSustain develops pre- and post-harvest solutions for agricultural growers aimed at increasing crop yield and quality while reducing chemical use and preserving biodiversity.
AgTechBiotechClimate Tech
Olga Dubey(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
Annaida develops an AI-driven metabolomic platform using microscale magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to noninvasively analyze embryos and oocytes and support embryo selection.
AI & Machine LearningFemTechMedical Devices
Co-investorsClub degli InvestitoriExcellis Holding
Ashland, US
George D'Arbeloff(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Vahram Erdekian(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Todd Smathers(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Barry Blancha(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Julie Holland(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Paul Blondin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Biospectal develops OptiBP, a smartphone app that measures and tracks blood pressure using a fingertip on the phone's camera, allowing users to record BP history and share it with doctors.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsAEON Foundry
ByHours is an online platform for booking hotel rooms by the hour with flexible check-in times, allowing customers to pay only for the time they use and access hotel amenities such as spa and pool.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Guillermo Gaspart(Founder)in
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupCapria VenturesDila CapitalScale Lab Andorra
Deliveroo operates a food delivery app that lets consumers order meals from partner restaurants and track deliveries in real time.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
Distalmotion develops DEXTER, a surgical robotics system for minimally invasive procedures such as hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and hysterectomy, used by surgeons and clinical teams.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsLausanne, CH
Co-investors415 Capital4see VenturesZühlke Ventures
Hydromea builds AI-powered autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), robotic swarms, and high-bandwidth wireless communication systems for monitoring and collecting data from submerged infrastructure.
EnergyIoTRobotics
Alexander Bahr(Founder)inFelix Schill(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
IDUN Technologies makes the Guardian 4, consumer earbuds with in-ear EEG and 9-axis motion sensors that record brainwave and movement data while playing audio.
Deep TechHardwareWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsJoyance Partners
INERGIO builds compact propane-powered solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems that provide autonomous off-grid electricity for remote and mission-critical operations such as surveillance trailers, traffic management, and oil and gas sites.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsStartAngels Network
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, LlcKickstart InnovationLoyal VCgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)Primo VenturesRialto Ventures
Co-investorsXYZ Venture Capital
misterb&b is an online booking platform for LGBTQ+ travelers, connecting them with gay-friendly hosts, private stays, rooms, and hotels across 200 countries.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Francois de landesJulien DelonMarc DedonderMatthieu JOST
Co-investors500 GlobalProject A VenturesWind Venture
Outfittery is a personal styling service that curates clothing selections from over 150 brands and delivers them to customers who only pay for items they choose to keep.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Julia Bösch(Founder)in
Co-investorsHighland EuropeHV CapitalMangrove Capital PartnersNorthzone10x GroupAcurio Ventures+3 more
QSi (Quantum Silicon) develops atomic-scale silicon quantum chips that perform "field controlled computing" by rearranging electrons within single-atom silicon quantum dots instead of using transistors.
Deep TechQuantum ComputingSemiconductors
Robert A. Wolkow(CTO)in
Co-investorsInnovative Solutions CanadaStartup TNT
Scantrust offers a QR code platform for global brands to run marketing campaigns, comply with digital labeling laws such as GS1 Digital Link and Digital Product Passports, detect counterfeits, and track products across the supply chain.
Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsBeast VenturesBright Pixel CapitalSecurity Leadership Capital
Sift provides an AI-powered platform for fraud prevention and risk decisioning that helps digital businesses detect and manage online fraud.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsInsight PartnersStripesSpark CapitalFINTOP CapitalFlucas VenturesForefront Venture+5 more
SONIX is a gaming and community platform for competitive players, creators, and esports teams, offering ultra-low latency voice chat, AI-powered audio noise removal, video calls, live streaming, 3D avatars, and a built-in tournament system (SONIX Arena) with bracket management and real-time scoring.
AI & Machine LearningGamingSocial
Co-investorsACE & Company
Xsensio develops a wearable "Lab-on-Skin" sensing platform for real-time, continuous monitoring of inflammation and other biomarkers to detect clinical deterioration across ICU, outpatient, and home settings.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Privilège Ventures made?
- Privilège Ventures has 22 tracked investments.
- What stage does Privilège Ventures invest at?
- Privilège Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Privilège Ventures's typical check size?
- Privilège Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Privilège Ventures focus on?
- Privilège Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Privilège Ventures located?
- Privilège Ventures is headquartered in Lugano, CH.
- Does Privilège Ventures lead rounds?
- Privilège Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Privilège Ventures co-invest with?
- Privilège Ventures most often shares deals with SICTIC, Dila Capital, Highland Europe, among 35 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 3
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b2venture is an early-stage investment firm that backs innovative startups and founding teams from the earliest stages, building trust-based partnerships and supporting portfolio companies through their challenges.
Firms observed investing alongside Privilège Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Privilège Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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