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SICTIC

Angel network

Zürich · Pre-Seed–Series A · 20 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SICTIC operates an angel investor community focused on funding early-stage Swiss technology startups. It runs regular matchmaking events (Investor Days) where startups pitch to a network of investors, having screened thousands of startups and helped fund more than 300 Swiss tech companies. The organization also educates angel investors through resources such as the Swiss Angel Investor Handbook, aiming to help members identify promising opportunities and support startup success over the long term.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Zürich, CH
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Tracked investments
303

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website & curated

Founder mafia

2 people who came through SICTIC went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 231 of 303 portfolio companies

SaaS ×102AI & Machine Learning ×88Enterprise Software ×58Fintech ×46Hardware ×27Deep Tech ×25Healthtech ×25Consumer ×19

HQs:Switzerland×155Germany×5United Kingdom×3United States×3France×2China×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 120 portfolio companies
63%
solo founders
76 of 120 mapped founding teams
35%
repeat founders
of 93 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×762 founders×313 founders×84+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 85 founders with education data

University of St.Gallen ×14ETH Zürich ×13University of Zurich ×8EPFL ×7INSEAD ×4Harvard University ×3HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne ×3IMD ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 93 founders with career history

Credit Suisse ×8ETH Zurich ×6UBS ×5ETH Zürich ×4McKinsey & Company ×4EPFL ×3Moneypark ×3Zürcher Kantonalbank ×3

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2Y Combinator ×2

23 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 95 with degree data)

Investments · 303 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 12022 · 12 dated

11Dynamics11dynamics.comin

Co-investorsBloomhaus VenturesEquityPitcher Ventures

1Bank4All1bank4all.net
3Brain3brain.comin𝕏

3Brain develops microchip-based technology for recording and analyzing cell activity in life science research, combining microelectronics with biology to enable precise real-time monitoring of electrogenic cells.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesPfäffikon, CH

9Tlabs9tlabs.com

Co-investorsACE & Company

A Metala-metal.comin

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-investorsKickfund

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

Co-investorsKickstart Innovation

Acheteuracheteur.chin

Acheteur.ch is an online platform for property owners in Switzerland to get a free online home valuation followed by a detailed 360° analysis, then be matched with vetted local real estate agents to handle the sale.

MarketplacesPropTech

acodisacodis.ioin

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-investorsKickstart InnovationSerpentine VenturesVI Partners

Adhashadhash.org
Adjointadjoint.io

Co-investorsBantam Group

Advaisor (ETH Zürich)advaisor.io

Co-investorsEuropean Super Angels ClubKickstart Innovation

Aequalandaequaland.com

Béatrice Jacot(Founder)in

Agora Careagora-care.ch

Agora Care is a platform that lets individuals store, understand, and share their medical records, offering plain-language summaries of medical reports, document translation, and a health timeline.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech

Agrinormagrinorm.com
AgroSustainagrosustain.chin𝕏

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-investorsPrivilège Ventures

AICAaica.techin

AICA develops a software system that combines AI algorithms with real-time, sensor-driven adaptive control to simplify the programming and deployment of industrial robots for manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsLausanne, CH

Baptiste Busch(Co-founder & CEO)Enrico Eberhard(Co-founder & CTO)inAude Billard(Co-founder & Head of LASA Laboratory (EPFL))Rachel Rosa(COO & Head of Product)in

Co-investorsMomenta VenturesSpicehaus PartnersTechFounders

Aidonicaidonic.io

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-investorsKickstart Innovation

Airconsoleairconsole.com

Andrin von Rechenberg(Founder)

Co-investorsAlpana Ventures

Aisotaisot.chin𝕏

aisot provides agentic AI that converts investment data into quantitative signals for tactical asset allocation, risk decisions, and portfolio management tasks such as backtesting, rebalancing, optimization, and monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningFintech

Nino Antulov-Fantulin(Founder)in

Aktiiaaktiia.comin𝕏

Aktiia offers Hilo, a cuff-less, clinically certified wearable band and app for continuous blood pressure monitoring day and night, with an upper-arm cuff for calibration.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices

Tomas Bothe(Chief Medical Officer)

Co-investorsTransLink CapitalVerve VenturesKfundKhosla VenturesnaturalX Health Venturesredalpine

Albusalbus.financein𝕏

Albus Protocol is a blockchain infrastructure for decentralized identities (DID) that lets users control and monetize their identities while verifying compliance through zero-knowledge proofs.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityFintechWollerau, CH

Alexander Ray(Founder and CEO)in

Alethenaalethena.com

Deepmaterial manufactures industrial adhesives and surface protection materials for semiconductor, electronics assembly, and chip packaging applications.

Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSemiconductorsShenzhen, CN

Algorizedalgorized.comin𝕏

Algorized develops edge-AI software and algorithms for wireless sensors that detect human presence, track positioning, and monitor vital signs, including through obstacles.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTRobotics

Natalya Lopareva(Founder)in

Co-investorsshuckerVCAcrobator Ventures

Algotraderalgotrader.chin

Algotrader provides educational and reference content on systematic investing strategies, research processes, and portfolio management for institutional investors and asset managers.

FintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Alleyealleye.io

Alleye offers a smartphone-based tool for screening and monitoring retinal diseases, allowing patients and clinicians to track vision changes.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Alpialpi-technologies.com
Alpinewhitealpinewhite.comin

Alpine White sells teeth-whitening and oral-care products for daily use and operates studios offering preventive and cosmetic dental treatments performed by trained staff.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Amnistreasuryamnistreasury.comin𝕏

Amnis Treasury provides an e-commerce payment solution alongside financial operations tools for businesses, including expense management, spend control, FX rate alerts, peer-to-peer and recurring payments, and cash management automation.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsSpicehaus PartnersSwisscom Ventures

Amploamplo.ch
Anapayaanapaya.netin

Anapaya builds secure networking solutions based on the SCION architecture, combining public Internet accessibility with private-network-level security, path control, and resilience.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Samuel Hitz(Founder)in

Animatianimati.co
Annanowannanow.com

Zug, CH

Co-investorsKickstart Innovation

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

Ralf Huber(Founder)in

Co-investorsKickstart InnovationXAnge

Appenturaappentura.ch
Archletarchlet.ioin𝕏

Archlet is an AI-native eSourcing platform that helps procurement teams manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and eAuctions with advanced analytics and automation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSZürich, CH

Jakob Manz(Founder)Lukas Wawrla(Founder)

Co-investorsLa FamigliaSenovoAramco Ventures

Aumicoaumico.ioin

aumico is a software platform that centralizes the management of clients and year-end closing tasks, letting accounting and fiduciary firms prepare financial statements and annual reports faster with compliant templates and built-in error checks.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Chris Zurbrügg(Founder)in

Authenaauthena.io
Avaava.comin

AVA develops touch screen remote control devices for home automation platforms, enabling control of lighting, shades, climate, and entertainment systems in residential properties.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

Avriosavrios.comin𝕏

Avrios provides fleet management software that lets companies manage company cars and shared pool vehicles from a single system, covering bookings, driver's license checks, damage management, cost tracking, and compliance.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSBerlin, DE

Co-investorsEdenred VenturesNotion CapitalBattery VenturesFuse Venture PartnersSwisscom Ventures

Azumazum.com

AZUM is a platform that helps coaches plan and manage training programs for individual athletes more efficiently.

Future of WorkSaaSSports Tech

Dan Aeschlimann(CEO)

Beatfitnessbeatfitness.ch

Beat Fitness is a boutique fitness studio offering full-body workout classes including RIDE, HIIT, YOGA, BARRE, and BOXE, with music-driven instruction and flexible membership or pay-as-you-go options.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessLausanne, CH

Beekeeperbeekeeper.ioin𝕏

Beekeeper is a mobile-first platform for frontline and deskless workers, offering communication, task management, digital forms, automated workflows, training, and analytics accessible via secure mobile login without corporate email.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLyon, FR

Sébastien Ricard(Chairman of the Board & CEO)inÉlie Mélois(MD & Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsBridgepointGoldman SachsAlpana VenturesBose VenturesEdenred VenturesEnergize Capital+2 more

Beyondscrollbeyondscroll.ch
BigOmicsbigomics.chin𝕏

BigOmics develops interactive platforms for life scientists to analyze omics data, enabling researchers to process and visualize experimental results in minutes rather than weeks.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechSaaS

Ivo KweeMurodzhon Akhmedov

Co-investorsChampion Hill VenturesTiVenture SA

Binaryedgebinaryedge.io

BinaryEdge was a cybersecurity platform providing internet scanning, data collection, vulnerability assessment, and attack surface monitoring.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS

Bionomousbionomous.chin𝕏

Bionomous develops automated laboratory systems that screen, sort, and plate small biological entities (300 μm–2 mm) such as fish eggs and larvae, plant seeds, hydrogel beads, and organoids, using high-resolution imaging and AI classification.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechRobotics

Frank Bonnet(Founder)inAna Hernando Ariza(Founder)in

Bipedbiped.ai

Co-investorsKickfund

Blink AGblinkdrive.ch

BlinkDrive publishes German-language guides, tips, and exam-preparation content for driving and motorcycle license candidates in Switzerland, covering topics such as required protective gear for motorcycle basic courses.

EdTechMedia & Entertainment

Boomerang Ideasboomerangideas.comin

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)

Co-investorsKickstart Innovation

Calingocalingo.ch

Calingo offers household insurance and pet insurance products aimed at pet owners.

FintechInsurTech

Anina Lutz(Founder)inMarlo Hug(Founder)in

Co-investorsStartAngels NetworkVENPACEZiano Ventures

Caplenacaplena.comin

Caplena uses artificial intelligence to automatically analyze open-ended text responses from customer feedback and surveys, turning unstructured data into actionable insights for market research firms and brands.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSZurich, CH

Maurice(Co-founder)Pascal(Co-founder)

Co-investorsSpicehaus Partners

Capzlogcapzlog.aeroin

capzlog.aero provides a digital pilot logbook that is certified as EASA AMC1 FCL.050 compliant, automating flight time recording, regulatory calculations, imports/exports, and tracking of expiries and recencies.

Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS

Vladimir Petrov(Founder)in

CareerFairycareerfairy.ioin

BKW Group is an international energy and infrastructure company that provides solutions across infrastructure, buildings, and energy, including grid expansion, energy-efficient buildings, and large-scale engineering projects.

CleantechConstruction TechEdTechEnergyFuture of WorkHR TechBern, CH

Thomas Schulz(Founder)

Co-investorsStartAngels Network

Casuscasus.chin

CASUS is an AI-powered legal workspace for law firms and in-house legal teams in the DACH region, integrated into Microsoft Word and the browser.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSZurich, CH

Fabian Staub(Founder)in

Centicenti.ch
Checkyourhealthcheckyourhealth.ch
Chip Ingchip-ing.comin𝕏

Chiping manufactures smart golf balls embedded with GPS and Bluetooth technology that enable golfers to locate lost balls with approximately 3 feet accuracy through a mobile app.

HardwareIoTSports TechSwitzerland, CH

Choicechoice.ch
Classtimeclasstime.comin𝕏

Classtime is an online assessment platform that provides practice tests, strategic-thinking exercises in math, ELA, and science, and tools aimed at improving CAASPP outcomes.

EdTechSaaS

Valentin Ruest(Founder)in

ClearSpaceclearspace.todayin𝕏

ClearSpace develops in-orbit servicing technologies for satellite disposal, inspection, and life-extension, serving both institutional and commercial space missions.

Climate TechDeep TechRoboticsSpace TechLuxembourg, LU

Co-investorsGraph VenturesKluz VenturesOTB VenturesUrania VenturesEuropean Investment FundHappiness Capital+3 more

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Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Daedaleanacq. by DestinusIMburse AGacq. by Duck Creek Technologies

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SICTIC made?
SICTIC has 303 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does SICTIC invest at?
SICTIC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does SICTIC focus on?
SICTIC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is SICTIC located?
SICTIC is headquartered in Zürich, CH.
Who does SICTIC co-invest with?
SICTIC most often shares deals with Kickstart Innovation, Spicehaus Partners, Serpentine Ventures, among 107 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Thomas Dübendorfer, co-Founder and President of SICTIC

swiss startup association · Thomas Dübendorfer

SICTIC Webinar: Investing In Trust

SICTIC

Interview on startup investing with Lucas du Croo de Jongh

SICTIC

Investing in MedTech

SICTIC

How to pivot faster and better a SICTIC Webinar with Stefan Zanetti, 5x Serial Entrepreneur

SICTIC

Defense Technology: Opportunities for Investors in a Global Context

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