StartAngels Network
Angel networkZürich · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
StartAngels Network is a non-profit angel investor community founded in 1999, made up of roughly 85 business angels with experience across various industries and functions. The organization itself does not invest; instead its members participate directly in early-stage Swiss start-ups, backing them with capital, coaching, and access to their networks. The network runs regular pitch events (often in partnership with Swiss banks) where a small number of start-ups are selected from many applicants to present to experienced investors. Its activity centers on seed and early-stage financing rounds within Switzerland.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 35 of 45 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×11Medical Devices ×10Hardware ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Deep Tech ×8Cleantech ×6SaaS ×6Biotech ×5
HQs:Switzerland×26United States×2Germany×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×63 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data
ETH Zürich ×6EPFL ×5University of Basel ×4University of Zurich ×3BiMBA at Peking University ×2KTH Royal Institute of Technology ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history
ABB ×2CSEM ×2Helvetia Versicherungen Schweiz ×2icoaching ×2maxon motor group ×2
6 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 27 with degree data)
Investments · 45 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathActLight designs and licenses semiconductor light sensor technology, centered on its patented Dynamic PhotoDetector (DPD), which offers lower power consumption and higher performance than conventional photodiodes.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Serguei Okhonin(Co-founder & CEO)inMaxim Gureev(CTO)inRoberto Magnifico(CCO)in
Attolight develops cathodoluminescence-based instruments combining electron and light spectroscopy for materials characterization and defect inspection, including full-wafer solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEcublens, CH
Samuel(CEO)in
BC Platforms provides AI-enabled, federated data technology and predictive analytics that give healthcare and life sciences organizations access to real-world patient and genomic data for drug development and precision medicine.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechZurich, CH
Nino da Silva(Executive Officer)inTero Silvola(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHannu Vaajoensuu(Director)Jari Heikkinen(Director)Erich Platzer(Director)Mark Bidwell(Director)
Co-investorsJolt CapitalDebiopharm Innovation Fund
BioVersys is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing antimicrobial therapies to address unmet medical needs in infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and hospital-acquired infections.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesBasel, CH
Dr. Marc Gitzinger(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)
Co-investorsAMR Action Fund
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)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
CompPair develops self-healing composite materials and products using its HealTech™ technology, enabling ultra-fast repairs that extend the lifespan of composite structures for aerospace, mobility, rail, and sports applications.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsLausanne, CH
Robin Trigueira(Founder)in
CompPair is a Swiss company that develops self-healing (healable) advanced composite materials designed to bring repairability to composite products across sectors such as aerospace.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyDeep TechNew MaterialsLausanne, CH
Amaël Cohades(Co-founder & CEO)inRobin Trigueira(Co-founder & CTO)inVéronique Michaud(Co-founder & Scientific Advisor)
Develops phase-change-material thermal energy storage (COMPACT Cells) for heating and cooling systems.
Co-investorsKickfund
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-investorsKickfund
vVARDIS, founded in Switzerland, develops biomimetic, non-invasive dental products for treating early-stage tooth decay and enamel remineralization.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Haley Abivardi(Co-founder)inDr. Goly Abivardi(Co-founder)in
Creoptix, a Malvern Panalytical brand, develops bioanalytical instruments for molecular interaction analysis, including its WAVE biosensor system for real-time kinetics and affinity studies of molecules such as small molecules, peptides, and proteins.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsWädenswil, CH
Kaspar Cottier(Founder)in
PADI is a scuba diving training and certification organization that develops diver education programs, instructor training, and educational materials for recreational and technical divers worldwide.
ConsumerEdTechImpact & Social GoodSports TechTravel & Hospitality
John Cronin(Co-founder)Ralph Erickson(Co-founder)Drew Richardson(President & CEO)
ECX builds a residual-value prediction model for motor total-loss insurance claims, forecasting the maximum price a damaged vehicle would fetch across cross-border buyer markets and backing the figure with a binding offer to buy and resell the vehicle.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechMobility & Transportation
Esri develops ArcGIS, a geospatial platform that enables organizations across industries to create digital twins, conduct spatial analysis, and optimize operations.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechRedlands, US
Jack Dangermond(Founder & President)
Co-investorsPortland Seed Fund
greenteg develops and manufactures certified heat flux and temperature sensors in Switzerland, including its CORE/calera gSKIN technology, which are integrated into wearables for health monitoring, sports, medtech, and building U-value measurement.
Deep TechHardwareIoTMedical DevicesNew MaterialsZurich, CH
Dr. Etienne Schwyter(COO / CFO, Founder)inWulf Glatz(Founder)inMichele Zahner(CTO)in
Co-investorsSICTIC
Hylomorph is a medical device company developing Vesta, a product in the cardiac/implantable device area, working with clinical partners such as Penn Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, and the German Heart Center Charité.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesZurich, CH
Co-investorsExcellis HoldingVerve Ventures
Hystrix Medical operates a source-to-contract procurement platform for the healthcare sector, connecting buyers and sellers to manage sourcing, tendering, negotiations, and contract signing (with DocuSign integration) for medical and non-medical spend.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsSICTICZühlke Ventures
Biometric access control systems manufacturer offering integrated door solutions, wall-mounted controllers, and networked multi-building access management platforms.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHardware
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
Mahmoud Hadad(Founder)in
Co-investorsPrivilège Ventures
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-investorsKickfundSerpentine VenturesSICTIC
Medyria addresses the diagnosis of angina pectoris, focusing on coronary conditions such as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (NOCAD) linked to coronary microvascular dysfunction.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devicesnot stated, CH
Co-investorsVenture Kick
Medtech spin-off making a navigation system for dental implant surgery; acquired by Straumann Group (exit).
PIPRA develops AI and deep-tech tools that predict and diagnose postoperative delirium, stratifying pre-surgical patients into risk groups to support clinicians.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
John Klepper(Founder)inBenjamin Dodsworth(Founder)in
Co-investorsForward Venture CapitalKickstart Innovation
Software for constructing 3D models of cities and monuments for cartography and film (exit).
ROOMZ builds wireless digital displays and presence, desk, and huddle sensors, plus the myROOMZ web and mobile app, to help companies manage meeting rooms and shared desks for hybrid working.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkIoTPropTechSaaS
Roger Meier(Co-founder)inPatrick Terreaux(Co-founder)in
AI-guided ultrasound software for faster endometriosis diagnosis.
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-investorsZiano VenturesKickfundVenture Kick
Sensoryx develops motion tracking and spatial computing technology, protected by international patents, used to enable virtual and augmented reality experiences.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGamingHardware
BoardDov Bar-Gera(Chairman of the Board)Gisela Reichmuth(Board Member)Thomas Kunz(Board Member)Gerhard Troester(Board Member)
Swiss Ocean Tech develops the AnchorGuardian, a smart anchoring safety system using hydroacoustics and inertial navigation to monitor a vessel's anchor and prevent dragging.
HardwareIoTSports TechNot stated, CH
Thomas Frizlen(Founder, Managing Director & Chairman of the Board)inStephan Nigg(Senior Hardware Engineer and Co-Founder)inErik Asplund(Co-Founder, Hydroacoustics and Signal Processing Specialist)Suzy Chisholm(Head of Company Communications and Co-Founder)inThomas Burch(Head of Development and Co-Founder)inJörg F. Wagner(Co-Founder, Inertial Navigation and Algorithms Specialist)in
Typewise develops generative AI agents that automate customer service workflows, including data retrieval from legacy systems and ticket resolution.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSZürich, CH
David Eberle(Founder)inJanis Berneker(Founder)in
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationSICTICY CombinatorZiano VenturesACE & CompanyHike Ventures
Winduction develops dynamic wireless power transfer technology that charges electric vehicles while driving, using inductive wheels that absorb power from ground-based charging elements as vehicles move.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationZurich, CH
Laurin(Founder)in
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfoliocredentis agacq. by vVARDISMininavident AGacq. by Straumann Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMedyria · trysignalbase.com · Jul 28, 2026
CompPair · nano.swiss · Feb 23, 2026
CompPair · nano.swiss · Feb 23, 2026
Sensoryx · prnewswire.com · Jan 2, 2026
Swiss Ocean Tech · yachtingventures.co · Jun 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has StartAngels Network made?
- StartAngels Network has 45 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does StartAngels Network invest at?
- StartAngels Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does StartAngels Network focus on?
- StartAngels Network focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is StartAngels Network located?
- StartAngels Network is headquartered in Zürich, CH.
- Does StartAngels Network lead rounds?
- Yes, StartAngels Network leads investment rounds.
- Who does StartAngels Network co-invest with?
- StartAngels Network most often shares deals with SICTIC, Kickfund, Ziano Ventures, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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