Swisscom Ventures
Corporate VCZurich · Pre-Seed–Series C · 10 people tracked
Also known as Swisscom
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Investment thesis
Swisscom Ventures manages and advises venture funds for Swisscom and institutional investors, taking minority stakes in Swiss and international startups. It typically backs Swiss university spin-offs, with a focus spanning Seed to Series C and initial ticket sizes of $2M-$10M plus follow-on reserves. The team operates with an independent decision-making process and specific focus areas, leveraging Swisscom's expertise in digital transformation to support high-potential startups across their full life cycle. The firm aims to deliver superior returns and foster industry-leading innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 41 of 46 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×17SaaS ×17AI & Machine Learning ×15Cloud Computing ×10Cybersecurity ×8Deep Tech ×8Developer Tools ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6
HQs:United States×12Switzerland×11Austria×1Germany×1European Union×1France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 5 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data
Technion ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×6Business & Management ×3Engineering ×2Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history
F5 ×3IDF ×3Cisco ×2Microsoft ×2
Investments · 46 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 42024 · 32023 · 22022 · 52021 · 12020 · 32019 · 12018 · 22017 · 223 dated
Actility provides industrial-grade connectivity solutions for low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, serving service providers and MVNOs with LoRaWAN and cellular technologies through its ThingPark platform.
AgTechCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Olivier Hersent(Co-founder & CEO)inAlper Yegin(CTO)in
Co-investorsBNP Paribas DéveloppementCreadevFoxconn Technology GroupIdinvest PartnersBosch VenturesCisco Investments+6 more
ASSIA develops core technology for broadband internet access and network optimization, serving telecommunications service providers and network operators.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRedwood City, US
John M. Cioffi(CEO and Chairman of the Board)inAssia Cioffi(Executive Vice President and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsDTCPSofinnova PartnersSofinnova VenturesStanford UniversityPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
UNISERS develops automated contamination detection systems for semiconductor wafer manufacturing using optical detection and AI algorithms to identify nanoparticles and defect sources, helping chip makers improve production yields.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductorsZurich, CH
Co-investorsIntel CapitalM VenturesSICTIC
UK developer of 5G physical layer and channel coding IP for satellite non-terrestrial networks, spun out of the University of Southampton.
Co-investorsBloc VenturesIQ CapitalParkwalk AdvisorsIP Group
Aircall is an AI-powered cloud platform that combines intelligent voice agents, automated workflows, and real-time coaching for sales and support teams.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Xavier Durand(Founder)inJonathan Anguelov(Founder)inOlivier Pailhes(Founder)inPierre-Baptiste Béchu(Founder)inQuentin Nickmans(Director)inScott Chancellor(CEO)in
Co-investors3founders500 GlobalBalderton CapitalDigital Leaders VenturesFJ LabsFundersClub+16 more
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-investorsSICTICSpicehaus Partners
ANYbotics develops autonomous robots that perform inspection and maintenance tasks in industrial facilities, particularly in energy, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyHardwareIoTRoboticsZurich, CH
Dr. Péter Fankhauser(Co-Founder & CEO)inHanspeter Fassler(Founder)Peter Fankhauser(Founder)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersAramco VenturesWalden CatalystBootstrap EuropeClimate InvestmentNGP Capital+7 more
Apono provides an access management platform that replaces standing privileges by granting scoped, just-in-time access at runtime and automatically revoking it.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Sara Teare(Founder)Rom Carmel(Founder)inOfir Stein(Founder)in
Co-investors33NAccelBackbone AngelsMatrixMeron CapitalMindset Venture+11 more
Arviem provides real-time end-to-end cargo monitoring and tracking services for supply chain visibility, serving manufacturers, freight forwarders, ports, insurers, and warehouses.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBaar, CH
Charles Vincent(Chief Executive Officer & Chief Commercial Officer)in
Co-investorskineo financeSICPA
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 CapitalSICTICVerve VenturesBattery VenturesFuse Venture Partners
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)inAndreas Slotosch(Founder)Cristian Grossmann(Founder)Daniel Sztutwojner(Founder)Flavio Pfaffhauser(Founder)
Co-investorsBridgepointGoldman SachsAlpana VenturesAtomicoBose VenturesEdenred Ventures+6 more
bexio is a cloud-based all-in-one business software for Swiss SMEs, startups, and self-employed people, covering accounting, invoicing, payroll, order management, banking integration, and CRM.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaS
Co-investorsSpicehaus PartnersArmada Investment AGredalpine
Billogram orchestrates payment flows and invoice management for businesses, helping reduce collection issues and support digital payment processes.
Fintech
Cesar Sangchi(Founder)Jonas Suijkerbuijk(Founder)
Co-investorsCNIKickstart InnovationPartech VenturesAggregate MediaInbox Capital
Bitmovin provides video infrastructure software including a player, encoding, and streaming capabilities for online video providers building streaming services.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Stefan Lederer(CEO)inChristian Timmerer(CIO)inChristopher Mueller(CTO)inKenneth Carter(Executive Officer)inMichael Peter(Director HR)Miljana Corovic(Recruiter)
Co-investorsAtomicoEntourage VenturesHighland EuropeMana VenturesSpeedinvestY Combinator+5 more
Cato Networks provides a cloud-native SASE platform that converges networking, zero-trust security, and access into a single global service for enterprises.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareTel Aviv, IL
Shlomo Kramer(Founder)inGur Shatz(Founder)inTomer Wald(Chief Financial Officer)inAlon Alter(Chief Business Officer)inZehorit Mulshanski(Chief People Officer)Eyal Heiman(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdams Street PartnersArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalAspect VenturesBallistic Ventures+13 more
CDDS develops a modular counter-drone system that detects, tracks, and intercepts aerial threats using networked launch stations and command-and-control integration.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsVenture Kick
Chkk provides a platform for managing Kubernetes upgrades and lifecycle operations, automating risk assessments, version tracking, and add-on compatibility management.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaSSunnyvale, US
Awais Nemat(Founder)in
Co-investorsClear VenturesSequoia Capital
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 VenturesIn-Q-TelKluz VenturesOTB VenturesSICTICUrania Ventures+3 more
Cognism is a B2B sales intelligence platform that provides accurate, compliance-focused contact and company data for revenue and go-to-market teams.
Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech
James Isilay(Founder)inStjepan Buljat(Founder)
Co-investorsInnvotec Ltd.PeakSpan Capital PartnersSouth Central VenturesVenture FoundersViking GlobalVolution Ventures+7 more
CREAL develops a light field display technology that projects images with real 3D depth for augmented and virtual reality devices, addressing the visual conflicts of conventional AR displays that use a fixed focal distance.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechEcublens, CH
Tomáš Kubeš(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTICVerve Ventures
AI platform automating quality control and reporting of field services through video footage analysis.
Augustin Marty(Co-founder of Deepomatic; SVP AI Solutions at IQGeo)in
Co-investorsEnBW New Ventures GmbHOrbia Ventures50 PartnersAlvenAlven CapitalHi Inov
Ecorobotix builds the ARA UHP sprayer, an AI-powered ultra-high-precision spraying system that distinguishes weeds from crops to target plant protection products plant-by-plant.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Aurelien G. Demaurex(Founder)inSteve Tanner(Founder)inAurélien Demaurex(Founder)Dominique Mégret(Founder)
Co-investorsCapagroCIBUS ENTERPRISE FUND II LPEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundHighland EuropeMcWin Capital PartnersSICTIC+3 more
Fastly provides an edge cloud network that enables developers to run, secure, and deliver websites and applications with lower latency by processing content closer to end users.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Simon Wistow(Founder)inPaul D. Luongo(Executive Officer)inWilliam Kaufmann(Executive Officer)Tyler McMullen(Executive Officer)in
BoardGil Penchina(Director)inSunil Dhaliwal(Director)
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAugust CapitalBattery VenturesICONIQLobby CapitalRidge Ventures+5 more
Fireblocks provides infrastructure and platform services for managing digital assets and transactions, serving enterprises and startups that build and operate blockchain-based financial solutions.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Michael Shaulov(Founder)inPavel Berengoltz(Founder)inIdan Ofrat(Founder)in
Co-investors515 Venturesboldstart venturesCanapi VenturesCapitalGCoatue ManagementCyberstarts+22 more
Flyability builds collision-tolerant indoor drones, including its flagship Elios 3, designed to navigate confined and hazardous spaces to collect inspection data for industries such as energy, wastewater, and mining.
Deep TechHardwareIoTRoboticsPaudex, CH
Patrick Thévoz(Co-founder and CEO)inAdrien Briod(Co-founder and CTO)in
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesETF PartnersRedstoneSBI Ventures Europe GmbHTane FundVerve Ventures+3 more
Inpher.io is an educational resource and review platform that helps users navigate cryptocurrency casinos safely by explaining security, fairness, and transaction mechanics.
Crypto & Web3San Francisco, US
Jordan Brandt(Founder)Dimitar Jetchev(Executive Officer, Director)Ivan Panushev(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlpana VenturesCrosslink CapitalIn-Q-TelAmazon Alexa FundBlumberg CapitalBowery Capital+4 more
Kandou AI develops high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity solutions for semiconductor and AI infrastructure, focusing on reducing system costs to enable scalable AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
Amin Shokrollahi(Founder)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDC Investment PartnersForestay CapitalKreos CapitalVerve VenturesMaverick Silicon+1 more
Kyan Health provides a workplace mental health platform offering a stepped-care model spanning self-care, coaching, therapy, work-life support, and crisis care, backed by a global network of licensed providers and Kai, a 24/7 AI companion.
Digital HealthHR TechMental HealthZollikon
Vlad Cristian Gheorghiu(CEO)Ignacio Leonhardt(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVictoria Lietha(Director)Alexander Francois Stoeckl(Director)Alec Ross(Director)
Co-investorsGreyMatterJoyance PartnersnaturalX Health VenturesFounderful
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)inMads Tvillinggaard Bonde(Founder)Michael Bodekaer(Founder)Michael Bodekaer Jensen(Founder)Tobias Aabye Dam(Founder)
Co-investorsAENUAndreessen HorowitzBalderton CapitalEducapitalKickstart InnovationNorthzone+5 more
Lumotive develops optical beamforming semiconductors for programmable optics applications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Gleb Akselrod(Founder)inSam Heidariin
Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHTSVCIntellectual VenturesMetaVC PartnersSamsung Ventures
Mondra creates digital twins of food products and supply chains to help retailers and suppliers predict risks, optimize sourcing, and reduce environmental impact across their operations from farm to consumer.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFoodTech
Jason Barret(CEO & Founder)Tom Holden(Chief Product Officer)in
Co-investorsAlbionVCGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesPlanet A VenturesPeakBridge VCPonderosa Ventures
NetGuardians provides financial crime prevention intelligence software for detecting and preventing fraud, money laundering, and insider risk across banking institutions.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechZurich, CH
Co-investors4see VenturesPolytech Ecosystem VenturesR136 VenturesACE & CompanyFort Ross VenturesPictet Group
OX Security provides application security solutions that help organizations identify and prioritize exploitable, reachable, and impactful risks across the software development lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsNew York City, US
Neatsun Ziv(Founder)inLior Arzi(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution Equity PartnersM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Rain CapitalDTCPTeam8
Pexapark offers PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) training academies for energy professionals, with courses ranging from foundational to advanced levels covering the structuring, pricing, negotiation, and risk management of renewable energy deals.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEdTechEnergySaaS
Michael Waldner(Founder)in
Co-investorsTitanium VenturesBayWa r.e. Energy Ventures
Preply is a language learning platform that serves corporate employees through its B2B offering Preply Business, enabling companies to provide language education to their workforce.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechMarketplacesSaaSBrighton, US
Dmytro Voloshyn(Co-founder and CTO)inKyrylo Bigay(Executive Officer, Director)Kirill Bigai(Co-founder and CEO)inSergey Lukyanov(Former Co-Founder)inCharlie Wickers(Executive Officer)inBoris Shakhnovich(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesCogito Capital PartnersDigital Future Investments LtdEducapitalEvli Growth PartnersFlashpoint Venture Capital+18 more
RiPSIM develops modern eSIM infrastructure technology to replace legacy SIM systems, serving the connectivity and telecommunications industry.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityHardwareIoTSaaSAshburn, US
William Peters(Executive Officer)Christoph Jahr(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMalte Pollmann(Director)Alex Doll(Director)inJohn Scott Marquardt(Director)
Co-investorsTen Eleven
rready builds an AI-native, API-first platform (including "sovara") that embeds AI into enterprise workflows to structure data, support decisions, and manage innovation, positioned as an alternative to tools like Jira and Confluence.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSZürich, CH
Dave Hengartner(Founder)inReto Wenger(Founder)inVinzenz Leuenberger(Founder)in
Co-investorsSICTICFYRFLY Venture Partners
RTDT develops Aerosense, a wireless, ultra-thin sensor patch that retrofits onto wind turbine blades to capture high-frequency aero-structural data, paired with analysis modules and dashboards.
CleantechEnergyIoTZürich, CH
Konstantinos Tatsis(CSO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBackbone VenturesKickfundRockstart
Scandit builds Smart Data Capture software that turns smartphones, handheld computers, fixed cameras, and drones into barcode and data scanning devices, integrated into business workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSZurich, CH
Samuel Mueller(Founder)inChristian Floerkemeier(Founder)inChristof Roduner(Founder)in
Co-investorsWarburg PincusAtomicoBootstrap EuropeForestay CapitalG2 Venture PartnersGV (Google Ventures)+7 more
SurePath AI provides a governance platform that enables organizations to safely adopt generative AI by detecting usage, mitigating risks, and controlling access to public and private AI models while maintaining security and compliance.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDenver, US
Casey Bleeker(Founder)inRandy Birdsall(Founder)inJim MeltoninChris WardinJurija MetovicinRandall Edgar Birdsall(Director)
Co-investorsUncork CapitalOperator Collective
Yokoy provides a travel and expense management platform for finance teams, offering features such as invoice collection, cost center management, spend controls, and VAT-ready invoicing to streamline accounting and payment processing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalKinled HoldingLeft Lane CapitalSICTICVisionaries ClubZinal Growth Partners+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
amnisAylightTibit Communications
Exits · 4
1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 1Surepathacq. by F5
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCato Networks · Cato Networks · Aug 3, 2026
Fastly · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 28, 2026
Surepath · geekwire.com · Jun 26, 2026
Billogram · billogram.com · Jun 11, 2026
Mondra · eu-startups.com · Feb 18, 2026
Preply · prnewswire.com · Jan 21, 2026
Apono · fintech.global · Nov 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Swisscom Ventures made?
- Swisscom Ventures has 46 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Swisscom Ventures invest at?
- Swisscom Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is Swisscom Ventures's typical check size?
- Swisscom Ventures typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
- What sectors does Swisscom Ventures focus on?
- Swisscom Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is Swisscom Ventures located?
- Swisscom Ventures is headquartered in Zurich, CH.
- Does Swisscom Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Swisscom Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Swisscom Ventures co-invest with?
- Swisscom Ventures most often shares deals with Accel, Balderton Capital, Evolution Equity Partners, among 36 tracked co-investors.
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