Ti-Ventures
Venture capitalLugano · Pre-Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
TiVentures is an independent early-stage technology investor focused on Ticino-based companies in southern Switzerland. It backs innovative startups in life science, medical, high-tech and IT sectors, providing seed and follow-on capital alongside a network of private and institutional co-investors. Managed by hands-on entrepreneurs with international venture experience in biomedical and high-tech fields, the fund offers coaching, mentoring and access to a worldwide network of experts. It collaborates with the local innovation agency (Agire), the cantonal government and universities to support economic diversification and innovation in the Ticino territory.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 29 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Cleantech ×2Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1IoT ×1Medical Devices ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:Switzerland×2
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGain Therapeutics develops small molecule drugs for neurodegenerative diseases using an AI-powered drug discovery platform that identifies novel binding sites on disease-related proteins.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Portfolio company (partial exit).
Portfolio company (successful exit).
AI company that raised a Series A round.
Received seed investment and a CHF1.9M Series A round.
Portfolio company that raised a Series A round.
Portfolio company; raised Series B funding of USD 40m.
Received seed and Series A investment (with Helvetica Partners); awarded SEF.Growth High Potential Label.
Startup that raised seed funding of CHF 1.1m.
HivePower develops smart grid management software and algorithms for decentralized energy systems, serving energy suppliers and distribution grid operators.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyIoTSaaSManno, CH
Startup that raised pre-seed funding of CHF 1.1m.
Jaipur Robotics develops automation and digitization solutions for the waste-to-energy industry, converting non-recyclable waste into electricity, heat, and raw materials through controlled incineration processes.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechRoboticsManno, CH
Agritech company that raised a Series C round of EUR 36m.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGain TherapeuticsNASDAQ: GANX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesJaipur Robotics · thesaasnews.com · Jul 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ti-Ventures invest at?
- Ti-Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Ti-Ventures focus on?
- Ti-Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is Ti-Ventures located?
- Ti-Ventures is headquartered in Lugano, CH.
- Does Ti-Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Ti-Ventures leads investment rounds.
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