Venture Kick
AcceleratorSchlieren-Zürich · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Venture Kick runs a philanthropic three-stage funding program for Swiss startups, awarding up to CHF 150,000 in early non-dilutive funding to kick-start entrepreneurship. Selected startups can access an additional CHF 850,000 in equity funding via Kickfund and a CHF 150,000 InnoBooster grant, for total support of up to CHF 1,150,000. Beyond capital, the program offers hands-on business development and fundraising coaching through Kickers Camps, introductions to a global network of investors and industry leaders, and significant media exposure to help startups gain traction, win customers, and close deals with investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 7 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×2Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:Switzerland×2
Portfolio companies · 7 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeImmitra Bio develops an in-vivo stem cell therapy platform designed to treat rare genetic diseases, particularly severe inherited red blood cell disorders, by replacing complex transplants with single off-the-shelf treatments.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesZürich, CH
Jan Nelis(CEO)
Startup that used Venture Kick support to establish itself in the sports and leisure markets.
Secured seed funding to advance autonomous counter-drone technology.
Startup that credited Venture Kick with helping establish its customer and market focus.
Received CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to scale autonomous fresh food deployments.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venture Kick invest at?
- Venture Kick invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Venture Kick focus on?
- Venture Kick focuses on Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venture Kick located?
- Venture Kick is headquartered in Schlieren-Zürich, CH.
- Does Venture Kick lead rounds?
- Yes, Venture Kick leads investment rounds.
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