Schlieren-Zürich · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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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.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 17 of 20 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Biotech ×5Robotics ×5Hardware ×4Healthtech ×4Medical Devices ×4Cleantech ×3
HQs:Switzerland×13
Portfolio companies · 20 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2026 · 52024 · 38 dated
Arx is a self-hosted microbial genomics platform that enables researchers to store, organize, and analyze genomic data through interactive visualization and comparative analysis tools.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSaaSBern, CH
Thomas Roder(Co-founder, CEO)inTom Howze(Co-founder, CCO)inLinda Studer(Co-founder, CAO)
Co-investorsKickfund
Immitra 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
Co-investorsKickfundOCCIDENTanother.vcBackbone Ventures
Maus Robotics develops and operates robotic kiosks that make fresh crêpes to order in about 90 seconds, using its own patented technology and self-service ordering.
FoodTechHardwareRoboticsBasel, CH
Robert Hennigin
roboa develops robotic technology for deploying fiber optic cables in existing ducts and conduits where traditional methods fail.
Deep TechHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH
Alexander Kübler(CEO, Board & Co-Founder)inBetim Djambazi(CCO, Board & Co-Founder)inPascal Auf der Maur(CTO & Co-Founder)inNicolas Aymon(COO & Co-Founder)inRoger Wüthrich(Chairman & Co-Founder)inRoland Siegwart(Board & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsKickfund
Tethys Robotics is based in Zurich, Switzerland, a hub for robotics innovation.
Deep TechHardwareRoboticsZurich, CH
8inks develops a multilayer curtain coating process for battery electrode manufacturing, enabling layered cell architectures in a single coating line to improve energy density, cycle life, and cost.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy
Leon Baade(Founder)in
Co-investorsKickfundTeampact.venturesÜbermorgen VenturesAngel Investanother.vcFounderful
Alp Bio operates a platform that combines human tonsil organoid technology with protein AI models to assess and reduce immunogenicity (anti-drug antibody) risk in therapeutic antibodies before clinical development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Anatol Ehrlich(Founder)in
Co-investors42CAP
Amporin Pharmaceuticals develops small-molecule drugs targeting toxic membrane pores formed by misfolded protein oligomers to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Type 2 diabetes.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBasel, CH
Kelvin Stott(CEO and Cofounder)inHervé Schaffhauser(CSO and Cofounder)inDaniel Umbricht(CMO and Cofounder)in
Co-investorsKickfund
Bcomp manufactures powerRibs™, a natural fibre reinforcement grid for composite structures that mimics leaf-vein patterns to provide high stiffness at minimal weight.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsFribourg, CH
Christian Fischer(Founder)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesVerve VenturesAirbus VenturesPorsche VenturesRKKVCVolvo Cars Tech Fund
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Borobotics develops an autonomous bore-robot called "Grabowski" for drilling, aimed at accelerating the energy transition.
CleantechEnergyRobotics
Hans-Jörg Dennig(Co-founder)Philipp GanzinMoritz Pillin
Co-investorsKickfundUnderground VenturesEmissions Reduction Alberta
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-investorsSwisscom Ventures
Clee Medical develops a real-time intraoperative brain imaging platform called Neuro to support neurosurgical procedures.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Kickfund
Fainite offers a physics-based AI platform that accelerates and automates engineering simulation workflows, allowing engineering teams to run predictions in seconds and set up new simulations from limited Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) datasets.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS
Alex Donzelli(Founder)in
Co-investorsKickfund
Startup that credited Venture Kick with helping establish its customer and market focus.
Co-investorsOCCIDENTSICTICZEISS Ventures
Kick is an AI-powered platform that automates bookkeeping and accounting tasks for small business owners.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Conrad Wadowskiin
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesLigature VCBrowder CapitalDating GroupGeneral CatalystGV (Google Ventures)+2 more
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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-investorsStartAngels Network
Immunotherapies for T cell-mediated autoimmune conditions via modulation of coronin 1; spin-off from the University of Basel.
Rajesh Jayachandran, MD PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsBioMedPartnersKickfund
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-investorsStartAngels NetworkZiano VenturesKickfund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Amal Therapeutics
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesImmitra Bio · ggba.swiss · Aug 3, 2026
Maus Robotics · theaiinsider.tech · Jul 30, 2026
Medyria · trysignalbase.com · Jul 28, 2026
Kick · tech.eu · Jul 3, 2026
InSphero · natlawreview.com · May 21, 2026
Alp Bio · legalcommunity.ch · May 12, 2026
Clee Medical · hlth.com · Apr 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Venture Kick made?
- Venture Kick has 20 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Venture Kick co-invest with?
- Venture Kick most often shares deals with OCCIDENT, SICTIC, StartAngels Network, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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