Verve Ventures
Venture capitalZug · Seed–Series B · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Verve Ventures invests exclusively in European deep tech, backing science- and engineering-driven companies that turn research breakthroughs into category-defining products. The firm concentrates on three areas: resilience in energy and resources, the future of computing, and frontiers in health and bio. It views Europe's industrial transformation and scientific excellence as a generational, venture-scale investment opportunity. Operating as a FINMA-licensed Swiss securities firm, Verve emphasizes institutional rigor, prudential supervision, fiduciary asset segregation, and capital adequacy, positioning itself as a regulated bridge for private and professional investors to access high-growth European technology investments.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 25 of 102 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×11Deep Tech ×11Hardware ×7Digital Health ×5Medical Devices ×5Biotech ×4Cleantech ×4Energy ×4
HQs:France×4United States×3Switzerland×2United Kingdom×2Italy×2Netherlands×1
Investments · 102 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAxelera AI develops hardware and software platforms for artificial intelligence inference at the edge, including specialized processors and accelerators for edge computing, computer vision, natural language processing, and automotive applications.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Fabrizio Del MaffeoEvangelos Eleftheriou
Therapixel develops AI-based software for medical imaging, focused on breast cancer detection from mammography for radiologists and healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
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)in
Houston, US
David Edwards(Executive Officer)Raef Sully(Director)Thomas Wilson(Executive Officer, Director)Sidney Brown(Director)
C12 develops quantum computing hardware using carbon-based materials rather than silicon, aiming to deliver higher-quality qubits and a more scalable architecture.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingParis, FR
CellVoyant is an AI-first company that develops predictive analytics and optimization tools for cell-based therapeutic development, helping researchers accelerate process development and reduce costs through label-free imaging analysis and data-driven process optimization.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Rafael Carazo Salas(CEO & Founder)in
Climeworks develops Direct Air Capture technology to remove carbon dioxide directly from the air, and through Climeworks Solutions designs and manages carbon removal portfolios that combine engineered and nature-based methods.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
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
Provides an end-to-end battery power and energy flexibility solution enabling customers to cut costs and monetize excess capacity on energy markets.
Flyability manufactures collision-tolerant drones designed for remote visual inspection, 3D mapping, and surveying in confined spaces such as industrial plants and storage tanks.
HardwareIoTRobotics<UNKNOWN>
Ikerian applies data and AI to identify biomarkers linked to chronic and systemic disorders, aggregate clinical insights, and support treatment decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Stefanos Apostolopoulos(Executive Officer, Director)Sandro De Zanet(Executive Officer, Director)Carlos Ciller Ruiz(Executive Officer, Director)
Limula develops an automated, closed platform for manufacturing personalized cell and gene therapies, aiming to move production from open, manual methods to scalable automated processes.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesLausanne, CH
Thomas Eaton(Founder & CEO)Yann Pierson(Founder & CTO)Caroline Boudousquié(Head of Solutions)Olivier Waridel(Head of Operations)
Technology acceleration for OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers and distributors through process innovation.
European biotech developing first-in-class antibody potravitug; agreed to be acquired by Ipsen for over €700 million.
Neustark captures CO2 and permanently stores it by mineralizing it into mineral waste such as ashes, slags, and construction demolition waste, working with source partners (e.g. biogas plants) and storage partners (recyclers and processors).
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Verve Ventures invest at?
- Verve Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Verve Ventures's typical check size?
- Verve Ventures typically writes checks of $1.1M – $2.2M.
- What sectors does Verve Ventures focus on?
- Verve Ventures focuses on Biotech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Verve Ventures located?
- Verve Ventures is headquartered in Zug, CH.
- Does Verve Ventures lead rounds?
- Verve Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors · 23
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