Tenity
Tenity supports early-stage Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Deeptech startups with incubation and acceleration programs. Offering CHF 50,000 for a 2.5% equity stake, it connects founders with top-tier mentors and investors, fostering innovation and collaboration in the global financial ecosystem.
Key Info
Number of Investments
295
Number of Exits
8
Industries
Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Deeptech
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Mobile, Payments, Software
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
78,593
DART Ventures
DART Ventures, founded in 2017 and based in Zurich and San Francisco, invests in early-stage health and climate tech startups. It provides funding, mentorship, and global networking opportunities, focusing on decarbonization, food & agriculture, mobility, and energy sectors. DART Ventures aims to transform European startups into global players.
Key Info
Number of Investments
17
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Decarbonization, Food & Agriculture, Mobility, and Energy
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2018
CB Rank
174,696
Schweizer Kapital Global Impact Fund AG
Schweizer Kapital Global Impact Fund AG focuses on impact investing in disruptive business models across various sectors, including real estate, e-commerce, and cleantech. It aims to create significant environmental and social impacts while providing funding and strategic support to its portfolio companies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
7
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Clean Energy, CleanTech, Construction, E-Commerce, Impact Investing
Industry Groups
Commerce and Shopping, Energy, Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Real Estate, Sustainability
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2018
Swisspreneur Syndicate
Swisspreneur Syndicate is a venture capital syndicate focusing on early-stage tech startups. It provides access to a network of investors and industry experts, investing in diverse sectors with an emphasis on innovative and scalable business models. The syndicate offers funding and strategic mentorship to support startup growth.
Key Info
Number of Investments
7
Industries
Technology
Investment Stage
Seed
Year Founded
2016
CB Rank
510,355
4WARD.VC
4WARD.VC, a Swiss venture capital firm, invests in early-stage tech startups across fintech, health tech, and sustainability sectors. Providing funding, mentorship, and strategic support, 4WARD.VC emphasizes scalable and innovative business models, aiding startups through growth phases with extensive network access.
Key Info
Number of Investments
6
Industries
Fintech, Health tech, and Sustainability
Industry Groups
Energy, Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Natural Resources, Real Estate, Sustainability
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
Online
Year Founded
2022
Wyss Zurich
Wyss Zurich, a joint initiative of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, focuses on translational research in regenerative medicine and robotics. Providing funding, lab space, and network access, it supports projects from early development to market readiness, advancing medical therapies and robotic systems.
Key Info
Number of Investments
5
1
Industries
Business Development, Consulting, Finance, Financial Services
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
369,397
Talent Kick
Talent Kick, a Swiss accelerator program, supports early-stage startups across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors. Offering funding, mentorship, and industry network access, Talent Kick emphasizes innovative and high-impact solutions, helping startups achieve market readiness and growth.
Key Info
Number of Investments
3
Industries
Tech, Healthcare, and Sustainability
CB Rank
711,909
Kickstart Innovation
Kickstart Innovation supports late-stage startups and scale-ups in Fintech, HealthTech, FoodTech, RetailTech, EdTech, New Work, and Smart Cities sectors. Offering zero-equity programs, it has facilitated over 310 commercial partnerships and supported 450 startups, which collectively raised over CHF 2.5 billion.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Cyber Security, EdTech, FinTech, Health Care, InsurTech, Professional Services, Retail Technology, Sharing Economy, Smart Cities, Virtual Workforce
Industry Groups
Administrative Services, Commerce and Shopping, Education, Financial Services, Hardware, Health Care, Information Technology, Other, Privacy and Security, Real Estate, Software
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Grant, Late Stage Venture, Non Equity Assistance, Seed
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
220,416
Tugboat
Tugboat provides funding for high-potential startups in HighTech sectors. It offers unique access to high-risk/high-return investments, supporting startups with financial backing and strategic guidance to foster innovation and growth.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Industries
HighTech
Industry Groups
Financial Services
Investment Stage
Seed
Year Founded
2009
CB Rank
1,798,428
Global Changemakers
Global Changemakers is an international youth organization focusing on sustainable development led by youth. It provides funding, training, and networking opportunities to support projects across various sectors, emphasizing social impact. The organization aims to empower youth to drive positive change globally.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Social Impact
Industry Groups
Education, Other, Social Impact
Investment Stage
Grant
Year Founded
2007
CB Rank
1,844,976
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