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ETH Zurich Foundation

Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich

Description

ETH Zurich Foundation is an independent, non-​profit-making foundation under private law for the promotion of education and research.

Investor Profile

ETH Zurich Foundation has backed more than 17 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Grant, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Medical Device, Information Technology, Alternative Protein.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (29%)
  • Grant (24%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Pre Seed (18%)
  • Series B (12%)

Country Focus

  • Switzerland (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Medical Device
  • Information Technology
  • Alternative Protein
  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Processing
  • Organic Food
  • Personal Health
  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Health Care
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ETH Zurich Foundation frequently co-invest with?

Helvetica Capital
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Venture Kick
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Schlieren
Co-Investments: 2
SS
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
4V
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 2
Zürcher Kantonal Bank
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 3
CADFEM
North America, Michigan, United States, Farmington Hills
Co-Investments: 1
Serpentine Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Vorwerk Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
SP
Europe, Aargau, Switzerland, Olten
Co-Investments: 1
European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does ETH Zurich Foundation often collaborate with?

YS
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Morges
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 2
SS
Europe, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland, Balgach
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ETH Zurich Foundation?

qCella

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

qCella Impregnate natural fibers with copper and utilize them to create heating mats that outperform commercially available heating wires.

ManufacturingProduct DesignTextiles
Pre SeedJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,431,445
Microcaps

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Microcaps develops a novel technology that enables the scalable production of precise microcapsules and microparticles.

BiotechnologyComputerInformation TechnologyMedical
Series AJun 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,406,037
8links

Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.

BatteryManufacturingRenewable Energy
Pre SeedMay 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,237,629
Rrreefs

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Rrreefs rebuilds damaged coral reefs using their scientifically developed modular reef system.

3D PrintingTourism
Pre SeedMar 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $472,661
DuraMon

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

DuraMon is a health corrosion monitoring solutions company.

SensorSoftware
SeedJun 26, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,116,385
Positrigo

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Positrigo is a company dedicated to the development, production, and sales of dedicated brain positron emission tomography (PET) scanners.

Medical Device
Series BOct 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,501,882
Planted Foods

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Planted is a food processing company that specializes in plant-based meals.

Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic FoodPersonal Health
Series BSep 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $71,340,415
Auxivo

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Auxivo is developing a new generation of wearable exoskeletons that support and protect workers.

ElectronicsHealth CareIndustrialInformation TechnologyTelecommunicationsWearables
SeedJan 19, 2022
EthonAI

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

EthonAI is an AI-powered platform that detects and prevents quality defects in manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningMachinery Manufacturing
GrantAug 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $165,572
FenX

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

FenX is a company that designs and develops foam products and foam formulations.

Construction
SeedMay 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,700,000