Swiss Founders Fund

Swiss Founders Fund (SFF) is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, with a strategic focus on the Swiss and broader DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) regions. Established as an entrepreneurial investor, SFF actively supports startups from their pre-seed and seed stages through to early-stage growth. The fund positions itself as a hands-on partner, providing not only capital but also extensive network access and operational expertise to its portfolio companies from day one. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships with founders who are building innovative and scalable businesses.

SFF primarily targets investments in high-growth technology sectors, including B2B SaaS, FinTech, DeepTech, and HealthTech. Their typical initial investment ranges from CHF 100,000 to CHF 1,000,000, which translates approximately to $112,000 to $1,120,000 USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rates. This range indicates their commitment to providing crucial early-stage funding that can help startups achieve significant milestones and attract follow-on investments. The firm has demonstrated a robust investment pace, having made over 50 investments across its two funds since its inception.

With a total capital under management of approximately CHF 50 million (around $56 million USD), Swiss Founders Fund has established itself as a significant player in the Swiss startup ecosystem. Their portfolio includes notable successes such as DeepCode, which was acquired by Snyk, showcasing their ability to identify and nurture promising ventures towards successful exits. SFF's active involvement extends beyond mere capital injection, as they leverage their deep industry knowledge and network to assist founders with strategic planning, talent acquisition, and market expansion, solidifying their reputation as a founder-friendly and value-adding investor in the European tech landscape.