Organization · Venture Capital
Kickfund
Kickfund is a Swiss investment organization focused on pre-seed and seed stage technology startups, particularly in the deep-tech sector. It exclusively invests in companies that have completed the Venture Kick competition.
Overview
What Kickfund does
What Kickfund is
Kickfund is a Swiss investment organization focused on pre-seed and seed stage technology startups, particularly in the deep-tech sector. It exclusively invests in companies that have completed the Venture Kick competition.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2023
- Approximate age
- About 3 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
Official channels
Find Kickfund elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Kickfund as a funder
Investment thesis
Kickfund aims to establish Switzerland as a global hub for innovation by investing in deep-tech startups that have passed through the rigorous Venture Kick program, creating a diversified portfolio of high-growth companies.
Focus narrative
Kickfund invests in promising technology startups in Switzerland, particularly in the deep-tech sector. The organization co-invests up to CHF 850,000 in leading ventures and provides essential resources and support to help these startups scale. Their systematic investment strategy aims to create a diversified portfolio of high-growth companies, primarily focusing on those that have already demonstrated potential through the Venture Kick program.
Value beyond capital
Kickfund provides not only financial support but also strategic resources to help startups scale effectively. By co-investing alongside lead investors and leveraging its network, Kickfund enhances the growth potential of its portfolio companies while maintaining a light due diligence process.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000–$850,000
- Sweet spot
- $425,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 100
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: ASTRA Therapeutics AG: Developing therapeutics for parasitic diseases. ATLyphe AG: Focused on targeted immunotherapy for cancer. AzureCell SA: Specializing in regenerative cell therapies for neurodegenerative disorders. Abologix Sàrl: Creating monoclonal antibody therapeutics for cancers. Abrinca GmbH: Addressing data analysis challenges in microbial genomics.
Common questions
What to know about Kickfund
Upseed classifies Kickfund under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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