Organization · Angel Group
SICTIC
SICTIC is a non-profit association based in Switzerland that connects smart money investors with innovative seed and early-stage tech startups. It facilitates investments of up to CHF 2 million and operates in Zürich, Lausanne, and Ticino.
Overview
What SICTIC does
What SICTIC is
SICTIC is a non-profit association based in Switzerland that connects smart money investors with innovative seed and early-stage tech startups. It facilitates investments of up to CHF 2 million and operates in Zürich, Lausanne, and Ticino.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community 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
- Angel Group
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 6, 2026
Official channels
Find SICTIC elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
SICTIC as a funder
Investment thesis
SICTIC invests in early-stage startups with innovative technology solutions, emphasizing the importance of smart money, which includes capital, mentorship, and connections to foster growth.
Focus narrative
SICTIC invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, particularly those with innovative technology solutions. The organization provides access to deal flow for professional, corporate, and institutional investors. SICTIC emphasizes the importance of smart money, where investors not only provide capital but also mentorship and connections to help startups grow.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $2,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 8
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: 1banq4all: A global social banking platform. 3Brain AG: Develops high-resolution neuro-electronic interfaces for drug development and brain-computer interface applications. 9T Labs AG: Innovates in composite manufacturing technology. Authena AG: A blockchain and IoT platform for product protection. Advanon AG: An online platform for invoice financing for SMEs. Agora Care AG: Focuses on web-based, patient-centered storage for medical images. Kitro: Simplifies food waste management in commercial kitchens. Aequaland Studio SA: Engages children in learning future skills through digital means.
Capability profile
SICTIC as a community
Community overview
SICTIC is a non-profit association based in Switzerland, founded to support early-stage startups. It focuses on financing startups that have a highly scalable innovative product with a domicile or co-founder in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. The organization connects international smart money investors with startups, facilitating investments of up to CHF 2 million. SICTIC operates offices in Zürich, Lausanne, and Ticino and is overseen by pro-bono board members who actively participate in the startup ecosystem.
Community focus
SICTIC invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, particularly those with innovative technology solutions. The organization provides access to deal flow for professional, corporate, and institutional investors. SICTIC emphasizes the importance of smart money, where investors not only provide capital but also mentorship and connections to help startups grow.
Member value
Members gain access to a network of investors, mentorship opportunities, and potential funding for their startups. SICTIC facilitates connections that can help startups scale and succeed in their respective markets.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
Notable members
Notable portfolio companies include 1banq4all, 3Brain AG, 9T Labs AG, Authena AG, Advanon AG, Agora Care AG, Kitro, and Aequaland Studio SA.
Common questions
What to know about SICTIC
Upseed classifies SICTIC under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and community 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 6, 2026
Known limits
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