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Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT)

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FIT is a venture capital firm based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Also Known As

Fondation pour l'innovation technologique, FIT

founded date

11.01.1995

Number of employees

Company Type

Non-profit

IPO status

Private

Description

Established in 1994, FIT focuses on sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, cleantech, telecommunication services, information technology, and life sciences. They offer seed funding, grants, loans, and venture capital solutions to projects in various stages of development, including information and communication technologies (ICT), cleantech, life sciences, industry, and digital. Some of their notable portfolio startups include Nexthink, Kandou Bus, and SOPHiA GENETICS. FIT typically invests in rounds with 1-2 participants and has a preference for startups that are 2-3 years old. They have a strong presence in Switzerland and often co-invest with other firms such as investiere | Verve Capital Partners, Polytech Ventures, and EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs.
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