Fondation Des Fondateurs

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About Company
The company is a Swiss corporate investor focused on funding startups.

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Non-profit

IPO status

Private

Description

The company, founded in Switzerland, primarily invests in startups in the Autonomous Vehicles and Computer Vision sectors. It typically invests in startups that are 2-3 years old and participates in funding rounds with 4 other investors. Some of its notable portfolio startups include Fastree3D. The company is often financed by Venture Kick and A3 Angels, and its sponsors include Manfred Petri, GoBeyond, and A3 Angels. Additionally, the company is affiliated with Fondation Des Fondateurs, a non-profit umbrella foundation and private equity firm that supports charitable projects in Switzerland and abroad.
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Philipp Egger

Philipp Egger

Senior Managing Director: Swiss South Caucasus Foundation

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