Investment filters

Stage

Pre-seed and seed (with potential follow-on for accelerator alumni until Series A).

Team

Technical and scientific background in the team with a strong founder/market fit and the ambition to scale on the US market in the next 12-24 months.

Impact

We invest in deep-tech health and climate startups with the greatest potential to positively impact people and planet and to generate sustainable value.

Geography

Outstanding Swiss (70%) and European (30%) teams where we see vast opportunity in the US.

Value add

We invest if we have the network and expertise to add value.

Impact

Investment decisions and tracking via the UN Sustainability Goals.

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Process

Application

Apply to start the conversation with our team.

1st Screening

If it's a match we will invite you to a first pitch call.

Team Pitch

If you pass the 1st pitch, we'll invite you to a second with our DART team: 15 min presentation, followed by a 45 min Q&A.

Expert Review

If your team pitch is successful, we'll arrange for one or two experts from our network to evaluate your startup.

Due Diligence

We’ll ask any remaining questions, review your data room and start writing our investment proposal.

Term Sheet

Together we will agree on Terms for our investment and goals for our acceleration program.

IC Decision

The last step is our Investment Committee, which will review our investment proposal and make the final decision.

If it sounds like a fit, apply now.

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