buildify.earth

Overview

buildify.earth is a Swiss private investment firm specializing in sustainable and circular economy ventures within the construction industry. The firm focuses on supporting start-ups that develop products and services adhering to circular economy principles and aim to reduce CO₂ emissions in the construction sector. By adopting a long-term investment strategy, buildify.earth strives to enable these firms to enter the market and achieve sustainable growth in Switzerland and beyond. The firm collaborates with Switzerland Innovation Park Central, private investors, and Zuger Kantonalbank to provide comprehensive support to its portfolio companies. This includes linking start-ups with strategic partners, facilitating market access, and boosting visibility through collaborations like Switzerland Innovation Park Central. Additionally, buildify.earth connects start-ups with large-scale property owners, leveraging initiatives like the Circular Building Charter to secure their first major projects. As of January 2025, buildify.earth has invested 2.7 million CHF and plans to further expand its portfolio. The firm's investment concept targets the most promising and successful seed-stage start-ups with long-term impact capital, aiming to enable them to enter the market and grow in Switzerland and beyond. The initial focus is to boost start-ups that aim to innovate in the building industry by offering solutions for the implementation of circular economy business models and accelerating decarbonization. buildify.earth invests in the established innovation ecosystem of Switzerland Innovation Park Central, providing an ideal environment for start-ups to develop their solutions with the best product-market fit and gain direct market access. The firm's minimum investment targets per year include scouting 30 start-ups and projects, investing in 3-5 start-ups, and a ticket size (convertible loans/shares) of 100k CHF. The target portfolio size by 2027 is 25 start-ups. Through its strategic investments and support, buildify.earth demonstrates how targeted investments and strategic connections can overcome the industry's challenges, fostering innovation and accelerating the transition to a circular economy in the building environment.

Investment Focus

• Start-ups developing products and services adhering to circular economy principles
• Focus on reducing CO₂ emissions in the construction sector
• Long-term growth potential in Switzerland and beyond