Impact51

Overview

Impact51 is a business angel partnership based in Kusnacht, Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. Their unique approach combines early-stage funding with hands-on operational support, enhanced by access to an extensive network of industry investors and expertise. They focus on pre-seed and seed investments for startups with strong, innovative digital teams and solid business plans. Their preference is for enterprise B2B or B2B2C businesses headquartered in Western and Central Europe, particularly those with a minimum viable product (MVP), initial customer traction, and scalable business potential. Impact51 emphasizes a personal engagement with startups, aiming to actively support business development. The firm's investment strategy targets technology-driven companies with MVPs, first customer traction, and scalable business potential. They prefer enterprise B2B or B2B2C businesses headquartered in Western and Central Europe. Impact51's approach is hands-on, providing operational support and leveraging its extensive industry networks to actively assist in business development. Their investment focus includes sectors such as technology, financial services, health care, human resources, information technology, civic tech, communities, government, gov tech, politics, banking, insurance, software, real estate, 3D technology, automotive, simulation, apps, content creators, creative agency, customer service, mobile, virtual workforce, e-commerce, retail, shopping, renewable energy, fintech, SaaS, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, mobile payments, and virtual currency. Impact51's investment size ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, focusing on early-stage ventures. They have a global investment footprint, including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and the United States. The firm's partners include Ingo Juraske, Jan Miksatko, Norbert Csaszar, and Thomas Billeter. Their investment philosophy centers on providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to foster the growth and success of their portfolio companies. This approach reflects their commitment to creating value beyond financial investment, aiming to drive innovation and positive impact across various industries.