Kick Foundation
Overview
The Kick Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 2021 by the Ernst Göhner Stiftung and the Gebert Rüf Stiftung. Its mission is to strengthen Switzerland's position as a global leader in innovation by fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs at Swiss schools and universities. The foundation offers a comprehensive program that includes funding, training, and support to young talents, aiming to transform research into promising business ideas and successful startups. Through its initiatives, the Kick Foundation provides financial support and resources to startups at various stages, from pre-seed to growth. It focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, biotechnology, software, and renewable energy, among others. The foundation collaborates with a network of private partners, foundations, and companies to offer a structured path for entrepreneurs, guiding them from the initial idea to market implementation. By promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, the Kick Foundation contributes to the economic and social prosperity of Switzerland, creating jobs and enhancing the country's competitiveness in the global market.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- High-tech focus
- Strong growth potential
- Teams from Swiss universities and research institutions
- Technological advancements
- High growth potential
- Scalable solutions
- Strong founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Kick Foundation invest in?
Kick Foundation invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Switzerland. Kick Foundation is listed as a charitable foundation in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Kick Foundation invest at?
Kick Foundation backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 100K - 1M.
Which regions does Kick Foundation invest in?
Kick Foundation invests across Switzerland.
What companies has Kick Foundation invested in?
Kick Foundation's portfolio includes Kry, Beekeeper, GetYourGuide, limehome, Nexthink, On, InSphero and Amal Therapeutics.
How do I contact Kick Foundation?
Kick Foundation's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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