PAWAO

Overview

PAWAO is a Swiss venture capital firm dedicated to investing in innovative startups across various industries and stages. The firm focuses on technology-driven companies with strong founding teams and diverse skill sets. PAWAO seeks ventures that have demonstrated initial traction in attractive markets with significant size and dynamics, operating in B2B and B2B2C models. The firm is sector- and geography-agnostic, aiming to support companies with high growth potential. In addition to its investment activities, PAWAO offers advisory services to clients at different growth stages, from startups to global corporations. These services include growth investing, equity story drafting and fundraising, M&A transaction support, and strategy development and execution. The firm's advisory approach is systematic and hands-on, leveraging years of experience as entrepreneurs and in management roles to help clients seize new opportunities, foster innovation, and create lasting value. PAWAO operates as an open community, valuing strong and productive personal relationships with partners and clients. The team comprises professionals with diverse backgrounds in industries such as retail, automotive, FMCG, and plant engineering. United by a motivation to do meaningful work and create a positive impact, PAWAO follows a remote-first working approach while maintaining regular face-to-face collaboration. The firm believes in the power of a network with shared values and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mutual respect among its members.

Investment Focus

• Technology-driven companies
• Strong founding teams with diverse skill sets
• Demonstrated initial traction in attractive markets
• B2B and B2B2C models
• High growth potential

Portfolio Companies