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Backbone Ventures
Zurich, Switzerland
Backbone Ventures focuses on under‑represented founders in Germany and Switzerland, targeting early‑stage (pre‑seed and seed) companies across a broad set of sectors. They prefer to lead rounds with typical investments o...
Portfolio
45+
Employees
10+
Founded
2018
AUM
≈ $22.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
Software OnlyArtificial IntelligenceClean TechnologyDigital Health
Geographic scope
Europe
Fund details
Funds
5502 Fund
Vintage 2024 • $22.0M
Check sizes
Min: $330.0K
Typical: $385.0K
Max: $1.1M
Sources
Backbone Ventures
Backbone Ventures focuses on under‑represented founders in Germany and Switzerland, targeting early‑stage (pre‑seed and seed) companies across a broad set of sectors. They prefer to lead rounds with typical investments of €300‑400k, aiming to back founders with strong grit and domain expertise. The firm’s thesis is to generate outsized returns by supporting high‑potential entrepreneurs who face structural disadvantages.
Portfolio
45+
Employees
10+
Founded
2018
AUM
≈ $22.0M
Funds
5502 Fund · Vintage 2024 • $22.0M
Check Sizes
Min: $330.0K
Typical: $385.0K
Max: $1.1M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
Software OnlyArtificial IntelligenceClean TechnologyDigital Health
Geographic scope
Europe
Sources
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8hours provides a natural supplement designed to improve sleep quality and enhance bodily recovery. Its science-backed blend of compounds supports relaxation, deeper sleep cycles, and the body's natural repair processes to boost daily energy and cognitive function.
This company provides men's health services focused on testosterone levels through at-home blood testing and subsequent medical consultation. They facilitate access to evidence-based diagnostics and individualized hormone replacement therapy (TRT) when medically indicated. The service emphasizes discreet ordering, laboratory quality, and physician-guided treatment protocols.
BackBone Ventures
Aepsy operates a digital platform that matches individuals, couples, and families with certified psychologists and psychotherapists based on specific needs and preferences. The service offers instant online booking, free introductory sessions, and secure, encrypted video or in‑person appointments without insurance hassle. It also provides employer solutions for employee mental‑well‑being, integrating counseling and self‑care tools into workplace health programs.
Aerospec offers the Aerosol InfraRed (AIR) Monitor, a patented, stand‑alone device that automatically collects aerosol samples and performs near‑real‑time infrared spectroscopy to quantify particulate mass and detailed chemical composition, including source signatures and health‑relevant compounds. By delivering continuous, composition‑specific data without the need for auxiliary equipment, the system reduces analysis costs and turnaround time, enabling environmental agencies, municipal programs, research institutions, and industry to make data‑driven air‑quality policy and mitigation decisions.
Funding: $370.0K
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BackBone Ventures
BackBone Ventures
Funding: $370.0K
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Cloudsquid provides an AI agent designed to automate end-to-end workflows for finance and operations teams by interacting with ERPs, portals, emails, and spreadsheets. The platform executes tasks based on natural language instructions, delivering auditable and explainable results with cited sources. This enables teams to increase output and consistency across reconciliations, cleanups, and audits without requiring extensive IT configuration.
Funding: $1.0M
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BackBone VenturesHTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
BackBone VenturesHTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Funding: $1.0M
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Creaitor is an AI-driven platform that automates the content marketing lifecycle, offering tools for keyword research, SEO article generation, and performance tracking in over 40 languages. By enabling SMEs to create SEO-optimized content quickly and cost-effectively, Creaitor enhances engagement and boosts organic traffic.
Funding: $570.0K
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BackBone Ventures
BackBone Ventures
Funding: $570.0K
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ETHIQAIS provides an automated compliance auditing and management solution for AI systems, enabling organizations to assess, plan, and certify adherence to global ethical and regulatory standards. This technology reduces the time and resources required for compliance maintenance, allowing companies to mitigate regulatory risks and enhance market scalability.
Evoralis creates high‑efficiency enzymes that selectively depolymerise plastics such as PET, nylon, and elastane back into their original monomers, which can be repolymerised into virgin‑quality polymers for a circular plastic economy. Using a patented microfluidic ultra‑high‑throughput screening platform, the company rapidly discovers and optimises enzymes on real plastic particles, enabling low‑energy, scalable recycling that can be integrated into existing recycling infrastructure. Enzyme products are sold directly or licensed with accompanying bioprocess know‑how, providing recyclers, waste‑management firms, and manufacturers in textiles, automotive, packaging and related sectors with a sustainable alternative to conventional recycling methods.
Funding: $3.3M
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+ 4 Other investorsLIFTT
+ 4 Other investorsLIFTT
Funding: $3.3M
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Exakt Health is a mobile application that provides personalized rehabilitation plans and training programs for runners, utilizing evidence-based protocols developed by certified physical therapists and running coaches. The app addresses the challenge of managing sports injuries and enhancing running performance through tailored exercises and real-time feedback, ensuring safe recovery and improved mobility.
Funding: $4.2M
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Funding: $4.2M
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Fabrikator is an inventory analytics and supply management software designed for direct-to-consumer brands, utilizing real-time data for accurate stock replenishment and demand forecasting. The platform addresses issues of stockouts and overstocking by automating purchase order creation and providing actionable insights for resource planning.
Funding: $960.0K
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BackBone Ventures
BackBone Ventures
Funding: $960.0K
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Faircado is an AI-powered shopping assistant that aggregates over 50 million pre-owned products from various online partners, enabling users to find the best second-hand deals quickly. By facilitating access to affordable and sustainable alternatives in categories like electronics, books, and fashion, Faircado helps consumers save money while reducing their environmental impact.
Funding: $4.0M
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World Fund
World Fund
Funding: $4.0M
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Fermify develops a fully automated platform for the production of casein, utilizing domesticated microorganisms to create animal-free cheese alternatives. This technology addresses the inefficiencies and resource intensity of traditional dairy protein production, enabling food companies to enhance product quality and sustainability.
Funding: $6.6M
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Funding: $6.6M
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Kickbite provides e-commerce shops with AI-driven Click View Attribution and robust tracking capabilities to enhance data reliability. This software enables marketing teams to optimize customer acquisition costs and profitability by integrating essential tools for effective funnel management.
BackBone Ventures
This company provides a MultiomicsAI platform and data interpretation framework to integrate biological context into pipeline decisions. The platform links diverse private and public bio data sources, including molecular, genetic, and proteomic data, at scale. This capability de-risks research findings and accelerates early-phase discovery timelines by streamlining data analysis.
Funding: $10.0K
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Funding: $10.0K
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liftOS is a productivity workspace that consolidates various tools into a single interface, allowing teams to manage tasks, documents, and collaborations without the need for constant application switching. By reducing time lost in searching and context switching, liftOS helps organizations reclaim hours each week, enhancing overall efficiency and collaboration.
Funding: $1.1M
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Funding: $1.1M
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Framer is a design tool that enables the creation of high-fidelity, interactive websites directly from design files. It bridges the gap between design and production by allowing designers to build production-ready web experiences without extensive coding. This platform streamlines the web development workflow by integrating design iteration with responsive deployment capabilities.
Funding: $700.0K
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IBB Ventures
IBB Ventures
Funding: $700.0K
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peers. offers a digital mental health platform that connects individuals facing similar challenges through guided group sessions led by licensed psychologists, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods. The platform addresses issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression by providing a supportive community and structured strategies for coping and personal growth.
Proofcheck is an AI-powered proofing platform that specializes in quality assurance for high-stakes longform content, including PDFs and ePubs. It identifies linguistic and visual errors in designed documents, enabling content creators to produce error-free materials efficiently.
Funding: $676.0K
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Funding: $676.0K
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Qalara is a global sourcing and wholesale marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers of home decor, jewelry, furniture, and fashion products through a streamlined digital platform. The platform reduces procurement time and effort by providing a centralized hub for quality goods, enabling efficient transactions in a fragmented market.
Re is an on‑chain reinsurance protocol that tokenizes real reinsurance treaties, issuing fully collateralized tokens backed by verified insurance premiums. The platform provides institutional investors and insurers with regulated, transparent access to the $800B+ reinsurance market, delivering 8‑16% annual yields that are largely uncorrelated with traditional assets while maintaining defined risk limits and underwriting discipline.
Funding: $7.0M
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Funding: $7.0M
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Rem provides an AI-driven platform that automates commission management and enhances quoting and enrollment processes for insurance producers. By streamlining operations and delivering personalized customer experiences, the platform reduces operational costs and increases revenue potential for agencies and carriers.
Ro operates a telehealth platform that provides online clinics for weight loss, sexual health, hair restoration, and fertility management using clinically proven treatments and prescription medications. The service eliminates the need for insurance and offers free, discreet shipping, making healthcare accessible and convenient for over 2 million members.
Rtdt offers Aerosense, an ultra‑thin, wireless sensor patch that attaches to wind turbine blades to capture high‑frequency aerodynamic and structural data such as pressure, acceleration, vibration, strain, motion, and temperature. The self‑powered system uses low‑power electronics, a smart battery and integrated solar cells, transmitting data to a cloud platform where analysis modules provide real‑time dashboards and API access for performance monitoring, condition‑based maintenance, and blade‑level optimization without affecting aerodynamics.
Funding: $4.0M
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+ 4 Other investorsSwisscom Ventures
+ 4 Other investorsSwisscom Ventures
Funding: $4.0M
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Syn2core develops an AI co-pilot specifically designed for frontline workers within the automotive sector. This tool focuses on integrating intelligent assistance directly into workflows to significantly reduce instances of human error. The core value is enhancing operational accuracy and efficiency on the manufacturing floor through advanced artificial intelligence.
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