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EMPA

Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Dubendorf

Description

Empa is an interdisciplinary research institute of the ETH Domain for materials science and technology development.

Investor Profile

EMPA has backed more than 4 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Energy, CleanTech.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series Unknown (50%)

Country Focus

  • Switzerland (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy
  • Cleantech
  • Govtech
  • Saas
  • Smart Cities
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Hospital
  • Medical Device
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does EMPA frequently co-invest with?

Venture Kick
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Schlieren
Co-Investments: 2
Zürcher Kantonal Bank
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Winterthur
Co-Investments: 1
Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne
Co-Investments: 1
II
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 1
FHNW
Europe, Solothurn, Switzerland, Solothurn
Co-Investments: 1
ETH Zurich
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
Debiopharm Group
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne
Co-Investments: 1
Rockstart
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does EMPA often collaborate with?

JS
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by EMPA?

Perovskia

Aubonne, Vaud, Switzerland

Perovskia digitally prints custom solar cells based on patent-protected technology.

Environmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
SeedSep 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
Sympheny

Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland

SaaS solutions and services for designing optimally sustainable and cost-efficient energy systems from building to city level

CleanTechEnergyGovTechRenewable EnergySaaSSmart CitiesSoftware
SeedFeb 24, 2022
TwingTec

Dubendorf, Zurich, Switzerland

TwingTec´s mission is to commercialize a new windpower technology.

EnergyRenewable Energy
Series UnknownDec 28, 2015
Compliant Concept

Fehraltorf, Zurich, Switzerland

Compliant Concept is an innovative technologies for care.

Health CareHospitalMedical Device
Series UnknownJan 17, 2013