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Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT)

Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne

Description

The Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) has been helping startups since 1994, encourages entrepreneurship & supports innovation.

Investor Profile

Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) has backed more than 305 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 292 rounds, about 96% of its total and boasts 29 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Grant, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Switzerland, United States, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Software.
  • Led 11 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (85%)
  • Grant (12%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • Switzerland (95%)
  • United States (2%)
  • France (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Machine Learning
  • Renewable Energy
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Who does Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) frequently co-invest with?

Swiss Investment
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
Venture Kick
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Schlieren
Co-Investments: 5
SC
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
SICTIC
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 3
>>venture>>
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
FO
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne
Co-Investments: 2
Berkeley SkyDeck Fund
North America, California, United States, Berkeley
Co-Investments: 1
Technology Fund
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
Business Angels Switzerland (BAS)
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT)?

CCRAFT

Neuchâtel, Neuchatel, Switzerland

CCRAFT is a manufacturer of thin-film lithium niobate and photonic integrated circuits.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSemiconductor
Debt FinancingDec 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $126,012
Lemna Bio

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Lemna Bio builds AI models that explain how molecules interact, from atomic-level interfaces to biological networks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyMarket Research
Debt FinancingDec 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $126,012
databaum

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

databaum - Data intelligence for regenerative agriculture

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information Services
Debt FinancingDec 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $126,012
Healio

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Healio is a cloud-based solution for managing third-party payment and integrated care networks in the health insurance sector.

Digital MediaHealth CareInsurance
GrantNov 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,212
SurfAce Cleantech

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

SurfAce Cleantech has developed a biobased composite coating method to enhance bioplastic sheets.

Debt FinancingNov 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $125,132
RedDrop

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

RedDrop is a FemTech company that manufactures and delivers period products for women's care.

E-CommerceHealth CareManufacturingWomen's
GrantOct 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,537
Windworks

Cheseaux, Vaud, Switzerland

Windworks develops real-time blade control systems for vertically-oriented wind turbines.

Wind Energy
Debt FinancingOct 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $124,877
DemoSquare

Prilly, Vaud, Switzerland

DemoSquare is a pioneer in the realm of public-affairs management connect businesses with government affairs .

InternetInternet of Things
Debt FinancingOct 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $249,753
SideLights

Yverdon, Vaud, Switzerland

SideLights is a company that manufactures innovative bicycle lights.

ManufacturingPublic Safety
Debt FinancingOct 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $125,937
StudentsPool

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

StudentsPool is an app that connects healthcare students with healthcare institutions to address staff shortages

CommunitiesHealth CareHospital
GrantOct 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,187

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