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Gebert Rüf Stiftung

Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel

Description

Gebert Rüf Foundation is the largest Science Foundation of Switzerland with headquarters in Basel.

Investor Profile

Gebert Rüf Stiftung has backed more than 11 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Chemical, Biotechnology, Building Material.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (73%)
  • Pre Seed (18%)
  • Series A (9%)

Country Focus

  • Switzerland (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Chemical
  • Biotechnology
  • Building Material
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Cleantech
  • Life Science
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical Device
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Who does Gebert Rüf Stiftung frequently co-invest with?

Venture Kick
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Schlieren
Co-Investments: 1
E
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne
Co-Investments: 1
Übermorgen Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
SN
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
FIT
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Glasnevin
Co-Investments: 1
Climate-KIC
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
AB
Europe, Aargau, Switzerland, Olten
Co-Investments: 1
Innosuisse
Europe, Bern, Switzerland, Berne
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Gebert Rüf Stiftung?

Liquid

Windisch, Aargau, Switzerland

Liquid is a finance app that connects all bank accounts in one place.

FinTechSoftware
GrantMar 4, 2026
Amount Raised: $128,333
Symactiv

Neuchâtel, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Symactiv produces and sells fertilizer and agricultural soils.

ChemicalE-CommerceManufacturingWholesale
GrantMar 4, 2026
Amount Raised: $128,333
Forgis

Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

Forgis is spearheading the next industrial revolution and increasing the competitiveness of Western manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)IndustrialManufacturing
Pre SeedNov 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Azure Cell Therapies

Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland

Azure Cell Therapies is a biotech company developing next-gen CGTs for neurodegenerative diseases

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
GrantJul 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $188,972
NXI Therapeutics

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

NXI Therapeutics develops next-gen immunosuppressive drugs for autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics
GrantJun 18, 2024
KUORI

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

KUORI develops and sells biodegradable, alternative materials using organic waste products.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringOrganic
Pre SeedJan 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,493,766
Biosimo

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Biosimo Chemicals produces sustainable chemicals

Building MaterialChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Pre SeedSep 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $299,995
viboo

Dubendorf, Zurich, Switzerland

viboo offers self-learning predictive control on the basis of physics-informed Machine Learning as a cloud service.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSmart BuildingSmart CitiesSmart Home
GrantJul 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $156,090
Biosimo

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Biosimo Chemicals produces sustainable chemicals

Building MaterialChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
GrantMay 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $364,170
Largo

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Largo provides data-driven intelligence to the movie industry with the proprietary technologies.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
GrantFeb 24, 2020
Amount Raised: $153,074

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