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

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?

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
Daphne Technology

Saint-sulpice, Vaud, Switzerland

Daphne Technology is a developer of a sustainable, technically advanced and cost efficient air emissions control system.

Clean EnergyCleanTechMarine TransportationNanotechnologyPower GridShipping
Series AJan 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,962,965
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd

Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

Bloom Biorenewables is making biomass a true alternative to petroleum.

Biomass EnergyBiopharmaChemicalCleanTechEnergySustainability
GrantAug 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $277,274