UBS Optimus Foundation

Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich

Description

UBS Optimus Foundation is a non profit organisation it deliver breakthrough solutions to pressing social and environmental issues.

Investor Profile

UBS Optimus Foundation has backed more than 7 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in India, Kenya, Germany.
Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Education, Medical Device.
Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

Series A (43%)
Series Unknown (29%)
Seed (29%)

Country Focus

India (43%)
Kenya (29%)
Germany (14%)
United States (14%)

Industry Focus

Health Care
Education
Medical Device
Medical
E-learning
Software
Information Technology
Online Portals
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does UBS Optimus Foundation frequently co-invest with?

BAce Capital

Asia, Kagoshima, Japan, China

Co-Investments: 1

Soros Economic Development Fund

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 2

Finnfund

Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki

Co-Investments: 2

Grand Challenges Canada

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Co-Investments: 1

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Co-Investments: 1

Atreyu

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg

Co-Investments: 1

Heritas Capital

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 2

1Crowd

Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai

Co-Investments: 2

Gray Matters Capital

North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta

Co-Investments: 2

Mount Judi Ventures

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by UBS Optimus Foundation?

Turn.io

Denver, Colorado, United States

Turn.io is a chat platform to build services that improve millions of lives

EducationHealth CareMessaging

SeedApr 1, 2025

Amount Raised: $3,150,000

Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Kreedo provides a complete preschool solution.

Education

Series AAug 27, 2024

Amount Raised: $4,000,000

Karma Healthcare

Udaipur City, Rajasthan, India

Technology enabled equitable healthcare for India.

Health CareHospitalMedical Device

Series AAug 7, 2024

Amount Raised: $1,310,780

Hewatele

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Hewatele is a social enterprise that provides affordable quality medical oxygen to all needy patients.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Series UnknownFeb 14, 2024

Amount Raised: $20,000,000

Elucid Social

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Elucid Social integrates businesses with the social good movement through a data-driven strategy that yields measurable results.

Health CareInformation TechnologyOnline PortalsRisk ManagementSupply Chain Management

SeedJan 26, 2024

ConveGenius

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

ConveGenius is an EdTech company that provides personalized and adaptive learning solutions to improve learning outcomes.

E-LearningEducationSoftware

Series AJan 11, 2024

Amount Raised: $6,981,740

Hewatele

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Hewatele is a social enterprise that provides affordable quality medical oxygen to all needy patients.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Series UnknownOct 20, 2023

Amount Raised: $8,900,000

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