Startfeld foundation
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Overview
What they do
Founded in 2010, Startfeld is the premier startup ecosystem and early-stage investor in Eastern Switzerland. In 2022, it merged with Switzerland Innovation Park Ost (SIP Ost) to consolidate regional innovation efforts. While Startfeld provides comprehensive incubation, coaching, and infrastructure, its independent financing organ, Stiftung Startfeld, deploys direct seed capital. The firm is highly regarded for bridging academic research with commercial venture building, having supported over 195 startups and triggered over CHF 180 million in follow-on funding.
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What they look for
Startfeld aims to strengthen the innovation power of Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein by funding ambitious, technology- and science-based startups. They focus on early-stage ventures that demonstrate a high degree of innovation, a scalable business model, and the potential to create regional jobs.
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Stage
Pre-seed, Seed
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Sectors
Deeptech, Healthcare, Food and agriculture, SaaS
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Based
St. Gallen, CH
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Sources
2026-09-01innovationspark-ost.chDie Startup Förderung Startfeld gehört offiziell zu den «Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2024»…
Portfolio, cheque size and the rest
The 4 companies they have backed that we can see, the cheque they write, and whether they are deploying right now.
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