As Switzerland strengthens its position as one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs for technology and healthcare innovation, one of the country’s longest standing venture capital firms is entering a new chapter. Vi Partners has announced the first close of its latest venture fund, marking both a significant fundraising milestone and the firm’s twenty fifth anniversary as a continuous supporter of breakthrough startups.
A New Fund Aligned With a Legacy of Innovation
The new fund targets one hundred sixty one million euro, equivalent to one hundred fifty million Swiss francs. Its first close underscores Vi Partners’ long term commitment to backing founders across Switzerland and Europe who are building high impact companies at the earliest stages.
Founded in 2001, Vi Partners has spent more than two decades shaping the Swiss venture ecosystem while supporting entrepreneurs across multiple generations. Its portfolio includes category defining companies in both healthcare and technology, contributing significantly to Switzerland’s reputation as a global centre for research driven and deep tech innovation.
Focused on Series A and Early Stage Opportunities
The fund will focus on Series A and early stage investments across two core areas. In technology, Vi Partners is targeting companies that develop mission critical software and data driven platforms. Key themes include enterprise software, artificial intelligence, financial technology and advanced industrial applications.
In healthcare, the fund will support companies working on major clinical and system level challenges across biotechnology, medical devices and digital health. The firm’s approach is grounded in identifying teams with scientific excellence and the potential to build sustainable global businesses.
This strategy builds on a history of successful partnerships with companies that have become leaders in their fields. In healthcare, Vi Partners has backed AMAL Therapeutics, Kuros Biosciences, Araris Biotech and Oculis. In technology, the firm has supported companies including Nexthink, SumUp and Unique, all of which have become recognised innovators in their sectors.
A Quarter Century of Backing Deep Expertise
Managing partner Diego Braguglia highlights that the firm’s twenty five year track record reflects a consistent focus on teams with strong scientific and technological foundations. He emphasises that the new fund reinforces Vi Partners’ disciplined, long term approach to supporting founders.
Braguglia says the firm’s work is rooted in deep sector expertise and a hands on partnership model that enables companies to scale efficiently and pursue category leadership. Throughout its history, Vi Partners has been known for cultivating close collaboration with its portfolio founders, helping them navigate complex markets and build strong operational foundations.
Entering a New Phase of Venture Activity
Managing partner Olivier Laplace notes that the firm is now entering an important next phase. With the new fund, Vi Partners aims to deepen its work with founders building category defining companies in Switzerland and across Europe.
Laplace underscores the importance of being a committed and engaged partner from the early stages onward. He says Vi Partners combines capital with extensive experience, industry networks and a supportive long term investment philosophy, positioning the firm as a strong ally for founders who are tackling ambitious technical and scientific challenges.
Supporting the Next Generation of Swiss and European Breakthroughs
The announcement comes at a moment when Switzerland continues to attract global attention for its strength in deep tech, life sciences and research driven entrepreneurship. With long term institutional knowledge and an extensive track record, Vi Partners sees an opportunity to help shape the next wave of transformative companies emerging from the region.
As the firm celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary, the first close of its new fund marks both a continuation of its mission and a renewed commitment to supporting innovation that can scale across Europe and beyond.
With a focus on high impact sectors, a seasoned investment team and a deep connection to Switzerland’s thriving innovation landscape, Vi Partners is poised to play a central role in the continent’s next generation of technology and healthcare breakthroughs.