Geneva's funding scene offers solid opportunities for founders looking for the right partner. Some of the city's firms are quite active, with Highland Europe making over 120 investments and Seedstars backing more than 160 ventures.

Finding an investor who is a good fit is crucial, and it goes beyond just the money. To help you navigate the options, we've highlighted the firms that are making a difference.

Below is our list of the best 3 VC firms in Geneva.

Failory's Top 3 Picks

Highland Europe provides growth capital to rapidly scaling European software, internet, and mobile companies that have already surpassed €10 million in annualized revenue. Their flexible capital, which includes acquisition finance and secondary transactions, helps management teams accelerate growth and build lasting businesses, having backed successes like Wolt, Adjust, and Wooga.

Year Founded2012
FoundersFergal Mullen
Total Funding€2.1B
Average Check Size€75M
IndustriesInternet & Mobile, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage
Nº of Investments122 (70 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits26
Top Portfolio StartupsWooga, Wolt, Adjust
Contact+41 22 817 7202
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As an industry-agnostic investment firm, Seedstars provides early-stage funding to ventures in emerging and frontier markets. They specifically back companies working to solve key societal challenges such as access to financial services, healthcare, and education.

Year Founded2012
FoundersAdrien de Loes, Charlie Graham-Brown, Michael Weber, Pierre-Alain Masson
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Grant, Seed
Nº of Investments164 (42 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8
Contactinfo@seedstars.com / +41 228254565

Gyrus Capital makes transformational investments in healthcare and sustainability businesses, often through complex carve-outs and other transactions. They partner with management teams to drive change, unlock value, and build sustainable companies with a positive societal impact.

Year Founded2018
FoundersGuy Semmens
Investment Stage—
Nº of Investments1 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits—
Contactinfo@gyruscapital.com