BackBone Ventures AG
Zurich, Switzerland · Pre-seed → Seed
Their stated focus (public profile)
Backbone Ventures is an early-stage VC firm based in Zurich and Frankfurt that invests at the pre-seed stage, focusing on underrepresented founders — including 1st and 2nd generation migrants, women in male-dominated fields, and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds — primarily in Germany and Switzerland. The firm is sector-agnostic, prioritizing founder character traits such as resilience, work ethic, and the ability to inspire over specific industries. Their EUR 20m 5502 Fund leads pre-seed rounds typically below EUR 1m, with individual investments around EUR 300k–400k.
Stages: Pre-seed → Seed
Sectors: Healthtech, Consumer, Robotics, Foodtech
Check size: EUR 300k–400k (typical round below EUR 1m)
On file: 11 partners on record · 40 companies on record
Website: backbone.vc
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