Fongit Seed Invest

Fongit Seed Invest is the investment arm of a private non-profit innovation incubator that provides seed financing, coaching, and operational resources to early-stage high-tech startups based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization focuses on de-risking the entrepreneurial journey for companies operating across the information and communication technology, advanced engineering, and life sciences sectors. Supported by the State of Geneva, the platform has backed more than 200 startups, with its portfolio companies collectively raising over CHF 1 billion in total financing. The firm's notable portfolio investments include Proton Technologies, Gmelius, and Anteis, which was acquired by Merz Pharma. The current leadership team includes Managing Director Antonio Gambardella, Head of Financing Programs Emmanuel de Watteville, and Senior Advisor Dr. Christine Deuschel. The parent foundation was originally established in 1991, although the names of its specific founders are not publicly specified.