Lichtsteiner Foundation

The Lichtsteiner Foundation operates as an impact investor, dedicated to propelling early-stage ventures within the health sector. It actively identifies pioneering ideas and exceptional innovations across medtech, life science, biotech, mental health, public health, and well-being. The foundation provides financing to these startups in the form of equity and fosters co-funding opportunities by connecting various donors and philanthropic organizations.

Richard Lichtsteiner established the foundation in 2009 with the primary purpose of advancing medical research and fostering innovation globally. His founding insight centered on the critical need to support groundbreaking discoveries that hold the potential to significantly improve human health. This commitment stems from a belief in empowering visionary entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of their development.

The foundation's beneficiaries are nascent health startups and innovators who are developing solutions for complex health challenges. Its overarching vision is to boost health pioneers, thereby making a tangible impact on people's health worldwide. The Lichtsteiner Foundation continually seeks out and nurtures promising ventures, aiming to accelerate the availability of transformative healthcare solutions.