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Key people at Zühlke Ventures.
Zühlke Ventures was founded in 2010 by Patrick Griss (Co-Founder & Executive Partner).
Zühlke Ventures operates as a specialized entity within the broader Zühlke Group, focusing on the financing and acceleration of early-phase technology startup companies. It extends beyond mere capital provision, offering substantial management and technological expertise to support nascent ventures. The company's approach centers on actively partnering with entrepreneurial teams, helping them navigate complex technical challenges and strategic planning in high-tech sectors.
The parent organization, Zühlke Group, was established in Switzerland in 1968 by Gerry Zühlke, driven by a foundational insight into the importance of product innovation. Zühlke Ventures itself was incorporated around 2009, emerging as a dedicated arm to support and propel innovation in the startup ecosystem. This lineage provides the ventures arm with a deep-rooted understanding of engineering and product development.
Zühlke Ventures primarily serves technology startup companies across various high-tech industries, acting as a catalyst for transforming scientific innovation into viable commercial activities. The firm’s vision is to contribute to a competitive economic environment by nurturing companies that address significant technical and market demands. It aims to foster a new generation of enterprises poised for long-term growth and impact.
Zühlke Ventures was founded in 2010 by Patrick Griss (Co-Founder & Executive Partner).
Key people at Zühlke Ventures.
Zühlke Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in PeriVision in September 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | PeriVision | $3.0M Seed | Sanem Tatlıdil Özal | Dart Labs, AI Startup Factory, Cadfem, Arijana Walcott, Inatec, Juchum Foundation, Medkap, Oomnium, SICTIC, Venture Kick |
| May 1, 2024 | Limula | $7.0M Seed | LifeX Ventures | Fernando Cabello, Lichtsteiner Foundation, Oxford Seed Fund, Verve Ventures, W.a. DE Vigier Foundation |
| Jan 1, 2021 | Koya Medical | $11.0M Series A | Arboretum Ventures | 5AM Ventures, F Prime Capital, HealthQuest Capital, Telegraph Hill Partners, Bolt, InnerProduct Partners, Scientific Health Development |