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BackBone Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018, with offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Initially investing on a deal-by-deal basis, the firm now operates primarily through its Backbone Ventures 5502 Fund, a EUR 20 million pre-seed fund. The organization focuses on supporting underrepresented founders, particularly those from migrant backgrounds, women, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
BackBone Ventures primarily invests in pre-seed stage companies, typically with investment rounds below EUR 1 million. The firm often leads rounds with investments ranging from EUR 300,000 to EUR 400,000. While it has a strong geographical focus on Germany and Switzerland, it is open to investments across Europe. The investment strategy is generalist, covering diverse industries such as HealthTech, ClimateTech, and D2C sectors.
Notable portfolio companies include: **Adon Health**: A digital care platform for hormone health in Europe, focusing on testosterone deficiency treatment. **Faircado**: A ClimateTech company offering a browser extension to promote sustainable re-commerce. **Aerosense**: A deep tech spin-off from ETH Zurich developing wireless sensor patches for wind turbine blades. **Sleep and Recovery Supplements Company**: An Amsterdam-based company selling premium supplements for sleep quality and athletic recovery.
To approach BackBone Ventures, founders should prepare a concise pitch that highlights their innovative ideas and the impact of their solutions. Interested parties can submit their pitches through the firm's website at backbone.vc or contact them via email at hello@backbone.vc.
BackBone Ventures primarily invests in pre-seed stage companies.
You can pitch BackBone Ventures through their website at backbone.vc or via email at hello@backbone.vc.
BackBone Ventures focuses on healthcare, climate, and consumer sectors.
The firm typically invests between EUR 300,000 and EUR 400,000 in each round.
BackBone Ventures has a strong geographical focus on Germany and Switzerland but is open to investments across Europe.
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