Vi Partners Announces First Close of its New CHF 150 Million Fund, Reinforcing its Long-Term Commitment to Swiss Innovation

Vi Partners, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Swiss economy, led by Founder and Senior Advisor Alain Nicod, Managing Partners Arnd Kaltofen, Diego Braguglia, Olivier Laplace, Gaetano Zanon, and others, has announced the first closing of its latest venture capital fund, which is targeting CHF 150 million.

The first closing secured strong support from existing limited partners, reflecting confidence in the firm’s disciplined investment strategy and its established position within the Swiss innovation ecosystem.

The first close marks Vi Partners’ 25th anniversary, highlighting a quarter-century of venture activity and its role in building Switzerland into a leading technology and healthcare innovation hub.

The new fund targets Series A and early-stage investments in technology and healthcare, backing mission-critical software, AI, fintech, industrial platforms, and companies addressing major clinical and healthcare system needs. The strategy builds on a track record as an early partner to category-defining companies in biotech, medtech, digital health, and technology.

Vi Partners emphasized a long-term, disciplined investment strategy focused on teams with strong scientific and technological foundations and the ambition to build category-defining companies. The new fund marks the next phase of investment activity, with a hands-on approach combining capital, expertise, networks, and long-term support for founders across Switzerland and Europe.

Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem has grown significantly since 2001, supported by institutions like ETH Zurich and EPFL, a stronger startup culture, and rising global visibility. Vi Partners highlighted Switzerland’s position as a leading European hub in life sciences and AI- and software-driven technologies, citing its long-standing presence and disciplined investment strategy as key advantages. Following the first closing, capital deployment from the new fund will begin, with additional closings planned throughout the year.