Swiss VC firm Constructor Capital closes €92.8 million debut fund to back DeepTech, software, and EdTech startups
Swiss VC firm Constructor Capital has launched its debut fund, securing €92.8 million to invest in early-stage DeepTech, software, and EdTech startups. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and market-ready, scalable businesses, particularly focusing on fostering European technological innovation. The fund, backed by a consortium of private investors including tech entrepreneurs and family offices, will target Seed and Series A rounds with initial investments ranging from €840,000 to €8.4 million, with potential follow-on rounds. Constructor Capital emphasizes a science-first approach, leveraging its extensive network of over 50 global universities and hundreds of researchers to critically assess and support highly technical ventures. Constructor Capital's investment strategy prioritizes DeepTech areas like new computing architectures, including quantum and photonic systems, and AI-native enterprise software platforms. In EdTech, the focus is on AI-driven personalized learning solutions and next-generation educational tools, aligning with the broader European push for digital sovereignty and advanced technological development.
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