Helbling is investing in the ETH spin-off DuraMon through the Helbling Equities fund. Since the fund was established about two years ago, Helbling has made seven investments in Swiss deep tech start-ups. This role as an investor is part of Helbling's broader commitment to promoting the innovation ecosystem.
Zurich-based start-up DuraMon is Helbling’s seventh investment in a Swiss deep tech start-up. The investments are made through the Helbling Equities fund, which Helbling has used to invest in the equity of start-ups for two years. The focus is on deep tech start-ups, particularly in their early stages. The fund is part of a broader commitment to the innovation ecosystem; Helbling sees itself as part of this. “We want to give something back because the success of the Swiss economy is largely based on its innovative strength,” says Helbling Investment Manager Thomas Siegrist. Highly specialized innovations require long development times, but have enormous potential. Siegrist emphasizes: ”I am always amazed at how versatile and competent the Swiss deep tech scene is.”
The fund invests exclusively in industries where Helbling has experience as a service provider: medical technology, mechanical engineering, industrial devices, software and IT, optical systems, microtechnology, mechatronics, robotics, mobility, and home and office devices. Helbling separates technical support of start-ups from financial participation.
Helbling is involved in the start-up sector on many levels
For many years, start-ups have been an important part of Helbling’s ecosystem. Thomas Siegrist says: “Helbling and start-ups are united by a common desire to successfully bring technological innovations to market.” Among other things, they are an important customer segment for technical development projects. Helbling draws on the experience gained from hundreds of development projects every year and the breadth of its technological services to help start-ups bring new products to market quickly and efficiently. Over the years, Helbling has established itself as a development partner that supports start-ups in every phase of product development. From the initial idea to technical implementation and market launch, Helbling offers a portfolio of services and technical expertise that helps start-ups turn their visions into reality.
