+ND Capital
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Geography
United States, Switzerland, and Europe
Investment Thesis
+ND Capital invests at the intersection of deep physical science and life science breakthroughs, targeting technologies that require substantial scientific expertise to commercialize. The firm was founded on the conviction that “significant breakthroughs would arise at the nanoscale and extensive expertise would be required to differentiate science from science fiction,” and has structured the team and approach around rigorous scientific assessment and long-term company building across Europe and the U.S.
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Investment Focus
Who should take a closer look
+ND Capital is most relevant for founders raising venture-backed rounds in Biotech, Medtech, Hardware, and Semiconductors, especially across United States, Switzerland, and Europe.
Focus statement
They focus on scientific/technology-driven companies in nanotechnology, physical sciences and life sciences, with a cross‑border orientation (Switzerland <> US) to access the best commercial opportunities. Team members are explicitly “focused on life sciences investments” and “focused on physical science investments.”
Value Add
- Founding thesis rooted in nanotechnology and deep technical expertise: founder Aymeric Sallin’s research background at EPFL established a science-first approach.
- High-caliber scientific leadership on the team (e.g., an Emeritus EPFL professor and Carl Pabo, a leading biophysicist and member of the US National Academy of Sciences), enabling rigorous technical due diligence.
- Cross‑Atlantic sourcing and presence: founder “commuting between Switzerland and Boston/ Silicon Valley since 2007,” signaling an intentional bridge between European research and US commercialization opportunities.
- Hands-on governance: multiple partners serve as board members or observers across portfolio companies, indicating active portfolio involvement.
- Blend of scientific and commercial expertise: team includes experienced scientists, strategy consultants (Bain alumni), and finance/operations professionals, supporting both technical validation and business scaling.
Stage And Sector Fit
Investment Team
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