We back founders building what comes next.
Aramas Ventures is the venture arm of Aramas GmbH in Zürich. We invest our own capital in early-stage technology companies, in exchange for equity, and stand behind founders with a team that designs, builds and runs production financial technology.
Operators who invest.
Aramas has spent years building trading, brokerage, portfolio and AI systems that run in production every day. We know what it takes to turn an idea into a product that customers trust — the late nights, the hard technical choices and the long road to product-market fit.
Aramas Ventures puts that experience, and our own balance sheet, behind the next generation of founders. We are not a traditional fund: there are no outside limited partners to answer to and no fund clock forcing an early exit. That lets us be patient, decide quickly and support companies for the long term.
More than capital.
Our own capital
We invest from Aramas's own balance sheet — no fund cycle, no external LPs and no pressure to exit on someone else's timetable.
Engineering and product depth
Our engineers build trading platforms, data pipelines and AI systems in production. Founders can draw on that experience for architecture, security, scaling and hiring.
Network in Swiss finance
Introductions to banks, brokers, asset managers, technology partners and co-investors in Switzerland and across Europe.
Fast, direct decisions
You talk to the people who decide. No investment committee layers — a clear yes or no, and the reasons behind it.
Support for the next round
We help you get ready for follow-on financing: the story, the metrics, the data room and the introductions.
Founder-friendly terms
Clean, standard terms, explained openly. You stay in charge of your company; we are there when you need us.
Ambitious teams, early.
We are generalists with a home advantage in finance, AI and software. What matters most is the team and the size of the opportunity.
- Stage
- Pre-seed to Series A. Earlier is welcome when the team is exceptional.
- Sectors
- Fintech, AI and machine learning, software and SaaS, data infrastructure — and other technology we understand well.
- Geography
- Switzerland and Europe first. Outstanding teams from anywhere are welcome.
- Founders
- Committed, resilient founders with deep knowledge of their market and the ability to build and sell.
- Market
- A real problem, a large and growing market, and a clear reason why now.
- Edge
- Technology, data, distribution or insight that others will find hard to copy.
Simple, transparent terms.
Equity for capital
We invest in exchange for an equity stake — usually a minority — or through convertible instruments such as convertible loans where they suit the round better.
Flexible cheque size
Each investment is sized to the company's stage and plan, from a first pre-seed cheque to a participation in a Series A.
Lead or follow
We can lead a round, co-lead it, or invest alongside other business angels and venture funds.
Long-term partner
We take a board or observer seat where it helps, and we are ready to consider follow-on investments as the company grows.
From pitch to partnership.
- 01
Pitch
Complete the application below — team, product, market, traction, financials and plan — and attach your deck and any documents, video or audio that support it.
- 02
First review
We read every application and reply by email.
- 03
First call
If there is a fit, we meet the founders to go deeper into the product, the market and the plan.
- 04
Due diligence
Together we review the team, technology, traction, financials and legal structure — focused, not endless.
- 05
Term sheet and closing
We agree terms, sign, transfer the funds and get to work together.
Tell us about your company.
Tell us about your team, product, market, traction, round and plan, and attach your pitch deck and any documents, video or audio that support your case. Fields marked * are required — the more complete your answers, the faster we can decide.
Questions founders ask.
What stage do you invest in?
Mostly pre-seed, seed and Series A. We also look at idea-stage companies when the team is exceptional.
How much do you invest?
It depends on the company's stage and needs. We size each investment individually rather than working from a fixed ticket.
What do you ask for in return?
An equity stake — typically a minority — or a convertible instrument. The terms are set out transparently in a term sheet before any binding agreement is signed.
Do you lead rounds?
We can lead, co-lead or join a round alongside other investors.
Do you take a board seat?
Where it helps the company, we take a board or observer seat. It is not a condition of every investment.
Will you sign an NDA?
Not at the first stage — like most investors, we do not sign NDAs to review a pitch. Share what you are comfortable with; detailed information can follow later in the process.
How long does the process take?
We read every application and reply by email. If there is a fit, the time from the first call to a decision depends mainly on due diligence, which we keep focused.
Do you invest outside Switzerland?
Yes. Our focus is Switzerland and Europe, but we look at outstanding teams wherever they are based.
Do I need a pitch deck?
A deck helps, but it is not required: the application asks for everything we need for a first review. If you have a deck, business plan, financial model, studies or a video pitch, attach them — up to 10 files and 25 MB in total — or share links to larger files.
Aramas Ventures invests only Aramas GmbH's own capital. It does not manage third-party money and does not raise funds from investors or the public. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell securities, a solicitation of an offer to buy them, a commitment to invest or investment advice. Every investment is subject to due diligence and a separate written agreement.