About Bluelion
Bluelion, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2012, is based in Zurich, Switzerland. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 16 startups in sectors like Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Unbound Potential, RTDT and 8inks. The program is backed by a team of 16 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in Switzerland. Its latest investment was a $41.4K Grant (prize money) round in 8inks on Sep 17, 2024.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2012
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money)
Locations of Investment
Bluelion's List of Top Investments
Bluelion has a portfolio of 16 companies. Their most notable investments include Unbound Potential and RTDT.Their portfolio spans across and Switzerland. They have invested in Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech and 10 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money) stage. Here is the list of top investments by Bluelion:
Provider of innovative solutions for long-term energy storage with membrane-less flow batteries.
Key facts about Unbound Potential
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $7.5M
- Investors: Zurcher Kantonalbank, SPRIND and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 22, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. RTDT
Developer of wireless sensor system for wind turbine blade monitoring. The system provides aero-structural data for design, control, operations, and risk management. It features sensors, wireless autonomy, and a flexible design for installation on any blade section. The system supports configurations tailored to specific use cases, including aerodynamic and structural measurements. Data is delivered through dashboards and API access. Analytical modules offer insights at blade positions and turbine level. Actionable recommendations are provided to increase turbine profitability.
Key facts about RTDT
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4M
- Investors: Swisscom Ventures, Microsoft and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 01, 2025, $*****
3. 8inks
Developer of electrode coating solution. It uses multi-layer architecture with a wide range of thickness, including thin layers for developing electrodes.
Key facts about 8inks
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Schlieren (Switzerland)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.23M
- Investors: Übermorgen Ventures, Another and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Sep 17, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. sallea
It offers customizable, edible 3D scaffolds that serve as the foundation for cultivating premium, structured whole cuts of meat and fish, enabling manufacturers to produce high-quality, textured cultivated proteins without animal farming. It manufactures the scaffolds using 3D-printed salt molds and food-grade materials like plant proteins and polysaccharides, which are then used as a foundation for lab-grown meat production
Key facts about sallea
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.6M
- Investors: Founderful, MassChallenge and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 16, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Manukai
Provider of copilot solutions for metal machining processes. It is an AI interfaced platform that enables automation for designing products. It offers geometry validation, feature detection, automatic toolpath generation, and design optimization tool.
Key facts about Manukai
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3M
- Investors: Bluelion, QBIT Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 19, 2025, $*****
Bluelion's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in 8inks.Bluelion's Investments by Stage
Bluelion has made 15 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $41.4K.Bluelion's Investments by Sector
Bluelion has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech, High Tech, Energy Tech and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 11 Tech companies, 9 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 3 Social impact companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Sustainability Tech | 9 |
Environment Tech | 5 |
High Tech | 5 |
Energy Tech | 4 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 4 |
Others | 14 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Bluelion's Investments by Geography
Bluelion has made most investments in Switzerland (15).Bluelion's recent investments
Bluelion has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Bluelion:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 17, 2024 | Switzerland | Grant (prize money) | 4785 | - | |
Sep 17, 2024 | Switzerland | Grant (prize money) | 6624 | - | |
Sep 17, 2024 | Switzerland | Grant (prize money) | 1981 | - | |
Sep 17, 2024 | Switzerland | Grant (prize money) | 3894 | - | |
Sep 17, 2024 | Switzerland | Grant (prize money) | 7185 | - |
Team profile of Bluelion
Bluelion has a team of 16 members including 7 Partners located in Switzerland. Bluelion's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Bluelion:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Switzerland | - | ||
Partner | Zurich | - | - | |
Partner | Switzerland | - | ||
Partner | Zurich | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Zurich | - | - | |
Partner | Wettingen | - | - |
Co-investors of Bluelion
Over the past 2 years, 30 investors have co-invested in Bluelion's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Bluelion: Venture Kick, MassChallenge and 12 others have invested in rounds before Bluelion. There are 5 companies where Venture Kick has invested before Bluelion and 2 companies where MassChallenge has invested before Bluelion.
- Invested after Bluelion: A total of 16 investors have invested in Bluelion's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Founderful (2 companies) and Kickfund (2 companies).
