About Emerald Technology Ventures
Emerald Technology Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. It is primarily based out of Zurich, Switzerland. As of Jul 2026, Emerald Technology Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 115 companies, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Environment Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Alva Overall, Emerald Technology Ventures portfolio has seen 4 IPOs and 23 acquisitions including key companies like Urgently, NanoGraf and DeepSea. A lot of funds co-invest with Emerald Technology Ventures, with names like Nabtesco Technology Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Emerald Technology Ventures has team of 54 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 7 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Emerald Technology Ventures' List of Top Investments
Emerald Technology Ventures has a portfolio of 115 companies. Their most notable investments are in G Enviro and Sea Machines.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, Canada and 20 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and 29 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 7 more. Here is the list of top investments by Emerald Technology Ventures:1. Danfoss
Manufacturer of solutions increasing machine productivity, reducing emissions, and lowering energy. The company provides technologies for electrification, heating, cooling, power conversion, and motor control. Its products serve industries including automotive, marine, industrial machinery, and renewable energy. The company focuses on developing solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonization.
Key facts about Danfoss
2. Boatsetter
App-based boat rental platform for travelers. The platform provides a marketplace where people can book boats from boat owners. Users can search for private boats through the platform and connect with owners. It allows users to reserve dates and book boats.
Key facts about Boatsetter
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Aventura (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $70.5M
- Employee Count: 99 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Venture for America, Medra Capital and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 02, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Developer of gene editing technologies for improved tropical crop production. The company focuses on improving crops to be tastier and hardier. It aims to make crops less reliant on pesticides and more resilient to climate change. The company’s technology supports farmers, equipping them against climate change. It helps them to increase their yields.
Key facts about Tropic Biosciences
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Norwich (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $179M
- Employee Count: 159 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: EDBI, Aliment Capital and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 13, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Highmark
Provider of health insurance plans for individuals and businesses. It offers various plans including individual and family plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and employer solutions. Services encompass cost management, care management, and access to a network of providers. The company also provides resources such as member guides, online tools, and educational materials related to health insurance. Additional offerings include spending accounts (HSA, FSA, HRA) and commuter benefits.
Key facts about Highmark
- Founded Year: 1996
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 7,660 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: GTCR, Battery Ventures and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 05, 2018, $*****
5. xFarm
Farm management app optimizing agriculture through technology and sustainable practices. This is a comprehensive platform designed to empower farmers and agribusinesses with digital tools for efficient and sustainable operations. The company offers a suite of solutions including field management, machinery management, irrigation optimization, crop protection, economic management, and precision agriculture. It facilitates data-driven decision-making through features like digital field notebooks, activity management, and environmental monitoring. The platform supports regenerative agriculture practices, helping users improve sustainability and track their environmental impact. It provides services for various stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, including contractors, agronomists, cooperatives, and input manufacturers. The company's offerings include analytics and connectivity solutions, enhancing crop intelligence and supply chain transparency. It is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, providing tools for farm management, sustainability, and precision agriculture.
Key facts about xFarm
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Milan (Italy)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $60.3M
- Employee Count: 264 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Partech Partners, United Ventures and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 09, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Emerald Technology Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Emerald Technology Ventures has invested in 115 companies over the last 22 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 7 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Alva and most recent follow-on round was in Keto Software.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
2024 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2022 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
2021 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
2020 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2017 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Emerald Technology Ventures' Investments by Stage
Emerald Technology Ventures has made 39 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.7M, 23 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $22.3M and 8 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $9.25M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 39 |
Series B | 23 |
Seed | 8 |
Series C | 4 |
Conventional Debt | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Emerald Technology Ventures' Investments by Sector
Emerald Technology Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and Energy Tech. Notably, it has invested in 88 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 83 Tech companies, 39 Software companies and at least 37 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Sustainability Tech | 38 |
Environment Tech | 31 |
High Tech | 30 |
Enterprise Applications | 22 |
Energy Tech | 19 |
Others | 92 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Emerald Technology Ventures' Investments by Geography
Emerald Technology Ventures has made most investments in United States (32), followed by Germany where it has made 9 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 32 |
Germany | 9 |
Finland | 6 |
United Kingdom | 6 |
Canada | 5 |
Others | 22 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Emerald Technology Ventures' recent investments
Emerald Technology Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Alva and Thea Energy are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Emerald Technology Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 02, 2026 | Norway | Seed | 6055 | [+4] | |
May 27, 2026 | United States | Series B | 2502 | ||
May 27, 2026 | United States | Series D | 2978 | [+8] | |
Apr 22, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9795 | ||
Sep 25, 2025 | Canada | Series A | 2624 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Emerald Technology Ventures' Portfolio
4 of Emerald Technology Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Evergreen Solar got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Nov 2000 at marketcap of $155M and BASF got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).Here are Emerald Technology Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 02, 2000 | - | - | 9140 | |
May 14, 1980 | Jul 07, 2009 | Post IPO | 4175 | |
- | Feb 11, 2013 | Series A | 7828 | |
- | Oct 15, 2020 | Series A | 6525 |
Acquired companies in Emerald Technology Ventures' Portfolio
23 companies from Emerald Technology Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was NanoGraf in May 2026 by Monomyth Group for $*****.Here are Emerald Technology Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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May 12, 2026 | Jan 27, 2023 | Series B | 9463 | |
Mar 13, 2026 | - | - | 6416 | |
Apr 01, 2025 | Dec 15, 2014 | Series A | 7033 | |
Mar 07, 2024 | - | - | 5570 | |
Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 29, 2021 | Series B | 5838 |
Team profile of Emerald Technology Ventures
Emerald Technology Ventures has a team of 54 members including 5 Partners and 14 Principals located in Switzerland, Singapore and 3 more locations. Emerald Technology Ventures' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Emerald Technology Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Zurich | |||
Partner | Zurich | - | ||
Partner | Maastricht | - | ||
Partner | Zurich | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Principal | Zurich | - | ||
Principal | Singapore | - | ||
Principal | Singapore | - | ||
Principal | Zurich | - | ||
Principal | Toronto | - | ||
Principal | Zurich | - |
Co-investors of Emerald Technology Ventures
Over the past 22 years, 502 investors have co-invested in Emerald Technology Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Emerald Technology Ventures: Europa, EIC Fund and 175 others have invested in rounds before Emerald Technology Ventures. There are 13 companies where Europa has invested before Emerald Technology Ventures and 6 companies where EIC Fund has invested before Emerald Technology Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Emerald Technology Ventures: 204 investors entered a company along with Emerald Technology Ventures. These include investors like Nabtesco Technology Ventures (10 companies).
- Invested after Emerald Technology Ventures: A total of 121 investors have invested in Emerald Technology Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (4 companies), Generation Investment Management (3 companies) and EIC Fund (2 companies).
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