Concentric

Zurich has quietly transformed itself from a financial powerhouse into one of Europe’s most exciting startup ecosystems. From DeepTech and AI to fintech and life sciences, the city is buzzing with entrepreneurial ambition and backed by world-class infrastructure. At Concentric, we’ve already backed several Swiss companies, and every trip to Zurich reminds us why. The city brims with entrepreneurial drive, ambitious founders, and that trademark Swiss pragmatism. The energy here is focused on building and scaling, with an ecosystem that has matured remarkably — what was once a quiet alpine valley now hums with innovation. For investors, it’s a powerful mix: strong foundations, exceptional talent, and world-class infrastructure. Check out what Kjartan has to say about this transformation in his latest article: https://lnkd.in/ePTY-FdD If you want to understand why Zurich is becoming one of Europe’s rising tech hubs, it’s well worth a read. #venturecapital #Zurich #SwissTech #startups #innovation #deeptech

AI is already making waves—in enterprise, in consumer products, in investing. But “intelligent” is not the same as “smart,” especially when it comes to understanding us, as human beings. In his recent Forbes piece, Kjartan Rist explores where AI systems fall short: in reasoning, in context, in judgment—and why humans are still essential in the loop.  At Concentric, this insight is central to how we evaluate AI opportunities. Here are some of the things that we look for: Augmentation over automation: AI tools are powerful when they support human decisions, not when they replace them blindly. Quality of data & context matters: Without the right inputs and situational awareness, even the best models can go astray. Long-term thinking: We look for founders who are not just building with strong models, but with feedback loops, resilience, and adaptability. We see enormous potential ahead, but that potential will be only realised if we can crack the most human layer – emotion. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYJeFezP  #AI #Investing #TechDueDiligence #Concentric 

We’re thrilled to announce that we have invested in Simple, a forward-thinking platform powering the next generation of family offices. Simple equips family offices and wealth owners with the tools, data, and insights to simplify operations, navigate complexity, and drive impact beyond financial returns     This partnership is more than financial. Kjartan Rist has already been an active voice in the Simple community—contributing to Simple's blog https://andsimple.co/ with thought leadership on the evolving venture and family office landscape. For us, it's also part of our commitment to back great founder-partners across their lifecycle. With this investment, Simple will continue to empower family offices to professionalise, stay future-ready, and act with purpose – and we're excited to be joining the ride. #VentureCapital #FamilyOffice #DigitalTransformation #Fintech #ImpactInvesting #Innovation #WealthManagement #VC #PurposeDrivenInvesting

Are stablecoins the internet’s upgrade to money?  At Concentric, we believe stablecoins are more than just a bridge between fiat and crypto. Backed 1:1 by short-dated US Treasuries or bank deposits, stablecoins like USDC (Circle) and USDT (Tether) now represent a parallel financial infrastructure: programmable, blockchain-native money that moves 24/7, costs pennies (sometimes fractions of pennies) to transmit, and settles in seconds across borders. As such, stablecoins have the potential to unlock new use cases in payments, commerce, and DeFi at scale. We've been closely following the evolution of USD-backed and algorithmic stablecoins, and we’re backing the builders reimagining financial infrastructure.  Read Kjartan's latest article about stablecoins for Forbes and find out why we see them as a long-overdue upgrade to money.  #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #Fintech #CryptoVC #FutureOfFinance #Web3 #ProgrammableMoney #DeFi #CryptoInvesting #FinancialInfrastructure #VCThesis https://lnkd.in/ePPtJqYt

Concentric recently led Paypercut’s €2m seed round – one of CEE region’s largest pre-seed rounds to date. Paypercut is a next-generation online payments aggregator focused on the underserved markets of Eastern and Southern Europe. While global players like Stripe offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Paypercut is filling the gap for local B2B customers with tailored infrastructure and deep regional insight. Founded by a world-class team ex-SumUp, and incubated with support from Concentric, Paypercut is uniquely positioned to build a regional leader from Bulgaria, a growing hub for payments innovation, serving a fast-growing e-commerce market of 100m+ people. We are thrilled to be joining them on their journey as they roll out their BNPL product across the region. Find out more at www.paypercut.co    Denis Shafranik Alex Stroud Stoil Vasilev Emil Savov Gareth Walsh Robin Capital Passion Capital RTP Global Tuesday Capital https://lnkd.in/dJarDaZm #vc #venturecapital #BNPL #Bulgaria #Sofia #fintech #payments #CEE #ecommerce #founders #merchants #sme #startups #seedround

Concentric recently led Paypercut’s €2m seed round – one of CEE region’s largest pre-seed rounds to date. Paypercut is a next-generation online payments aggregator focused on the underserved markets of Eastern and Southern Europe. While global players like Stripe offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Paypercut is filling the gap for local B2B customers with tailored infrastructure and deep regional insight. Founded by a world-class team ex-SumUp, and incubated with support from Concentric, Paypercut is uniquely positioned to build a regional leader from Bulgaria, a growing hub for payments innovation, serving a fast-growing e-commerce market of 100m+ people. We are thrilled to be joining them on their journey as they roll out their BNPL product across the region. Find out more at www.paypercut.co    Denis Shafranik Alex Stroud Stoil Vasilev Emil Savov Gareth Walsh Robin Capital Passion Capital RTP Global Tuesday Capital https://lnkd.in/dJarDaZm #vc #venturecapital #BNPL #Bulgaria #Sofia #fintech #payments #CEE #ecommerce #founders #merchants #sme #startups #seedround

Defencetech is no longer a niche. Global rearmament and rising defence budgets are fuelling investor interest in technologies with both military and civilian applications. Family offices face a moral calculus. Legacy values, reputation sensitivity, and ethical concerns continue to shape how (and if) families enter the space. Private markets present substantial opportunities. Although public exposure to defence technologies is on the rise, the most innovative solutions are emerging from early-stage, dual-use startups. Simple Concentric https://lnkd.in/dHNiZSRk #vc #venturecapital #familyoffice #defencetech #assetclass #dualuse #defencespending #nato #conviction #geopolitical #ai #cybertech #drones #nationalsecurity

Stablecoins: A Primer For Family Offices Stablecoins are no longer niche. They are becoming an integral part of the modern global financial stack. For family offices, they could offer: - New payment efficiencies - Attractive investment opportunities - A window into the future of finance Simple Concentric https://lnkd.in/d7w4mA2G #vc #venturecapital #stablecoins #digitalcash #crossborder #payments #digitalrails #banks #fintech #familyoffices #fx #digitalpayments #defi #crypto

We’re incredibly proud to have led aeon in their €8.2 million funding round and to stand alongside them in their mission to transform preventive healthcare. Every year, 41 million people die from non-communicable diseases. Eighty percent of those deaths are preventable. Yet today’s healthcare systems are too often reactive, fragmented, and tragically late. Aeon is changing that — radically and with purpose. Their platform integrates whole-body MRI, advanced blood biomarkers, genetic insights, physician expertise, and AI to detect over 500 health risks. Early. Precisely. Often before symptoms appear. Already, 11 percent of users have received a critical finding. And so far, not a single false positive. That’s not just technology. That’s lives changed. Lives saved. What’s even more powerful is Aeon’s commitment to accessibility. They are working toward full reimbursement through insurers to ensure this level of medical precision is available to more than just a privileged few. They are not just building a product. They are challenging the status quo. And laying the foundation for a healthcare system that truly focuses on health. We are honoured to support the Aeon team as they expand across Europe and continue building the future of proactive medicine. #HealthTech #PreventiveCare #AI #PrecisionMedicine #StartupFunding #FutureOfHealthcare https://lnkd.in/eZKj-5kn

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