Talent Kick
Overview
Talent Kick is a Swiss-wide, cross-university excellence program and an initiative of the Kick Foundation that supports Master's and PhD students in building startups by providing coaching, mentorship, and non-dilutive funding.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manukai AG | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| REEcover | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| fortyfour | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Synature | Oct 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Viviana Gropengiesser
CEO
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Talent Kick based?
Talent Kick is headquartered in Switzerland.
When was Talent Kick founded?
Talent Kick was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Talent Kick have?
Talent Kick has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Talent Kick's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Manukai AG, REEcover, fortyfour, Synature.
What was Talent Kick's most recent investment shown here?
Talent Kick's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in fortyfour in 2025.
What sectors does Talent Kick focus on?
Talent Kick focuses on Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Talent Kick focus on?
Talent Kick typically invests at the Early stage.