Canton of Vaud
Overview
Canton of Vaud is a Swiss governmental entity that provides financial support to businesses to foster economic development and innovation within the canton. Through its Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI), it offers direct funding, grants, and advisory services to startups and SMEs, particularly in high-tech sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexterous Endoscopes | Mar 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Tayo SA | Sep 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Enairys Powertech | Aug 2013 | Grant | Co-investor |
| homePad | Mar 2015 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Gnubiotics Sciences SA | Jul 2020 | Debt | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Canton of Vaud based?
Canton of Vaud is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
When was Canton of Vaud founded?
Canton of Vaud was founded in 1798.
How many portfolio companies does Canton of Vaud have?
Canton of Vaud has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Canton of Vaud's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Dexterous Endoscopes, Tayo SA, Enairys Powertech, homePad, Gnubiotics Sciences SA.
What was Canton of Vaud's most recent investment shown here?
Canton of Vaud's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dexterous Endoscopes in 2026.
What sectors does Canton of Vaud focus on?
Canton of Vaud focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Canton of Vaud focus on?
Stage focus information for Canton of Vaud is not publicly available.