Wanja Humanes

CEO of Kickfund and experienced early-stage investor with a background at Swisscom Ventures and a BA in Business Innovation from the University of St. Gallen; focuses on supporting Swiss deeptech startups transitioning from VentureKick to market.

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Sep 21, 2025 • 36min

EP #520 - Wanja Humanes: From Lab to Launch: How Kickfund Backs Switzerland’s Brightest Ideas

Wanja Humanes, CEO of Kickfund and an experienced investor, shares insights on transforming Swiss deeptech startups from lab to market. He discusses the powerful synergy between Venture Kick and Kickfund, enabling startups to secure up to CHF 1 million in non-dilutive grants and funding. Wanja elaborates on the practical, founder-friendly strategies of Kickfund, emphasizing a flexible co-investment approach that nurtures innovation without micromanagement. This conversation offers a masterclass for aspiring founders and investors alike.

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