Swiss early-stage venture capital firm Redalpine has successfully closed its seventh fund, Redalpine Capital VII (RAC VII), at $200 million. This marks the largest fund in the firm’s history and a significant milestone amidst a challenging market environment. In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the European startup ecosystem, Redalpine has also opened a new office in London. This expansion highlights the firm's commitment to supporting innovation across the continent, particularly in the rapidly evolving sectors of AI, biotechnology, and deep tech.

Redalpine’s Vision and Purpose

Since its inception in 2006, Redalpine has been driven by a mission to empower "GameChangers"—innovators, scientists, and inventors who push the boundaries of technology and science. The firm’s investment philosophy has consistently focused on companies that offer a significant, defensible advantage, often ten times better than their competitors. This approach has enabled Redalpine to identify and nurture startups that have the potential to become international success stories.

The announcement of RAC VII reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to this mission. With $200 million at its disposal, Redalpine is well-positioned to back a new generation of founders. Despite the current turbulence in global markets, the fund’s oversubscription signals strong investor confidence in Redalpine’s nearly 20-year track record of delivering top-quartile returns.

Investment Strategy and Portfolio

RAC VII will continue Redalpine’s tradition of investing in European startups that are at the forefront of technological and scientific innovation. The fund will focus on early-stage companies, with investments ranging from €1 to €6 million per startup. Redalpine plans to invest in 15-20 companies, with 50% of the fund reserved for follow-on investments, allowing the firm to support its portfolio companies through multiple funding rounds.

Redalpine’s investment strategy is particularly aligned with the current technological revolution, where AI and other advanced technologies are transforming industries. This is evident in the nine investments already made through RAC VII, where more than half of the companies have an AI-first approach. Notable investments include Proxima Fusion, a German startup focused on clean energy production through fusion technology, and Expression Edits, a UK-based gene-editing company developing life-saving therapies. These companies exemplify the type of groundbreaking innovation that Redalpine seeks to support.

Expansion to London

In conjunction with the launch of RAC VII, Redalpine has expanded its operations by opening a new office in London. This move is part of the firm’s broader strategy to deepen its engagement with Europe’s most promising tech ecosystems. London was a natural choice for this expansion, given its rich history of scientific excellence, world-renowned universities, and increasing prominence in deep tech and AI.

Redalpine’s presence in London will allow the firm to "follow the deal flow" more closely, particularly in science-driven startups emerging from institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, King’s College, and Imperial College. The new office is expected to strengthen Redalpine’s ability to identify and support early-stage companies in the UK, building on the firm’s existing investments in the region, which include companies such as 9fin, Uncommon, and Hypervision Surgical.

Long-Term Commitment to Innovation

A consistent focus on the intersection of software and science has marked Redalpine’s nearly two-decade journey. This focus is reflected not only in the firm’s investment portfolio but also in its team composition, which includes scientists, doctors, physicists, biologists, and entrepreneurs. This unique blend of expertise enables Redalpine to engage deeply with scientific founders and challenge the science behind their innovations at the highest levels.

With the launch of RAC VII and the opening of its London office, Redalpine is reinforcing its long-term commitment to backing Europe’s most innovative minds. The firm’s dedication to co-creating the future with its founders, investors, and partners remains at the core of its mission. As Redalpine continues to support the next wave of technological breakthroughs, it aims to empower GameChangers, disrupt industries, and shape a better world for all.