Best Foundations Companies in Switzerland
The 103 best Foundations companies in Switzerland in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gavi.
Switzerland's Foundations sector is one of the most capital-concentrated in Europe, and this directory ranks 103 of them by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum. Total disclosed funding across the cohort sits at $4.6B, but that number needs context: Gavi alone accounts for the vast majority of it, with $4.5B in disclosed backing from heavyweights including USAID, the European Union, and the U.S. Department of State. Strip Gavi out and the rest of the field is working with a fraction of that pool. Origyn lands at $20M, Nonviolent Peaceforce at $19M, Global Initiative at $18M. The spread tells you something real about how capital clusters here.
The sector's hot themes right now are celebrity foundations and high-visibility charity events, a pattern I'd connect to what's happening globally: Gates Foundation's $3.2B Microsoft exit signals that even the biggest endowments are rethinking their asset strategies, while intergenerational philanthropy models are drawing fresh attention to how foundations pass mandates across generations. So if you're mapping this space, watch which Swiss foundations are building public-facing programming around celebrity engagement. That's where the coverage momentum is pointing right now.
Ranked: Best Foundations companies in Switzerland
| # | Company | Last round | Disclosed funding | Stage | Founder | Employees | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACAPS Humanitarian organization that provides timely and accurate information to crisis responders and affected… | — | — | Unfunded | — | 103 | TYPO3 CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+17 | — |
| 2 | ADES Nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable energy solutions, particularly solar cooking, to improve… | — | — | Unfunded | — | 108 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | 1 award |
| 3 | Aga Khan Foundation AKDN is an NGO that renders cultural, housing, education, enterprise, sanitation, healthcare and industrial… | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | — |
| 4 | Aggateway Developer of agricultural data interoperability solutions | — | — | Unfunded | — | 6 | DNNPleskGoogle Maps+17 | — |
| 5 | ALAN Nonprofit organization that aims to improve the outcomes for people diagnosed with acute leukemia by… | — | — | Unfunded | Jan Geissler Co-founder | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+28 | 1 launch |
| 6 | Alterszentrum Sophie Guyer Das Alterszentrum Sophie Guyer wird von der gemeinnützigen Stiftung Alterszentrum Sophie Guyer betrieben und… | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — |
| 7 | Basel Area Non-profit organization focused on providing services to startups, institutions, and companies | — | — | Unfunded | Christof Kloepper CEO | 100 | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+29 | — |
| 8 | Burnoutsolutioncenter Provider of burnout prevention and recovery services for individuals and organizations | — | — | Unfunded | Maria Dostoynova-Limitovskiy Founder | — | — | — |
Top 12 Foundations companies in Switzerland
#1
Funding Raised · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2013 · 239 employees$17.8Mraised▾
The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI) is an independent, civil society organization which seeks new and innovative strategies to highlight and reduce the impact of organized crime and illicit markets. Its work spans a wide variety of areas, encompassing all criminal markets – drugs, people, arms, environmental commodities, violence – and their impacts. Debates on organized crime and illicit markets have become increasingly complex, crossing multiple sectors and requiring a wide array of expertise to understand and respond to them. With a network of more than 500 experts, including prominent law enforcement, governance and development practitioners, and its global f
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$3.7M
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Aug 2023Grant (prize money)$10.8M
- Oct 2022Grant (prize money)$1.8M
#2
Funding Raised · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2000 · 11 employees$4.5Braised▾
A foundation focused on disable child care
- Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$160M
- Nov 2021Grant (prize money)$345.6M
- Dec 2020Grant (prize money)$109.5M
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$150M
#3
Funding Raised · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2007$1.4Mraised▾
Foundation focused on inclusion, diversity, gender equality, and sustainability heart of everything
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$22K
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$172.5K
- Jan 2020Grant (prize money)$256.9K
- Mar 2017Grant (prize money)$316K
#4
Funding Raised · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2002$19.5Mraised▾
Provider of unarmed civilian protection services. This organization employs civilian protection officers who work alongside local communities to prevent and de-escalate violence. Their methods involve training community members in unarmed civilian protection techniques and advocating for peace through direct protection and advocacy efforts. They aim to create sustainable peace by empowering communities to protect themselves and fostering a culture of nonviolence. Services include direct protection, training programs, and advocacy initiatives.
- Aug 2023Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Aug 2022Grant (prize money)—
- Mar 2022Grant (prize money)$2.8M
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$4.7M
#5
Series B · Geneve, Geneva · founded 2020 · 60 employees$20Mraised▾
Foundation focused on physical artworks for authenticity, provenance, and preservation
- Dec 2021Series B$20M
#6
Funding Raised · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2012$1.2Mraised▾
IndustriALL Global Union is a global trade union that represents over 50 million workers in 140 countries across the mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The organization aims to build trade union power and defend workers' rights through collective bargaining, advocacy, and solidarity. IndustriALL works to promote workers' interests and advance social and economic justice through global frameworks, agreements, and campaigns.
- Aug 2022Grant (prize money)$387.3K
- Mar 2021Grant (prize money)—
- Feb 2021Grant (prize money)$227.7K
- Feb 2021Grant (prize money)$227.7K
#7
Funding Raised · Switzerland · founded 2016$87.6Kraised▾
Provider of sport integrity standards and educational programs. It develops and promotes universal standards for ethical conduct in sports, aiming to combat corruption, bribery, and other integrity violations. The organization offers educational initiatives, including executive education certificates and workshops, to enhance good governance and ethical practices within the sports industry. It also facilitates networking and collaboration among stakeholders to foster a culture of integrity in sports. These efforts include the creation of various resources and initiatives to address specific issues such as anti-racism, anti-piracy, and gender equity.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$87.6K
#8
Funding Raised · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2015 · 78 employees$719Kraised▾
Network of humanitarian aid organizations improving aid quality. It provides a verification scheme to assess adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standard, offering data-driven insights for improvement. The network supports members through training, resources, and a complaints mechanism. It also facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among its members to enhance humanitarian action globally. The organization focuses on strengthening accountability and improving the effectiveness of aid delivery to those in need.
- Feb 2020Grant (prize money)$719K
#9
Funding Raised · Meyrin, Geneve · founded 2011 · 14 employees$994.9Kraised▾
Provider of motion capture services and technologies for research, production, and education. It conducts research in medical applications and virtual/augmented reality. The foundation develops interactive installations utilizing virtual and augmented reality. It also offers educational courses and workshops on motion capture techniques. This organization collaborates with various institutions to integrate motion capture into their educational programs. Its expertise extends to creating immersive experiences for entertainment and training purposes.
- Oct 2017Grant (prize money)$525.4K
- Jan 2017Grant (prize money)$469.6K
#10
Funding Raised · Zug, Canton of Zug · founded 2021 · 16 employees$117.2Kraised▾
It is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland that supports and promotes the dYdX ecosystem by enabling communities, developers, and decentralized governance. They focus on fostering decentralized governance and empowering traders with powerful, transparent, and open products. The foundation has received a $30 million allocation from the dYdX Chain Community Treasury to propel strategic initiatives.
- Mar 2021Conventional Debt$117.2K
#11
Funding Raised · Geneve, Geneva · founded 2013$137.8Kraised▾
Hand in Hand Switzerland is a non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on empowering communities through education, environment, and social development initiatives. The organization aims to uplift 600 villages by 2025, with a primary focus on promoting education and community participation.
- May 2020Grant (prize money)$137.8K
#12
Funding Raised · Basel, Basel City · founded 2003 · 119 employees$79.2Kraised▾
The Basel Institute on Governance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting good governance and combating corruption. The institute provides hands-on expertise and training to help governments, businesses, and civil society organizations tackle financial crime and improve governance. Its research and analysis help identify and recover stolen assets, and its online resources provide practical tools for law enforcement and financial professionals.
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$79.2K
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