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Operator Circle

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Investor type

Founded

2026

AUM

Location

Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+) Series B Series A

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Operator Circle is an operator-led venture capital firm based in Switzerland, focusing on deep tech companies within the Swiss and DACH regions. Founded by Enzo Wälchli, a former Chief Commercial Officer at ANYbotics, the firm uniquely pools personal capital and expertise from 35 senior operators of leading tech scale-ups. This model targets strategic engagement in Series B rounds and offers portfolio companies hands-on operational insights from seasoned leaders, distinguishing it from traditional VC funds.

Operator Circle invests in advanced sectors such as Robotics, Space, Energy, Quantum, Semiconductors, and AI, with check sizes ranging from CHF 250,000 to CHF 1 million. It explicitly excludes biotech, healthtech, and consumer products. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on Series B and later stages, exclusively within Switzerland and the DACH region. It has committed approximately CHF 3 million from operator LPs and targets deploying CHF 15 million by 2027.

Notable as a pioneer in the operator-as-LP model, Operator Circle’s backers include executives from renowned companies like Yokoy, Cradle, Sherpany, and ANYbotics. Its planned transition into a formal institutional VC fund in 2028 aims to leverage the early success of its operator syndicate model.

Industry

AI Robotics Aerospace Quantum Computing Semiconductors / Chips Energy

Operator Circle Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Swiss-DACH Deep Tech Operator Syndicate	Venture Capital (VC)	Aerospace Robotics AI Energy Semiconductors / Chips Quantum Computing	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$0-1 m	—	March 2026

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Enzo Wälchli, CFA GP, Operator Circle

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Kevin Sartori CEO

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FAQs about Operator Circle

Is Operator Circle a venture capital or private equity firm?

Operator Circle is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Operator Circle located?

Operator Circle is located in Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.

When was Operator Circle founded?

Operator Circle was founded in 2026.

What sectors and industries does Operator Circle invest in?

Operator Circle invests in companies and startups in AI, Robotics, Aerospace, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors / Chips, Energy.

What is Operator Circle geographical focus of investments?

Operator Circle invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Operator Circle typically invest in?

Operator Circle invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Operator Circle investment?

Operator Circle usually invests $0-1 m on average.

When was Operator Circle last fund created?

Operator Circle last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-18

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