Seedstars

Q: When was Seedstars last fund created?

Seedstars last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-06.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2012

AUM

$82 M

Location

Carouge, Geneva, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Series A

Region of investment

Africa Middle East Europe South America North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Seedstars is a venture capital firm based in Switzerland, with a focus on investing in emerging and frontier markets. Established in 2012, the firm was founded by Alisée de Tonnac, Pierre-Alain Masson, and Michael Weber, who bring diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship and investment. The company aims to have a global impact by fostering entrepreneurship and targeting high-growth startups in regions typically underserved by traditional venture capital. What sets Seedstars apart is their comprehensive approach, involving investment, mentorship, and education through various programs to empower local entrepreneurs.

Seedstars invests in a wide array of industries, including Fintech, Edtech, HealthTech, and Internet and Web Services. They primarily target early-stage startups with an emphasis on Seed and Series A rounds, offering check sizes typically ranging from $0-1 m to $1-5 m. They are active across numerous regions, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. While their total AUM is not disclosed, they manage various funds tailored to different geographic regions including Seedstars Africa Ventures and Seedstars International Ventures.

Notable companies in Seedstars' portfolio include AgroCenta - an agricultural trading platform, EDACY - an edtech training provider, Moringa School - a technology school in Africa, Nafa - fintech improving payments, and MyCash Online - a digital financial service in Asia. Their investments reflect a strong commitment to creating impact through supporting scalable and sustainable business models in diverse sectors.

Industry

HealthTech Technology MedTech Blockchain/Crypto Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software SaaS Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Other Networking Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) E-commerce/Marketplace AgriTech Logistics

Seedstars Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Seedstars International Ventures II (SIV II)	Venture Capital (VC)	Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech SaaS HealthTech AgriTech	Pre-seed Seed	South America Europe Middle East Africa	$5-10 m	$20 M	July 2022
Seedstars Africa Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech SaaS HealthTech Logistics	Pre-seed	Africa	$5-10 m	$42 M	December 2024

Contacts

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Pierre-Alain Masson CEO & CO-FOUNDER

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Alisée de Tonnac CO-CEO & CO-FOUNDER

CO-CEO & CO-FOUNDER

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FAQs about Seedstars

Is Seedstars a venture capital or private equity firm?

Seedstars is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Seedstars located?

Seedstars is located in Carouge, Geneva, Switzerland.

When was Seedstars founded?

Seedstars was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Seedstars invest in?

Seedstars invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Technology, MedTech, Blockchain/Crypto, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, SaaS, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Networking, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Internet and Web Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), E-commerce/Marketplace, AgriTech, Logistics.

What is Seedstars geographical focus of investments?

Seedstars invests in companies and startups in Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, North America, Asia.

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

Seedstars invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Seedstars investment?

Seedstars usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Seedstars?

Seedstars has around $82m assets under management.

When was Seedstars last fund created?

Seedstars last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-06

Is Seedstars impact investor?

Yes, Seedstars is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Seedstars?

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