Sparrow Ventures

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Sparrow Ventures is a Zurich-based venture builder and growth equity investor. With a unique organizational structure and an experienced team of business-driven experts, Sparrow Ventures focus lies on building ventures and investing in companies in a multitude of relevant fields, in particular Food & Beverage, Fintech, Last-Mile, Digital Health, Sustainability & Circular Economy as well as Commerce & Shopping.

We are an autonomous operating subsidiary of Migros – one of the largest retailers in Europe and launched with the mission to make a substantial contribution to the long term success of the overall group through systematically building innovative ideas into ventures and investing in growth-stage companies who have the potential to become the leader in their category.

At Sparrow, we don't believe in management hierarchies and foster a no bullshit, down to earth, yet high caliber work environment where the best argument counts. Our team is young, dynamic and highly motivated to create an impact in the world and we are always on the lookout for likeminded talent to join us on this journey.

We are based with our office in the heart of Zurich including all kind of benefits – from a flexible hours and remote working culture to regular events and weekly team lunches. Add a competitive salary and many interesting projects to work on and you have a first impression of why Sparrow Ventures is a great place to work!

Check out career opportunities at www.sparrow-ventures.com/career/
Follow us on Instagram @sparrow_ventures
Have a read about insights and news from our side: https://medium.com/sparrow-ventures

Industry

Agriculture Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Retail Software Life Sciences HealthTech Logistics

Contacts

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Yan Waldmeyer Senior Investment Manager
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Tobias C. Pfortmueller Senior Investment Manager
Senior Investment Manager
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FAQs about Sparrow Ventures

Sparrow Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Sparrow Ventures is located in Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
Sparrow Ventures was founded in 2018.
Sparrow Ventures invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Software, Life Sciences, HealthTech, Logistics.
Sparrow Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Sparrow Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
Sparrow Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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