Armada Investment AG

Armada Investment AG is a Zurich-based entrepreneurial-driven investment firm founded in 2000 by Daniel S. Aegerter. The firm is fully owned and led by Aegerter, who has a background as a Swiss entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Armada provides founder capital to ambitious and visionary entrepreneurs, focusing on private equity, public market securities, and real estate investments. Over the past two decades, the firm has backed unique ideas by visionary founders that have turned into successful companies.

The firm's investment strategy is shaped by Aegerter's own entrepreneurial journey. Armada seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs working on significant problems and meaningful innovations. The firm believes in founders who tackle big questions with unique determination, humility, and unwavering focus. Armada offers a broad range of support to its portfolio companies, including leadership and decision coaching, and access to a network of partners that includes top venture capital and private equity firms globally. While Armada is open to partnering with entrepreneurs worldwide, it particularly focuses on founders in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, and the United States. The firm invests across all stages but spends the majority of its time working with early-stage teams.

Armada's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors. Notable investments include ASAPP, an AI-native product company enhancing customer experiences; Auterion, the operating system for autonomous drones and mobile robotics; Blykalla, a developer of lead-cooled small modular reactors; and CarbonCapture, a company specializing in modular direct air capture machines for CO2 removal. Other investments span sectors such as fintech, healthcare, energy, and consumer goods, reflecting Armada's commitment to supporting innovative companies with high growth potential.

Armada's approach to venture capital is deeply influenced by Aegerter's experience as a founder. The firm aims to back founders the way Aegerter wished to be backed, offering not only capital but also strategic guidance and support. This philosophy is evident in the firm's active involvement in launching several new companies over the last 30 years. Armada's investments are guided by a humble awareness of underlying shifts in markets and regulatory paradigms, ensuring that their portfolio companies are well-positioned for long-term success.