Financial support for start-ups in the canton of Fribourg
Capital Risque Fribourg SA invests in the form of equity stakes in innovative, job-creating companies in the canton of Fribourg, developing products or services with high growth potential.
Capital Risque Fribourg SA supports talented entrepreneurs capable of realizing projects with
high added value.
About us
Founded in 1998 on the initiative of the State of Fribourg, Banque Cantonale de Fribourg, Groupe E and Caisse de prévoyance du personnel of the State of Fribourg, Capital Risque Fribourg has since worked to support and develop start-ups in Fribourg through financing in the form of equity stakes or convertible loans.
Capital Risque Fribourg is a generalist investor, able to support projects in the industrial and service sectors, particularly those defined by the canton of Fribourg's economic development strategy around the two priority areas of bioeconomy and industry 4.0.
Capital Risque Fribourg intervenes mainly in the acceleration phase of a company's development.
OUR FINANcING
Equity investment or convertible loan
Initial financing up to CHF 300,000
Consecutive financing available for subsequent rounds
Up to a maximum of CHF 1,200,000 per company
eligibility criteria
01
Headquarters and job creation in the canton of Fribourg
02
Dedicated founding team, core competencies covered
03
Innovative approach
04
First sales or other revenues already achieved and strong growth potential
05
Co-investment sought, in principle in financing rounds between CHF 800'000 and CHF 3'000'000
06
Consideration of the cantonal economic development strategy
OUR LATEST PARTNERSHIPS
News from our start-ups
June 16, 2025
Bloom Biorenewables
Series A capital raising of CHF 13 million
June 16, 2025





