Empowering Founders to Solve What Matters
Early Stage
First capital in, with investments ranging from $100k to $500k. Providing the initial boost to transform groundbreaking AI concepts into reality.
AI Focus
Sector-agnostic investments focused solely on AI as a transformative force. Recognizing that the next big AI breakthrough can come from anywhere in the world.
Hands On
More than just capital providers. Former entrepreneurs and operators actively supporting portfolio companies, helping navigate the unique challenges of building AI-driven businesses.
Who we are ...
At ellipsis, we're not just investors – we're AI pioneers and operators. Our team brings decades of experience in AI research, product development, and successful entrepreneurship. We focus on pre-seed and seed-stage startups where AI isn't just a feature, but the core of the product.
What sets us apart is our hands-on approach. Beyond capital, we offer personalized mentoring in leadership, strategy, and technology. Our founding partners' 15+ year collaborative history, coupled with our vast network of industry experts, provides unparalleled support to our portfolio companies.
Yariv Adan
Sr. Director PM at Google, co-founder of Google Assistant and Google Lens, PM lead for applied GenAI and ConvAI at Google Cloud
Jürgen Galler
Co-founder and CEO at 1plusX, SVP Data at Triplelift, Chief Strategy Officer at Swisscom, PM Director at Google, various board memberships
Matthias Dantone
Co-founder and CEO of Fashwell (sold to Apple), ML lead at Apple, Sr. Director PM at Scandit, PhD in ML from ETH
Thomas Hofmann
Professor of AI at ETH, Co-founder and Chief Scientist at 1plusX, Eng Director at Google, Angel investor
Are you an early-stage founder using AI to solve real-world problems? We’re looking for visionaries like you who are ready to transform industries and improve lives. Share your groundbreaking idea with us.