Ginko Ventures

Founded in 2015 by former Nokia executive Jean-François Baril, Ginko Ventures is a venture capital firm in Geneva investing in advanced technology companies across Europe and Israel. The firm targets growth stage businesses in sectors like connected devices and cloud infrastructure, building a portfolio featuring recognizable names such as audio technology manufacturer Devialet and Internet of Things platform Actility. Operating with a highly selective strategy, the firm has made nine investments, deploying an average check size of 40,200,000 dollars and a maximum of 106,200,000 dollars. Beyond providing substantial capital, the firm delivers hands-on strategic guidance to help scalable businesses enhance work, play, and living through global expansion into Asian and United States markets. Following its last recorded investment in May 2018, the firm continues supporting market transforming companies within the clean technology, transportation, and data analytics spaces.