Constructor Capital is a Swiss-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in Deep Tech / NewComputing, Software Tech / New Software, and EdTech / New Learning. We back founders who turnscientific breakthroughs into global companies.
OUR THESIS
Our mission is simple: Support exceptional founders in turning deep IP into scalable, high-margin businesses that define global tech.
Constructor Capital invests in three areas where the world is being rebuilt: computing, AI-native software, and science and education.
Trends don't drive decisions. People do. Our priority is founders rewriting entire industries.
Most venture firms study deep tech from the outside. Constructor Capital builds from the inside.
The team behind the fund built Acronis, Parallels, and Acumatica. These companies defined categories and created over $7B in value. That experience shapes every investment and every board role.
Our network spans hundreds of researchers from 50+ universities, including Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, ETH Zurich, and NUS.
Board involvement is hands-on. Decisions get made. Systems get built. Teams get scaled. Companies move from lab to market.
Two investment paths.
Focuses on scientific-stage projects. Researchers work alongside the team to take breakthroughs out of the lab and into the market.
Focuses on companies with product-market fit. Strong teams get support to scale.
Both paths serve the same goal: turning breakthrough science into global companies.
INVESTMENT VERTICALS
We invest across three verticals where deep expertise, proprietary networks, and the Constructor Group ecosystem give us a structural edge.
Quantum Computing, Photonics, AI Hardware, Fusion, Advanced Materials. From neutral-atom quantum processors and photonic chips to next-generation AI accelerators, these are the technologies that will define the next fifty years of computing and physical infrastructure. Our team doesn't just understand the science; we've built the systems, the hardware, and the companies around it. We back founders working on the hardest problems in computing, where technical depth and long development cycles demand more than capital.
AI-Based Software, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Automation, SaaS. The GenAI inflection point is creating an entirely new software stack, from AI-native databases and inference infrastructure to autonomous workflow platforms. The Constructor Group's founding team built and scaled some of Europe's most successful software companies (Acronis, Parallels, Acumatica, $7B+ in value creation), and that operator DNA shapes how we evaluate and support the next generation. We back founders building defensible infrastructure that enterprises depend on.
Learning Platforms, Research Infrastructure, Science-to-Market Innovation. Education and research are undergoing their deepest structural shift in decades, driven by AI, new delivery models, and the democratization of scientific tools. Through the Constructor Group (Constructor University with 2,000+ students, Constructor Nexford as a global online university, and Constructor Technology with 2.5M+ users), we have a front-row view of this transformation that no other investor can match. We back founders rethinking how knowledge is created, delivered, and monetized at scale.
WHY CONSTRUCTOR CAPITAL
Most VCs study deep tech from the outside. We build from the inside.
Our founding team built the OS, the hardware, and the infrastructure from scratch — from Acronis to Parallels to a $7B value creation track record. When we sit on your board, you get architectural decisions, not just introductions.
We don't wait for pitch decks. Our AI-driven research engine monitors publications, patents, and grant activity across 80+ universities. We identify spin-out opportunities before they become startups — and often before US investors know they exist.
Through the Constructor Group ecosystem — spanning a university, an accelerator, and a global network of operators — we provide what most early-stage deep-tech founders can't find elsewhere: scientific due diligence, interim leadership, go-to-market support, and a bridge between European research and global markets.
Deep tech takes longer. The science doesn't care about your fund cycle. Our structure is designed for the timelines these companies actually need — durability and optionality over optics.
Our flagship accelerator program for early-stage deep-tech, software, and EdTech startups. Eight weeks. Equity-free. Open to founders worldwide. Over 5,150 applications from 70 countries. $100K awarded on Demo Day. Direct path to Constructor Capital investment for the strongest teams.
We back founders turning scientific IP into category-defining companies — from quantum computing and photonics to AI infrastructure and enterprise software. Check sizes range from $1M to $10M across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A.
INSIGHTS
Deep dives into the science, the founders, and the markets shaping frontier technology.
Conversations with the researchers, founders, and investors building at the edge of what's possible. Hosted by Cláudio Meireles, Matthias Winter, and Marie Lepske.
Quarterly insights on deep-tech investing, portfolio news, and research worth watching.
General Partner and Founder
Dr. Serg Bell is a serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and executive who is has founded over two dozen global IT companies and venture funds, including Acronis, Webpros, and Parallels, with a combined valuation of $10B+ billion. Through Constructor Group, he has championed and invested in science, education and research on an international scale. Dr. Bell holds a B.S. in Physics, an M.S. in Physics and Electrical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science. He has filed over 350 patents (USPTO) with an impressive H-index of 45.
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General Partner and Advisor
Matthias is a seasoned consultant with over two decades at McKinsey & Company in Zurich, where he served as Senior Partner and led the European Telecom Practice leadership team. He advised leading telecom clients on strategy, transformation and growth initiatives. Prior to McKinsey, Matthias was a Research Associate at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Information Management from EBS Universität.
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General Partner
Before joining Constructor Capital, Marie was VP of Business Development at Constructor Group and brings deep experience in quantum computing and advanced materials investing from her time at Runa Capital. She excels at building strategic partnerships with universities and research institutions, and has a proven track record of identifying and supporting high-potential next-generation computing startups.
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General Partner and CTO
Oleg is an accomplished technology executive and former Chief Technology Officer at Acronis, where he led strategy and innovation in cybersecurity and data protection. His career spans leadership roles at Runa Capital, Ingram Micro, and Parallels, where he has consistently driven strategic growth across global technology markets.
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General Partner
Alex is an experienced CEO and business leader specializing in software business development and M&A. As CEO of Virtuozzo, he expanded the company’s product portfolio, entered new markets, and led two successful acquisitions. Previously, he drove global revenue growth in leadership roles at Ingram Micro and Parallels. Alex holds an M.S. in Biophysics, complementing his extensive experience in the tech sector.
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Venture Partner, EdTech
Laurent is President of Constructor Technology and co-founder of Chainstack, with more than 25 years of global experience managing teams and technology companies such as Microsoft Dynamics, Parallels, Acumatica and Acronis. Laurent Ph.D. in International Business Administration and M.S. in Economics and Management.
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General Partner
Stanislav is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in global software development, virtualization, and business management. He has led the growth of distributed engineering teams and contributed extensively to system and application software innovation.
A recognized expert in virtualization and cloud computing, Stanislav holds over 400 USPTO-registered patents spanning software development, algorithms, and IT systems. His leadership in talent development has helped build exceptional engineering teams for Acronis and Acumatica.
Holding a Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Stanislav is the co-founder and CTO of Acronis, a global leader in cloud storage and cybersecurity. His achievements earned him the 2022 Cybersecurity Leaders Award from AiSP and the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore.
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