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DART Ventures operates as a venture capital firm, specializing in the investment and acceleration of early-stage European teams. The firm focuses on breakthrough technologies that positively impact health and climate, specifically facilitating the entry and growth of these ventures into the US market.
Co-founded in 2018 by Arijana Walcott and Sophie Lamparter, DART Ventures emerged from a key observation. Walcott, after scouting trends in Silicon Valley, realized European technological advancements often struggled to achieve global commercialization. This insight prompted their collaboration, establishing DART to bridge this critical gap for innovators.
The firm supports European startups developing solutions in health and climate technology. DART Ventures' vision addresses global challenges by combining advanced technologies with international collaboration. They empower entrepreneurial teams with ambitious missions, providing market access and early-stage funding to scale globally, and connecting US investors with European talent.
Key people at DART Ventures.
DART Ventures was founded in 2018 by Arijana Walcott (Co-Founder & CEO Switzerland).
Key people at DART Ventures.
DART Ventures was founded in 2018 by Arijana Walcott (Co-Founder & CEO Switzerland).
DART Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in PeriVision in September 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | PeriVision | $3.0M Seed | Sanem Tatlıdil Özal | DART Labs, AI Startup Factory, CADFEM, Arijana Walcott, InaTec, Juchum Foundation, MEDKAP, OOMNIUM, SICTIC, Venture Kick, Zühlke Ventures |
| May 8, 2024 | Testmate Health | $6.0M Seed | Elizabeth Bailey | Amboy Street Ventures, Lichtsteiner Foundation, The Helm, Z%C3%BCrcher%20Kantonal%20Bank |
| Jul 18, 2023 | PeriVision | $580K Seed | — | Walter Inäbnit, Biopole, Arijana Walcott, Foundation for Technological Innovation, SICTIC |
| Apr 1, 2023 | GaeaStar | $7.0M Seed | — | DART Labs, at.inc/, Climate Capital, Morningside, Sand Hill Angels, VSC Ventures |
| Jan 18, 2022 | INERGIO | $1.4M Pre-Seed | Lucian Wagner | StartAngels Network |