Joachim Sorba
About Joachim Sorba
Joachim Sorba is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. He is the CEO and co-owner of SORBA EDV AG, a Swiss software company for small and mid-sized construction firms. Its products cover project management, time reporting and accounting.
According to the company's LinkedIn page, the story began with his studies at the University of St. Gallen. For a practical project there, he wrote a program for the digital processing of NPK catalogues for a civil engineering company. Startupticker.ch describes him as an entrepreneur who spent more than 30 years as CEO of Sorba EDV AG, which it calls a leading provider of construction software.
The public record on his angel investing is short. The one investment confirmed in press coverage is the 2026 pre-seed round in SCAIT. Crunchbase lists him as an investor in that round, with the amount hidden. We found no public statement from him about how many angel investments he has made.
SCAIT is an AI platform for construction companies. It helps them analyze tenders, identify contract risks and generate bid submissions. Startupticker.ch reported on 12 June 2026 that SCAIT had closed an oversubscribed pre-seed round in the high six-figure range. Sorba joined as an investor and strategic partner, alongside several other private investors, some of them members of the Venture Kick jury.
The funds are meant to take SCAIT from first customers to a full market launch. The initial focus is the Swiss market, with expansion into the DACH region as the next step. Sorba's own cheque size has not been disclosed.
His one confirmed AI investment is a pre-seed round in construction technology, in a field he worked in for decades. He took a strategic role alongside the investment, so he appears to offer industry knowledge as well as capital. The SCAIT team is based in Switzerland. He has not published a check size range, stage preferences or a thesis, so none is stated here. Founders in construction software or construction workflow automation, especially in Switzerland and the DACH region, are the closest match to his public record.
- SCAIT (MindMode GmbH): AI platform that helps construction companies analyze tenders, flag contract risks and prepare bids. Sorba invested in the pre-seed round announced in June 2026 and is a strategic partner.
Investing activity
Joachim Sorba appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Pre-seed. The most recent is SCAIT (Pre-seed, Jun 2026).
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Joachim Sorba
Who is Joachim Sorba?
He is a Swiss entrepreneur from St. Gallen. He was CEO of the construction software company Sorba EDV AG for more than 30 years, and he now also invests in startups.
Has Joachim Sorba invested in AI startups?
Yes. He invested in the SCAIT pre-seed round, reported in June 2026. SCAIT builds AI software for construction tenders.
What is Joachim Sorba's check size?
It is not public. Press described the whole SCAIT round as in the high six-figure range, but his individual amount was not disclosed.
What stage does Joachim Sorba invest in?
His only confirmed AI investment is a pre-seed round. He has not published a stage focus.
What sectors suit a pitch to Joachim Sorba?
His background is in construction software, and his one known investment is in construction AI. Founders in that area, particularly in Switzerland or the DACH region, have the clearest fit.
How can founders contact Joachim Sorba?
He has a LinkedIn profile, linked on this page. We found no public personal website or X account.
Is Joachim Sorba an angel investor?
Yes. Joachim Sorba invests personally as an angel.
What AI companies has Joachim Sorba invested in?
Joachim Sorba's AI investments include SCAIT. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
What stage does Joachim Sorba invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, Joachim Sorba has invested at Pre-seed.
How can founders reach Joachim Sorba?
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