Investors looking to invest in Switzerland
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MX
IN
100K - 1M
Founded in 2020, First Check Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in early stage and growth startup companies, providing seed funding rounds and offering corporate development and corporate strategy services. The firm is led by Ali ...
CH
DE
AT
500K - 3M
TX Group is a venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build businesses with lasting significance. They assist great entrepreneurs by providing capital and guidance to help them build innovative companies and grow their businesses. They are also actively investing in companies that ...
SE
NO
25K - 500K
Talent Venture Group (TVG) is a fast-growing investor and venture creator in the HR and Talent Tech space. Founded in 2018, TVG specializes in investing in startups that are focused on the HR and Talent Tech space. TVG provides venture capital, mentorship, and expertise to talented entrepreneurs...
FR
100K - 8M
Ventech is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies. Founded in 1999, the firm has offices in Paris, London, and Munich, and is currently managed by four partners. The firm invests in companies in the software, hardware, internet, mobile, media, and en...
AL
AD
10K - 600K
TruePNL is a multi-chain launchpad platform that provides guaranteed allocations for hand-picked projects. It also offers a trading platform, where traders can share their strategies and technical analysis. It also provides a vesting pool where users can purchase project tokens. Additionally, Tr...
GB
500K - 2M
Educapital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. The firm seeks to invest in startups in the educational sector, focusing on content, learning environments, and computational thinking and robotics. Educapital is the largest European Impact VC fund in the EdTech and F...
50K - 175K
Venista Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 2004, the firm specializes in pre-seed investments in tech-driven enterprise and consumer startups. They provide investments, mentorship, and resources to help startups succeed. Additionally, Venista Ventures also a...
250K - 3M
Dutch Founders Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It specializes in early-stage investments in marketplaces and digital platforms across Europe, and performs an ESG analysis pre-investment as part of its due diligence process. The firm seeks to ch...
BE
15M - 60M
Digital+ Partners is a growth equity investor focused on B2B technology companies. Founded in 2015, the company invests in early-stage companies across a variety of industries, including software, robotics, artificial intelligence, digital health, and fintech. Digital+ Partners has offices in Mu...
3M - 50M
AXA Venture Partners (AVP) is a venture capital fund that invests in high-growth, technology-enabled companies. They provide capital, operational support and access to their extensive global network, enabling their portfolio companies to scale quickly and achieve their full potential. AVP invest...
CA
1M - 5M
ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada with offices in Oslo and San Francisco. The firm invests globally in breakthrough technologies to help solve the climate crisis and rethink sustainability. They invest in early-stage cleantech companies and provide capital, expe...
500K - 3M
Paua Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in start-ups and early stage investments. It was founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany. It seeks to invest in areas such as mobile, gaming, media, social, and e-commerce. The firm provides capital and support to entrepreneurs, helping t...
CZ
SK
SI
50K - 1M
DEPO Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Prague, Czech Republic. They are focused on investing in early-stage startups from Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic region. They provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help startups scale and grow. Their team consists of experience...
500K - 5M
BlueYard Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, that was founded in 2016. The firm invests in early-stage European tech startups, with a focus on startups with a transformative mission that empower people. BlueYard also invests in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and alt...
1M - 10M
Ginkgo Equity is an investment and financial services company based in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2021, Ginkgo Equity provides a range of services to its clients, including asset management, venture capital, corporate finance, industry analysis, and mergers and acquisitions. Ginkgo Equity w...
BG
250K - 500K
FOV.Venture is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology and data-driven startups. The firm's mission is to support entrepreneurs, create value, and drive innovation in emerging markets. FOV.Venture invests in seed and Series A investments in startups across in...
100K - 750K
D2 Fund is an early-stage venture fund founded in 2020 by Dan and Dave. The fund invests in founders, startups, and projects that emphasize the importance of Design, Data, and DevOps. D2 Fund is committed to helping founders build great companies through its network of experienced mentors and ad...
60K - 600K
Seed + Speed Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany that focuses on investing in software startups during their early stages. Founded in 2016, the firm invests in companies that have the potential to grow and become successful. Seed + Speed Ventures works to provide the nece...
1M - 10M
Swisscom Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Swisscom in Switzerland that specializes in early stage tech investments. Founded in 2007, the firm has invested in a number of tech startups and projects, primarily in the eHealth, AI, and life science sectors. Swisscom Ventures is also ...
250K - 1M
Athenian Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in seed and early-stage investments in technology startups. The firm was founded in 2017 by serial entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, who have a long track record of success in launching and growing technology companies. Athenian Capital ...
Fundraising in Switzerland:
- Startup fundraising:
- Switzerland is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, with a thriving startup ecosystem and a strong tradition of scientific and technological excellence.
- In recent years, the country has seen significant growth in the number of startups and the volume of investment in the sector, with a focus on technology and life sciences industries.
- According to a report by Startupticker, Swiss startups raised CHF 2.6 billion ($2.7 billion) in 2020, a 30% increase compared to 2019.
- Popular industries:
- Technology, including software, hardware, and fintech
- Life sciences, including biotech, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology
- Consumer goods and services
- Most active investors:
- Swisscom Ventures
- Investiere
- Redalpine Ventures
- Earlybird
- Massive Fund
- 5 popular startups:
- Pony.ai: A leading autonomous driving technology company
- Onedot: A logistics platform that optimizes shipping for businesses
- MindMaze: A digital health company that develops technology for rehabilitation and neuroscience
- Panono: A provider of spherical photography technology and solutions
- AmonRa Surgical: A medical technology company that develops innovative surgical instruments
- Government initiatives:
- The Swiss government has supported the startup ecosystem through various initiatives, such as the launch of the “Innosuisse” program to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
- The government also offers tax incentives for investors and entrepreneurs, as well as funding and support for research and development through institutions such as the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse).
- In addition, Switzerland has a favorable business environment with a highly skilled workforce and a strong tradition of innovation, making it an attractive location for foreign investors and startups.