Ecosystem Actors

Transforming food systems with specialty crops.

We support practice-oriented research and development projects mainly in Switzerland, but also in emerging and developing countries.

Our activity is non-profit and does not pursue any profit-making purposes.

So that everyone does well – research for food, landscape, environment!

We support the strategic growth and introduction into the East and Southeast Asian markets. We mediate or act as local agents, joint venture partners and investors. Establishing branches. We act as professional project managers, facilitators and specialists with long-standing relationships with key business and government stakeholders in Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines.

Marc Lussy connects the dots in-between banking business and IT, in-between banks and startups and in-between business cultures across the globe.

Marc has been working in the Financial industry for more than 30 years. He has been active in the Swiss Fintech sector since day one and for the past 7 years has been coaching and mentoring 150+ startups (10+ startups one to one coaching/mentoring)

He has a strong connection with Brazil and China and a deep understanding of the BR and CN business culture as well as of the financial sector (banking & fintech) in these two countries

KAPSLY Angels is a Swiss non-profit business angel club with the goal to finance healthtech innovation. The focus is on medical technology, diagnostics and digital health.

Business angels can already invest with small amounts, which are bundled. What is also special is the possibility of operational support from KAPSLY Ventures to bring the startups to market faster and minimize operational risk.

New Harbor Venture Partners is a trans-Atlantic placement agent/fundraiser specialising in fundraising for startups, growth and PE companies in the healthcare sector.

In return for retainers and success fees, we help place financings of CHF 10-40 million/USD in the US, Europe, Israel and parts of Asia. Our main focus is on medical technology and digital health, but we also support pharma/biotech start-ups in approaching institutional healthcare-focused investors.

We are based in Zurich, investing in founders with momentous innovation creating a virtuous cycle for the planet and human well being.

Spicehaus Partners is an independent Swiss venture capital investor focusing on B2B software companies in Switzerland with international growth potential.

Corporate venturing by Helsana, investments in startups and funds

Verve Ventures is one of Europe’s most active venture capital firms, based in Zurich, with around 150 portfolio companies in the software, hardware and healthcare sectors. We invest in technology-based startups from the seed stage with tickets ranging from half a million to several million. What sets us apart from other VC firms is our digital platform, through which high net worth individuals and institutional investors invest with us. We help our portfolio companies with recruiting and with intros to potential clients.

The StartAngels Network (SAN) is a non-profit organisation that facilitates contact between Swiss startups and experienced investors. SAN identifies, mentors and supports startups in need of funding. SAN investors work with selected startups with outstanding business ideas and above-average market potential.
With its diversified and broad experience, SAN provides capital, expertise, board members and helpful contacts. Interested members are trained to become lead investors.

Privilège Ventures SA is a Swiss based venture capital firm duly authorized by FINMA. The company was founded by Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch and Lucian Wagner who are acting as the general partner of the firm. Since mid-2016 and over three funds we have invested in 40 companies and have successfully exited 4 of them. We pride ourselves to be always at the side of our founders to support them when most needed.

Our team is deeply rooted in the Swiss ecosystem since 2005 and we have created strong relationships with universities, research centers, accelerators, incubators, founders and other investors. While generalist we don’t invest in biotech and we do have a strong expertise in DeepTech and MedTech. We target to invest as early as pre-seed up to Series A.

Zürcher Kantonalbank has successfully positioned itself as a universal bank with regional roots and national and international networks. We are the most important cantonal bank in Switzerland and one of the biggest Swiss banks. With a market penetration of around 50 percent, we hold the leading position in the Canton of Zurich in both private and corporate client business. We are also the third largest fund provider in the country. Zürcher Kantonalbank is an independent institution under public law of the Canton of Zurich and has a state guarantee. Our performance mandate is to provide the population and companies with financial services, to contribute to the solution of economic and social tasks as well as to deal responsibly with the environment and society. We live our values responsibly, stimulating, passionately. We are the bank that is close and part of life in the canton of Zurich.

SICTIC connects Swiss technology startups with smart money investors.

Kick your startup idea to success

Venture Kick is a philanthropic three stage funding model initiated to support Swiss startups with enough funding to kick-start their entrepreneurial success. Startups can qualify to receive up to CHF 150,000 in start capital, and an opportunity for an additional CH 850,000 in equity funding from the Kick Fund. After each stage, promising entrepreneurs are also offered professional guidance in developing their business through the 2-day kickers camps and connection to an incredible network.

CHF 1,000,000+

MONEY FOR YOUR STARTUP

For a business idea with high potential and an entrepreneurial and driven team, get your lauching kick up to CHF 1,000,000+ through Venture Kick, Innobooster and the Kick Fund.

Get funded in 3 stages

KICKERS CAMPS

PUSH TO GET TRACTION

Learn from proven entrepreneurs how to structure your pitch and to develop your business. You will be guided to successfully approach customers and to close deals with investors.

Access our resources

POWER NETWORK

EXPOSURE TO INVESTORS

Get exposed to the greatest network of investors and industry innovation experts in Switzerland. You’ll get substantial media coverage on top to attract even more investors.

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