Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund Overview
The Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund is a Swiss-based investment fund approved by FINMA, focusing on providing risk and growth capital to startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have a strong connection to Switzerland and emphasize innovation, research, and development. The fund operates as a limited partnership for collective capital investments and is subject to Swiss financial regulations. It employs a dual investment strategy, allocating capital to existing funds (fund of funds) and making direct investments in promising Swiss startups and SMEs with significant growth potential. The majority of investments are targeted at Swiss companies, aiming to achieve a specific target ratio. The final closing of the fund occurred in June 2020, reaching a volume of CHF 250 million, with the investment phase spanning 3-5 years starting from the third quarter of 2019.
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Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 5 / 14
- Southern Europe 1 / 9
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A
First ticket size
CHF 5,000,000 - CHF 15,000,000
Contact information
Member of the Investment Advisory Board - Private Equity Fund
Claude Honegger
Applikation Manager e-Commerce
Beat Zahnd
How to approach funds like Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund
When approaching the Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund, founders should highlight their company’s tangible impact on the Swiss innovation ecosystem and demonstrate a clear pathway to scalable growth. Emphasize how your business leverages Swiss talent, technology, or market advantages, and be prepared to articulate measurable milestones that align with institutional capital expectations. Show a strong, credible team and a robust plan for deploying growth capital efficiently, as the fund values disciplined execution and the ability to scale within and beyond Switzerland.
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