Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital

Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital, established in 2010, is a Zurich-based investment arm of Credit Suisse AG. It specializes in direct and secondary direct investments, focusing on private equity and venture capital for startups and growth-stage companies. The firm invests in small and medium-sized companies across various sectors, with a particular interest in fintech. It prefers to invest in Swiss joint-stock or limited liability companies with a minimum paid-up capital of CHF 0.1 million. The investment size ranges from CHF 0.25 million to CHF 8 million in equity, and CHF 0.2 million to CHF 3 million in equity-type loans. Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital seeks minority equity stakes, typically up to 49%, and aims to exit investments within four to seven years. It does not require board representation or management participation in portfolio companies and makes balance sheet investments.

Elios Elsener

Head of Corporate Banking Products and Sales and Board Member

8 past transactions

Neo Medical

Series B in 2024
Neo Medical SA is a medical technology company based in Villette, Switzerland, with additional offices in Germany, France, and the United States. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing non-constraint thoraco-lumbar spinal fusion systems for spinal surgery. Its flagship product, the Neo Pedicle Screw System, offers a range of functionalities such as reduction, compression, distraction, and screw augmentation, addressing various pathologies including degenerative conditions, tumors, and trauma. Neo Medical aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery by providing versatile and high-quality surgical solutions, thereby contributing to the ongoing pursuit of healthcare cost optimization.

Fotokite

Series B in 2024
Fotokite is a company focused on enhancing the capabilities of first responders through its innovative aerial robotics technology. The company has developed a patented system that can be installed on fire trucks and public safety vehicles, allowing firefighters to deploy a drone with the push of a button upon arriving at an incident scene. This drone, capable of reaching heights of up to 45 meters, provides real-time thermal and standard video feeds, enabling teams to quickly assess and visualize the situation without diverting additional personnel for piloting. The Fotokite system operates autonomously, utilizing a tether for power and data transmission, offering over 24 hours of flight time. Users can launch the drone via a tablet, adjusting altitude and camera angle as needed, while the aerial footage can be live-streamed to other responders on-site or back at the fire station. This functionality enhances situational awareness and facilitates more informed resource deployment during emergency events.

Fotokite

Series B in 2022
Fotokite is a company focused on enhancing the capabilities of first responders through its innovative aerial robotics technology. The company has developed a patented system that can be installed on fire trucks and public safety vehicles, allowing firefighters to deploy a drone with the push of a button upon arriving at an incident scene. This drone, capable of reaching heights of up to 45 meters, provides real-time thermal and standard video feeds, enabling teams to quickly assess and visualize the situation without diverting additional personnel for piloting. The Fotokite system operates autonomously, utilizing a tether for power and data transmission, offering over 24 hours of flight time. Users can launch the drone via a tablet, adjusting altitude and camera angle as needed, while the aerial footage can be live-streamed to other responders on-site or back at the fire station. This functionality enhances situational awareness and facilitates more informed resource deployment during emergency events.

CeQur Simplicity

Series C in 2021
CeQur Simplicity is a medical device company focused on improving the lives of people with diabetes. They develop wearable insulin delivery devices that allow users to administer both basal and bolus insulin discreetly and conveniently for up to three days at a time. These devices aim to simplify insulin therapy, reducing the burden of daily injections while enabling patients to experience the benefits of intensive insulin management. CeQur collaborates with healthcare professionals and centers to make these innovative technologies accessible to patients.

Delvitech

Seed Round in 2020
Delvitech designs and manufactures automatic optical inspection systems for electronics manufacturing and other industries. Headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, and founded in 2018, the company delivers intelligent AOI solutions that combine agnostic AI-based software and three-dimensional inspection technology to detect defects and ensure component quality in printed circuit boards. Its offering includes maintenance services, replacement parts, and software updates for AOI systems, helping electronics manufacturers increase yield and reduce production costs.

Neo Medical

Series A in 2020
Neo Medical SA is a medical technology company based in Villette, Switzerland, with additional offices in Germany, France, and the United States. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing non-constraint thoraco-lumbar spinal fusion systems for spinal surgery. Its flagship product, the Neo Pedicle Screw System, offers a range of functionalities such as reduction, compression, distraction, and screw augmentation, addressing various pathologies including degenerative conditions, tumors, and trauma. Neo Medical aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery by providing versatile and high-quality surgical solutions, thereby contributing to the ongoing pursuit of healthcare cost optimization.

Wyden

Series A in 2020
Wyden is a global leader in institutional digital asset trading technology. Its platform covers the entire trade lifecycle—from pre‑trade risk checks and order generation to automated settlement—while integrating custody, core banking, and portfolio management systems. Built by a team of trading system veterans and crypto asset experts, the solution delivers full trade‑lifecycle automation and seamless integration with traditional financial infrastructure, enabling institutions to bridge digital and conventional assets.

Wingtra

Series A in 2019
Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.
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