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.
Past deals in Switzerland
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.
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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