Investors in Switzerland

Speedinvest is a European venture capital fund for tech start-ups. The company collaborates with entrepreneurs in achieving their goal of building great companies. It is involved in early stage investments and specializes in operational support. Speedinvest partners with a global network, that includes operations in Silicon Valley, to become a key investment and development hub for Europe’s start-up community.

The SoftBank Group is a global technology player that aspires to drive the Information Revolution. The SoftBank Group is comprised of the holding company SoftBank Group Corp. and its global portfolio of companies, which includes advanced telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers. In September 2016, Arm Holdings plc, the world's leading semiconductor IP company, joined the SoftBank Group. In May 2017, the SoftBank Vision Fund, which invests globally in the businesses and technologies that will enable the next stage of the Information Revolution, had its first major close with over USD 93 billion in committed capital.

Alpana Ventures is a Swiss/US venture capital firm focusing on Seed, Series A and B investments in medtech, fintech, mobility, marketplaces and Saas. The firm was founded by entrepreneurs to capture the potential of Swiss and European tech expertise in Digital Transformation. The firm operates in Geneva and Silicon Valley. Alpana Ventures'​ two funds are investing in great companies. Alpana Ventures'​ unique investment model is to bridge Swiss and European startups to Silicon Valley. We support them to make the most of this link: benefit from higher valuation for returns, access sales/marketing/management talent with startup experience, raise venture growth capital and implement an early focus on M&A opportunities.

Swisscom Hospitality Services, Inc. provides IT consulting and network management services to hotels in Europe and North America. The company offers services to manage the networks of hotels by providing network building, administrating, and managing services. The company is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia. Swisscom Hospitality Services, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd. As of June 9, 2015, Swisscom Hospitality Services, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Single Digits, Inc.

Polytech Advisors is a venture capital firm specializing in seed/start-up and early venture investments. The firm invest in high-tech start-ups, Fintech, digital health, cleantech, proptech and life science tools and services. It invests in companies based in Switzerland and the US. The firm seeks to invest between CHF 0.2 million and CHF 3 million in each portfolio company. Polytech Advisors, previously known as Polytech Ventures, was founded in 2008 and is based in Ecublens, Switzerland with an additional office in San Matteo, California.

Swiss Founders Fund AG is a venture capital firm specializing in direct investment and fund of fund investments. Within direct investment it invests in incubation, seed and early stage investments. Within the fund of fund investments it invests in venture capital funds and hedge funds. It invests in e-commerce software. The firm considers investments in Africa/Middle East, Asia/Pacific, Europe and United States and Canada. The firm invests between $0.02 million to $0.5 million with an enterprise value between $2 million to $20 million. It invests through personal capital of its management. Swiss Founders Fund AG was founded in 2013 and is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland with an additional office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Creathor Ventures invests in technology-oriented companies that are driving the automation of industry and business as well as the personalization and digitalization of the healthcare sector. The regional focus is on Germany and Switzerland. From its offices in Bad Homburg and Zurich, the 15-strong team currently supports over 30 tech and life science companies. Over the past 30 years, the management team has financed over 200 companies as lead or co-lead investors. More than 20 companies have been listed on international stock exchanges. Creathor Ventures currently manages a fund volume of over 230 million euros.

Ringier AG is the largest Swiss media company with a history dating back to 1833. Operating internationally, it produces newspapers, magazines, runs printing plants, radio and TV stations, and over 80 web and mobile platforms. With a workforce of around 8,000 employees, Ringier emphasizes excellence in products, journalistic quality, and exceptional entertainment. The company's headquarters in Zurich symbolizes its pioneering spirit and commitment to independence, freedom of expression, and diversity of information. In addition to traditional media, Ringier has ventured into digital ventures through Ringier Digital Ventures AG, a venture capital firm focusing on investments in innovative digital start-ups. Through strategic partnerships and a diverse business portfolio in publishing, digital ventures, and entertainment, Ringier continues to evolve and expand its presence globally.

BlueOcean Ventures SA provides capital, operational and company development advisory support (mentoring, company management, divestment experience, network, negotiation support) to entrepreneurs in Switzerland. BlueOcean Ventures is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Founded in 1996, HNW Capital Management AG is a family office based in Switzerland. The firm provides services to commodity holders, brokers and dealers.