Venture
AcceleratorZurich · Pre-Seed–Series B · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
venture is Switzerland's long-running startup competition, active since 1997, that invites founders to apply with a short online form (no business plan required) and compete for cash awards totaling around CHF 600k yearly, including a grand prize of up to CHF 150,000. It takes no equity and is free to enter. Applicants progress through selection rounds to a Top 200, live semi-finals, and finals held at ETH Zurich, receiving feedback from juries and mentors along the way. The program is sector-agnostic and aimed at early-stage Swiss startups, having supported over 1,500 alumni companies and contributed to 15,000+ jobs created.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venture invest at?
- Venture invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Venture focus on?
- Venture focuses on Biotech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venture located?
- Venture is headquartered in Zurich, CH.
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