S2S Ventures

S2S Ventures is a student-led venture capital fund based in Switzerland, providing initial funding and support to student-founded startups. The firm primarily offers first checks of CHF 25,000 to promising ventures from Swiss higher education, actively collaborating with these founders to secure subsequent pre-seed rounds. Its investment focus spans innovative and tech startups, particularly within health, life science, enterprise, and SaaS sectors, while adhering to European Investment Fund Guidelines for ethical project selection.

The firm was co-founded by Cynthia Jurytko, a seasoned business angel and President of the Board, along with a dedicated team of six students and additional board members, launching its capital-raising efforts in the summer of 2021. This initiative stemmed from Jurytko’s recognition that Swiss universities lacked robust cross-campus programs to support student entrepreneurs, an oversight she aimed to address by mirroring successful American student-run fund models.

S2S Ventures primarily serves student founders across Swiss higher education institutions who are developing early-stage companies. The fund’s vision is to empower the next generation of innovators by providing not only capital but also mentorship and access to a broader investor network. It seeks to foster a dynamic student startup ecosystem in Switzerland and aims for future international expansion while upholding its transparent, student-centric investment philosophy.