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Key people at Swiss Startup Group.
Swiss Startup Group was founded in 2014 by Mike Baur (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer) and Oliver Walzer (Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer).
Swiss Startup Group, also known as Swiss Ventures Group, operates as a privately financed venture platform dedicated to fostering the growth of nascent companies. It actively scouts, builds, accelerates, and invests in promising startups, establishing itself as a significant early-stage investor within the Swiss ecosystem. The group provides comprehensive support, leveraging its platform to guide young ventures through critical developmental stages.
The company was founded in early 2015 by venture entrepreneurs Mike Baur, Max Meister, and Oliver Walzer. Their collective insight likely stemmed from a recognition of the need for a robust, integrated platform that could effectively identify and nurture high-potential startups in Switzerland, providing both capital and strategic guidance. Their entrepreneurial backgrounds inform the group’s approach to venture building.
The platform primarily serves promising early-stage startups seeking capital and strategic development support. Swiss Startup Group’s long-term vision is to continuously identify and cultivate innovative businesses, thereby playing a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding the entrepreneurial landscape across Switzerland. It aims to empower the next generation of successful companies.
Key people at Swiss Startup Group.
Swiss Startup Group was founded in 2014 by Mike Baur (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer) and Oliver Walzer (Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer).
Swiss Startup Group has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in Pabio in August 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2021 | Pabio | $1.0M Seed | Session VC, Swiss Startup Group | Andreessen Horowitz, Ballistic Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, Founders Fund, Greenoaks Capital, IVP, Ribbit Capital, SciFi VC, South Park Commons, TCV, Tiger Global Management, Vamos Ventures, Y Combinator, Elad GIL, Justin Mateen, Larry Summers, Stefan Brunner |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Eyeware | $1.9M Seed | Axel Nitsch | Dieter Kraft, Zürcher Kantonalbank |