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Verve Ventures

Uetlibergstrasse 132, Zürich, Zurich, 8045, Switzerland

Overview

investiere.ch operates a hybrid startup investment platform that blends established venture capital practices with e‑finance and social media features. The platform vets all featured startups through a rigorous due diligence process. Launched in 2010, investiere.ch has facilitated over CHF 17 million in funding across more than 40 financing rounds. The company plans to use new capital to further develop platform services and tools related to startup financing and to accelerate growth. Its model targets professionalisation and digitalisation of the venture capital market, positioning the platform to expand its financing-related offerings. The team and underlying technology were cited by investors as key strengths supporting future development. investiere.ch is an online start-up financing platform created by Verve Capital Partners and co‑founded by Steffen Wagner. The platform focuses on high-quality deals and equity-type start-up financing, providing private investors direct access to Swiss start-ups. Launched in February 2010 and based in Zug, Switzerland, the site has attracted 700 investors who have collectively invested over USD $1m into five companies. The company raised USD $600K from angel investors to ramp up operations. The funds will be used to improve platform usability, enhance investment process management capabilities, and implement basic post-deal services.

Total raised
$4M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Series B
Latest activity
Aug 2016

Industries

  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • Venture Capital
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Recent funding

  1. Series B

    Aug 2016

    $4M

  2. Equity

    May 2011

    $1M

Team

  • Lukas Weber

    Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chairman

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  • David Sidler

    Head of Investor Relations & Communications

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  • Chris Gay-Crosier

    Head, International Investments

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  • Urs Briner

    Head Portfolio Success

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