Swisscom Ventures

🌍 What Happens When 10 of the Most Active Deep Tech CVCs visit Oxford? 🌍 🌐 Imagine: 10 CVCs involved in deeptech teaming up to develop strategic relationships with Oxford! Our recent visit to explore one of the most advanced deep tech ecosystems in Europe was a success! We could meet with tens of entrepreneurs and researchers and could see firsthand how their inventions are shaping our future. 💡 💼 The day was also packed with dynamic discussions among CVC peers, thought leaders, and with Oxford’s ecosystem stakeholders. Together we shared insights on tech trends and built relationships that will strengthen the deep tech landscape. 🤝 🚀 Collaboration is the key for a strong ecosystem: Deep Tech founders solve the most important problems. What they do is complicated and CVCs have a role to play in supporting them. 💪🏼 #CvcsForDeepTech #DeepTech #CVC #OxfordInnovation #FutureTech #Oxford #collaboration #science #AI #chemistry #spinouts Thank you Oxford Science Enterprises, University of Oxford, Emmanuel Raptakis, Steve Silvey, Sam Harman Samsung Venture Investment, ENGIE New Ventures, bp ventures, BNY ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Wayra, Honda Xcelerator Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, TDK Ventures, Midwich Ignite , M Ventures Ilja Aizenberg

On Tuesday, Wenger Vieli, ETH AI Center, and Swisscom Ventures hosted an inspiring Innovators Retreat – Focus AI at Café Black. We had the privilege of gathering the founders of Manukai AG, nextesy, irmos technologies AG, and Floating Robotics, alongside investors, advisors, and fellow entrepreneurs for an evening filled with insightful pitches, meaningful discussions, and new connections. A special thank you to our hosts, Stefan Kuentz and Christian Wenger, for fostering such a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. We look forward to seeing what’s next for this community as we continue pushing the boundaries of AI technology. Dr. Ann-Lauriene Schumacher (Haag) Joel Schmidt Tina Willibald #ai #swisscomventures

Looking forward to be on stage!

We remain committed to discovering and investing in Europe’s most promising talent, and this time, we're joining the Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024. This year’s edition, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on October 29 to 30, will spotlight seed and early-stage companies from across Europe seeking Series A or significant Seed rounds in Cybersecurity & Digital Trust, Infrastructure, and Next Generation Software. The event will bring together the 40 most innovative companies, top investors, and corporate partners. Our Investment Director, Semih Kaçan, will participate as a speaker and juror, moderating the session “The Investment Hypothesis Sweet Spots” on October 30, alongside Alexander J. Banz (Swiss Post Corporate Ventures) and Nathalie Vetsch Cevallos (Lenz & Staehelin).  Our Investment Director, Jennifer Webb, Vice President of the Selection Panel, has helped develop the panels, the participating companies, and the program. If you’re interested in learning more about this event or other initiatives in our investment process, feel free to contact our team. We look forward to engaging with Europe’s brightest minds and fostering innovation. See you in Lausanne! #SwisscomVentures #TechTour #Innovation #VentureCapital #Lausanne #Cybersecurity #NextGenSoftware

Launch Workshop Announcement! 🚀 We are elated to announce that Swisscom Ventures will be hosting a workshop at Launch! In this workshop, their investing experts will explain how generative AI differs from traditional AI or SaaS models and what this means for your business. Join us on October 18th at ETH Zürich and learn from our experts how to take your business/startup to new heights! Grab your spot now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePreQK7S (Free for students ✨) ETH Entrepreneur Club x SICTIC

Huge congratulations to xFarm Technologies on raising €36 million in their Series C round! 🚀 As the European leader in the digitalization of the agri-food sector, this new investment is set to accelerate their expansion into Europe, Turkey, LATAM, India, and the US, further driving innovation in Regenerative Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence for agronomic data analysis. At Swisscom Ventures, we are proud to continue supporting xFarm in their mission to empower thousands of farms across 100 supply chains, making agriculture more sustainable and efficient. This funding round, led by Partech and participation from Mouro Capital, United Ventures and other leading investors, demonstrates the global trust in xFarm’s vision for the future of food production. Congratulations to Matteo Vanotti and the entire xFarm team! 🚜💡 Alexander Schlaepfer Stefan Kuentz Pär Lange #AgTech #Agriculture #SwisscomVentures #xFarmTechnologies

This week, we are bringing together top names in AI and robotics to share insights and help guide you on your startup journey! Join us at the AI+X Summit by ETH AI Center on October 3rd and 4th, where innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs will meet. We will be hosting two key panels on the Swisscom Innovator Stage: - AI Startup Playbook: Dos and Don'ts for Founders: Practical advice on how to build and scale AI startups successfully. - Pioneering Robotics: Navigating the Journey from Research to Startup Success: Exploring how cutting-edge robotics research can be transformed into successful startup ventures. We look forward to seeing you there! Klea Wenger Tina Willibald Max Vogt Damian Janzi Daniel Dobos Yariv Adan Pepijn Rot Syang Zhou Jason Corkill Stelian Coros Ryan Luke Johns #AIXSummit #AI #Robotics #SwisscomVentures #Startups #SwisscomInnovatorStage

🔑 Bringing VC as an Asset Class to the Table Last Thursday, at the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, we had the privilege of hosting excellent speakers who shared invaluable insights into the world of Venture Capital (VC) in Switzerland.   📣 Dario My, our Head of Venture Hub at Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, discussed the critical need for support during the growth phase of startups, especially for larger funding rounds. We need bigger Swiss funds to back investments in Swiss startups and curb the cherry-picking by massive foreign funds. In response to this challenge, we are working together with key industry players to develop an investment vehicle suitable for institutional investors.   📣 Swisscom Ventures, one of the largest and most experienced VCs in Switzerland, presented by Alexander Schlaepfer, served as an excellent example of strong returns within the Swiss ecosystem. They emphasized the relevance of VCs in Switzerland, given the country's remarkable capacity for innovation. Did you know that one of the early personal computers, the Smaky, was developed at EPFL in Switzerland? Just imagine what might have happened if the Swiss VC scene had been stronger then. 📣 Louis Fauchier-Magnan from Mirabaud Private Bank in Geneva explained how they are providing access to VCs for their private banking clients and the excitement it has generated. Initiatives like these are important opportunities to democratize investments in the VC space. (https://lnkd.in/ddE-S3SB)   📣 Professor Laurent Frésard provided an academic view by delving into the nuances of the VC asset class, highlighting its unique characteristics and the challenge of identifying reputable VC firms. He pointed out that top performers have achieved exceptional returns over the last 15-20 years, significantly outperforming stock market returns during the same period. «Veni, Vidi, VC» #venturecapital #vc #innovation #entrepreneurship #startups #whyswitzerland #deeptechnation

Excited to be attending Bits & Pretzels in Munich! Seed and Series A Startups 🚀 looking to connect 🪢 and explore opportunities, please feel free to reach out—I'd love to chat 💬 . See you in MUC 🇩🇪

Congratulations to the NetGuardians team on this deal. I have really enjoyed working with you over the past few years. Swisscom Ventures wish you all the best for the next part of the journey.