Venture Kick

Venture Kick's core mission is to significantly boost the Swiss startup ecosystem. They aim to double the number of spin-offs originating from Swiss universities, accelerate their journey to market readiness, and enhance their attractiveness to both professional investors and strategic industry partners. Their approach is centered around providing early-stage funding and comprehensive support to promising startups. Venture Kick operates a three-stage philanthropic funding model. This model provides Swiss startups with crucial initial capital, up to CHF 150,000, designed to catalyze their entrepreneurial ventures. Beyond initial funding, Venture Kick facilitates access to further financial resources, including up to CHF 850,000 in equity funding through Kickfund and an additional CHF 150,000 InnoBooster grant. Beyond capital, Venture Kick emphasizes hands-on business development and fundraising support. They offer Kickers Camps, which provide guidance from experienced entrepreneurs to structure pitches and develop robust business strategies. Startups also benefit from access to a global network of industry leaders and investors, coupled with strong media exposure, designed to amplify their visibility and attract further investment.