Top 10 Publishing Startup Investors in Switzerland in December 2024

Last updated: Dec 2024 A list of 10 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Publishing startups based in Switzerland. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Publishing companies from Switzerland. We update this investor list every month.

Top 10 Publishing Startup Investors in Switzerland in December 2024

Investor	Publishing Switzerland investments
Polytech Ventures	1
Bolko Hohaus	1
Balz Roth	1
Edipresse	1
Yves Latour	1
Valuta Capital Partners	1
Founderful Campus	1
Arvin Zuberbuehler	1
Fondation d'Aide aux Entreprises	1
3wVentures	1

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Polytech Ventures are an early stage VC firm based in Switzerland with a strong international focus. Their strategic location at EPFL in Lausanne grants us access to one of the most dynamic and recognized innovation centers in the world

Investment focus

Financial Services, FinTech, Software
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
Switzerland, United States, Spain

Portfolio highlights

yamo — Frische Bio-Kindernahrung von yamo, so lecker wie selbstgemacht und kostenlos direkt zu dir nach Hause geliefert. Jetzt probieren und profitieren.
Relai — Relai is the easiest way to invest in Bitcoin for the long-term investor. A simple and intuitive app that allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin directly from their bank account within 1 minute, without registration, KYC verification or deposits. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Earny — Payroll management built for Startups & SMEs. Swiss payroll service with no hidden fees & no hassle

Bolko Hohaus is the Founder and CEO of HCP Hohaus Advisory.

Investment focus

Publishing, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing
Funding Round
Switzerland

Portfolio highlights

Faveeo — Faveeo is the first AI-Driven trusted content platform. Faveeo is a smart AI-driven tool highlighting only reliable, meaningful content on any topic, by finding and following the most trusted and valuable sources -- as opposed to the most popular ones, like everyone else...

Balz Roth, a long time member of the Go Beyond community, has been an entrepreneur for more than 20 years, during which time he has developed several startup companies mainly in the areas of technology/media and lifestyle/entertainment. His focus has been on deal sourcing and investment structuring; advising and coaching several startupsin business model engineering, strategy development and operational excellence as well as in training Business Angels.

Investment focus

Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Internet
Funding Round, Convertible Note, Series A
Switzerland, India, Germany

Portfolio highlights

Faveeo — Faveeo is the first AI-Driven trusted content platform. Faveeo is a smart AI-driven tool highlighting only reliable, meaningful content on any topic, by finding and following the most trusted and valuable sources -- as opposed to the most popular ones, like everyone else...
The Faction Collective — The Faction Collective - manufacturers of high performance freeride and freestyle skis since 2006.Skis are more than just pieces of wood, steel & fibreglass. They are tools of escape. A medium for personal expression. A way to challenge fears, push limits & share incredible experiences with friends.The Faction Collective was formedin 2006 by a group of friends with the aim of creating the best designed & built freeride & freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Every year new ideas and products expand our range - but the manifesto remains the same.In 2010 we partnered with Swiss helmet manufacturer TSG to produce a new line of lightweight, high performance protection, and in 2012 we are working with acclaimed French skier Candide Thovex to create a range of revolutionary superlight park and freeride skis using recycled PET cores and minimalist graphics that support our ethos of uncompromised performance.From our bases in Verbier, Switzerland and Breckenridge, USA we still ski over 100 days a year, refining our products and keeping the stoke alive. We hope you are too.
ShoeSize.Me — Our technology helps the world's leading shoe brands and retailers to increase their conversion rates, and generate extra shoe orders with guided selling.

Edipresse is an international media group. Headquartered in Lausanne Switzerland, Edipresse Group's main activities are magazine publishing and digital media.

Investment focus

CRM, Big Data, Payments
Seed
Switzerland

Portfolio highlights

SmartWall (SwissPay) — SmartWall is a monetization platform for media and advertisers that drives engagement, loyalty, interactions and more revenue.SmartWall personalizes reader experience through differentiated customer journeys. It optimizes settings in real-time based on user engagement, traffic sources, type of content and many other data points. It providespublishers and media with a powerful marketing tool to understand and segment their audience to find each user's tipping point towards conversion.SmartWall allows publishers to sell digital content without any friction, on their website or their mobile applications. The SmartWall technology relies on Machine Learning algorithms, behavioral analysis and reading context to instantly select the best suited advertising, the proper price for news articles or the best subscription offer.SmartWall allows advertisers to boost engagement and interactions from users through an utmost advertising space.

Yves Latour is the Co-Founder of 3wVentures. Yves Latour attended the University of St.Gallen.

Investment focus

Software, Search Engine, Internet
Seed, Series A
Switzerland, Germany

Portfolio highlights

Verve Ventures — Verve Ventures has invested in more than 140 science and technology startups. We support visionary and resilient entrepreneurs from day one and are a reliable partner for the entire journey. We typically invest EUR 1-3m in early as well as later stage rounds of European high tech startups.
PresseTrends.com — What is happening today, this week or this month? Which people matter, what major events are taking place or which organizations are acting? These questions are topic in news and weekly magazines and can be found answered on www.pressetrends.com where the German speaking press can be searched.
Uberchord — Uberchord offers a mobile, interactive learning experience that is new, effective and motivating.Unlike competing products, like Yousician, JoyTunes or Flowkey, Uberchord's unique audio analysis technology is able to understand precisely what the user plays - even down to single finger mistakes within complex chords. This was unheard ofpreviously to Uberchord's new technology.As a result exercises can adapt automatically to the users needs and show them exactly how to improve. Further, Uberchord teaches musical understanding instead of mere note reproduction.Guitar is the first instrument Uberchord addresses, but technology and concept are applicable to any other instrument.

Valuta Capital Partners is an advisory outfit with its headquarters in Istanbul providing management consulting services to its affiliates.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, iOS, Artificial Intelligence
Seed
Turkey, United States, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

Tailster — Tailster is an iOS and Android mobile application that matches pet owners with people who are willing to care for their pets. It allows its users to track dog walks, real time photo updates, free insurance, and online payment services. Individuals shares their requirements and they can get in touch with the carers. They also can book the carersonline and over the telephone. It provides customer testimonials for new users to get an idea about the company and their experiences.Tailster is a U.K.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Indy Sangha.
MyGoGames — Get the premium .com domain you deserve. Seamless and professional transactions. Payment plans available.
Quantemplate — Insurance data integration, automation, validation & analytics. Automate all your insurance and reinsurance data preparation, including Bordereaux Management, MGA Reporting, Exposure Management, Fleet Auto, Aggregation and Clash with integrated data quality assurance. Turn all of your insurance data sources into insights you can trust with the Quantemplate SaaS platform.

Wingman Campus Fund aims to educate students and support entrepreneurs to disrupt the startup culture on campuses, producing the next generation of tech leaders, and creating more value for society.

Investment focus

Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics
Pre-Seed, Seed
Switzerland, Bulgaria

Portfolio highlights

K2 Photonics — K2 Photonics develops dual-comb lasers for metrology leaders. Unlock the power of optical frequency combs.
Firefly Fusion — FireFly Fusion is pioneering the development of standard tokamaks, which open the path for fusion energy.
SAEKI — Building the future of autonomous robotic manufacturing.

Arvin Zuberbuehler is the Co-Founding Partner of 3wVentures.

Investment focus

Internet, Search Engine, News
Seed
Switzerland

Portfolio highlights

Youblisher — On youblisher.com people, companies, schools etc can publish their documents and create an easy handable page flipping document. The service is entirely free of charge and everything is hosted. Three easy steps and everything is done.
PresseTrends.com — What is happening today, this week or this month? Which people matter, what major events are taking place or which organizations are acting? These questions are topic in news and weekly magazines and can be found answered on www.pressetrends.com where the German speaking press can be searched.

Fondation d'Aide aux Enterprises is a company that provides corporate financing services.In line with its mission, the Foundation for Business Support (FAE) intervenes in a subsidiary way to facilitate access to financing for viable businesses based in the canton of Geneva. The objective, beyond solving strictly financing issues, is topromote the development of Geneva's SMEs by favoring the maintenance of a strong and diversified economy, provider of jobs.

Investment focus

Publishing, Brand Marketing, Network Security
Angel
Switzerland

Portfolio highlights

Faveeo — Faveeo is the first AI-Driven trusted content platform. Faveeo is a smart AI-driven tool highlighting only reliable, meaningful content on any topic, by finding and following the most trusted and valuable sources -- as opposed to the most popular ones, like everyone else...
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3wVentures provides seed money and venture capital to international internet startups. As they focus on early stage projects and prototypes, our investments and co-investments target a volume of up to USD 250,000.