Swiss Startup Association

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 = possibilty to attracting investors and maintaining sustainable success! Join us for this online event, co-hosted with Deloitte, where we’ll dive into practical approaches to integrating ESG into your startup’s strategy, helping you align with investor expectations and build a foundation for future success. 🔑Key Learnings: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Gain insights into the regulatory landscape and how your startup can ensure ESG compliance without compromising agility or innovation. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:Learn how to align short-term business objectives with long-term sustainability goals, ensuring steady growth while considering environmental and social impacts. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: Explore the complexities of measuring and reporting ESG performance, including strategies to standardize metrics and communicate your progress effectively to stakeholders. Sign up here ➡️➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02Zw7YS0 Join us and discover steps to help your startup thrive by embracing ESG practices, paving the way for sustainable growth and investor confidence! 📆Date: 04.12.2024 ⌚Time: 12.00-13.00 📍Location: Online – Zoom Speakers: Abetare Zymeri, Senior Manager at Deloitte Ramona Achermann, Senior Consultant at Deloitte Greta Cenotti, Assistant Manager at Deloitte Moderator: Céline Meier #ESG #Startup #Learnings

🚀𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬! Last week, at the University of Lugano, the regional jury selected the Top 10 finalists of this year’s Boldbrain Startup Challenge. These exceptional teams emerged from an intense acceleration program and will now showcase their innovative ideas during the Award Ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. The finalist projects are: Deutelio AG FarmAid Fima Global Sagl GraphSight HISOLab In Virtuo Laboratories InfinityGen ReSportApp Snaption Sagl SynthEnergy The SSA is Partner of the Boldbrain Startup Challenge. Come join us in Ticino and enjoy an evening of innovation, featuring live presentations, jury awards, and the chance to vote for the Audience Award winner. Participation is free - register now at https://lu.ma/award-bb24 #Startup #BoldbrainCH #BoldbrainCH24 #SSA #Ticino Boldbrain Startup Challenge Fondazione AGIRE | Tecnopolo Ticino

One week until the webinar! 🚀For early-stage startups, 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁-𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Without it, scaling becomes nearly impossible, and resources can be wasted on solutions that don’t resonate with the market. Join us for this online event, co-hosted with Holycode™ where we’ll explore practical steps and proven strategies to help your startup find the perfect alignment between your product and its market demand. 🔑𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: - Identifying the Right Market: Learn how to research and validate your target market before launch, ensuring that your product addresses real pain points and delivers tangible value to your audience - Iterating Towards Fit: Discover how to use feedback loops, customer insights, and lean methodologies to iterate and refine your product, moving closer to the ideal product-market fit. - Scaling After Product-Market Fit: Understand the key indicators of product-market fit and what steps to take once you’ve reached it, including scaling strategies and how to allocate resources effectively. Join us and gain actionable insights to confidently steer your startup toward sustainable growth through product-market fit! ➡️➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02V5cpB0 Details: Date: 04.12.2024 Time: 12.00-13.00 Location: Online – Zoom Speakers: Laurent Decrue, Co-Founder and Co-Ceo of Holycode Michael Sauter Entrepreneur, Co-Founder, Lecturer, Startup Special Kathrin Wolff Schmandt SEF.Growth Expert/Board Member/ Angel Investor #ProductMarketFit #Startup #Learning

❗Startups are often at the forefront of innovation but can also be prime targets for cyber threats due to limited resources and evolving digital footprints. 👉🏻Check out our IT Desk Partner - care4IT AG! ⭐Offer to SSA Members ⭐ Care4IT offer SSA Members 𝟭-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Access offer here: https://hubs.li/Q02ZhLJ90 🤩About care4IT, offering IT services for SMEs and start-ups: They are ultra-fast and ultra-secure, and 100% climate-neutral. With a response time of just 7 minutes, they ensure maximum productivity in your company. On top, they offer a cyber security guarantee. So you gain time to grow your business. Let care4IT help you excel you startup journey! 🚀 Learn more about care4IT 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02ZhKmk0 Philipp Hollerer Patrick Gschwend #ITSupport #StartupSuccess #CyberSecurity #SSAPartner

Thanks for the great📢 Founders Academy: M&A Readiness for Startups Key Learnings Last week, we hosted a Founders Academy on M&A Readiness for Startups, with invaluable insights from Nicolai Nuber, Partner at Kellerhals Carrard Startup & VC Desk and Nataly Taranova, Founder of INVIN Advisory. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🚀Always be ready: Opportunities can arise unexpectedly. Build a strong equity story tailored to your business, market trends, and investor preferences. 🚀Increase valuation early: Think ahead—optimize your business model (e.g., subscription-based, proprietary IP) to enhance valuation multiples. Do your homework: 🚀Maintain a clean setup, a clear cap table, and well-organized financials. Keep your data room and due diligence documents up-to-date and accessible. 🚀Periodically review legal contracts, IP ownership, and compliance to avoid surprises. 🚀Preparation is key: Engage professional advisors to navigate the complexities of an exit. 🚀Align with stakeholders: Consult your investors early to align expectations and strategy. 🚀Timing is important: Exiting at the right time is crucial. Monitor market conditions, industry cycles, and your company’s growth trajectory to seize the optimal window. 🚀Reputation matters: A successful exit is as much about relationships as numbers. Build credibility with investors, acquirers, and customers throughout your journey. A big thank you to Kellerhals Carrard Startup & VC Desk for co-hosting this session and to all the participants for their engaging contributions. Roman Schweizer thanks for the great collaboration! #FoundersAcademy #StartupSuccess #MergersAndAcquisitions #SwissStartups #Networking

💡 Last chance to register: Startup Funding - Everything You Need to Know About Convertible Loans 🚀 This in-person event, co-hosted with Walder Wyss Ltd., dives deep into convertible loans—a flexible and founder-friendly funding option. While they can be an attractive way to secure early-stage capital, managing their complexities and aligning terms with your long-term goals is crucial. 🔑 What you’ll learn: -What convertible loans are and how they work -The benefits and risks of using them - Key terms and conditions to watch out for - How to leverage convertible loans to attract the right investors 💬 Ask the experts your questions, gain practical insights, and connect with fellow founders exploring this important topic. 📅 Event Details: Date: 27.11.2024 Time: 16:00–18:00 (followed by Apero and networking) Location: Walder Wyss AG, Seefeldstrasse 123, 8008 Zurich 🎤Speakers: Ramona Wyss, Partner Fabienne Limacher, Partner #convertibleloans #fundraising #startup #asktheexperts

🌍 How can Switzerland secure its innovation strength in the long term? 🚀 At last week's Open-i conference, Dominique Gruhl-Begin, CEO Innosuisse (and former Swiss Startup Association Board Member) and Pascale Bruderer discussed the key factors driving Switzerland’s innovation success. 💡 “𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀,” emphasized Pascale Bruderer, highlighting the importance of freedom, stable framework conditions, and effective knowledge transfer. Dominique Gruhl-Begin added that while Switzerland is internationally strong thanks to its innovation-friendly environment and high number of patents, there is significant room for improvement in commercialization. She warned: “𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” and pointed out the risks of budget cuts. Verena Pausder, Chairwoman of the Board of the German Startup Association, in her honest and inspiring keynote, addressed the future of innovation in Germany, emphasizing the urgency of a mindset change 🧠. She noted that Europe often finances only the early stages of innovation—a significant economic disadvantage. This leads to startups relocating abroad earlier, reducing #jobs and #valuecreation. And this isn’t just a German problem—Switzerland has it, too! ❗ The solution? More venture capital for larger funding rounds in Switzerland! This would not only strengthen innovation but also drive sustainable economic growth. 🚀 #Innovation #VentureCapital #Startups

💥Last chance to claim your special discount on HubSpot for Startups: Exclusive Black Friday Offer for Swiss Startup Association Members!💰 This November, HubSpot for Startups is thrilled to bring Swiss Startup Association members an upgraded Black Friday deal: for a limited time only, enjoy 50% off your first year and 25% off your second year on HubSpot’s full suite of growth tools. Typically, SSA members receive 30% off in year one and 15% in year two—so don’t miss out on this enhanced offer! ⏰The offer expires on November 30th. 👉 Learn More and Claim Your Discount https://hubs.li/Q02YVrW70 Terms and conditions apply.

🌟 Shoutout to our incredible SSA Board Members! 🌟 A huge thank you to our dedicated board members who volunteer their time and expertise to drive the mission of the Swiss Startup Association. 🙌 Your commitment, passion, and leadership empower us to support startup founders and strengthen Switzerland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem (all without financial compensation)! Thanks for contributing to a brighter future for the Swiss startup ecosystem Raphael Tobler Simon R. Furer Gregory Inauen Arijana Walcott Hana Samet Laura Binda Céline Meier Tarek Aly Michael Dudli Joachim Masur💡 #SwissStartups #Leadership #VolunteerWork #ThankYou #PayItForward #BuildingTheFutureTogether

✨Founders Dinner in Basel 🍴 On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of co-hosting the Founders Dinner in Basel together with Basel Area Business & Innovation. We brougtht together startup founders for a relaxed evening of networking at Markthalle Basel. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It’s always inspiring to see the dedication and innovation within the Swiss startup ecosystem. Thanks Maurus Basler for the great support! #FoundersDinner #Basel #SwissStartups #Networking #CelebratingFounders #Innovation