Arcton, a Zurich-based fintech startup, released the “Swiss Startup Investor Map 2023,” a visual guide featuring 116 organizations that provide investment access to Swiss startups. Arcton compiled the map after thoroughly analyzing over 200 Swiss-based entities.
The map showcases 116 organizations, each offering access to startup investments. The map includes a growing list of crowd-investing platforms, which enable investors to participate in startup funding with minimal capital.
According to a recent study by the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, crowd investments in startups soared to over 32 million Swiss Francs in 2022, marking a six-fold increase from 2021.i Despite this robust growth, the number of Swiss platforms remains limited.
Hence, the map also incorporates leading international platforms. Merens Derungs, CEO and co-founder of Arcton, explains the motivation behind the Swiss Startup Investor Map:
Hence, the map also incorporates leading international platforms. Merens Derungs, CEO and co-founder of Arcton, explains the motivation behind the Swiss Startup Investor Map:
Merens Derungs
“Switzerland has produced some extremely successful startups in recent years, including well-known names such as On Running or Wefox. However, Swiss investors still predominantly allocate their capital to startups abroad, often overlooking our thriving local ecosystem. With the ‘Swiss Startup Investor Map’, we want to show investors concisely how they can invest in local startups.”
