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This semi-annual update of the Swiss Venture Capital Report 2024 by Startupticker.ch, SECA - Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association and http://startup.ch/ promises an optimistic outlook, but this is far from enough. Switzerland needs to invest much more in venture capital if it wants to remain competitive.

Startups from sectors such as AI, energy generation and storage continue to attract the interest of investors - and there is dry powder as we see from the Swiss Venture Capital H1 report. However, given the mixed picture of the overal landscape the lesson is for startups to start early with preparing their next financing round, work on their ability to scale and prove it.

In the first six months of the current year, Swiss start-ups generated a total of CHF 1,082.4 million in venture capital. This represents a decline of 9.5% on 2023. The number of financing rounds also decreased, falling by 10.4% to 138. But although the figures are roughly similar to those of last year, analysis of investment by sector and maturity level of the start-ups shows clear differences and a contradictory picture emerges. Although young start-ups from some sectors or fields such as AI and energy generation and storage are able to attract investors, late stage investment is in short supply. This half-year update to Swiss Venture Capital Report, published by the online news portal startupticker.ch and the investor association SECA in cooperation with startup.ch, shows that investors are more confident than a year ago. According to the broad-based survey of about 100 Swiss start-up investors, conducted by SECA, the vast majority expect the number of investment opportunities and the number of investments to increase. Thomas Heimann, MSc Maurice R.H. Pedergnana Andrea Villiger SECA - Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association Ulrich Geilinger Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler Sandra Tobler Roland Siegwart Adrienne Corboud Fumagalli Lorenzo Ambrosini Tomas Brenner Cornelia Gut-Villa Simone Riedel Riley, CFA Christian Elias Schneider #VentureCapital #Report #SVCR https://lnkd.in/ebvHx3ih

The Venture Capital Barometer - When You Open Your Mind #Europe #Startup #France #innovators #Innovation #Tech #Euro #Ai #IA #Grenntech #Capital #Venturecapital #Limitless Ernst & Young's excellent 2023 venture capital barometer is out, and the figures are super interesting! France consolidates its 1st place in the Euro zone, tech is declining, and it is the consecration of Greentech and Artificial Intelligence. Synthesis The venture capital barometer is an excellent indicator of the dynamism of start-ups and innovation. Venture capital consists of investing in very young or emerging and unlisted companies. The risk is high and participations are often in the minority. In case of success, the tumb can be significant, at the height of the capital risk. Venture capital is also called venture capital. The key figures of Venture capital in France THE KEY FIGURES OF THE YEAR 2023 OF VENTURE CAPITAL French start-ups raised 8.3 billion euros in 715 fundraising In the Euro zone, France is expanding its domination over Germany, which remains 2nd! The efforts made by the country pay off. Congratulations to the entrepreneurs, the creatives, and the brains! In terms of sector, the number 1 is now greentech???? And that's good news! The world of finance is moving towards essential issues and flows with it. THE CLASSIFICATION OF VENTURE CAPITAL SURVEYS BY SECTORS: Greentech with 2.7 billion. investing in the ecological and environmental transition has never been so popular. The beautiful news. Software software with 2 billion euros. Artificial intelligence is on the rise in the venture capital sector. We put it big! Lifescience, 970m€. The biotech, research, medicine sector. Internet 844m€. This is mainly the services part. Tech 750m€. The king sector, very nourished in previous years, is losing ground! In the amount of lifting compared to 2022 there is a decrease of 38% but only 3% fewer projects. So many lifts but smaller! The money costs more and so we tighten the screws. But we still develop, we innovate as much! By being careful.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 funding surged by 29% in May, surpassing the $1 billion mark. With such a vibrant investment landscape, it’s evident that innovation is thriving. From tech hubs to 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 opportunities are abundant. In 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 like 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗯𝘀 like 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 & 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 deals are happening at a remarkable pace. Investors are keen to back promising ventures across various sectors, from AI and fintech to biotech and sustainability. Entrepreneurs are finding ample support to fuel their visions, driving economic growth and job creation. It's an exciting time to be part of the 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. Let's connect and explore how 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! Link for the article: https://lnkd.in/g-9TGG28 #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startupecosystem #BuildforBharat #Bharatfirst

🚀 Come on Switzerland, Wake Up! In 2023, Switzerland's total invested capital in Swiss start-ups reached CHF 2.6 billion. With Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, we are aiming to triple 3️⃣ (!) this amount annually. Deep Tech investments accounted for nearly half of the Top 20 investment rounds. Just half, you heard it right. Even more astonishing is that only 5 Swiss investors had a stake in these top-tier rounds. This is a startling wake-up call! ⏰ Switzerland has long been an unchallenged leader in innovation, but are we investing enough to maintain our global edge in the relentless innovation race? The answer is clear: We seriously need to step up our game! For more insights, check out the Swiss Venture Capital Report 2023, published just yesterday: https://lnkd.in/dtkPuMKa A big shout-out to Startupticker.ch and Stefan Kyora for orchestrating yesterday's fantastic event and to the panelists Pascale Vonmont, Maria Anselmi, Stefan Steiner, Simon Enderli, Philip Hassler and Silvan Krähenbühl for the great discussion 🌟 Let's not just dream about a more innovative future; let's invest in making it happen. Switzerland, it's time to amplify our game! #swissinnovation #deeptech #investments #startups #scaleups #venturecapital #futureisnow 🚀

Investors see potential in more profound and defensible innovations💸 The volume of global venture investment experienced a sharp reduction, dropping by around 50% from its zenith in 2021. This trend was mirrored in Europe, which saw a decline in the magnitude of investments, albeit the quantity of deals remained relatively stable. Growth-stage startups felt the brunt of this downturn, while early-stage ventures continued to garner investor interest. 👇 Read more below 👇 #startupsmagazine #startups #entrepreneur #investors #innovations

Smart Capital Updates: Unleashing the Power of Angel Investment Smart Capital stands as Taiwan's largest and most international angel investment community. Since the inception in September 2017, Smart Capital has evolved into a dynamic hub that bridges hundreds of investors across Taiwan. With members spanning over 40 industries, including first- and second-generation entrepreneurs, senior executives, professionals, and individual investors, Smart Capital offers potent resources - capital, expertise, and networks - to promising startups. To date, Smart Capital has engaged with over 1,000 startups, facilitating investments in 50 high-potential startups, 70% of which have successfully ventured into international markets. What sets Smart Capital apart is its systematic approach to training angel investors, enhancing their ability to evaluate startups. Smart Capital reduce investment risks and significantly boost overall success rates by portfolio diversification and syndicated investment. Smart Capital demonstrates a careful and methodical approach to startup investment with an impressive survival rate of over 90% for invested companies, compared to the global five-year survival rate of less than 50% as reported by the United States Census Bureau. Beyond investments, Smart Capital supports the continuous growth of first- and second-generation entrepreneurs through a variety of community activities, including member events, domestic and international company visits, and specialized workshops. These activities not only strengthen community ties but also foster potential business collaborations among members. In recent years, Smart Capital has strategically expanded operations, extending its reach beyond Taiwan to Japan, Singapore, and North America. Smart Capital investment stage has also broadened from angel rounds up to Series B. If you are interested in investing in startups or exploring more possibilities with Smart Capital, welcome to reach out to Smart Capital’s executive team for more information. Together, let’s build a sustainable and positive business ecosystem 🌱 ! #VentureCapital #Startups #AngelRoundsToSeriesB

Swiss investors were still active in 2023 despite the decline in the amount of capital invested and the number of exits in Swiss start-ups, according to the Swiss Venture Capital Report. The report, which provides an overview of financing rounds and investments, showed that ICT start-ups were particularly hard hit, with a 62% decrease in investments from the previous year. The canton of Zurich saw a sharp decline in invested capital, while Zug continued its growth with a new record of CHF 457 million. Although the number of exits shrank dramatically, it's still above pre-pandemic levels. https://lnkd.in/d3wnkSCC Tenity #startups #switzerland #venturecapital #innovation

Ramakrishna Devarakonda & Aqi Liu examine the role of government venture capital (GVC) on startup innovation in a transition economy context. Drawing on institutional theory, authors advance a contextual view of GVC by proposing that GVC positively impacts the innovation of startups in transition economies by serving as a sociocognitive legitimating endorsement. #legitimacy #startup #innovation #GVC https://lnkd.in/di6Hr_qD