Swisscom Ventures
Overview
Swisscom Ventures is the venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, the leading telecom and ICT provider in Switzerland. Since 2007, they have invested in over 80 technology companies from their offices in Switzerland (Zurich, Bern and Lausanne) and the USA (Silicon Valley). They invest in 8-10 new companies every year for a total volume of $50-100m p.a. As a strategic investor, they offer entrepreneurs access to Swisscom's technical infrastructure and market channels in addition to financial support.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireblocks | Jul 2021 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Preply | Jul 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| SOPHiA GENETICS | Oct 2020 | Series F | Co-investor |
| Scandit | Feb 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Aircall | Jun 2021 | Series D | Co-investor |
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Key People
Alexander Schlaepfer
Investment Partner
Pär Lange
Investment Partner
Stefan Kuentz
Investment Partner
Klea Wenger
Investment Director
Semih Kaçan
Investment Director
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Swisscom Ventures based?
Swisscom Ventures is headquartered in Switzerland.
When was Swisscom Ventures founded?
Swisscom Ventures was founded in 2007.
How many portfolio companies does Swisscom Ventures have?
Swisscom Ventures has 54 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Swisscom Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fireblocks, Preply, SOPHiA GENETICS, Scandit, Aircall.
What was Swisscom Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Swisscom Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Preply in 2022.
What sectors does Swisscom Ventures focus on?
Swisscom Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Swisscom Ventures focus on?
Swisscom Ventures typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Swisscom Ventures's AUM?
Swisscom Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.