Venture capital in
Bern

BV Partners AG

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.

BV Partners AG provides services in venture capital and private equity and offers equity financing. Its listed transactions include succession and growth financing as well as management buyouts.

MARCARO AG

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

MARCARO AG invests in start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses in Switzerland. It supports these companies with strategic development and acts as a sparring partner.

Lichtsteiner Stiftung

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Lichtsteiner Stiftung supports early-stage startups developing healthcare innovations, including in medical technology, biotechnology and life sciences, through equity co-investments. It also connects startups and project pioneers with donors and other foundations.

Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation

Since 2018 · 21–50 empl.

Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation promotes startups and entrepreneurship in Switzerland and works to improve conditions for commercialising innovative technologies. Through its UpScaler programme, it supports growth-stage startups with development and international expansion, and it is involved in growth financing.

skininthegame AG

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

skininthegame AG provides financial and business advisory services to small companies and startups and takes financial stakes in small companies. Its services include financial planning, strategy development, business transformation, transaction advice, interim CFO assignments and coaching.

Social Impact AG

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.