Venture capital in the
Canton of Bern

BLB-Start-up-Stiftung

Since 1951 · 1–10 empl.

BLB-Start-up-Stiftung promotes and finances innovative SMEs in the Bernerland Bank market area. It supports new ventures, established businesses introducing novel products or processes, and the succession of existing SMEs through loans and risk capital.

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.

Swisscom Ventures AG

Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.

Swisscom Ventures AG advises venture capital funds for Swisscom and institutional investors that acquire minority stakes in Swiss and international start-ups. It focuses on technology companies, including those in cloud, deep tech, cybersecurity and fintech, from Seed to Series C.

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.

MGO Business AG

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.

VALUEMAKER AG

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

VALUEMAKER AG supports start-ups in the pre-seed phase through financial investments, coaching, business model development and assistance with subsequent fundraising. Its booster pool gives start-ups access to technology, expertise, resources, infrastructure and networks.

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.

innovalley gmbh

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

innovalley gmbh is an innovation-focused company that invests in start-ups and supports technological ideas. It helps develop and implement innovative projects.

Social Impact AG

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.

Mutzner Ventures & Developments GmbH

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.