Swisscom Ventures

Swisscom Ventures is the venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, a leading telecommunications and ICT provider in Switzerland. Founded in 2007, it operates from offices in Zurich, Bern, Lausanne, and Silicon Valley. The organization advises investment funds for Swisscom and institutional investors, focusing on minority stakes in Swiss and international startups. Swisscom Ventures invests in technology companies, particularly in sectors such as Telco & IT Cloud, DeepTech, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and Big Data & AI. The firm typically invests in Swiss university spin-offs, targeting stages from Seed to Series C, with initial ticket sizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million. The investment strategy encompasses a total volume of $50-100 million annually, with a geographical focus on Switzerland, North America, Europe, and Israel.

Swisscom Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to Swisscom's infrastructure, market channels, and digital transformation expertise. The firm supports startups in scaling their operations and achieving product-market fit, leveraging its extensive network and resources.