S2S Ventures
Empowering Swiss student entrepreneurs through venture capital.
Overview
S2S Ventures is a fully student-led venture capital fund based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2021. Backed by some of Switzerland's most successful entrepreneurs, S2S Ventures operates a unique model where Swiss students make investment decisions, manage fund operations, and deploy capital in university-linked startups. The fund represents a new generation of student-run venture capital vehicles focused on supporting peer founders.
Investment focus
S2S Ventures aims to support Swiss student entrepreneurs building global companies while developing the next generation of venture investors through hands-on experience. The fund focuses on investing in university-linked startups led by student and recent graduate founders, thereby strengthening Switzerland's startup ecosystem.
Program details
Designed for Students, Founders, Investors. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
Open to Swiss students and recent graduates interested in venture capital.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for S2S VenturesBenefits
Participants gain hands-on experience in venture capital, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and the opportunity to support peer founders.
Timeline
For Fall 2026 recruitment, S2S announced a webinar for June 4, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:00 Zurich time, and an application deadline of June 7, 2026, at 23:59 Zurich time. The deadline had passed by the October 4, 2026 research check; current acceptance of the linked application form was not verified.
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What it pays
The program operates on a no-compensation basis for its student members.
Questions about this program
Who is eligible to join the S2S Ventures student team?
S2S invites students in Switzerland who are interested in startups or venture capital.
What work may student-team members do?
S2S describes work on investment strategy, startup portfolio management, and key decisions. Its Fall 2026 recruitment post listed analyst, legal, software engineering, and ecosystem roles.
Are applications currently open?
The Fall 2026 deadline was June 7, 2026, and had passed by the October 4, 2026 research check. Whether the linked form still accepts submissions was not verified.
About S2S Ventures
S2S Ventures
Venture Capital
Supporting entrepreneurs from early stages to stability.
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From public sources
What the sources say about S2S Ventures
An S2S alumnus reports startup support and participation in investment decisions.
Source: Team | S2S VenturesAn S2S alumnus reports reviewing pitch decks and meeting founders.
Source: Team | S2S VenturesAn S2S alumnus reports deal co-leadership, dealflow-system work, and founder connections.
Source: Team | S2S VenturesA 2024 Hochschule Luzern profile describes S2S as a student-to-student VC fund.
Source: S2S Ventures - Backing student founders from Swiss higher education systemS2S separately reported 30+ students at a 2026 kickoff; the post does not link them to the Fall 2026 recruitment cycle.
Source: S2S National Kickoff 2026S2S announced a June 4 recruitment webinar in Zurich time.
Source: S2S Fall 2026 Team Application Deadline & Webinar Announcement
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