?? Bringing VC as an Asset Class to the Table Last Thursday, at the?LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, we had the privilege of hosting excellent speakers who shared invaluable insights into the world of Venture Capital (VC) in Switzerland. ? ?? Dario My, our Head of Venture Hub at Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, discussed the critical need for support during the growth phase of startups, especially for larger funding rounds. We need bigger Swiss funds to back investments in Swiss startups and curb the cherry-picking by massive foreign funds. In response to this challenge, we are working together with key industry players to develop an investment vehicle suitable for institutional investors. ? ?? Swisscom Ventures, one of the largest and most experienced VCs in Switzerland, presented by Alexander Schlaepfer, served as an excellent example of strong returns within the Swiss ecosystem. They emphasized the relevance of VCs in Switzerland, given the country's remarkable capacity for innovation. Did you know that one of the early personal computers, the?Smaky, was developed at EPFL in Switzerland? Just imagine what might have happened if the Swiss VC scene had been stronger then. ?? Louis Fauchier-Magnan?from Mirabaud Private Bank in Geneva explained how they are providing access to VCs for their private banking clients and the excitement it has generated. Initiatives like these are important opportunities to democratize investments in the VC space. (https://lnkd.in/ddE-S3SB) ? ?? Professor Laurent Frésard?provided an academic view by delving into the nuances of the VC asset class, highlighting its unique characteristics and the challenge of identifying reputable VC firms. He pointed out that top performers have achieved exceptional returns over the last 15-20 years, significantly outperforming stock market returns during the same period. ?Veni, Vidi, VC? #venturecapital #vc #innovation #entrepreneurship #startups #whyswitzerland #deeptechnation
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Very cool event!
Driving Innovation and Empowering Entrepreneurial Leaders | Managing Director at START Foundation & Venture Partnerships at Diethelm Keller Group
5 个月VC will be crucial to the success of the Swiss entrepreneurial ecosystem ??