Angel investing for private investors
Discover the Swiss Angel Investor Handbook. It is a practical guide to the ins and outs of doing smart angel investments in Swiss tech startups without making unnecessary mistakes.
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Best practices
The first comprehensive 101 of best practices for new angel investors in the Swiss startup ecosystem
In order to help you find the right founder team and invest in startups that last, the most experienced SICTIC angel investors created a thorough introduction to angel investing. Learn about the basic concepts, deal terms, vesting, valuation, exits, and particularities of the Swiss legal and tax system. Recommended also for founders and those investors who have some experience to validate their concepts.
You’ll learn and understand better
- How to source and identify great tech startup deal in chapter 2.
- The difference between bottom-up vs. top-down revenue and profit planning on page 74.
- Everything about vesting and employee incentive plans in chapter 10.
- What best practices are for valuation in chapter 11 and for the due diligence process in chapter 12.
- You will find everything about Swiss company basics in chapter 6, including why the board of directors in a Swiss joint-stock company is ultimately liable for what the company does.
Switzerland is the world’s undisputed leader in innovation. Investing in startups is key to commercializing innovative ideas. This handbook is an impressive source packed with essential insights for both founders and investors.
Dr. Teddy Amberg
Founding Partner, Spicehaus Partners AG
The Swiss Angel Investor Handbook is an invaluable tool that highlights the potential of angel investing to transform ideas into successful businesses, making it a must-read for anyone serious about investing in the future.
Dr. Bolko Hohaus
Vice President, SICTIC
This handbook is a strong contribution to further professionalize angel investing in Switzerland and the best practices presented are very sound. If you truly want the startups to grow faster and make successful exits earlier, you can’t ignore them.
Beat Kühni, Partner and Co-Head VC/PE Practice, Lenz & Staehelin
The Swiss Angel Investor Handbook is an essential resource for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of angel investing, offering practical insights and strategies tailored to the Swiss market.
Magdalena Tarasinska, Board member at SICTIC
The handbook serves as an important resource for both new and experienced investors, providing valuable insights into the Swiss startup ecosystem. It’s a great tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of angel investing, while also contributing to the growth of innovation in Switzerland.
Georges Khneysser, Founder & Chief Vision Officer at QBIT Capital AG
The Swiss Angel Investor Handbook serves as a roadmap for new investors, breaking down complex concepts into digestible insights that build confidence in their investment decisions.
Cornelia Gut, Board member at SICTIC
This handbook proved invaluable to me from two distinct perspectives. Initially, as a startup founder, it provided a wealth of knowledge on effectively engaging with investors. Now, in my role as an Angel Investor, I utilise it as a comprehensive checklist when evaluating potential new investments.
Martin Stadler, SICTIC Angel Investor
The Swiss Angel Investor Handbook is an invaluable resource that offers essential best practices and insights for successfully investing in Swiss early-stage tech startups. It is a crucial guide for any angel investor.
Peter Herger, SICTIC Angel Investor
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Partners
A huge thanks to our partners for helping us make the Swiss Angel Investor Handbook possible.
SICTIC, founded in 2014 with headquarters in Zurich and offices in Lausanne and Ticino, is a non-profit association with the goal of bringing private and corporate investors together with Swiss-based early-stage tech startups. The SICTIC community is the largest angel investor network in Switzerland and helps entrepreneurs take their startup to the next level.
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Beekeeper Holding Inc.
Beekeeper is the only mobile communication platform your workforce will ever need. Schedule shifts, send messages securely, and share files with your employees with one easy-to-use app
SOONICORN
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exitCarbon Delta AG
Carbon Delta helps to uncover climate risks and opportunities in the financial markets
Exit in 2019
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exitContovista AG
Swiss Contovista AG is specialized in the analysis and visualization of financial data.
Exit in 2017
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Frontify AG
The all-in-one brand management platform, enriching brands with consistency and clarity.
SOONICORN
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GetYourGuide AG
Book tickets for top attractions around the world.
UNICORN
