Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital

Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital Ltd. is a Swiss venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies across various sectors. Established in 2010, it has invested over CHF 150 million in 62 companies, focusing on established businesses requiring growth capital and innovative startups in areas such as automation, robotics, digitalization, life sciences, and medtech. The firm aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland by providing risk capital and strategic guidance to foster sustainable growth.

The firm's investment strategy targets companies at different stages of development, including seed, early stage, and growth phases. It has a strong emphasis on sectors like technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, industrial goods, media, telecommunications, energy, consumer services, materials, real estate, utilities, transportation, business services, and retail. By leveraging its extensive network and expertise, Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital seeks to enhance the competitiveness and innovation capacity of its portfolio companies.

In addition to direct investments, the firm has been involved in initiatives such as the Entrepreneur Investor Platform, which connects successful Swiss entrepreneurs with attractive SMEs to ensure active, long-term, and independent development of these companies. This platform has successfully completed multiple transactions resulting in majority or controlling interests in various companies, further demonstrating its commitment to promoting Swiss entrepreneurship and economic growth.