Swiss startup days 2026

20 – 21 May 2026 | Bern, Switzerland

Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch

Founding Partner

Privilège Ventures

Lugano, Switzerland

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Privilège Ventures is a Lugano Swiss-based Venture Capital firm authorized by FINMA investing in early stage companies across Europe. The company invests in innovative technological companies that can have an impact on people and planet. We lead rounds and seat on our companies boards.
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Speaker sessions (2)

Thursday, 21 May 2026

09:45 - 10:30

Reverse Pitching #1 - Why I’m the investor you want

Location:Szenario 1 (Level 0)Track:Unlock Switzerland

Founders usually pitch VCs – this time, we flip the script. Top investors present themselves, followed by a live Q&A with a founder from their portfolio. In the final part, you can ask your own questions and join the discussion.

15:30 - 16:15

How can academic founders fundraise effectively?

Location:Aare 2 (Level -1)Track:Unlock Switzerland

This panel, organized by the Swiss academic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (SAIEF) initiative, explores how academic founders can successfully raise funding to transform research results into scalable startups.