S2S Ventures
Overview
S2S Ventures is a fully student-led venture capital fund based in Switzerland, established to support and invest in early-stage startups founded by students from Swiss higher education institutions. The fund provides an initial investment of CHF 25,000 to help student founders kickstart their ventures and works closely with them to raise subsequent pre-seed funding rounds. The team comprises students, aspiring investors, and entrepreneurs, all eager to drive the fund to new heights. The fund's mission is to educate the next generation of investors and foster a cross-campus culture, diversity, and boldness to bring change into society by backing breakthrough ideas emerging from universities. The student-run team rotates every 1-2 years, enabling the fund to touch more people and disseminate its impact into the world. S2S Ventures operates in three main hubs: Lausanne, Zurich, and St. Gallen, with a team of over 30 active students supported by numerous alumni. Each team includes investment analysts and community managers from diverse academic backgrounds, ranging from bachelor's to PhD studies in fields such as computer science, sustainable management, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, banking, finance, and more. Since its inception, S2S Ventures has deployed over CHF 600,000 into more than 20 student startups. Their portfolio reflects diversity across various sectors, from healthtech innovations improving preventive care services to customer services facilitating the selection of the best storage solutions. This commitment underscores the team's dedication to nurturing student entrepreneurs and contributing to the local student and startup ecosystem. The fund regularly hosts networking events, workshops, and pitch competitions to identify promising ventures and strengthen Switzerland's entrepreneurial ecosystem. For founders seeking their first institutional investment, investors looking for high-potential early-stage opportunities, or students interested in venture capital experience, S2S Ventures serves as a vital bridge between academic innovation and commercial success in the Swiss startup landscape.
Investment Focus
- Student founders from Swiss higher education institutions
- Early-stage startups in various sectors
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about S2S Ventures
What sectors does S2S Ventures invest in?
S2S Ventures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Media and Education, and is based in Switzerland. S2S Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does S2S Ventures invest at?
S2S Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 25K - 25K.
Which regions does S2S Ventures invest in?
S2S Ventures invests across Switzerland.
Who are the partners at S2S Ventures?
Team members listed for S2S Ventures include Stefano Morandini (Partner, Head of Portfolio & Partnerships) and Abdul Mouakeh (Partner & City Lead).
What companies has S2S Ventures invested in?
S2S Ventures's portfolio includes Browser Use, Bloom, Adaptyv Biosystems, askEarth, Biosimo Chemicals, Blooper, Bollwerk and Catchfree.
How do I contact S2S Ventures?
S2S Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
