UBS Next
Overview
UBS Next, established in October 2020, is the corporate venture arm of UBS Group AG, a leading multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. With a dedicated portfolio of $200 million, UBS Next primarily invests in early-stage fintech and technology companies, aiming to drive digital innovation and enhance UBS's client services. The initiative seeks to co-develop digital solutions through partnerships, research, and innovation pipeline management, leveraging new technologies such as public cloud, microservices architecture, and artificial intelligence. UBS Next also collaborates with global venture capital firms like Anthemis to identify and support promising startups, ensuring strategic alignment and mutual growth. In March 2023, UBS Next expanded its fintech ecosystem by becoming the global strategic banking partner of Tenity, Switzerland's leading innovation ecosystem in fintech and insurtech. This partnership provides UBS with access to Tenity's global network of innovative fintechs, facilitating early-stage investments and fostering innovation within the Swiss financial sector. Through these strategic initiatives, UBS Next continues to strengthen UBS's position at the forefront of digital transformation in the financial services industry.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Alignment with UBS's strategic priorities
- Potential for significant growth and market impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does UBS Next invest in?
UBS Next invests in HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, E-commerce, SaaS and Artificial Intelligence, and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. UBS Next is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does UBS Next invest at?
UBS Next backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does UBS Next invest in?
UBS Next invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has UBS Next invested in?
UBS Next's portfolio includes BigPanda and Tenity Incubation Fund.
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