Empowering tomorrow’s global tech winners

We are Swisscom Ventures

Swisscom Ventures advises investment funds for Swisscom and institutional investors. These funds invest in minority stakes in Swiss and international start-ups. Since 2007, Swisscom Ventures has invested in over 80 start-up companies and has managed to sell almost 40 investments at a profit after an average of six years. The investment team works closely with its Swisscom colleagues in the various divisions, relying on Swisscom’s market-leading expertise in digital transformation.

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Companies backed

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Years of experience

Latest Updates

Press Release

06.07.2026

Aylight raises €4.5M pre-seed to reinvent the laser behind AI’s optical bottleneck

Zürich-based deep-tech company generates the light of dozens of lasers from a single laser chip. The round is co-led by Elaia and Swisscom Ventures.

News

16.07.2026

CDDS strengthens next-generation counter-drone capabilities to save lives and protect critical infrastructure

Swisscom Ventures is pleased to announce the closing of a seed financing round in CDDS, led through its Digital Transformation Fund II

Press Release

29.06.2026

F5 has acquired SurePath AI

F5 has acquired SurePath AI, just six months after we first backed the team.

Press Release

29.06.2026

Apono Joins 1Password

Over the past year, Apono established product-market fit with a fourfold increase in client count.

News & Insights

Our Mission

We deliver superior returns and foster industry-leading innovation through investments across the full life cycle of high-potential startups.

Investment Focus

We typically invest in Swiss university spin-offs, with a sweet spot from Seed to Series C, and initial ticket sizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million, plus reserves for follow-on rounds. This approach provides the power and resources startups need to grow and succeed.

Operational Approach

We operate with an independent decision-making process, a dedicated team, and specific focus areas, allowing us to align with the needs of high-potential startups. We offer unparalleled support, making us a leading fund in Switzerland and Europe.