HOW TO FINANCE START-UPS

Who funds start-ups during the start-up phase? How can we open up venture capital to more players? Answers in pictures.

Who funds start-ups during the start-up phase?

Hervé Lebret, former head of Innogrant - EPFL, talks about the financing support that start-ups can find at the beginning in the canton and the differences between Europe and the United States. Countries where investors in start-ups know that the probability of failure is very high but are aware that this is probably the only way to keep motivated entrepreneurs, who will go even faster.

A model to open up venture capital to more players

The Investiere platform covers 95% of the Swiss market for start-ups seeking financing, to allow investors direct and transparent access. For David Sidler, head of investor relations, a venture capital fund is always looking to add value.

The origins and results of Innogrant-EPFL

Interview with Hervé Lebret, who was responsible for the pre-seed funding programme until 2019.