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 Why Rayo is a real solution at the right time
Why Rayo is a real solution at the right time

How the idea of the innovative business model came about, how Rayo was born virtually overnight and why the timing is just right.

insights
portfolio
venture building
Stephanie Burtscher & Lorena Tschirky
September 28th, 6 minutes
Why we have invested in Revendo
Why we have invested in Revendo

Our investment manager Tobias explains how we underscore with this investment Migros commitment to the area of used goods trade and circular economy.

investment
circular economy
insights
Tobias Pfortmüller
March 10th - 5 Min
Interview with Michael Wendt CEO of bestsmile
Interview with Michael Wendt CEO of bestsmile

We met Michael Wendt, CEO of bestsmile, and talked with him about the takeover by Sparrow Ventures, why work experience and education aren't the most important things in recruiting employees, mistakes you should avoid as a start-up and where the journey of bestsmile should go in the future.

ceo
digitalhealth
entrepreneurship
interview
insights
Stephanie Burtscher
From the idea to the startup: the journey of WePractice
From the idea to the startup: the journey of WePractice

Born as an idea in 2020, WePractice, a new startup from Sparrow Ventures' think tank, is growing rapidly. Silvan Schumacher, COO of the mental health startup, reveals what the path from idea to mental health startup looked like.

digitalhealth
entrepreneurship
startup
insights
venture building
Silvan Schumacher
October 5th - 5 Min
Interview with Kilian Wagner Co-Founder & CEO of VIU
Interview with Kilian Wagner Co-Founder & CEO of VIU

Part 2 of the Sparrow Ventures Portfolio-Nest-Series, where Kilian, Co-Founder & CEO of VIU gives insights into the journey of VIU and how it is to have Sparrow Ventures as an Investor Partner on board.

insights
interview
startup
portfolio
Sparrow Ventures
June 9th, 2022 - 6 mins
No-code — how to go live in 10 days
No-code — how to go live in 10 days

Stefan provides in-depth insight on how no-code helps us to validate hypotheses up to 10 times faster than working purely with code during the venture building process at Sparrow Ventures.

venture building
tech
insights
knowledge sharing
Stefan Castrischer
May 18, 2022 - 9 mins
Why we invested in HelloBetter
Why we invested in HelloBetter

Yan from our Investment Team shares the reasons and our motivation behind the funding of HelloBetter along with the potential we see for their solution in the Swiss market.

portfolio
startup
digitalhealth
venture capital
Yan Waldmeyer
Apr 28, 2022 - 4 mins
How Yuno makes tech more affordable, flexible, and sustainable at the same time
How Yuno makes tech more affordable, flexible, and sustainable at the same time

Get all the insights and details on our venture project YUNO and find out why we see a need for it in the Swiss market.

venture building
Fabian Herrmann
7th March 2022
Interview with Patrik, Founder & CEO of Selma Financ
Interview with Patrik, Founder & CEO of Selma Financ

This is part 1 of the Sparrow Ventures Portfolio-Nest-Series, where we chat with people from our portfolio companies about their personal journey, their startup and partnership with us as investor.

ceo
portfolio
fintech
interview
startup
Imke Nowak
Dec 16, 2021 - 4 mins
A look at the emerging Corporate Venture Capital landscape in Switzerland
A look at the emerging Corporate Venture Capital landscape in Switzerland

Next to the entrepreneurial scene in Switzerland that has been maturing over the last two decades, a subgroup of investors is on the rise.

venture capital
switzerland
startup
Tobias Pfortmüller
Sep 16, 2021 - 5 mins
Lorenz Lüchinger will become CEO of Sparrow Ventures 
Lorenz Lüchinger will become CEO of Sparrow Ventures 

Felix Brunner, CEO of Sparrow Ventures, is leaving the company at his own request and will be succeeded by Lorenz Lüchinger as of 1st November 2021.

venture building
venture capital
ceo
team
Sep 13, 2021 - 2 mins
Inside the Nest with Walter, our Head of Tech
Inside the Nest with Walter, our Head of Tech

We sat down with Walter, who is heading our Tech team. Read on to find out more about the role the team takes in the venture building process and what…

venture building
tech
Imke Nowak
Jun 28, 2021 - 3 mins
Inside the Nest with Caroline from the Product Team
Inside the Nest with Caroline from the Product Team

We sat down for a chat with Caroline to find out more about the role and responsibilities Product Owners hold in the venture building process. She…

product
venture building
Imke Nowak
Apr 22, 2021 - 6 mins
Why we invested in Selma Finance
Why we invested in Selma Finance

At the beginning of 2021, we invested in the Swiss-Finish startup Selma Finance and Yan from our Investment Team explains why we are glad to be on…

startup
investment
portfolio
Yan Waldmeyer
Mar 30, 2021 - 4 mins
How and why to work hypotheses-driven when building ventures
How and why to work hypotheses-driven when building ventures

When was the last time you made a hypothesis? I would guess It’s been shorter than you might think. We constantly make basic hypotheses or assumptions…

entrepreneurship
Leon Mehlau
Mar 11, 2021 - 5 mins
Growth-focused equity for startups
Growth-focused equity for startups

We take a close look at the Swiss Startup and Investor landscape together with Tobias, who is a Senior Investment Manager on our team while providing…

investment
insights
venture capital
startup
Tobias Pfortmüller
Feb 04, 2021 - 11 mins
Inside the Nest with Timo, our Chief Venture Officer
Inside the Nest with Timo, our Chief Venture Officer

We sat down with Timo, who recently started as Chief Venture Officer in our team. Read on to find out more about him as a person and what he is…

team
venture building
interview
Imke Nowak
Jan 19, 2021 - 6 mins
The rising usage of No-code in Venture Building
The rising usage of No-code in Venture Building

Alexander from the Product Owner Team elaborates on the advantages that the usage of new No-Code solutions holds for Venture Building.

product
insights
learning
Alexander Thomsen
Nov 24, 2020 - 4 mins
My 5 most valuable learnings from building a fintech startup
My 5 most valuable learnings from building a fintech startup

Looking back at a rollercoaster ride with all its ups and downs from founding his first startup, Silvan from our Venture Architect team shares five of…

entrepreneurship
venture building
startup
learning
Silvan Schumacher
Sep 17, 2020 - 6 mins
The 5 step gardening guide: How to build and cultivate a great startup culture
The 5 step gardening guide: How to build and cultivate a great startup culture

Culture is the identity of your company in order to reach common goals. Not able to overlook the parallels from cultivating a garden, Marco from our…

culture
startup
insights
knowledge sharing
Marco Muehlhaupt
Nov 10, 2020 · 8 min read
Hiring for your Startup: 6 steps to find the right talent and grow your team
Hiring for your Startup: 6 steps to find the right talent and grow your team

Hiring the right people for your startup, especially in an early stage, is arguably the most essential element on its overall road to success. Elisa…

talent
hiring
insights
Elisa Salaberri
Aug 13, 2020 - 7 mins
The Product Playbook - Part 2: Product Delivery
The Product Playbook - Part 2: Product Delivery

Along the product journey, Alexander presents in this article the discovery stage, at which prioritized product specifications are handed over to the…

product
insights
learning
Alexander Thomsen
Jul 13, 2020 - 7 mins
Why we invested in bestsmile
Why we invested in bestsmile

At the end of 2019, we invested in the Swiss startup bestsmile and Yan from our Investment Team explains why we are glad to be on board as a partner…

venture capital
investment
startup
insights
Yan Waldmeyer
Jun 18, 2020 - 3 mins
The Product Playbook - Part 1: Product Discovery
The Product Playbook - Part 1: Product Discovery

As part of our learning and growing culture during the venture building process, Alexander shares approaches and best practices for the product…

product
insights
learning
Alexander Thomsen
Jun 04, 2020 - 6 mins
The disruption and accelerated trends of Covid-19 within the food industry
The disruption and accelerated trends of Covid-19 within the food industry

The disruption and accelerated trends of Covid-19 within the food industry

insights
foods
trends
Anja Willms
Jun 30, 2020 - 6 mins
Failure is part of the process
Failure is part of the process

Gian dives into why failure is a calculated risk when building ventures and how we reap the benefits from it by using knowledge and learnings…

venture building
learning
knowledge sharing
Gian Saratz
May 07, 2020 - 4 mins
What is it like to be hired as an Entrepreneur?
What is it like to be hired as an Entrepreneur?

Want to be an employee and entrepreneur at the same time? It is possible in the role of a Venture Architect.

startup
Imke Nowak
Mar 27, 2020 - 4 mins
Inside the Nest with Yan from the Investment Team
Inside the Nest with Yan from the Investment Team

Yan from the investment team shares his take on why he thinks startups have a strong partner with us on their side, which also links to the reasons he…

investment
startup
Mar 27, 2020 - 2 mins