
PostFinance
Description
PostFinance, recognized as Switzerland's fifth-largest retail financial institution, actively engages with the startup ecosystem through its dedicated venture capital arm, PostFinance Ventures. This strategic unit focuses on investing in young, innovative companies, primarily within the financial technology (fintech) and digital business model sectors. The objective is to foster innovation, explore new market opportunities, and integrate cutting-edge solutions that complement or enhance PostFinance's core services.
PostFinance Ventures typically targets early-stage companies that demonstrate strong potential for growth and strategic alignment. Their investment strategy is designed to provide not only capital but also access to PostFinance's extensive market expertise, customer base, and operational infrastructure. This approach aims to create synergistic relationships, allowing PostFinance to stay at the forefront of digital transformation while supporting the development of promising startups.
The typical first cheque size for PostFinance Ventures ranges from CHF 250,000 to CHF 2 million. Based on recent exchange rates, this translates to an approximate investment range of $280,000 to $2,240,000 USD. This financial commitment underscores their dedication to nurturing the next generation of financial and digital innovators. Notable past investments include companies like Payrexx and Neon, showcasing their active participation in the Swiss startup landscape and their interest in diverse fintech solutions.
Investor Profile
PostFinance has backed more than 22 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Finance.
- Typical check size: $280K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (32%)
- Seed (27%)
- Series B (23%)
- Series C (5%)
- Convertible Note (5%)
- Debt Financing (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
Country Focus
- Switzerland (59%)
- United Kingdom (18%)
- Germany (9%)
- Singapore (9%)
- Sweden (5%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Finance
- Payments
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Insurtech
- Saas
- Banking
- Mobile Payments
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