Swiss Post Ventures

Swiss Post Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Swiss Post, the national postal service of Switzerland. Established with a clear mandate, its primary objective is to invest in startups that hold strategic relevance for Swiss Post's core business operations and demonstrate high growth potential. This strategic alignment ensures that their investments contribute to the innovation and future development of the parent company's services.

The firm's investment focus is sharply defined, targeting companies within key sectors such as logistics, communication, retail, and financial services. Swiss Post Ventures engages with companies across various development stages, from early-stage ventures seeking initial capital to more mature growth-stage businesses looking to scale. This flexible approach allows them to support a diverse range of innovative solutions that could either complement or disrupt traditional service models within their areas of interest.

Financially, Swiss Post Ventures typically deploys initial investments ranging from CHF 0.5 million to CHF 5 million. This translates to approximately $0.57 million to $5.7 million for a first cheque, based on current exchange rates. Since its inception in 2012, the firm has actively built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 20 companies, showcasing a consistent commitment to fostering innovation. While primarily active in Switzerland, they also participate in international rounds, often as co-investors, leveraging their corporate backing to provide not just capital but also potential strategic partnerships and market access to their portfolio companies.