17. APRIL 2024 | 13:00 – 19:00 CET
Conference with Apéro Riche im Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Münsterhof 20, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
The ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS: VENTURE CAPITAL event is a unique opportunity for investors to deepen their understanding, expand their network, explore international trends, evaluate startups, and make informed investment decisions in this dynamic asset class. Firstly, it offers investors valuable insights into venture capital as an alternative investment avenue, covering trends, strategies, and the potential for high yields. Secondly, the event facilitates networking opportunities, enabling investors to connect with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and fellow investors, leading to potential collaborations and access to a wider network of investment opportunities. The event’s focus on international venture capital trends allows investors to diversify their portfolios and capitalize on lucrative prospects beyond their local markets. Moreover, the startup pitch session provides a direct platform for investors to evaluate and potentially invest in promising early-stage companies, fostering innovation and growth. The event’s cooperation with SECA ensures high-quality content, reputable speakers, and adherence to industry standards.
✔ A keynote speech on insights into global venture capital and corporate venture capital, highlighting current trends and opportunities
✔ Seasoned professionals in the field share their experiences and lessons learned in venture capital, providing valuable guidance for the next generation of investors
✔ Exploration of investment opportunities in the healthcare sector unveils potential avenues for venture capital investments, shedding light on the growing potential in this industry
✔ An overview of the Swiss venture capital landscape reveals key insights, players, and trends, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of the local market and potential investment opportunities
✔ Expert perspectives on international venture capital trends and investment opportunities provide a global outlook, enabling attendees to gain insights into emerging markets and potential cross-border collaborations
The conference is organised and moderated jointly by Swiss Capitalmarketforum and SECA.
Who should attend? Investors, asset managers, pension funds, family offices, banks, consultants, lawyers, tax advisors, auditors, regulators, tax officials, funds and asset managers
PROGRAM 2024
13:00 – 13:05
WELCOME & OPENING |
Alexander Lindemann, Chairman of the Board of SWISS CAPITALMARKETFORUM; Founding Partner at Lindemann Law
Prof. Dr. Maurice Pedergnana, SECA General Secretary; Managing Partner at Zugerberg Finanz
13:05 – 13:30
KEYNOTE SPEECH: Global VC/CVC
Prof. adj. Dr. Martin Haemmig, Lecturer, researcher and consultant in the field of venture capital and entrepreneurship; Global Network Partner at GLORAD ‘Global R&D / Innovation’
13:30 – 13:55
LESSONS LEARNED for nextGEN
Dr. Dr. h.c. Henri B. Meier, Chairman of the board of BioMedPartners AG
Prof. Dr. Maurice Pedergnana, SECA General Secretary; Managing Partner at Zugerberg Finanz
13:55 – 14:15
HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES
Matthias Fehr, Management, Head Private Equity at HBM Partners AG
14:15 – 15:00
SWISS VC OVERVIEW
Thomas Heimann, Chair Chapter Seed Money & Venture Capital; Head Risk Management & Equity Analyst at HBM Partners AG
Aleksandra Laska, Partner at Redalpine
Stephan Schürer, Partner at b2venture and Head of Investor Relations
15:00 – 15:30
BREAK
15:30 – 16:45
INTERNATIONAL VC TRENDS & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, Q&A
Avichay Nissenbaum, General Partner at Lool Ventures (Israel)
tbd, CV-VC / Crypto Valley Venture Capital (Switzerland)
and others (tbd)
16:45 – 17:30
TOP SWISS STARTUP PITCHES
Top 6 Swiss startup pitches with companies in fundraising
In collaboration with
‘TOP 100 SWISS STARTUP AWARD 2023’ www.top100startups.swiss/award2023
1) Numarics, Innovative accounting (with AI) for modern companies
2) PEAX, The Digital Postbox
3) uniqFEED, Virtual advertising for sports (in-game sponsorship)
4) and others (tbd)
17:30 – 19:00
THANK YOU & Apéro riche
NETWORKING RECEPTION (Apéro riche)