Marcau Partners is the exclusive investment advisor of Ringier Digital Ventures, the startup vehicle founded by Ringier – a leading Swiss based media and marketplaces group – in 2015. Ringier Digital Ventures focuses on consumer internet startups by taking advantage of Ringier’s media reach and the expertise in the field of online marketplaces worldwide.
Marc Walder, CEO Ringier AG
«Working with startup founders requires a great deal of sensitivity. For us, Marcau Partners are not only the seismograph in tracking down trends, but also active co-creators in building an attractive venture portfolio.»
Marcau Partners is the exclusive investment manager of Lightbird Ventures AG, the startup vehicle founded by la Mobilière – a leading Swiss private insurance company – in 2021. Lightbird focuses on early-stage companies in the industries of B2B SaaS, Fintech/Insurtech, Proptech, Cybersecurity and Data & Analytics.
Lightbird is a trusted, nimble and reliable partner that accompanies European founders on the roller-coaster ride of what it is to be an entrepreneur.
Investment Criteria Lightbird
Ticket Size
CHF 250K to 3M
Industry
B2B SaaS, Fintech/Insurtech, Proptech, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics
Geography
Europe
(mainly DACH)
Phase
Pre-seed to (Pre-)Series A
Marcau Partners is a service partner for SIX FinTech Ventures, which has the aim to provide the Swiss Financial Center with cutting-edge technologies, business models and solutions that meet customer expectations. The SIX FinTech Venture fund invests in highly scalable startups, which have the potential to thrive as established companies and provide real benefit to the Swiss financial ecosystem.
Daniel Schmucki, CFO SIX
«The extensive practical experience distinguishes Marcau Partners. An important neutral voice on our investment committee.»
Marcau Partners is supporting Innovation21in building an early stage technology startup portfolio in the iGaming and gambling industry.
Decades of know-how and resources supporting the next generation of (i)Gaming startups
Investment Criteria Innovation21
Ticket Size
Up to CHF 700k
Industry
(i)Gaming, Regulated Gambling, Web3 Gaming
Geography
Europe (selectively Global)
Phase
Pre-seed to (Pre-)Series A
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