Top angel clubs and investment networks in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a well-organized and growing network of angel investors, syndicates, and investor clubs that support early-stage startups across sectors. These groups provide capital for local startups and bring industry expertise, mentorship, and connections to European and global investment ecosystems.

For founders building in Switzerland, this ecosystem offers multiple entry points, including the Business Angels Switzerland network, the Geneva Angel Investor Network, SICTIC, iCLUB, and the Swisspreneur Syndicate, part of the Swisspreneur community. 

In the article that follows, you’ll find a breakdown of the most active angel networks and syndicates operating across Switzerland, including how they work and what founders or investors can expect.

Business Angels Switzerland — BAS

‍Business Angels Switzerland is an angel network founded in 2000 that brings together around 100 experienced entrepreneurs and executives from Zurich and the Suisse Romande to support early-stage Swiss startups.

It organizes approximately 10 dinner meetings annually, where 2–3 startups pitch directly to members, and provides full access to its database, mentorship, deal pre-selection, and connections to broader Swiss investor events.

Geneva Angel Investor Network — GAIN

‍The Geneva Angel Investor Network is an angel network founded in 2020, dedicated to impact-driven and SDG-aligned investing in the Romandie region.

GAIN evaluates startups on ESG compliance, measurable impact, and early traction or prototypes with financing under CHF 1M. It supports founders by offering connections, mentoring, and capital.

ICLUB

‍ICLUB is a global angel syndicate launched in 2018 by TA Ventures in Zurich, aiming to democratize early-stage investment. 

It enables retail investors to co-invest via its app, starting at just $5,000 per deal. The club has grown to over 2,000 members worldwide and has participated in more than 242 investments and 83 exits.

SICTIC

‍SICTIC is a Switzerland-based non-profit association that connects smart money investors to innovative seed and early-stage tech startups. Since 2018, SICTIC has been the largest and most active business angel network in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as well as one of the top 10 AI investors in Europe. SICTIC is active across all verticals in pre-seed and seed rounds, investing exclusively in startups with Swiss roots.

To date, its investor community has backed over 300 startups, financing rounds up to CHF 2 million, and developed Switzerland’s Swiss Angel Investor Handbook and an AI Assistant, as practical guides that show the ins and outs of doing smart angel investments in Swiss tech startups. The network hosts recurring “Investor Days” in Lausanne, Dübendorf, and Geneva. Next events scheduled for September–October 2025, featuring live startup pitches, themed match-making, and expert networking

Swisspreneur Syndicate 

‍The Swisspreneur Syndicate, launched under the umbrella of Swisspreneur’s Angel Investing Masterclass, offers an accessible path into early-stage investing in Switzerland. Two years into operation, the group has invested CHF 3.5M across 40 startups and expanded its investor base to over 700.

Accredited investors can sign up to receive curated deal flow via email and participate in investment rounds with ticket sizes starting at CHF 5,000.

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This article is part of a series that presents the top angel networks across Europe, including countries such as Germany, Austria, Greece, and Romania. Stay tuned as we continue to cover more European countries!