Business Angels Switzerland (BAS)
- Founded: 2000
- Country: Switzerland
- Industries: Deep Tech, Life Sciences, Space Technology (SpaceTech)
- Type: Angel Investors & Angel Groups
- Headquarters: Zurich and Lausanne, Switzerland
Description: Business Angels Switzerland (BAS) is an association of private individuals who invest time and money in small, newly founded companies with innovative projects. BAS provides startups with opportunities to pitch their projects to seasoned investors and successful entrepreneurs, aiming to secure financing, coaching, or both.
Contact:
- Website: https://www.businessangels.ch
- Email: contact-b@businessangels.ch
- Social Media:
Key People:
- Jacques Billy,
- Caroline Gueissaz,
Portfolio:
Stage Focus: Pre-Seed, Seed
Geographical Focus: 78
External Info: BAS organizes around 20 dinner meetings per year, featuring up to 60 startup presentations. These events lead to more than 10 yearly investments across various industries .The association supports young companies by taking minority stakes and offering mentorship. Startups benefit from the active role that BAS members take in the company, akin to unpaid consultants .BAS has a notable focus on life sciences, with approximately 30% of its investments in this sector. The average investment round is CHF 250,000 .The organization is not involved in its members' investment decisions; investments are made by members on a personal basis. BAS does not charge any finder fees, transaction fees, or similar fees if an investment takes place .