Venture Kick

About Venture Kick

Venture Kick is a philanthropic Swiss accelerator that provides a three-stage funding model to help university-origin startups kick-start and accelerate their growth. Startups can receive an initial cash investment of up to CHF 150,000, followed by up to CHF 850,000 in equity funding from Kickfund, plus an InnoBooster grant of CHF 150,000. In addition to funding, Venture Kick offers hands-on business development, fundraising support, and access to a global industry and investor network. The program focuses on Swiss startups linked to universities and research institutes, aiming to boost time-to-market and attractiveness to investors across Switzerland.