Startup
ADVICE
We start where you are right now. No matter what phase your startup is currently in – whether it’s still in the idea phase or already in the maturity phase – our funding process starts right there, with you.
The funding process
You go through these steps in our funding process:
As a founder with an innovative, scalable idea and a rudimentary business plan, you will receive valuable input from us on the opportunities and risks of your project.
With a pitch to our expert committee, you will receive well-founded feedback from people from theory and practice. Our experts will critically examine your project and, if suitable, can award you a funding package.
You can use the funding you receive for the areas of “service provider credit”, “coaching, mentoring credit”, “coworking credit” and “project sponsor credit” individually, according to your own needs. Our range of products offers you a wide range of options. The maximum funding amount is CHF 18,000.-
At the end of the funding process, the Startfeld Foundation can award you up to CHF 300,000 in the form of equity.
Would you like to take advantage of our initial consultation and apply for the funding process? We look forward to hearing from you.
Please download the project description below and send it to us along with your contact details to startup@startfeld.ch . We will then get in touch with you as quickly as possible.
Pitch in front of the starting field expert committee
In order to pitch to the expert committee, you and your startup must be in the funding process . To get started, download the project description and apply for a free initial consultation. In a second step, if you are suitable, you will have the opportunity to present your start-up to the expert committee.
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Our ecosystem provides feedback, supports, inspires, conveys and drives forward.
our range
Together with our service partners, we support startups in all phases.
The Startfeld funding package can be used for the following services:
IT & Software
Digitalization consulting
Digitalization consulting
SOLVE
Digital transformation and IoT are among Solve Engineering’s core competencies. As the initiator of the interactive learning factory “ Cafeteria I4.0 ”, Solve can call itself a digitization pioneer from the very beginning. As doers and practitioners, they will work with you to find a suitable and affordable solution. Of course, great attention is also paid to the actual business case, because digitalization must bring economic benefit despite the great hype.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Digitalization strategies
Digitalization strategies
SOLVE
Digital transformation and IoT are among Solve Engineering’s core competencies. As the initiator of the interactive learning factory “ Cafeteria I4.0 ”, Solve can call itself a digitization pioneer from the very beginning. As doers and practitioners, they will work with you to find a suitable and affordable solution. Of course, great attention is also paid to the actual business case, because digitalization must bring economic benefit despite the great hype.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Validation IT landscape and ERP
Validation IT landscape and ERP
ARTARIS SOLUTIONS AG
ARTARIS SOLUTIONS AG advises companies on the use of ERP software and the implementation of consistent business processes. They rely on the extensive and modular products of Abacus Business Software.
Contact her for a personal meeting: marius.braendle@artaris.ch (Business Software) or www.artaris.ch .
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Introduction of ERP software
Introduction of ERP software
ARTARIS SOLUTIONS AG
ARTARIS SOLUTIONS AG advises companies on the use of ERP software and the implementation of consistent business processes. They rely on the extensive and modular products of Abacus Business Software.
Contact her for a personal meeting: marius.braendle@artaris.ch (Business Software) or www.artaris.ch .
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Expansion of ERP software
Expansion of ERP software
ARTARIS SOLUTIONS AG
ARTARIS SOLUTIONS AG advises companies on the use of ERP software and the implementation of consistent business processes. They rely on the extensive and modular products of Abacus Business Software.
Contact her for a personal meeting: marius.braendle@artaris.ch (Business Software) or www.artaris.ch .
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Intellectual Property
Patent search
Patent search
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. An existing patent is not a showstopper for your vision. How should a patent be analyzed and how can a patent claim be circumvented with new features that we develop together? We would be happy to help you and look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
Keller Schneider Patent and Trademark Attorneys AG
With our research we want to offer our customers more than just legal building blocks. Our aim is to provide you with solutions for business tasks, detailed information on the state of the art and your competitors. Our professional researchers and analysts specialize in research and patent data analyzes and serve as valuable sparring partners for you.
Contact: m.schade@kellerschneider.com
WENGER VIELI AG
We analyze your business case for the best possible protection of intellectual property (“IP”). This includes the analysis of existing or future IP rights as well as existing contractual bases such as employment contracts, freelance contracts, partner contracts in order to determine the need for action. Based on the analysis results, you will receive concrete recommendations and instructions for optimal protection of your IP.
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Trademark search
Trademark search
Keller Schneider Patent and Trademark Attorneys AG
With a trademark search, we can ensure before registration that your planned trademark does not infringe any older rights. After registration, we monitor and defend your trademark by regularly researching new registrations for you.
Contact: zuerich@kellerschneider.com (Martin Schneider)
WENGER VIELI AG
Company or product names can be registered as trademarks. Only trademark protection prevents third parties from using an identical or similar trademark. The so-called first-to-file principle applies to trademarks, meaning whoever registers a mark as a trademark first has the better rights to it. Our offer includes research into potential existing conflicting trademarks and the preparation of a trademark registration in the Swiss register.
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Patent application
Patent application
Keller Schneider Patent and Trademark Attorneys AG
As patent attorneys, we are skilled at preparing and submitting registration documents, as well as managing the process up to registration. Because we have a university degree in a scientific or technical subject (such as physics, biochemistry, electrical engineering), we are experts in specific areas. You can find technical areas in which we have acquired special expertise on our website .
Contact: Get in touch with our team!
Patent monitoring
Patent monitoring
Keller Schneider Patent and Trademark Attorneys AG
Given the large number of patent applications, there is a risk that the registered protection claim of a published patent application will cover your field of activity. If a corresponding patent is granted, you must act. We will help you decide whether action should be taken against this patent or whether a license makes more sense. We are at your side, be it for monitoring the relevant deadlines or for drawing up a license agreement.
Contact: Get in touch with our team!
IP Risk / Freedom to Operate / Competitive Intelligence
IP Risk / Freedom to Operate / Competitive Intelligence
Keller Schneider Patent and Trademark Attorneys AG
We analyze your business risk based on competition and market analyses. With our competitive intelligence, we compare market entry barriers and market potential analyses, giving you important foundations for strategic decisions. You benefit from market data, detailed information on possible competitors and cooperation partners and their products, as well as the patent situation through freedom-to-operate analyses.
Contact: m.schade@kellerschneider.com
strategy
Strategy workshop
Strategy workshop
EY
We are at your side when it comes to financing the innovative development of your products and services through public funding, raising venture capital and putting growth on a healthy footing. A solid, well thought-out and feasible business plan is essential for this.
Michael Britt will be happy to assist you: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, consulting and IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With 370 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Business plan
Business plan
EY
We are at your side when it comes to financing the innovative development of your products and services through public funding, raising venture capital and putting growth on a healthy footing. A solid, well thought-out and feasible business plan is essential for this.
Michael Britt will be happy to assist you: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, consulting and IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With 370 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Go-to-market
Go-to-market
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
Project management & expansion strategy
Project management & expansion strategy
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, consulting and IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With 370 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Growth strategy or exit
Growth strategy or exit
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Tech. Development
Ideation workshop
Ideation workshop
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. We are happy to offer the starting signal for a collaboration with a guided workshop. The main goal here is to develop concrete and realistic options for action from your product vision. We look forward to hearing from you so that we can tackle specific challenges together.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
As a development service provider, Solve is familiar with the technology jungle. With their many years of practical experience, they support start-ups and established companies in finding ideas . As practitioners and doers, they design innovative products that stand out from the competition. Feasibility studies, risk analyses, assessment of development efforts and the development of rough concepts round off the offer.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Functional pattern
Functional pattern
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. Ideas need to be verified. In our hacker corner we can build prototypes using the simplest means such as laser cutters and 3D printers in order to derive the fundamental questions for your next development step or to get closer to the target result through further iterations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli
SOLVE
When prototyping mechatronic systems, Solve Engineering turns on the turbo. With the network of VARIOincubator services, Solve is able to transform digital data into hardware in record time. Thanks to a modern mechanical workshop, 3D printing, testing laboratories and in-house electronics production, they are able to produce samples and prototypes of electronic assemblies and mechatronic systems in the shortest possible time.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Proof of concept
Proof of concept
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. Does a vision keep what it promises? Such questions should first be examined on the workbench. A test can be carried out through physical modeling and appropriate simulation or through a classic experiment in the laboratory. We are happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
Technically possible? Payable? Solve Engineering estimates for you whether an idea is feasible. Their many years of experience in the development of hardware and software will help you identify possible risks and challenges in advance. As part of the Variosystems Group, you also have access to the extensive knowledge of a globally active manufacturing service provider.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Industrial scaling
Industrial scaling
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. Are you already aiming for a product launch with 3D printed parts? Yes, that can definitely make sense. Depending on the quantities resulting from market research and a relevant customer vision, the manufacturing method must be chosen correctly in order to avoid unnecessary costs. We will help and look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
In industrialization, Solve works closely with its parent company Variosystems. Their industrial engineering services support you in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and competitive series production. But not only hardware, software also needs to be industrialized. With their many years of experience in software development , they also have the necessary know-how.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Further development
Further development
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. After the product launch is before the better product launch. What should your Gen-2 product look like? Where is the trend going? Which features should be added or omitted? A utility analysis and other tools generate transparency and new opportunities. We’re happy to help!
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
For Solve , life cycle management is a duty to serve the customer. As part of the Variosystems Group, continuous product maintenance is omnipresent. Your service package includes cost optimization, product maintenance and obsolescence management. By identifying potential bottlenecks at an early stage and taking appropriate measures in a timely manner, product availability and quality are guaranteed, thus ensuring the long-term success of your customers.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
product
Concept workshop
Concept workshop
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
HELBLING TECHNIK WIL AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. We are happy to offer the starting signal for a collaboration with a guided workshop. The main goal here is to develop concrete and realistic options for action from your product vision. We look forward to hearing from you so that we can tackle specific challenges together.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
Solve regularly conducts workshops for managers, technicians and product managers tailored to customer needs. Their aim is to provide customers with optimal advice and support. They draw their skills for this from their many years of experience in the development and production of hardware and software. In addition, as the initiator of the Cafeteria I4.0, Solve Engineering can call itself a digitization pioneer from the very beginning.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Prototyping
Prototyping
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
HELBLING TECHNIK WIL AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. Ideas need to be verified. In our hacker corner we can build prototypes using the simplest means such as laser cutters and 3D printers in order to derive the fundamental questions for your next development step or to get closer to the target result through further iterations. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
In order to quickly design and produce the first prototypes based on the functional model, you need a lot of experience in the industrialization of mechatronic products. With its proximity to production and our practical experience from countless customer projects, Solve has the decisive edge in knowledge so that your product quickly reaches market maturity while remaining producible and affordable.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
MVP / Validation
MVP / Validation
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. What is necessary to be successful in the market? With the help of an MVP you can clarify these questions before making the investments for industrialization. We would be happy to help you answer this question as easily as possible and look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
An MPV / validation is an important tool for minimizing risk when developing products, not only in medical technology. Ultimately, it’s about implementing a first product quickly and cost-effectively, but also functionally and attractively. Together with its partners, Solve brings engineering know-how , infrastructure and production experience.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Series production
Series production
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. Some consumer devices we developed are now in production> 1 million units manufactured per year. How does a device have to be set up to ensure such production can be ramped up? Where should you produce? How do you stay cost-effective? We are happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
Solve’s parent company Variosystems is a global manufacturing service provider with Swiss roots and production locations in Europe, North America and Asia. They offer circuit board assembly, wire harness manufacturing and device construction and use their extensive know-how to ensure timely series production of complex products for Solve’s customers.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Product optimizations
Product optimizations
headbits AG
headbits AG supports start-ups in the early phase with the design, development and financing of their product ideas. Together we validate your product idea, ensure a smooth user experience as well as an appealing design and the right product strategy. As a long-term partner, we develop and operate powerful and reliable applications.
Interested founders should contact Dom Zünd directly or www.headbits.com
Helbling Technik Wil AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. Your product should: become cheaper / leave a smaller ecological footprint / become more robust / use less electricity / use new connectivity features, … The list can get much longer and we have the right thing for almost everything that has to do with product development tool and are happy to help.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
For Solve , life cycle management is a duty to serve the customer. As part of the Variosystems Group, continuous product maintenance is omnipresent. Your service package includes cost optimization, product maintenance and obsolescence management. By identifying potential bottlenecks at an early stage and taking appropriate measures in a timely manner, product availability and quality are guaranteed, thus ensuring the long-term success of your customers.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
marketing
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
HELBLING TECHNIK WIL AG
As an innovation and development service provider, we support start-ups with our expertise and experience in product development. We are happy to offer the starting signal for a collaboration with a guided workshop. The main goal here is to develop concrete and realistic options for action from your product vision. We look forward to hearing from you so that we can tackle specific challenges together.
Contact: htkw.startfeld@helbling.ch (Roland Lehmann / Urban Nüssli)
SOLVE
Solve helps you “think outside the box” and bring in new ideas. Their experts have a wealth of experience from countless development projects from a wide variety of customer projects and are not afraid to ask uncomfortable questions. Because only a carefully thought-out concept guarantees that the idea becomes a product that is ready for series production and suitable for the market.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
STARTING FIELD
Design thinking is particularly suitable for promoting innovative, creative thinking and entrepreneurial action. Traditional thought structures are broken down and the courage for playful discovery, acceptance and enthusiasm for the illogical is reawakened. We would be happy to conduct a design thinking workshop with you tailored to your needs and help you find new solutions to your challenges!
Contact: startup@startfeld.ch (Bernd Schneider)
Pitch deck
Pitch deck
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Development: Solve GmbH , Daniel Gillmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Marketing and communication
Marketing and communication
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Development: Solve GmbH , Daniel Gillmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Growth hacking
Growth hacking
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Development: Solve GmbH , Daniel Gillmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Open innovation
Open innovation
SOLVE
For Solve Engineering, open innovation is not a marketing slogan, but rather lived practice. For you, this means open doors for open collaboration. With them you will find everything you need for a creative environment: a large team of developers with even greater experience, production that specializes in functional models and small series, and a network of innovative partners.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
sale
Customer acquisition
Customer acquisition
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Sales training
Sales training
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Scaling
Scaling
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Sales systems
Sales systems
ARTARIS AG
Offers, order processing and invoicing can all be handled well at the beginning using Word & Excel. However, if the number and complexity of orders increases, the overview can quickly be lost. ARTARIS is a sales partner of the Abacus software and a partner of Swiss21. They will be happy to help you evaluate and introduce the right sales tools.
Contact her for a personal meeting: marius.braendle@artaris.ch (Business Software) or www.artaris.ch
finance
Accounting/Payroll/Audit
Accounting/Payroll/Audit
ARTARIS AG
ARTARIS supports you with all (payroll) accounting questions – depending on the situation and tailored to your needs. The legal, tax and administrative challenges should be addressed with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – on all accounting and payroll questions. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
EY
EY’s customers count on their expertise – whether they are a startup, SME or international corporation. As a global leader in financial, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services, EY uses its experience and network to support and advance your startup with tailored solutions. From the founding, through the transformation and further development, to the established company and beyond, they are at your side as a partner for questions in the areas of finance, taxes and law!
You can also find the comprehensive range of services specifically for startups at Startup Solution Store | EY – Switzerland
Contact: michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), kim.bischof@ch.ey.com (Finance & Accounting), kaspar.wagner@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com .
Inspiralia
Workshop / selection of funding . Inspiralia organizes workshops in Switzerland that are specifically designed to support startups and SMEs in selecting suitable funding programs. The company attaches particular importance to clearly communicating the decisive criteria for the eligibility of innovation projects in order to find the most optimal solution for the customer.
This offer is aimed at innovative startups and SMEs that want to develop scalable products or services with significant growth potential. Inspiralia explains in detail the required conditions and explains which types of innovation projects are eligible. The entire process is presented comprehensively to pave the way for companies to receive successful funding.
Contact: Javier Calvet@inspiralia.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
financial plan
financial plan
ARTARIS AG
Prudent financial planning and adequate business valuation: Legal, tax and financial risks should be addressed with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – on questions of financial planning and company valuation. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
EY
EY’s customers count on their expertise – whether they are a startup, SME or international corporation. As a global leader in financial, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services, EY uses its experience and network to support and advance your startup with tailored solutions. From the founding, through the transformation and further development, to the established company and beyond, they are at your side as a partner for questions in the areas of finance, taxes and law!
You can also find the comprehensive range of services specifically for startups at Startup Solution Store | EY – Switzerland
Contact: michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), kim.bischof@ch.ey.com (Finance & Accounting), kaspar.wagner@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
Inspiralia
Application preparation . Inspiralia takes over the writing of project proposals in coordination with the company. Working closely with the customer, the team takes care of the creation and careful preparation, including all necessary information and documents. After customer approval, these are submitted in a timely manner. The application contains essential information about the company, including technical data, business plan, market analysis and financial data.
Contact: Javier Calvet
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Fundraising
Fundraising
ARTARIS AG
Whether funding, capitalization rounds or external financing: the needs of every start-up are individual and depend heavily on the business model. Legal, tax and financial risks should be addressed with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – including when it comes to financing. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
Inspiralia
Interview preparation for jury meeting . Inspiralia offers its customers comprehensive support in presenting the project to the evaluation committee, helps with the creation and optimization of pitches for maximum quality and gives tips for a successful presentation of the project. Before the pitch, Inspiralia offers intensive preparation including online rehearsals in order to prepare the companies as best as possible for the personal presentation of their project ideas to the jury
Contact: Javier Calvet
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Wenger Vieli AG
Our experts will provide you with comprehensive support in all aspects of your first round of financing: strategy, preparation and creation of legal documents as well as negotiations with investors. We are real deal makers at your service: with over 50 financing rounds every year, we are one of the most experienced legal specialists in this area. After an initial discussion, we define all the parameters of the transaction and agree on a cost ceiling. Payment will only be made after the financing round!
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Convertible loans are particularly suitable for obtaining capital relatively easily and quickly in early phases or between financing rounds. This type of financing also has its pitfalls and needs to be well thought out. We help over 50 start-ups with convertible loans every year and have developed state-of-the-art convertible loan agreements for every stage of a start-up’s development. The offer includes comprehensive editing of the convertible loan as well as up to 2 hours of negotiation assistance.
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Financial leadership
Financial leadership
ARTARIS AG
Liquidity planning as well as balanced equity and external financing are of utmost relevance for every start-up – both in the founding phase and in the growth and maturity phase. Legal, tax and financial risks should be addressed with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – also in the area of financial management. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
EY
EY’s customers count on their expertise – whether they are a startup, SME or international corporation. As a global leader in financial, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services, EY uses its experience and network to support and advance your startup with tailored solutions. From the founding, through the transformation and further development, to the established company and beyond, they are at your side as a partner for questions in the areas of finance, taxes and law!
You can also find the comprehensive range of services specifically for startups at Startup Solution Store | EY – Switzerland
Contact: michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), kim.bischof@ch.ey.com (Finance & Accounting), kaspar.wagner@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
Inspiralia
Negotiation with funding agencies . Inspiralia offers companies comprehensive support through analysis and advice regarding the funding agreement with the funding provider, including a detailed analysis of the necessary resources and requirements. Inspiralia ensures that all conditions and deadlines associated with the funding commitment can be met.
Contact: Javier Calvet
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Financial advice
Financial advice
ARTARIS AG
No matter how much time you put into your start-up: every entrepreneur is also a private individual! Legal, tax and financial risks should be addressed with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – happy to act as a financial advisor for your company. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
EY
EY’s customers count on their expertise – whether they are a startup, SME or international corporation. As a global leader in financial, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services, EY uses its experience and network to support and advance your startup with tailored solutions. From the founding, through the transformation and further development, to the established company and beyond, they are at your side as a partner for questions in the areas of finance, taxes and law!
You can also find the comprehensive range of services specifically for startups at Startup Solution Store | EY – Switzerland
Contact: michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), kim.bischof@ch.ey.com (Finance & Accounting), kaspar.wagner@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com .
Inspiralia
Project management . Inspiralia offers companies comprehensive support with project reporting and project billing. Inspiralia checks the necessary billing documents and submits them on time. Inspiralia also helps create reports on project progress. This includes detailed financial statements and company financial updates. Inspiralia guides companies through the review process, including preparation for review meetings. Finally, Inspiralia supports the preparation of final technical and financial reports to ensure quality, financial integrity and project impact
Contact: Javier Calvet@inspiralia.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
Right
structuring
structuring
ARTARIS AG
Early planning and clarification of the question of “where the journey should go” at an early stage: legal, tax and financial aspects should be approached with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – on all tax and legal issues. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
schochauer ag
“Tour d’Horizon”: We would be happy to provide you with a legal tour d’horizon free of charge for two hours. You explain to us your intended business model – we will show you options and their advantages and disadvantages. The aim is to identify decisions with major consequences at an early stage.
Interested? nicolas.keller@schochauer.ch or 071 227 84 84
Legal advice / tax advice
Legal advice / tax advice
ARTARIS AG
Early planning and clarification of the question of “where the journey should go” at an early stage: legal, tax and financial aspects should be approached with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – on all tax and legal issues. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
EY
The right legal dress for your idea and your business is crucial. Whether in the start-up phase, the growth phase or the exit phase, the correct company form, contract design and risk assessment must be evaluated. We are available to assist you with questions relating to corporate, contract and tax law.
Pascal Krützmann will be happy to assist you: Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
schochauer ag
Schochauer offers you legal advice in all areas of law, from “A” for labor law to “M” for tenancy and trademark law to “S” for tax law to “V” for contract and distribution law from a single source. In special areas such as patents, we work with long-standing partner companies. As public notaries, we certify company formations and capital increases. For international matters, we can rely on established partner companies worldwide through our MSI Global Alliance network.
Interested? nicolas.keller@schochauer.ch or 071 227 84 84
founding
founding
ARTARIS AG
Entrepreneurial risk – absolutely! But build your start-up on a solid foundation right from the start! The legal, tax and administrative risks should be addressed with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – throughout the entire start-up process. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), lukas.buehlmann@artaris.ch (lawyer and notary) or www.artaris.ch .
Bratschi AG
Once the business idea and the first business plan have been developed, the legal issues can no longer be avoided. In addition to choosing the type of company and the modalities of founding, it is also important to create a contractual basis and thus clear rules for the relationship between several founders, between the founders and the new company as well as the company and its customers and employees. We would be happy to support you with the design.
Contact: Kevin.Kengelbacher@bratschi.ch
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
schochauer ag
“Starter kit”: We provide you with the complete “starter kit” from a single source: advice on the ideal company form, founding your company (including commercial register entry and corporate docs), drafting general terms and conditions, drafting employment contracts including employee options, developing your first contract templates including your general terms and conditions, data protection declarations, etc. (also for your website).
Interested? nicolas.keller@schochauer.ch or 071 227 84 84
Wenger Vieli AG
Legal mistakes often happen before or when a start-up is founded. We want to prevent this and therefore offer you a comprehensive start-up package: Which type of company is right? Is there a need for a contract between the founders? How do you bring your IP into the start-up? The offer includes advice and the founding (in cash) of an AG or GmbH (including notary fees), the organizational regulations and the shareholder or partnership agreement between the founders.
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Our legal experts will support you in developing and negotiating your first collaborations with other companies. We base the drafting of the first commercial contracts on proven models and adapt them individually to your business models. Experienced experts will help you pragmatically and with the necessary foresight to create a clean legal basis for successful pilot projects. A confidentiality agreement is included for free!
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Employee participation programs
Employee participation programs
ARTARIS AG
Employee participation programs (ESOP, VSOP) as valid instruments for employee retention and compensation should be designed with foresight and precision at the interface between taxes and law. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – including when designing the employee participation program. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
Bratschi AG
There are many options for financing your business idea and involving investors in your start-up: capital increase, profit-participating loan, convertible loan, SAFE, KISS, etc. Regardless of which model is used, we aim to finance your start-up -ups with a contractual basis that is as simple but clear as possible and takes the interests of all those involved into account. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: Kevin.Kengelbacher@bratschi.ch
EY
Employee participation can be a good instrument for employee motivation and support. However, doing this correctly and sustainably is a challenge. Future business developments as well as labor and social security issues must be taken into account. We can provide you with comprehensive advice so that there are no surprises in tax law.
Pascal Krützmann will be happy to assist you: Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
schochauer ag
We are not only familiar with the classic stock and option models, but we are also familiar with VSOP, ESOP and PSOP. We would be happy to provide you with tailor-made advice tailored to your situation and needs. Here too, schochauer offers legal and tax advice from a single source. This means we can have your employee participation program regulated for you at the relevant cantonal tax office.
Interested? nicolas.keller@schochauer.ch or 071 227 84 84
Wenger Vieli AG
Stocks, options (ESOP), phantom stocks (PSOP), etc. – you can quickly lose track of the various options for employee participation. So that you can concentrate on the business, our experienced experts will help you design and implement the right employee participation plan. After in-depth consultation and discussion with you, we prepare an individually tailored participation model; We can also offer tax advice.
Contact: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
Legal advice for exit
Legal advice for exit
ARTARIS AG
The exit planning of a start-up begins with its founding! That’s why you should make sure that things turn out the way you want them to happen: legal, tax and financial aspects should be approached with foresight and professionalism. ARTARIS has proven specialists in the areas of tax advice and planning, trust, law and M&A. We support and advise start-ups with a lot of know-how, experience and passion – already in the growth phase and throughout the entire exit process. That’s why ARTARIS is the leading consulting company for start-ups in Eastern Switzerland.
Contact us for a personal meeting: christoph.knupp@artaris.ch (taxes and law), willy.ackermann@artaris.ch (trust and business software) or www.artaris.ch .
Bratschi AG
Whether it is a complete sale or the departure of individual investors or founders, the issues and scope for negotiation are diverse and it is important to create a solid and balanced contractual basis for the people affected and the company. We would be happy to assist you as legal advisors in an exit scenario and accompany the transaction from the first offer to completion.
Contact: Kevin.Kengelbacher@bratschi.ch
EY
EY customers count on our expertise, whether they are a start-up, SME or international corporation. As a leading insurance, tax, transaction, legal and advisory services firm, we use our experience, knowledge and services to strengthen confidence in financial markets and economies around the world. Thanks to our holistic approach, we can address questions and challenges comprehensively. From strategy to transformation or financial and tax advice, we are there for you!
Contact: Michael.britt@ch.ey.com (Assurance), Pascal.kruetzmann@ch.ey.com (Tax/Legal) or www.ey.com
OBT AG
OBT AG is one of the Swiss companies in the areas of trust, auditing, tax and legal advice, management consulting and complete IT solutions. The customer focus is on SMEs, but also listed companies, public corporations, foundations and associations as well as start-ups. With around 450 employees at 10 locations in German-speaking Switzerland, OBT is also strongly anchored regionally. OBT is a member of EXPERTsuisse and the global network Baker Tilly International.
Contact: ramon.dreier@obt.ch
schochauer ag
A, B, C and D round? Negotiations with investors? Preparation and negotiation of the associated documents such as investment agreement and ABV? We often support start-ups in this area too – and we’d be happy to support you too. We can also help you find investors thanks to our long-standing and extensive network.
Interested? nicolas.keller@schochauer.ch or 071 227 84 84
Stach Lawyers AG
We provide young companies with specific, high-quality skills and knowledge in all legal matters. Due to our many years of experience in working with and advising start-ups, we can optimally support them in all phases of their life: from the concept through the validation and growth phase to maturity. We are the competent partner from the founding through to the development of contractual principles, employee participation programs and exit strategies.
Contact: kummer@stach.ch or www.stach.ch
TREUFiN Reuter AG
TREUFiN Reuter AG is active in classic fiduciary services. At the beginning of a collaboration, the focus is often on setting up a company, where we offer comprehensive legal, tax and organizational advice. After the company is founded, the focus is usually on the areas of finance and payroll accounting as well as annual financial statements or taxation. When providing specific services, TREUFiN Reuter AG places great emphasis on online-based and digitalized working methods.
Contact: o.reuter@treufin-reuter.ch
Wenger Vieli AG
It is often the culmination of years of hard work – the successful sale or IPO of your own start-up. Every year we provide comprehensive support to more than 5 start-ups in all legal and tax matters relating to their exit. Our law firm is a leader in the Swiss SME M&A market and our experts have the right mix of experience, pragmatism and closing strength to support you as a sparring partner.
Contact us for a free conversation: m.baier@wengervieli.ch or startupsdesk@wengervieli.ch
infrastructure
Co-working
Co-working
SOLVE
In addition to the opportunities in the Innovation Park East, Solve Engineering offers the industrial environment: production facilities for device construction and a team of proven specialists. Your offices and rooms are open for easy collaboration. Creative ideas and solutions arise in co-working with your engineers and partners from the VARIOincubator .
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK OST AG
Hourly or month by month: Co-working in the Innovation Park East campus is the space solution for everyone who prefers to work in a creative environment driven by the spirit of innovation. Depending on availability, the workplaces can be freely chosen: in the silent offices or on the piazza. And the best thing: in co-working at Innovationspark Ost, the coffee is on the house!
Contact: info@innovationspark-ost.ch or co-working in Innovationspark Ost
Co-working
Co-working
SOLVE
In addition to the opportunities in the Innovation Park East, Solve Engineering offers the industrial environment: production facilities for device construction and a team of proven specialists. Your offices and rooms are open for easy collaboration. Creative ideas and solutions arise in co-working with your engineers and partners from the VARIOincubator .
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
SWITZERLAND INNOVATION PARK OST AG
Hourly or month by month: Co-working in the Innovation Park East campus is the space solution for everyone who prefers to work in a creative environment driven by the spirit of innovation. Depending on availability, the workplaces can be freely chosen: in the silent offices or on the piazza. And the best thing: in co-working at Innovationspark Ost, the coffee is on the house!
Contact: info@innovationspark-ost.ch or co-working in Innovationspark Ost
Rent reduction
Rent reduction
A service in this area is not yet ready to launch – but it will definitely come soon.
Our service providers are:
- Development: headbits AG
- Development: Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Development: Solve GmbH , Daniel Gillmann
- Finance: ARTARIS AG
- Finance: EY , Iwan Zimmermann
- Finances: Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
- Finances: OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- IP: Keller Schneider Patent- und Markenanwälte AG , Mirko Schade
- Law: Bratschi AG , Marco Tamburlini
- Right: schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Law: Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
Laboratories / production facilities
Laboratories / production facilities
SOLVE
In order for products and devices to be manufactured with consistently high quality, in addition to expertise, a park of high-quality machines and equipment is required. Solve’s parent company Variosystems has more than 30 years of experience in electronics manufacturing. With production in Zizers optimized for functional samples and small series and their global presence in series production, they offer you tailor-made services for all product life phases.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Manufacturing service
Manufacturing service
SOLVE
Solve’s parent company Variosystems is a global manufacturing service provider with Swiss roots and production locations in Europe, North America and Asia. They offer circuit board assembly, wire harness manufacturing and device construction and use their extensive know-how to ensure timely series production of complex products for Solve’s customers.
Contact: daniel.gillmann@solve.ch (Daniel Gillmann)
Strong service providers
Committed partners help us advance the funded startups on a daily basis. These service providers are therefore starting out together with us.
- Creative Capsule GmbH , Salil Talauliker
- Helbling Technik AG , Roland Lehmann
- Solve GmbH , Daniel Gillmann
- Innovatis Treuhand AG , Christian Lippuner
-
inspiralia.ch , Javier Calvet
- OBT AG , Ramon Dreier
- Keller Schneider Patent and Trademark Attorneys AG , Mirko Schade
- LEXR Law Switzerland AG , Thomas Kuster
- schochauer ag , Nicolas Keller
- Wenger Vieli AG , Michela Baier
- Vectra Advisors , Alex Bardin
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