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Does Switzerland need its own Startup AG?: Laurent Decrue & Sophie Lamparter (EP #545)
FEB 16, 202658 MIN
Does Switzerland need its own Startup AG?: Laurent Decrue & Sophie Lamparter (EP #545)
FEB 16, 202658 MIN
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<p><strong>Timestamps: </strong></p><p><br></p><p>03:06 - How the AI Boom is pushing energy back to the top of the agenda</p><p>10:34 - Impact of new Funds on Founders</p><p>35:22 - Startup Agenda Switzerland: Key Challenges</p><p>49:14 - Prioritizing Startup Needs in Switzerland</p><p><br>This episode was co-produced with <a href="https://startupdays.ch/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Swiss Startup Days</a>, the leading Swiss deep-tech catalyst event for startups, investors, enablers, and corporates.Checkout Newcomers - the ultimate pitching format for pre-seed and seed startups in Switzerland. Applications open in December 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this Febuary Swisspreneur Briefing, we go live with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophielamparter/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sophie Lamparter</a> (Founder & Managing Partner at <a href="https://www.vitaminc.ventures/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">VitaminºC</a>) and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentdecrue/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Laurent Decrue</a> (Co-Founder & Co-CEO of <a href="https://www.holycode.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Holycode</a>) to break down what’s moving and shaking in the Swiss startup ecosystem in the last month - from funding and liquidity to what founders should read between the headlines.<br></p><p>This episode dives into three founder-relevant themes. First, the Swiss Venture Capital Report: funding is stabilising: but is CHF 2.95B remotely enough if we want global relevance? Second, AI’s real impact on startups: cheaper building, higher expectations, longer bootstrapping, and bigger later rounds. Third, structural competitiveness: why capital, speed, and investor density matter more than celebratory rankings — and why Switzerland still struggles to fund late-stage ambition.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We also go deeper into the nuances: the tension between hype cycle and fundamental shift in AI, why SaaS public market corrections signal changing assumptions - not collapse - and what a “Startup AG” could mean for Switzerland. From pension funds allocating to venture, taxation misalignment, to why the Delaware C-Corp still beats the AG in ease of setup, this conversation is less about criticism and more about unrealised potential. The takeaway: Switzerland doesn’t lack talent or capital - it lacks structural urgency.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>The cover portrait was edited by <a href="http://www.smartportrait.io/">www.smartportrait.io</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to give us a follow on<a href="https://x.com/swisspreneur"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swisspreneur/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/swisspreneur"><strong></strong></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/swisspreneur"><strong>Linkedin</strong></a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@swisspreneur"><strong> TikTok</strong></a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Swisspreneur"><strong> Youtube </strong></a>so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there’s no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.</p><p></p>