Description
Venture capital fuels innovation and is particularly vital in a rapidly changing world.
Switzerland has long been a center for the world's financial developments and is at the
forefront of venture capitalism. But what's the secret of Swiss success and how is that
reflected - or not - in the world's other leading business regions? This compelling new
book assembles an enviable who's who of the venture capital scene to examine what
attracts investors and partners to the Swiss region from all corners of the world - and
how the latest innovations are playing out on a global scale.
Each chapter of this groundbreaking anthology takes its inspiration from the evolution
of startups, interpreting venture capital across a number of key fundraising themes,
from the contributions of so-called business angels to equity investments from banks.
The book is arranged across the life cycle of a fund, with the main focus on sourcing,
investing, managing portfolio companies and exit. It integrates perspectives from
key players in the global industry, across all stages of the process, and many types of
venture capital firms. The aim is to provide the one and only comprehensive book on
the venture capital industry - offering an invaluable glimpse into the lessons everyone
can derive from the innovations of the Swiss approach and how they have been successfully
applied internationally.
Venture capital doesn't get the coverage it should given its global importance for innovation
and this vital collection provides not only a deep dive into what characterizes
a thriving venture capital scene, but provides exclusive insights into and case studies
of the Swiss role model that others can learn from.
Dr. Christian Hugo Hoffmann is the Managing Director of Hoffmann Economics, an investment and investment advisory boutique focusing on Venture Capital. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Moreover, he has co-founded various start-ups and held C-level positions. This happened in the areas of software, robotics, IoT, real estate. Christian is also establishing a hub for leading AI startups on behalf of a private foundation in Zurich. He continues to work as a publicist, consultant and university lecturer. He has published over 100 publications in academic journals on finance, fintech, entrepreneurship, systems thinking, ethics of artificial intelligence and theoretical philosophy; blog posts and guest articles in newspapers (such as NZZ, Süddeutsche, Tagesspiegel). More information at: https://www.christian-hugo-hoffmann.com/
Dr. Sebastian Hersberger studied economics at the University of Basel, Switzerland, and holds a doctorate. Sebastian has around 15 years of work experience in management consulting (focus on transformation and technology), industry (e.g. head of innovation and corporate development) and start-ups. He also teaches at the University of Basel in the field of start-ups, innovation and venture capital. More information at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-hersberger/
