{"id":296,"date":"2026-01-27T17:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impactcatalyst.ch\/for-investors\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:23:24","slug":"for-investors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/impactcatalyst.ch\/en\/for-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"For investors &amp; foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<h1>\n\t\t\tFor investors &amp; foundations\t<\/h1>\n<p>Investing with social impact &#8211; that is the credo of &#8220;for impact&#8221; investing. Is this a global trend that you, together with other pioneers, also want to strengthen in Switzerland? <\/p>\n<p>Be there when the new Swiss &#8220;for impact&#8221; network comes together and exchange ideas with leading experts, foundations and investors.<\/p>\n<p>The Impact Catalyst sees itself as an innovation hub for financing impact-oriented startups and companies. Expand your portfolio and contribute to the scaling of startups that consistently address societal challenges. <\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tWhat exactly can you expect\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Inclusion in the &#8220;for-impact&#8221; network with top-class investors and foundations<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive access to impact-oriented startups and companies<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to pitch events with showcase rooms (speed dating and Impact Catalyst Night)<\/li>\n<li>Support for deal-making \/ co-investor pooling<\/li>\n<li>Co-development and testing of new financing models and partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Participation in the exclusive Investors and Foundations Lunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tSchedule 2026\t<\/h2>\n  Q1\n  Investors &amp; Foundations Meet-up Onboarding\n  Q2\n  Investors &amp; Foundations Meet-up\n  Speed Dating\n  Q3\n  Deal-Making Support\n  Impact Catalyst Night with Award\n  Q4\n  \u00abfor impact\u00bb Circle\n\t<p>The community of &#8220;for impact&#8221; investors unites actors from banks, business angels, VCs, pension funds, funding funds, family offices, foundations, as well as individual HNWIs and NextGens. This dynamic ecosystem offers a platform for <strong>confidential exchange &#8211; exclusively within the donor and funding side.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The focus is on the specific characteristics and potential of impact-oriented startups and companies in the scaling process. The goal is to develop innovative investment models and test future-proof approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Interested investors and foundations are<strong> invited to an Investors &amp; Foundations Meet-up<\/strong> in spring. New contacts can be made over a relaxed lunch and the topics of the Impact Catalyst can be explored.<\/p>\n<p>In summer, we offer personal <strong>1:1 matchmakings<\/strong> with the start-up finalists and invite you to the <strong>Impact Catalyst Night on 3 September in Zurich<\/strong>, where presentations and showrooms with products and services allow you to experience the impact-oriented start-ups.<\/p>\n<p>This is how we strengthen collaborations and create synergies between business and philanthropy.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tInformation about the start-ups and companies\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Which startups are part of the Impact Catalyst?<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The startups in the Impact Catalyst are impact-oriented companies whose purpose is to address societal problems with innovative solutions. Their business model is closely linked to an impact model that aims to bring about measurable positive changes for society and the environment. These companies create direct added value in the social, ecological and\/or cultural areas and contribute to the achievement of one or more SDGs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Where are the start-ups and companies?<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The startups are in the scaling and professionalization phase and are ready for the next growth step. They require financing models that are developed and supported within the Impact Catalyst. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Investment Readiness Program<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the Investment Readiness Program, the start-ups receive intensive support in preparing their financing round. This includes the optimization of business and impact models as well as the creation of investment proposals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">Active networking with investors and foundations<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Readiness Program is followed by active networking with investors and philanthropists. This includes speed dating sessions and individual meetings to discuss concrete investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\">Impact Catalyst Night<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Impact Catalyst Night offers a platform where start-ups can present their investment proposals and attract further investors.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For investors &amp; foundations Investing with social impact &#8211; that is the credo of &#8220;for impact&#8221; investing. Is this a global trend that you, together with other pioneers, also want to strengthen in Switzerland? Be there when the new Swiss &#8220;for impact&#8221; network comes together and exchange ideas with leading experts, foundations and investors. 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