For Investors & Philanthropists

Investing with social impact – that is the credo of "for impact" investing. Is this a global trend that you, together with other pioneers, also want to strengthen in Switzerland?

Be part of the new Swiss "for impact" network as it comes together, and exchange ideas with leading experts, philanthropists, and investors.

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.

What exactly can you expect

Inclusion in the "for-impact" network with high-caliber investors and philanthropists
Exclusive access to impact-oriented startups and companies
Invitation to pitch events with showcase rooms (speed dating and Impact Day)
Support for deal-making / co-investor pooling
Co-development and testing of new financing models and partnerships
Participation in the exclusive Investors and Foundations Lunch

Schedule 2026

Investors & Foundations Meet-up Onboarding

Investors & Foundations Meet-up

Speed Dating

Deal-Making Support

Impact Day with Award

«for impact» Circle

The community of "for impact" 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 confidential exchange – exclusively within the donor and funding side.

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.

Interested investors and philanthropists will be invited to an Investors & Foundations Meet-up in spring. During a relaxed lunch, new contacts can be made and the topics of the Impact Catalyst explored.

In summer, we offer personal 1:1 matchmakings with the start-up finalists and invite you to the Impact Day, where presentations and showrooms featuring products and services make impact-oriented start-ups tangible.

This is how we strengthen collaborations and create synergies between business and philanthropy.

Information about the start-ups and companies

Which startups are part of the Impact Catalyst?

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.

Where are the start-ups and companies?

Investment Readiness Program

Active networking with investors and philanthropists

Impact Day

Register now!

Would you like to expand your portfolio with investments that combine returns and social impact? Then register here.

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Registration: Impact Catalyst Investor & Foundation Meet-up 2026 @ Swiss Re*

I would like to attend the meet-up on April 15, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Unfortunately, I cannot attend, but I am interested in Impact Catalyst.

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Which of the following practice sessions are you most interested in?*

Good practice for due diligence with "for-impact startups"

Good practice for term sheets from the perspective of different funders

Case Study: "Investment Journey – from research grant to equity investment"

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