Startup Stories: Funding & Investor Insights
Are you a startup founder eager to unravel the complexities of startup funding? Then join the Startup stories to learn directly from seasoned investors and Startup founders and ask them all your questions.
Why attend?
- Gain invaluable insights from an experienced investor and founder.
- Learn practical tips and strategies for navigating startup funding.
- Connect with fellow founders and expand your network.
The event will happen online, is free of charge and is co-organized with Impact Hub Zurich.
About the Speakers
Laura Matter, CEO & Co-Founder of noii
Laura Matter is the co-founder and CEO of noii, a video chat-based dating platform. noii combines sophisticated algorithms with psychological expertise to find suitable partners and then enables people to take part in a video chat speed dating session. Today, noii has over 30,000 users, mainly from Zurich, and has also been offering weekly offline events for singles since 2023. The startup has secured CHF 1.5 million in capital from external investors, including CHF 1.2 million via crowdinvesting in June 2024.
Manuel Eppert, Managing Partner at Alvicus AG
Manuel Eppert is a Managing Partner at Alvicus AG, an investment firm dedicated to empowering women-led startups through the Alvicus.Invest fund. With over 20 years of experience across Financial Services, Regulatory, and IT, Manuel brings a comprehensive skill set spanning Finance, Regulatory, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Operations. Alvicus AG offers strategic investments paired with operational support to help entrepreneurs scale successfully. The firm has invested across sectors such as FashionTech, Education, FinTech, HealthTech, and Retail. With numerous investments to date, Alvicus is now fundraising for its second fund, positioning itself for continued growth and impactful innovation.
The new Swiss Venture Capital Report was published on 26 January. It analyses 304 financing rounds closed in 2020 and includes further article such as an interview with Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board, and a list of Swiss "soonicorns". 
