Swiss ICT Investor Club

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Overview

Swiss ICT Investor Club (SICTIC) is a non-profit association founded in 2014 that connects smart money angel investors to Swiss seed and early-stage ICT startups. It organizes investor days in cities including Zürich, Lausanne, Geneva, Lugano, and Liechtenstein to facilitate pitching and matchmaking without investing directly or taking commissions. SICTIC has facilitated 199 investments, 25 exits, and involvement in 69% of early-stage ICT investments in Switzerland.¹²³⁴

History

SICTIC was founded in 2014 by Thomas Dübendorfer, who serves as President. It established itself as Switzerland's largest business angel network, organizing dealflow and investor events nationwide. Key milestones include 199 investments, 25 total exits (9 in 2022 alone), and enabling larger seed rounds through corporate venture capital alongside angels.¹²³⁴

Reputation

SICTIC is perceived positively by startups and investors for its effective matchmaking and dominance in Swiss early-stage ICT investments, with Glassdoor reviews highlighting collaborative people from interns to board members. It is noted as the largest and most active angel network in Switzerland. No significant criticisms appear in available sources.⁴⁵⁸

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