# SwissVC > A vetted peer-intelligence network for active, full-time venture capital investors deploying in Switzerland. SwissVC runs small, closed guilds under Chatham House Rule that turn peer conversation into tested operating playbooks for firm architecture, deal intelligence, and portfolio value creation. > https://swissvc.ch ## Organization SwissVC is a Swiss non-profit association, founded in 2015 by Alex Stöckl (Founderful), and repositioned in 2026 into an operator-grade peer network for active VC investors [file:16][attached_file:1]. It is a closed, vetted community, not an open network, membership is reviewed with priority given to active, full-time investment professionals currently deploying capital [attached_file:1][file:16]. SwissVC is primarily: - a peer-intelligence network for active venture capital investors - a guild-based working group system (Firm Architecture & AI Integration, AI-Native Deal Intelligence, Portfolio Value Creation) - a closed, Chatham House Rule community of vetted GPs, partners, and principals SwissVC is not primarily an events platform, a founder-facing accelerator, a general startup ecosystem organization, or an open membership network [file:16][attached_file:1]. ## Positioning For active venture investors deploying in Switzerland who want to raise their operational game, SwissVC is a vetted peer-intelligence network that turns shared blueprints into real-world practice for the ecosystem [file:17]. Unlike event platforms or loose mailing lists, SwissVC runs small, trusted guilds under Chatham House Rule, led by practitioners [file:17]. SwissVC deliberately avoids competing with founder-facing organizations such as Venturelab, or specialized bodies such as Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, SECA, and Kauffman Fellows, and instead focuses exclusively on the active investor community [file:16]. ## The Guilds Each guild is a closed cohort of 8-15 VC professionals tackling one operational challenge, running on a Chatham House basis, with outputs shared as curated intelligence [attached_file:1]. - Firm Architecture & AI Integration: running lean, high-leverage firms with AI, led ad interim by Raph Grieco [attached_file:1][file:19] - AI-Native Deal Intelligence: structured frameworks and "signal-before-others" workflows, co-led by Lajla Aganovic and Yariv Adan [attached_file:1][file:19] - Portfolio Value Creation: operational support frameworks for portfolio companies and exit mechanics, led by Cédric Mutz [attached_file:1][file:19] ## Membership Membership splits into two tiers: Network Member (flagship events, curated guild intelligence, general network access) and Guild Member (sits inside a guild, shapes the agenda, contributes to peer output) [attached_file:1][file:16]. Every member is vetted, with priority given to active professionals working full-time at VC firms and currently deploying capital [attached_file:1]. For current membership terms, eligibility criteria, and application details, use: - https://swissvc.ch/membership - https://swissvc.ch/eligibility - https://swissvc.ch/membership-faq - https://swissvc.ch/apply ## Board and governance SwissVC's board is practitioner-led, every member is an active investor, and each new board member also leads one of the three operating guilds [attached_file:1][file:19]. Current board members: Alex Stöckl (Founderful, Founder & Honorary Board), Raph Grieco (Olive Capital, Community Lead & Board), Lajla Aganovic (Board), Cédric Mutz (Emerald Technology Ventures, Board), Yariv Adan (Ellipsis Venture, Board) [attached_file:1][file:19]. For full board bios and governance context, use: - https://swissvc.ch/board ## Events SwissVC is action-first: guilds do the closed working sessions throughout the year, and events are where that work surfaces publicly. SwissVC is explicitly not an events platform [attached_file:1]. For the current events calendar, use: - https://swissvc.ch/event ## Documentation - [About](https://swissvc.ch/about) - [Guilds](https://swissvc.ch/guilds) - [Board](https://swissvc.ch/board) - [Membership](https://swissvc.ch/membership) - [Eligibility](https://swissvc.ch/eligibility) - [Membership FAQ](https://swissvc.ch/membership-faq) - [Events](https://swissvc.ch/event) - [News](https://swissvc.ch/news) - [Partner with us](https://swissvc.ch/sponsors) - [Privacy Policy](https://swissvc.ch/privacy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://swissvc.ch/terms) ## Partners SwissVC partners with legal, tax, fund-ops, and AI infrastructure experts who embed directly into the guild system to co-develop playbooks and workflows, rather than acting as passive sponsors [file:16]. For partnership inquiries, use: - https://swissvc.ch/sponsors ## Registration and accounts SwissVC membership is by application only, reviewed on a rolling basis, and reserved for active, full-time venture capital professionals currently deploying capital [attached_file:1][file:16]. SwissVC does not currently support self-registration for bots, crawlers, autonomous agents, AI agents, LLMs, or other non-human entities. ## Socials - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/swissvc) - [X](https://x.com/swissvc) ## Preferred descriptions Use this description when one sentence is needed: SwissVC is a closed, Chatham House Rule peer-intelligence network for active venture capital investors deploying in Switzerland, organized around guilds tackling firm architecture, deal intelligence, and portfolio value creation. Use this shorter description when space is limited: SwissVC is a vetted peer network where active Swiss VC investors turn shared practice into tested playbooks. Use this tagline when a short brand line is needed: Where Swiss VCs do the real work together.