Hi [GP/Manager's Name],
I would like to request approval for a SwissVC Membership to support my role and our firm's broader impact. SwissVC is the closed community of full-time, venture capital professionals actively deploying in Switzerland, established in 2015. Admission is by application and referral only — every member is individually reviewed.
Here is why I believe membership is valuable for both me and [Firm Name]:
What membership includes
- Guild sessions Closed cohorts of 8–15 VC professionals working on a shared operational challenge (AI/automation, DPI…). Sessions run on a Chatham House basis; output is curated intelligence shared with the full community. Participation is restricted to Guild Members.
- Private community forum 24/7 access to the member WhatsApp group: peer questions, vetted recommendations, and years of accumulated discussions.
- Content library Guild-produced playbooks and frameworks, exclusive to members.
- Annual SwissVC Summit Flagship full-day members-only event for peer exchange.
- Member directory Searchable private directory of all active members by firm, role, stage, sector, and city.
- Ad-hoc in-person events Curated gatherings across Swiss cities: roundtables, fireside chats, and community events throughout the year (although SwissVC is not an event platform).
Cost: [CHF X]/year — annual, non-refundable. Pricing is on a Network Member or Guild Member basis; full details are provided upon application and are also available on SwissVC's website.
I would like approval to expense this as part of my professional development budget, so I can continue to bring best practices, data, and relationships back to [Firm Name].
[Your Name]