About us

We are a non-profit on a mission to advance entrepreneurship by combining community and capital access.

We build bridges between Swiss startups and investors—closing the gaps that stop good ideas from becoming funded companies.

  • Founded by entrepreneurs and investors with >20 years’ experience
  • Backed by Innosuisse and Swiss startup ecosystem partners
  • Proven results: startups raising CHF 70m, investors trained, advisors matched

Outcome: A trusted hub where ambition meets capital and experience.

 

Startup Portfolio

Who we are

Ben Graziano

  • Head trainer, STARTUP CAMPUS
  • Innosuisse Coach

Richard Bläse

  • Lead, STARTUP CAMPUS Business Creation and Business Growth Courses
  • Associate, Center for Entrepreneurship (ZHAW)

Matthias Filser

  • Head, STARTUP CAMPUS
  • Head, Center for Entrepreneurship (ZHAW)

Regula Buob

  • Co-Founder and CEO Leadership Lighthouse
  • Collaboration Partner Founders Hive

Anna-Leena Marti

  • Co-Founder and COO Leadership Lighthouse
  • Collaboration Partner Founders Hive

Trusted by the Swiss startup ecosystem.

Marketing with Founders Hive

If you’re looking to reach the Swiss entrepreneurial community, our audience couldn’t be more relevant. If you’d like to introduce your brand to our community, we have multiple options including our website, mobile, and social media channels.