Ringier Digital Ventures

What is Ringier Digital Ventures?

Ringier Digital Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ringier and is dedicated to startup investments. Founded in 2015 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, this corporate VC targets early-stage investments in European consumer internet startups with a focus on online marketplaces, direct-to-consumer commerce, and subscription business models.

Their investment philosophy is not centered on strategic ventures but rather on creating a diversified portfolio of minority investments, following the venture capitalist approach. The founding teams of their portfolio companies are supported by Ringier Digital Ventures through close collaboration, leveraging on Ringier AG's digital expertise and significant media reach to boost the development of these companies.

While they specialize in the consumer products and services, information technology, healthcare, and digital sectors, they also have broader interests in software, IT & TMT, HealthTech & Fitness, Logistics & Distribution, Healthcare & Wellness, and Investment Management. As an integral part of an established media company, Ringier Digital Ventures is uniquely positioned to advise and aid their investments using in-house resources and expertise.

Their investment portfolio includes companies like About You, AirConsole, and Chairish, demonstrating a commitment to a variety of business models within the digital space. The Ringier Digital Ventures team operates with the guidance of Marcau Partners AG, a firm specializing in Venture Capital as a Service, providing strategic advisory and consultancy to optimize investment outcomes and portfolio performance. Ringier Digital Ventures is actively seeking to expand its portfolio and welcomes contact from innovative startups looking for investment and support.