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Venture Kick — Stage 2

Funds Venture Kick alumni to continue development with growth support before next-stage financing opportunities.

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Venture Kick Stage 2 awards a CHF 40,000 convertible loan to startups that successfully advanced from Stage 1 of the Venture Kick competition. The loan carries a 5 percent annual interest rate and converts into equity at the startup's next significant equity funding round at the same valuation as that round — there is no conversion discount. Approximately 60 percent of Stage 1 winners advance to S…

What this grant funds

Same sector-agnostic scope as Stage 1; continuation for startups that advanced through the Stage 1 jury.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3–6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Convertible
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.venturekick.ch