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Venture Kick — Stage 3

Funds Venture Kick scale-up companies with bridge capital and follow-on equity support toward expansion.

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Venture Kick Stage 3 is the final stage of the Venture Kick competition, awarding a CHF 100,000 convertible loan to startups that have advanced through both Stage 1 and Stage 2. The convertible 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 — no conversion discount applies. Approximately 50 percent…

What this grant funds

Same sector-agnostic scope; culmination stage for teams that cleared Stages 1 and 2 of the jury process.

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