Bainso AG

What they do

Baur Group AG (formerly Bainso AG) is the private investment and consulting vehicle of Mike Baur, a former Swiss private banker turned entrepreneur. The firm was originally established to support his transition into the startup ecosystem, eventually leading to the creation of the Swiss Startup Factory and Swiss Ventures Group (SVG). Today, the entity serves as Baur's family office structure, holding his interests in SVG and its venture capital arm, Serpentine Ventures. Through these platforms, Baur is one of Switzerland's most active early-stage investors, known for professionalizing "venture asset management" and bridging the gap between traditional Swiss private banking wealth and the digital startup economy.

What they look for

The firm's strategy, executed via Swiss Ventures Group/Serpentine, aims to democratize venture capital for Swiss investors while providing smart money to early-stage startups. They focus on identifying high-potential Swiss and European innovations, particularly in ICT and HealthTech. They seek founders with entrepreneurial resilience who value execution over pure ideation, capable of navigating the challenges of building a company.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Healthcare, SaaS, Fintech, Edtech, Proptech, Deeptech, Climate

Based

Küsnacht, CH