Bloomhaus Ventures AG

📉 Series A isn’t what it used to be. Are you ready for the new reality? Gone are the days of “growth at all costs.” Investors now demand stronger metrics, capital efficiency, and clear milestones - especially for SaaS startups. So, how can founders break through and secure funding? 🚀 Tim Schwichtenberg, Senior Investment Manager at Bloomhaus, shares the latest insights on: ✅ The biggest shifts in Series A expectations 📊 Key metrics that matter most today 💡 How SaaS startups can navigate this tougher funding landscape Every pre-seed startup will face this hurdle - make sure you’re prepared. Read the full breakdown below👇!

📅 Your startup’s success isn’t just about what you build - it’s also about where you show up. Q1 is over. If you haven’t mapped out your event strategy yet, now’s the time! We at Bloomhaus have put together a must-see list of the most valuable startup events to help you connect with investors, customers, and industry leaders. 🚀 Where should you be this year? 🎤 The best networking & pitch events 🌍 Must-attend global conferences 🤝 Niche gatherings tailored to your industry Don’t leave it to chance - plan your 2025 event strategy now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dG9tA4xA Thanks for putting this together Tim Schwichtenberg, Lukas Gaiser, Pascal Stuerchler, Nicolaus Graw!

⭐ Our newest Visiting Analyst, Nicolaus Graw, has been diving deep into the world of venture capital - while juggling his exams over the past four weeks! ❓ What’s stood out the most to him? 🔎 What makes a startup truly investment-worthy? ⚡ Why does he believe sustainability is more than just a trend? 📅 How did he manage VC life and exam season? Nick shares his biggest takeaways—read the highlights here! 👇 Or go to the full interview to get the full details: https://lnkd.in/dQXXA82U

From Refuse to Reuse, Repair, and Recycling – Circular Economy is Much More Than Just Recycling! This was the key takeaway from the 3rd Circular Economy Forum in Thun, where Marc Tesch and about 200 participants explored innovative business models. As VC in Climate tech and as entrepreneurs we are always excited to see new approaches develop. A highlight was the Bern Upcycling Challenge, awarding sustainable startups: 🏆 Circea SA – CO₂ reduction through fermentation 🥈 Luya Foods – A tasty, versatile meat alternative made from tofu byproduct Okara 🥉 Bogen17– Fermented flours as a sugar substitute for bakeries! Congratulations! Berner Fachhochschule BFH, the local business association, and the Thun city council emphasized their commitment to circularity. A standout moment: Andrea de Meuron, who truly embodies sustainability – wearing 35-year-old jeans! Breakout Sessions & Keynotes: 🔹 Circular Construction: Kitchen reuse, wooden ceilings & challenges due to changing regulations 🔹 OceanSafe: Sustainable textiles must be cost-competitive to make an impact 🔹 RONDO: Long-lasting machines & furniture, solar panels, and strong apprenticeship programs 🔹 GVB – Gebäudeversicherung Bern: Lighthouse projects inspiring employees An inspiring event full of fresh ideas for a circular future!

Meet Tim Schwichtenberg at the Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao or the Berlin Venture SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen!

A Great Day in Berlin! 🇩🇪✨ After a productive day, what better way to wrap things up than with great food and even better company? Our CEO Pascal Stuerchler traveled to Berlin to personally welcome our newest member, visiting analyst Nicolaus Graw, to the team who has been working together with Tim Schwichtenberg for four weeks. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and celebrate the exciting journey ahead. Here’s to teamwork, new beginnings, and continued success! 🚀 #Teamwork #NewBeginnings

We are incredibly proud to be part of an exciting new startup journey with ETH Zürich spinoff Manukai AG. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with the founders Pascal Weber and Daniel Wälchli, as well as with QBIT Capital - many thanks for leading the round! We’re also thrilled to have Innosuisse on board to support the next milestones. Wishing the team all the best!

🚀 Welcome to the Bloomhaus Family, Manukai! 🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome Pascal Weber and Daniel Wälchli from Manukai AG to our portfolio! As an ETH Zürich spin-off founded in 2023, Manukai is revolutionizing manufacturing with COM Copilot — an AI-driven solution that automates and optimizes CAM programming for CNC machines. The impact? 80% faster programming and 15% more efficient production.    Manukai is shaping the future of smart manufacturing, and we couldn’t be more excited to support their journey. Let’s build something great together!

🚀 Looking Back on an Inspiring Month: Key Takeaways from Events & Innovations: March has been filled with insightful discussions, cutting-edge tech, and inspiring startup visits - from @START Summit to Tech for Net Zero, the Global Summit, and exciting stops like ETH Student Project House. Here are our five key takeaways: 1️⃣ AI Inference is Scaling Fast
AI inference chips are shaping the future, outpacing training chips in market potential. With Edge AI on the rise, power efficiency is becoming a defining factor in hardware innovation. 2️⃣ Cybersecurity & AI Chips
Security is a growing concern. Analog chips are harder to hack, and the next wave of AI-powered security will detect threats before they happen. 3️⃣ Batteries: From Breakthroughs to Scaling
The next-gen of energy storage is here- Sodium-ion batteries, solid-state tech, and new gigafactories will drive the energy transition. But Europe needs to catch up in production capacity. 4️⃣ Tech Must Be Economically Competitive to Scale
"Green Premium" solutions won’t win unless they make financial sense. Funding models—venture debt, asset-backed loans, and public subsidies—are key to bridging the gap. 5️⃣ The Future is Built in Labs & Startup Hubs
Visiting places like ETH Student Project House reminded us: The next big thing often starts in a small, passionate community. Exciting times ahead! And the month is not over yet - exciting news coming soon. Stay tuned! Tim Schwichtenberg Nicolaus Graw Pascal Stuerchler Marc Tesch Ines Najorka

What really matters to investors? Secure your spot for the session on “How to make your startup investable” with Pascal Stuerchler and Thomas Dübendorfer at Founders Day, hosted by Swiss Startup Association! 🚀 Date: April 15th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM, (Networking Apero until 9:30 PM) Location: Google Campus, Europaallee, Zürich 👉 https://lnkd.in/etk-QDAe