Zurich fund firm bets big on Swiss startups

The Swiss start-up investment scene is coming of age, according to head of clients at Serpentine Ventures Christoph Kruecken. He discusses the venture capital asset manager’s fund range, how it nurtures its holdings, and how it compares to sales roles he held at BlackRock and UBS.

What is Citywire: Thanks, I quit?

Thanks, I quit features Swiss finance professionals who had an interesting career change. Hosted by Citywire Switzerland reporter Fergus Horsfall, the first series includes star names who left Switzerland’s financial heavyweights and those who took unconventional routes to the top. From bitcoin bosses to Iraq fund impresarios and sustainability pioneers, make sure you tune in every second Wednesday to learn from the most fascinating figures in the industry.