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Operator-led community for Swiss scaleup founders (Series A+)
Real operator insights, peer exchange, and selective access to growth and secondary opportunities.
Apply: Scaleup Slopes (Laax) · Cruise Lausanne · Cruise Zurich
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“At the scaleup stage, founders need fewer opinions and more operator-grade insight.”
Swisspreneur has built trusted scaleup formats over the past 10 years, from podcasts to Scaleup Slopes to the Scaleup Cruise.
The Scaleup Circle is the next step: a dedicated, curated space for founders navigating the complexity of growth beyond Series A, with candid operator conversations, high-trust in-person exchange, and selective access to capital opportunities.
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Co-led by Philippe Sahli & Lars Mangelsdorf (Yokoy)
Philippe and Lars built Yokoy from an early-stage startup into an international fintech and AI scaleup, raising $100M+ from leading global investors including Sequoia, and exiting via acquisition by TravelPerk in 2025.
Their role in the Scaleup Circle is grounded in three commitments:
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What this is
Swisspreneur Scaleup Circle is a peer-level platform built for Swiss scaleup founders and operators.
It is designed for operator-to-operator exchange, with minimal noise and maximum signal.
Who it’s for: Founders and key operators at Swiss scaleups (typically Series A+ or equivalent scale)
Language: English
Geography: Switzerland
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Curation matters
Participation is curated to protect candor, relevance, and trust. Several formats are invite-only.
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High-trust formats for experienced builders.
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Learn more and sign up for deal flow: Swisspreneur Syndicate
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Swisspreneur has hosted founder-led events across Switzerland since 2016 and evolved its scaleup formats over time, including the flagship Scaleup Cruise and Scaleup Slopes.
Read more: About Swisspreneur
Last updated: February 5, 2026 → February 5, 2026