Venture Debt in Switzerland 2026. The strategic funding tool with the right Swiss legal framework.
Venture debt is becoming a mainstream financing option for Swiss tech companies. But many founders, board members, and investors still lack a clear, practical model for when it helps, when it backfires, and what must be negotiated to keep the company safe.
In this live session, Lendity and Lexr will break down venture debt from two angles:
The strategic funding logic: how venture debt fits into a modern Swiss financing strategy, typical use cases, and the key decision filters boards should apply before taking on debt.
The Swiss legal framework: the contractual and legal mechanics that matter in practice . security, covenants, reporting duties, and the clauses that most often create friction in negotiations.
You will leave with a sharper understanding of how venture debt works in Switzerland, what “good” looks like in documentation, and how to evaluate whether it is the right tool for your next milestone.
Format: 45 minutes (two short expert segments + live Q&A)
Audience: Founders, CFOs, board members, and investors in Swiss tech
Speakers
Rafael Karamanian: Rafael is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lendity, a Swiss growth capital provider backing tech scale-ups with capital-efficient funding. He partners with founders and leadership teams to design financing that supports growth and protects flexibility. Rafael brings an underwriting perspective shaped by reviewing 150+ Swiss tech businesses.
Michele Vitali: Michele is a Partner at LEXR and leads the firm’s Corporate & VC Transactions team. He advises founders, startups, and investors across all stages of a company’s journey, from early-stage financing rounds and employee participation models to venture loan agreements, restructurings, and exits. As an entrepreneur himself, Michele brings a practical, business-savvy perspective to complex transactions.