Mathias Ruch is the Founder and CEO of CV VC (Crypto Valley Venture Capital) and CV Labs. See sector focus and contact routes.
Mathias Ruch is the Founder and CEO of CV VC (Crypto Valley Venture Capital) and CV Labs, where he manages a portfolio of approximately 60 startup investments while serving as an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years in the digital startup scene. His investment thesis is exclusively focused on early-stage startups building on blockchain technology, requiring selected firms to relocate to Zug, Switzerland, to access the Crypto Valley ecosystem. Typical investments include a $125,000 seed package for which CV VC takes 8% equity or tokens, alongside larger follow-on investments in more advanced startups via token purchases or classic deals. Notable portfolio companies include Atizo.com, Europe’s crowdsourcing pioneer that was later sold to Hype Innovation, which Ruch helped build during his angel investing phase. Ruch distinguishes his approach by operating CV Labs as an incubator offering co-working spaces in Zug, Dubai, and Liechtenstein, combined with coaching and advisory services. He also holds a distinctive public role as the chairman of the Expert Council at the Swiss Blockchain Federation, where he advocates for Switzerland’s attractiveness as a sec
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