AWI and DTN Launch AWI DTF Fund Manager Request for Proposals

The Anlagestiftung Winterthur für Personalvorsorge (AWI), in collaboration with Deep Tech Nation Switzerland (DTN), has launched a Request for Proposals (RfP) for the AWI Deep Tech Fund (AWI DTF), a Switzerland-focused investment Venture Capital Fund.

This fund aims to increase institutional investment in Swiss start-ups, particularly in deep-tech and digital innovation, by addressing key funding gaps in the ecosystem. The AWI DTF employs a hybrid investment strategy, combining both indirect exposure to startups through VC funds, and direct exposure to startups, providing institutional investors with attractive upside and risk-adjusted returns while supporting Switzerland’s position as a global leader in technological innovation.

AWI Deep Tech Fund RfP Key Dates:

• Clarification Questions Deadline: March 21, 2025 (18:00 CET)
• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 18, 2025 (18:00 CET)
• Asset Manager Selection: May 30, 2025

Asset managers with expertise in venture capital fund management are encouraged to submit their proposals by April 18, 2025. For more details on the fund structure, investment strategy, and submission requirements, please visit: https://deeptechnation.ch/awi-deep-tech-fund-request-for-proposals/

(Press Release)

Read more about the AWI DTN in our interview with Dario My, Head Venture Hub Switzerland at Deep Tech Nation Switzerland here.