Checklists, Guides & More

Thinking about starting your own company? We’ve got you covered.

Together with our trusted partners, we’ve created a step-by-step guide covering what you need to know to get your startup off the ground. From legal setup to financing, HR, and go-to-market essentials, this checklist helps you navigate the complexities of launching a business in Switzerland.

What does ESG and sustainability actually mean? Why are sustainability-related topics relevant for start-ups? How can you start incorporating sustainability into your own business?

You can find all this as well as useful resources for further information and funding in the SSA Sustainability Guide for Startups.

Our legal partners (Badertscher, Wenger Vieli, Eversheds Sutherland, and Kellerhals Carrard) have provided us and you with some useful legal templates so you can focus on making your customers happy instead of on legal jargon.

Below you can find templates for employment contracts, loan agreements, and Non-disclosure agreements in English and German.

From MVPs and cap tables to burn rate, term sheets, and ESG, the startup world comes with a language of its own. Our Startup Glossary breaks down the most important terms every founder should know.

Whether you’re just getting started or preparing to talk to investors, this glossary helps you navigate conversations, documents, and decisions with confidence.