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Accelerating Ventures. Amplifying Growth.
IAI Network is a Swiss venture acceleration firm. We take ventures from concept to market across Switzerland, the UAE, Japan and the USA: market entry, capital, operations and partnerships, run directly by the partners.
Why IAI Network
A good idea is the easy part. Ventures stall on execution: a structure that does not scale, a market entered without a plan, a funding round without a credible model, a partner found too late.
That is where we work. From our base in Switzerland, we combine hands-on operating experience with a network across Europe, the Gulf, Japan and the USA. We work with early-stage founders, established companies launching new ventures, and investors who want their portfolio companies to grow faster.
Who we work with
Three kinds of clients, one way of working
Companies launching ventures
A new product line, a spin-off or a market abroad, without building a full team from scratch for each step.
Describe your projectInvestors
Portfolio companies that need support entering a new market, setting up operations or preparing the next round.
Talk to us about your portfolioVenture services
What we do
Five services that cover the path from concept to market. Most engagements combine two or three of them.
Global Network Access
Growth often depends on connections: the right investors, industry experts and technology partners at the right moment. Companies with strong networks solve problems faster and see opportunities earlier.
IAI Network opens its network of investors, industry leaders and technology partners across Europe, the Gulf, Japan and the USA, and makes the introductions that move your venture forward.
You get
- Targeted introductions, each prepared with a short brief
- Contacts in Switzerland, the UAE, Japan and the USA
- Preparation for the first meeting
Market Expansion
Successful ventures outgrow their first market, yet entering a new territory is one of the hardest things a company does. The ones that succeed plan for local regulation, competition and culture before they launch.
IAI Network builds your market entry roadmap and customer acquisition plan, and supports the launch on the ground in Switzerland, the EU, the Gulf, Japan and the USA.
You get
- Market entry roadmap with regulatory and certification checklist
- Entity, distribution and pricing options
- Customer acquisition plan for the first 12 months
Fundraising and Financial Modeling
Investors see countless pitches. The ventures that get funded tell a clear financial story that shows both the opportunity and the ability to execute.
IAI Network builds the financial model and investor materials with you, and introduces you to venture capital, angel investors and grant programmes that fit your stage.
You get
- Investor-grade financial model and use of funds
- Pitch deck and data room review
- Introductions to relevant investors and grant programmes
Operational Setup
Fast growth overwhelms companies that are not ready for it. Ventures that scale build robust foundations early: supply chains, compliant HR and a legal structure that supports expansion instead of slowing it.
IAI Network sets up the operational foundation so you can scale without bottlenecks or compliance gaps.
You get
- Company structure and entity setup, in Switzerland and abroad
- Contracts, compliance and governance
- Supply chain, HR and finance processes
Partnership Development
Few ventures grow in isolation. Strategic partners bring markets, capabilities and resources that a company could not build alone in the same time.
IAI Network identifies, approaches and negotiates strategic alliances with distributors, manufacturers and industry players.
You get
- Partner long list and structured outreach
- Term sheets and partnership agreements
- Distribution and licensing structures
Where we work
From Austin to Tokyo, with Switzerland in the middle
Our work runs between four regions that need each other: Swiss structure and capital, Gulf markets, Japanese products and partners, and the US market.
Operations
USA
Operating structure in Austin, Texas, for ventures entering the North American market.
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Switzerland
A neutral, trusted base for company structures, contracts and capital, with direct access to the EU.
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UAE
Gateway to the Gulf and the wider Middle East, for technology, infrastructure and consumer ventures.
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Japan
Origin of distinctive products and technology partners, and a demanding market for European ventures.
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Sectors
Where our current work sits
Deeptech
Technology ventures that need cross-border structure, funding and access to large corporate partners.
Longevity
Companies in longevity and preventive health: structure, finance, the regulatory pathway and capital.
Infrastructure
Digital and physical infrastructure projects that need international structuring, financing and operating partners.
Logistics
Supply chain and distribution ventures that connect producers with markets in Europe, the Gulf, Japan and the USA.
Personal care
Personal care brands, starting with oral care, building their position with consumers in Europe and the Gulf.
Food
Premium ingredients and specialty foods moving from origin countries to manufacturers, food service and retail in Europe and the Middle East.
Details on current mandates are shared in conversation.
How it starts
From first message to first milestone
Submit
Send your deck, concept or a short description through the contact form.
First conversation
A call with one of the partners to understand the venture, the goal and the timeline.
Proposal
A defined scope with deliverables, timeline and the commercial model.
Execution
We work alongside your team against agreed milestones, with regular reviews.
Partners
The people you work with
David Corriveau
CEO and Director
David has spent his career in technology and in investing in technology companies. He previously owned and operated data centres internationally and works with large companies at the forefront of today's technology challenges. At IAI Network he leads deal origination and partnerships across Japan, the Middle East and the USA.
Christoph Meier
COO and Director
Christoph leads structure, finance, contracts and compliance. He has served as Head of Operations of a traceability and transparency software and consulting company in Switzerland and as CFO of a longevity investment company in the UAE, and co-founded a circular-economy consumer brand. He works in German, French and English.
At a glance
IAI Network AG in brief
- Company
- IAI Network AG, a Swiss company limited by shares
- What we do
- Venture acceleration: global network access, market expansion, fundraising and financial modeling, operational setup, partnership development
- Locations
- USA (Austin, Texas), Switzerland (headquarters), UAE, Japan
- Leadership
- David Corriveau, CEO and Director; Christoph Meier, COO and Director
- Sectors
- Deeptech, Longevity, Infrastructure, Logistics, Personal care, Food
- Clients
- Founders and startups, companies launching new ventures, investors
- Languages
- English, German, French
- Contact
- hello@iai.network, +41 31 999 01 48
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