In naming investors we talk about the entire ecosystem of Incubators, Business Angels, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Growth Accelerators. The investors can choose which development stage peaks their interest AND which kind of support they are willing to render.
At Shark Channel empowered investors become de facto business incubators in support of their chosen startups – everything from providing risk capital, rendering distribution support abroad to providing working space or infrastructure.
Sign UpExpand Your Horizons
Investing in a startup bears a certain resemblance to dating – if there is no chemistry, the partnership will soon falter. Nonetheless, Investors normally only get to know startups from dry, formal documents that make it difficult to connect with the people behind the idea on a personal level. Our innovative video pitch function is designed to remove that barrier, restoring the human touch, and making it possible for all parties to truly understand each other.
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Global Networking
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Leave geographical confines behind looking for the best businesses and products that are in the pipelines on a truly global scale. Get to know our diverse community of startups from all countries and all development-stages to match with your search-criteria.
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Support
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We believe in the power of an investor to transform the fate of a startup/ venture. In line with that, we feel it’s a shame that conventional investment platforms completely overlook the numerous beneficial experiences/ resources/ services investors can offer a startup by limiting their role to that of a funding machine. Tell us more about the resources you are willing to offer, everything from risk capital, distribution support abroad, brand development capabilities to working space or infrastructure.
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Channelling Values and
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Move on from reading formal, impersonal written pitches to watching immersive video pitches that highlight the passion and exuberance behind each startup. Connect with founders on a human level as you watch them personally explain what motivated them to pursue this course to determine whether you two are a good fit for each other.
Get Value for Money
Edit your search-profile as often as necessary, view the full startup profile, view contact details from startups you are interested in partnering with, and use our boost and chat functionality under our attractively priced Premium subscription plan.
Prior to committing to the Premium plan, you may opt to try the free Basic plan.
Protect Personal Privacy & Confidentiality
Assuage your concerns about data security by entrusting your information to Shark Channel, where the Swiss commitment to privacy protection is strictly upheld. All personal information submitted to our platform is held in a secret server within Switzerland that is secured with the latest digital security systems. Investor contact details like your name, company and country of origin and contact details are strictly confidential and will not be publicly visible. You decide with which startups you share your personal information with.
How it works for Investors
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Create an Account for free.
Easily create an account by entering basic information such as your name and email address.
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Update Personal Information for free.
Sign into your account with the pre-set password to access your dashboard. Once open, select the ‘Edit Profile’ tab and click on the ‘Personal Information’ section to enter all required information. You may update these details anytime.
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Select a Subscription Plan
To select your preferred subscription package, click on the ‘Subscription’ section in the ‘Edit Profile’ tab. While you may choose from either the Basic or Premium plan, we strongly recommend Premium for easy access to startup contact details.
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Indicate Investment Preference for free.
After selecting a subscription plan, check the boxes in the ‘Preferences’ section to indicate which industries you are interested in and what resources (e.g., funding, consultation services, administrative support) you can offer startups. Please do not skip this step as it is vital for matching purposes.
You’re set once you complete all 4 steps! Open the ‘startup search’ tab to start searching for promising new startups. You have the option of saving startup profiles to the ‘Prospective Investments’ tab if you’re interested and want to examine what they have to offer later.
Plans & Pricing
Basic
- BASIC SUBSCRIPTION
- 3 MONTHS / FREE
Search profile creation Search profile alerts LIMITED startup profile view View startup contact details Boost functionality - IF APPROVED FROM INVESTOR
Chat functionality with startup Own contact details displayed
Premium
- Premium SUBSCRIPTION
- 12 MONTHS / 600.- MONTH
Search profile creation Search profile alerts FULL startup profile view View startup contact details Boost functionality - IF APPROVED FROM INVESTOR
Chat functionality with startup Own contact details displayed
Premium
- Premium SUBSCRIPTION
- 1 MONTH / 999.- MONTH
Profile creation Search profile alerts FULL startup profile view View startup contact details Boost functionality - IF APPROVED FROM INVESTOR
Chat functionality with startup Own contact details displayed
*Please note that under annual Premium plans, subscription fees must be paid upfront each 12 months.
FAQ for Investors
Regretfully, we only accept sophisticated investors due to the complex nature of most projects listed in our platform. By registering with us, you confirm that you are a sophisticated investor with the necessary capital, experience, and net worth to engage in all types of investment opportunities.
We accept investors from all countries we operate in provided they have attained the age of majority and are not legally prohibited from participating in investment activities in their respective countries.
Please refer to our step-by-step guide.
Simply request to reset your password via this link.
Our Basic subscription plan is free while our Premium plan is not. While you may opt for either plan, we strongly recommend selecting the Premium plan for easy access to startup contact details.
The decision to join Shark Channel is like the decision to take a swim. Once you jumped into the water you are wet. There will be no refund for a cancellation before the end date.
Basic information like your name and country of origin and contact details are strictly confidential and will not be publicly visible. You decide with which startups you share your personal information with.
Yes, startups may upload any documents they deem necessary to support their case, including a written pitch to complement the video. Premium subscribers can access these documents freely.
Premium subscribers can contact startups directly using the details provided in their profile.
No, Shark Channel holds no investment funds in escrow or intervenes in the collaboration process. Our involvement is limited to providing investors and founders with a platform to connect with each other. All collaboration arrangements are determined and carried out by the parties themselves.