Virtual Network

Virtual Network (virtual-network.com) is a Swiss venture capital and digital investment group founded in 1997 that operates as both an investment holding and startup incubator. It focuses on investing in and building digital businesses, typically from pre-seed through Series A stages, with an emphasis on scalable technology companies. The firm has a strong track record of incubating, financing, and exiting internet and software-related ventures, including Zong (later sold to PayPal) and Metaco (later acquired by Ripple). It combines venture investing with operational involvement, often supporting portfolio companies through incubation, growth strategy, and commercialization. The organization is majority-owned by its founder Stephane Pictet and also has participation from institutional shareholders, positioning itself as a long-standing Swiss digital venture builder with over two decades of activity in early-stage tech investing.