Go Beyond Investing closes first round of fundraising

The closing of the financing round allows GBI to optimize portfolio returns, minimize transaction costs, formalize the organization, increase and maintain Swiss and international investor base and market share.  An additional CHF 2 million has been invested in designing and validating the business concept allowing GBI to leverage their model which has proven to be successful and replicable across cultures and borders.

GBI currently has over 150 investors, one-third of women, who have invested in 40 rounds of financing in 22 early stage companies.  In 2012 the GBI network invested CHF 1.8 million in early stage companies in Switzerland, France, Belgium and the United States.  These investments cover companies in industries as diverse as impact, consumer products, med-tech, high tech, sensor technology, home safety and medical devices.  GBI investment momentum comes from active membership, involved deal leaders and engagement with high-quality entrepreneurs.

About GBI
Since 2008, the early-stage investment expert Go Beyond supports individuals, families and corporations in building, managing and exiting a portfolio of Small and Medium Enterprises.  GBI offers cross-border investment opportunities, syndication, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, training and coaching.  The team is comprised of seasoned entrepreneurs and general managers who are now Business Angels.