Veertly joins forces with Swisscom Broadcast for a new chapter of innovation

12.12.2023 10:35, Rita Longobardi

This strategic acquisition, coming two years after a successful seed financing round, pushes Veertly into a new era of growth and technological evolution. The union with Swisscom Broadcast promises an exciting continuation of Veertly's success story under the banner of Swisscom Broadcast.

Swisscom Broadcast, an integral part of the Swisscom Group—a prominent telecommunications provider in Switzerland—has successfully acquired Veertly, the virtual event platform. Launched four years ago with a vision to connect people globally, Veertly has distinguished itself as an innovative platform for virtual and hybrid events. The platform has hosted many events, ranging from small workshops and networking sessions to large town hall meetings, corporate conferences, and international exhibitions. Veertly's clientele spans over 20 countries, catering to several SMEs in the DACH market and globally recognized brands.

Following a successful seed financing round in 2021, featuring participation from coparion and business angels, this strategic acquisition represents a key achievement for Veertly. Not only it unlocks new avenues for growth but also presents an opportunity to enhance the platform's technology further. Swisscom Broadcast's decisive move underscores its commitment to delivering top-tier virtual and hybrid event solutions.

Having reaped acclaim for its innovative approach to connecting people globally, Veertly — founded in 2020 by Alexander Spahn, Joao Aguiam, and Joschka Finkbeiner, has become a go-to platform for virtual and hybrid events. “We are incredibly grateful to all customers, employees, investors, and partners for their trust, feedback, and support over the past four years,” highlights Alexander Spahn, CEO and Co-Founder of Veertly.

Veertly participated in the Venture Leaders Technology in 2021. The Venture Leaders roadshow offers a unique opportunity to get a footstep into the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The blend of valuable topic sessions with the opportunity to pitch Veertly to top-tier US investors as well as exchange with other successful Swiss Entrepreneurs is simply perfect," commented Alexander. "This fantastic experience inspired me, even more, to think big in the long-term but also gave me a very clear picture of the required steps to enter the US market and how to attract American VC firms for Veertly. Many thanks to the whole Venture Leaders team for making this possible!"


From left to right: Alexander Spahn (CEO Veertly); Joao Aguiam (CTO Veertly); Joschka Finkbeiner (CFO Veertly); Tobias Saurer (Head of Digital Media Swisscom Broadcast); Sven Bethke (Head of Business Unit Media & Events Swisscom Broadcast)