Capital is no longer enough. Your startups need to produce concrete results between rounds.
RhinoSpark provides your portfolio with deliverables and methods that accelerate traction and strengthen company valuations.
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What early-stage investors face
Post-investment underperformance
After closing, your startups stall due to lack of operational support. Capital and network aren't enough to generate traction.
The proof of value war
Startups choose their investors based on the support provided. Without proof of added value, your fund could miss the next unicorn.
Cash burn without deliverables
A startup that produces nothing tangible between rounds burns cash and loses valuation. Every month without results reduces your ROI.
The AI gap in the portfolio
Startups integrating AI raise on average 2x more. Most funds lack the expertise to support this integration.
Our answer: a 5-day sprint
Prepare
Frame
Explore
Prototype
Test
Deliver
Prepare
D1 — Frame
D2 — Explore
D3 — Prototype
D4 — Test
D5 — Deliver
2 RhinoSpark experts, 100% dedicated for 5 days, embedded with the founding team — in the startup's premises.
What you get
Standard Sprint
- Functional prototype / MVP
- Prioritized 90-day roadmap
- Risk map with mitigations
- Actionable recommendations
- Sprint report for the fund
AI Sprint Option
+CHF 5'000
- AI opportunity audit in the product
- Functional AI integration POC
- Recommended AI tech stack
- AI cost/benefit estimation
Investment
Single sprint
1 sprint for 1 portfolio startup. Includes diagnostic, deliverables, report, D+30 check-in.
Portfolio pack
3 to 5 sprints per year on different startups. Includes consolidated report.
First sprint at CHF 20,000 for the first 3 partner funds or clubs.
The sprint can be funded by the fund (value-add), co-funded with the startup, or deducted from management fees.
Field-proven
Our sprint methodology was developed and refined through innovation mandates conducted in partnership with leading higher education institutions in Switzerland and Europe — on real-world challenges entrusted by brands and organizations. This demanding framework allowed us to validate the robustness of the format, iterate on deliverables and measure results under controlled conditions before deploying it on the market.
Who's involved
A multidisciplinary team 100% dedicated during your sprint
Etienne Dione
CEO & Founder — Lead Facilitator
Entrepreneur, business development expert and innovation trainer (HEIG-VD, SAWI) with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing and customer success across various sectors.
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Etienne Dione
CEO & Founder — Lead Facilitator
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LinkedIn ProfileAnthony Fauchère
AI Expert & Technical Architect
Partner at futurdigital.ch SA, he supports business management in designing ethical and high-performing AI architectures, then trains teams to move from hype to measurable value creation.
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Anthony Fauchère
AI Expert & Technical Architect
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LinkedIn ProfileJacques Panchard
Innovation Management Consultant
Serial entrepreneur and design thinking facilitator, Jacques leads ideation, rapid prototyping and user testing workshops. Certified Strategyzer coach.
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Jacques Panchard
Innovation Management Consultant
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LinkedIn ProfileCoralie Schalekamp
Structuring & Finance Specialist
Consultant with rich professional experience, backed by numerous continuing education programs in management. Expertise in structuring, finance and change management.
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Coralie Schalekamp
Structuring & Finance Specialist
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LinkedIn ProfileKarolina Niżnik
Brand & Content Expert
Creative strategist bringing her experience as marketing director and distribution manager within international groups to organizations of all sizes.
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Karolina Niżnik
Brand & Content Expert
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LinkedIn ProfileBasile Walder
Business & Tech Lawyer
Managing Associate – VISCHER
External partner of RhinoSpark and attorney at VISCHER. Expert in data protection (Swiss FADP / LPD and GDPR) and AI governance.
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Basile Walder
Business & Tech Lawyer
Managing Associate – VISCHER
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LinkedIn Profile20 minutes to identify the portfolio startup that needs it most
Let's analyze your portfolio together and target the project where the sprint maximizes your ROI.
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