Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch

Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch

Seasoned VC | Strategic Advisor | Board-Level Advisor

I specialize in

VC & Angel Advice
Founder Advice
Business & Money

Investor mindset. Founder focus. Decisive action.

Background & Highlights

25+ years across entrepreneurship, venture capital, and finance

Full lifecycle founder experience, from build to exit

Board-level governance across scaling and transition phases

Deep understanding of capital strategy and stakeholder dynamics

Disciplined strategic challenge when decisions matter most

Strategic clarity when growth plans become complex

Independent, candid perspective grounded in real investment experience

About me

I’m a Founding GP and strategic advisor with nearly 30 years of experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and venture capital. I work with early-stage founders at inflection points, refining capital strategy, strengthening investor positioning, and bringing clarity to high-stakes growth decisions. My approach combines board-level experience with rigorous, honest dialogue to bring structure and clarity to complex strategic decisions. I have invested in 40+ companies, including Deliveroo (IPO), and serve in board roles such as Chair at Xsensio SA and Annaida Technologies SA. Expertise ✅ Seed & Series A Fundraising Strategy ✅ Investor Positioning & Pitch Refinement ✅ Board Governance & Strategic Decision-Making ✅ Capital Allocation & Financial Architecture ✅ CEO Advisory at Strategic Inflection Points ✅ Founder–Investor Alignment & Board Dynamics I provide direct, honest feedback to help founders think clearly and act decisively under pressure.

You'll get advice on

  • Seed & Series A Fundraising Strategy
  • Investor Positioning & Fundraising Narrative
  • Board Governance & Founder–Investor Alignment
  • Investor-Grade Pitch Strategy & Rehearsal
  • Capital Structure & Funding Discipline

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