R17 Ventures

www.r17ventures.com

VCMatch tracks R17 Ventures as an investor focused on Enterprise SaaS, Vertical SaaS, and Fintech companies and Switzerland, South Africa, and Germany markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Focus Areas

Enterprise SaaS, Vertical SaaS, Fintech

Geography

Switzerland, South Africa, and Germany

Investment Thesis

R17 Ventures operates on a performance-based philosophy where they are fundamentally aligned with client success through shared risk and reward. As stated by CEO Mariangela Coco: ‘Sustainable growth comes from more than just campaigns – it’s about aligning strategy, data, and execution. At R17, we partner with brands to unlock that full potential and deliver measurable results across every channel.’ They believe in data-led frameworks, scientific approaches to testing, and comprehensive competitor research to inform strategy rather than gut feeling.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

R17 Ventures is most relevant for founders raising venture-backed rounds in Enterprise SaaS, Vertical SaaS, Fintech, and Healthtech, especially across Switzerland, South Africa, and Germany.

Focus statement

R17 Ventures focuses on delivering measurable, results-driven digital performance marketing across multiple channels (Paid Social, SEA/PPC, Email, Content Production) with the core goal of driving customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth. Their mission is to help brands achieve sustainable growth through performance-based partnerships where success is directly tied to incremental business growth.

Value Add

Performance-based pricing model: Base fee (typically 50% less than competitors) + performance bonus only payable when beating status quo performance
In-house creative production studio with UGC (User-Generated Content) department, eliminating external dependencies and enabling rapid testing
Holistic omni-channel approach across multiple platforms rather than siloed channel management
Direct access to performance team without account manager intermediaries, enabling speed and reducing miscommunication
Data-driven frameworks and scientific testing methodology rather than gut-feeling strategies
Entrepreneurial approach with CEO and team that actively build and invest in their own ventures, providing real-world validation
Fast, agile execution with emphasis on speed and responsiveness
Full-service capabilities including website/e-commerce development, CRM implementation (HubSpot), SEO, and influencer marketing