# Mathias Ruch

> Mathias Ruch is the founder and CEO of Zug-based CV VC and a co-founder of CV Labs. His career spans software, Swiss television production, angel investing and blockchain venture capital. He co-founded FaroTV, helped develop the Rose d’Or-winning show Joya rennt, and co-initiated the Swiss Blockchain Federation. His investment and ecosystem work connects early-stage founders with capital, mentoring, events and public institutions internationally.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at CV VC; Co-founder of CV Labs
- **Organizations:** CV VC, CV Labs, Swiss Blockchain Federation, CV Summit, CV Competition, Lakeside Partners, FaroTV, Ringier, Atizo
- **From:** Bern, Switzerland
- **Education:** BA in Business and Media, University of Bern
- **Known for:** Co-founded FaroTV and led it as CEO before its 2006 acquisition by Condor Films., Helped develop Joya rennt, winner of the 2002 Rose d’Or eRose category., Lists a 2001 Best of Swiss Web Award for Futurelife.ch on LinkedIn.

## Career timeline

- **Late 1990s** — Founded a web design agency and developed online community tools, including for Swiss Post, while studying in Bern.
- **2001** — Co-founded FaroTV with Björn Hering.
- **2002** — Joya rennt won the Rose d’Or eRose category for a convergent TV show.
- **2006** — Condor Films acquired FaroTV; Ruch and Hering joined its executive management.
- **2010** — Left his leadership role at RingierTV at the end of September.
- **2013** — First encountered blockchain, according to his later account.
- **2016** — Established Lakeside Partners with Marco Bumbacher and Ralf Glabischnig.
- **2018** — CV VC was founded and developed a systematic blockchain startup investment model; Ruch co-initiated the Swiss Blockchain Federation.
- **2023** — Represented CV VC in Mauritius discussions about African blockchain investment and Swiss-Mauritian collaboration.
- **2026** — Continued as CV VC founder and CEO; the group lists Olaf Hannemann in Growth and Lukas Etter and David Long as Co-CIOs.

## Achievements

- Co-founded FaroTV and led it as CEO before its 2006 acquisition by Condor Films.
- Helped develop Joya rennt, winner of the 2002 Rose d’Or eRose category.
- Lists a 2001 Best of Swiss Web Award for Futurelife.ch on LinkedIn.
- Founded CV VC and co-founded CV Labs, CV Summit and CV Competition.
- Co-initiated the Swiss Blockchain Federation and has served as board member and chair of its Expert Council.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — His article The Next Phase of Blockchain Isn’t Financial – It’s Foundational, dated July 14 on its individual page, discusses verification, AI and Crypto Valley’s continuing competitiveness.
- **2026-03** — CV VC published an identity-impersonation notice, stating that fraudulent private approaches using Ruch’s identity were unauthorized.
- **2026-01** — Ruch publicly supported Olaf Hannemann’s move to a focused Growth role and Lukas Etter and David Long becoming Co-CIOs.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cvvc.com/about-us/meet-the-team
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasruch/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/MathiasRuch

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Last updated: 2026-10-24