Thomas Meier co-founded S2S Ventures, Switzerland's first student-run VC, giving him hands-on investing experience while still connected to the student and founder community. He operates as both Managing Partner at Lightbird and Partner at Marcau Partners, combining an independent early-stage VC with a family office platform to create a long-term, multi-vehicle approach to backing founders.

• A deep interest in Product-Led Growth strategies, specifically within the European market. He initiates discussions to identify and categorize startups utilizing this strategy, highlighting companies like Klarna, Typeform, and Pleo as local examples that prioritize product over pure sales and marketing.
• Active promotion of portfolio company milestones and commercial wins. He consistently shares updates on product launches and case studies, such as Trumpet achieving a 150% increase in open rates for a client or Emitwise launching their new supply chain tool.
• Focus on B2B software and developer tools. He highlights investments in platforms that modernize business processes, such as Equipme for B2B asset management, and tools like Eagle Eye that help companies monitor and grow their developer communities.
• Strong engagement with the venture capital community and talent networks. He frequently advocates for the Kauffman Fellows program and actively participates in the Zurich startup ecosystem, often using his platform to recruit talent for his own team.