Dominique Pierre Locher

Curiosity-Driven. Innovation-Led. Transformation-Focused. | Chair | Board Member | CEO | Exited Entrepreneur | FoodTech • RetailTech • PetTech

📍 Vaud, Switzerland🔄 Updated September 2026💼 14 investments📅 21 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2026
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Board Member
Mar 2025
VEGDOG - vegan dog food is the first to 100% herbal and gluten-free complete feed for dogs , which was developed in a year-long development phase in cooperation with specialist veterinarians and specialized laboratories. Our different foods provide the dog with all essential nutrients and are required to cover. We use only local, high quality ingredients that are carefully processed and subject to the highest quality standards for a tasty food. VEGDOG is free of attractants, dyes, and preservatives and waived course on animal testing. Besides the high quality forage the VEGDOG PRODUCTS make an important contribution to animal welfare and environmental protection.
late stageManufacturing
Board Member
Jun 2022
#1 Puppy Training App 🐶 A good start is half the work Get a personal plan with 3 daily exercises for your puppys breed & age for a happy pup Try for free 👉 zigzag.dog
Advisory Board and Shareholder
Sep 2021
Revolutionising the retail industry with our patent-pending technology, Reckon.ai is crafting frictionless, AI-driven Smart and Autonomous Micro Stores. Leveraging cutting-edge AI and computer vision, we offer seamless, 24/7 shopping experiences and real-time insights, delighting customers and empowering retailers to enhance loyalty and step into the future of retail.
Advisory Board and Shareholder
Jul 2021
At Sharely, we create a world where people do not need to own things to do things. Sharely is a sharing platform that enables everyone to have access to a great range of things from tools to drones, and empowers people to rent them instead of owning them. As an impact-driven company, our mission is to help people and retail transition to a circular economy. Why buy a drilling machine, when all you need is a hole in your wall? Own less, do more!
Founding Member and Shareholder
Dec 2020
An easy-to-start full-cycle retail platform. We make it easy and fast to transform businesses into scalable eCommerce with vast hands-on expertise and modern software solutions. While building long-term relationships with our clients, we help them to optimise production and solve operational problems. With Cloud Retail, you can optimise and automate your operations with our ready-to-use modules or connect your system using simple APIs. We have the following services: - eCommerce App and Web - Store management - Delivery software - Supply chain and replenishment - Business intelligence The company is headquartered in London. But nevertheless, our product receives a response and assists businesses in the MENA region, America, Europe, and Asia. Find out more at https://thecloudretail.com/.
Board Member and Shareholder
Sep 2020
LuckaBox is a carrier-independent delivery experience platform for retailers and their customers. Passionate about data, the SaaS solution standardizes delivery information to bring transparency to logistics operations and enhances customer experience. With 60+ carriers covered LuckaBox is a strong partner for retailers, carriers, and B2B businesses. LuckaBox serves leading brands like e.g. IKEA, Decathlon and Metro to help improve their post-purchase customer experience, reduce customer service costs and optimize their logistic smanagement.
Mentor and Shareholder
Sep 2018
Farmy is the online-markt for your transparent weekly grocery shopping. We offer a large range of handpicked products from authentic producers.
Partner and Shareholder
Nov 2017
Emerge è la Piattaforma dei Produttori Italiani. Una vetrina online dove i Food Buyer di tutto il mondo possono trovare autentici prodotti italiani e mettersi in contatto direttamente con le aziende. Come funziona? I produttori creano il profilo della propria azienda ed inseriscono i prodotti che intendono pubblicare. Dopo una revisione da parte del nostro Team per verificare la correttezza delle informazioni, i prodotti vengono pubblicati e diventano così visibili ai Food Buyer registrati in piattaforma. I Food Buyer sono liberi di navigare sul sito alla scoperta di nuovi prodotti e nuove aziende; possono contattare direttamente il produttore in modo semplice e veloce, avviando una trattativa che può portare ad una nuova opportunità commerciale per entrambi. Per qualsiasi richiesta o ulteriori informazioni, il Team di Emerge è a completa disposizione: contattaci su www.emerge.biz o all'indirizzo hello@emerge.biz Emerge is the Real Italian food platform. It's the place where buyers from all over the world can discover and get in contact with authentic Italian food suppliers. Suppliers create their company and products'​ profile to apply to business opportunities by top retailers and buyers from all over the world. Join us: www.emerge.biz | hello@emerge.biz
Partner and Shareholder
Jan 2015
PUURL LETS PLAYERS BET-TO-WIN ANY PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON THE INTERNET, FROM ANY EXISTING ESTORE. Customer Problem eShoppers delay purchases of products they crave but cannot afford immediately. eGaming operators suffer from competitors offering the same variety of games. eStores’ profits are relentlessly eroded by ever-increasing global competition. Puurl’s Solution In this Niche, Puurl's Products solve specific problems for 3 main Customer types: • Shoppers: can win their desired product right now instead of saving to buy it later. • eGaming Operators: differentiate from heavy competition thanks to Puurl's innovative "Win- Anything Solutions"​ and generate extra revenues from their existing customers. • eStores: use our "Win-it Button"​ to monetize the 97% of their Monthly Visitors who do not buy. Product Puurl’s “Win it” button can take two forms: • eStore Integration: Puurl signs partnerships with eStores who insert a real “Win it” button next to their existing “Add to cart” button. • eGaming Integration: Puurl’s “Win anything” page and browser add-on are directly integrated into the offering of B2B gaming platforms °°Express your interest for more info about our investment opportunity to investors@puurl.com.
Board Member
2005
Cave Fin Bec setzt alles daran, um Ihnen die Vielfalt der Walliser Weine mit unserem Sortiment entdecken zu lassen: Klassiker, Spezialitäten, Schaumweine
Experience · 15 entries
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2026
Board Member
Apr 2026
We shape the mobility of the future – simple, personal, connected. SBB’s comprehensive service contract allows us to offer a wide range of exciting careers in all areas of business. Thanks to this variety, many different career paths are possible, which we support through education and training opportunities as well as targeted further development and promotion. Dedicated and active employees are the key to our success, which is why we offer modern employment conditions and promote modern working practices. Join SBB and help us keep Switzerland on the move. For more information about SBB and our exciting range of job opportunities, please visit http://www.sbb.ch/en/group/jobs-careers/working-for-sbb.html and www.sbb.ch/jobs. We look forward to meeting you!
2025
Board Member
Mar 2025
VEGDOG - vegan dog food is the first to 100% herbal and gluten-free complete feed for dogs , which was developed in a year-long development phase in cooperation with specialist veterinarians and specialized laboratories. Our different foods provide the dog with all essential nutrients and are required to cover. We use only local, high quality ingredients that are carefully processed and subject to the highest quality standards for a tasty food. VEGDOG is free of attractants, dyes, and preservatives and waived course on animal testing. Besides the high quality forage the VEGDOG PRODUCTS make an important contribution to animal welfare and environmental protection.
late stageManufacturing
2024
Board Member
Mar 2024
Au cœur des Alpes Vaudoises, les stations de Villars, Gryon et les Diablerets sont reliées entre elles pour former un domaine skiable exceptionnel ! Point culminant du canton de Vaud, le Glacier 3000 complète ce paradis du ski en garantissant des conditions de neiges idéales d’octobre à mai !
2022
Board Member
Jun 2022
#1 Puppy Training App 🐶 A good start is half the work Get a personal plan with 3 daily exercises for your puppys breed & age for a happy pup Try for free 👉 zigzag.dog
2021
Advisory Board and Shareholder
Sep 2021
Revolutionising the retail industry with our patent-pending technology, Reckon.ai is crafting frictionless, AI-driven Smart and Autonomous Micro Stores. Leveraging cutting-edge AI and computer vision, we offer seamless, 24/7 shopping experiences and real-time insights, delighting customers and empowering retailers to enhance loyalty and step into the future of retail.
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