About startup landscape in Switzerland
Switzerland has over 61,744 startups across the country. Of these, 6.04K are funded companies that have collectively raised $184B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 9 unicorns. A total of 5,168 investors have participated in 8,998 funding rounds, with 488 startups securing early-stage funding and 146 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 6,767 new companies have been founded, raising over $2.14B in funding. Startups in Switzerland have witnessed 2,096 acquisitions and 2,238 IPOs, while 3,594 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,071 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Switzerland
Scandit is the top company in Switzerland, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Switzerland:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of smart data capture platform for various industry applications | Zurich (Switzerland) | 2009 | Series D | $273M | |
Provider of encrypted email, calendar, VPN, password management, and cloud services | Geneva (Switzerland) | 2014 | Seed | $2M | |
Public blockchain network platform | Zug (Switzerland) | 2017 | Series D | $542M | |
Manufacturer of electric meters and grid edge data management software | Cham (Switzerland) | 1896 | Acquired | $1.03B | |
Cloud-based solutions for financial institutions | Zurich (Switzerland) | 1985 | Acquired | $301M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Switzerland
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $2.13B has been raised in 160 equity
funding rounds across Switzerland. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $3.28B had been raised across 201 rounds in Switzerland. So, 2026 has seen a 35.12% drop in funding in companies of Switzerland as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Switzerland:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6850 | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4943 | Oct 12, 2026 | ||
Series A | 3567 | Oct 10, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 4130 | Oct 08, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7901 | 2026 |
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- 61.7K+ Total Companies
- $184B+ Total Funding
- 6K+ Funded Companies
- 2.2K+ IPOs
- 2.1K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Switzerland
Europa is the top investor in companies of Switzerland based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Switzerland:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Schlieren (Switzerland) | ||
Zurich (Switzerland) | ||
Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||
Boston (United States) |
Acquisitions in Switzerland
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 85 acquisitions happened in Switzerland. Last year, in 2025, a total of 185 acquisitions happened in Switzerland.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Switzerland:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 02, 2026 |
IPOs in Switzerland
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 5 IPOs happened in Switzerland. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 5 IPOs happened in Switzerland.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Switzerland:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 01, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) | |
Sep 15, 2026 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Jul 09, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) | |
Jun 15, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) | |
May 21, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) |
Top News about startups in Switzerland
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Roivant Announces Top-Line Data from IMVT-1402 CLE Clinical Trialhttps://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/•Sep 24, 2026•Immunovant
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Immunovant Ditches Lupus for Multi-Inflammatory Drug After Mid-Stage MissBioSpace•Sep 23, 2026•Immunovant
