Connecting Switzerland's Innovation Ecosystem
The premier platform bringing together investors, startups, and innovators in the Swiss startup landscape.
Your Gateway to Swiss Innovation
ventures.swiss serves all stakeholders in the Swiss startup ecosystem with tailored features and benefits.
Accelerate Your Startup Journey
Access the resources, connections, and visibility you need to grow your Swiss startup.
- Create a compelling profile to showcase your vision and traction
- Connect directly with relevant investors matching your industry and stage
- Access exclusive resources and tools designed for Swiss startups
- Post job openings and find the talent you need to scale
The Swiss Innovation Hub
ventures.swiss is building the most comprehensive platform for the Swiss startup ecosystem, connecting all stakeholders in one place.
Company Profiles
Create comprehensive, dynamic profiles that showcase every aspect of your startup. From your founding story and team culture to detailed product information and growth metrics, give stakeholders a complete 360° view of your company. Our intelligent profile system adapts to your company stage, highlighting the most relevant information for investors, partners, and potential team members. Each profile is more than a static page—it's a living showcase that evolves with your journey, helping you attract the right opportunities and build meaningful connections.
TechVenture AG
Revolutionizing Swiss FinTech
Stage
Series A
Employees
25-50
Location
Zurich
Funding
CHF 5M
Industry
AI-Powered Matchmaking
Experience intelligent networking powered by advanced machine learning. Our proprietary algorithm analyzes your company profile, goals, industry focus, and growth stage to match you with the most relevant investors, partners, and collaborators. Unlike traditional networking where you spend hours searching and cold-emailing, our AI surfaces high-quality connections based on sophisticated compatibility scores, shared interests, complementary expertise, and mutual value creation opportunities. Every match comes with detailed AI-generated insights explaining why the connection makes strategic sense, what common ground you share, and how you can best approach the relationship for maximum impact.
Sarah Chen
Angel Investor & Advisor
Geneva, Switzerland
Expertise
Portfolio
12 Swiss startups
Why this match?
Strong alignment in FinTech focus and early-stage investment thesis. Recent investments in similar business models.
Shared Interests
1 of 3 matches
Job Marketplace
Access Switzerland's premier startup talent marketplace. Post detailed job openings with rich media, company culture insights, and growth opportunities. For job seekers, discover roles at the most exciting Swiss startups with transparent salary ranges, equity packages, and career advancement paths. Our smart filtering helps match candidates with roles that align with their skills, values, and career aspirations.
Senior Backend Engineer
TechVenture • Zurich
CHF 120-150K
Product Designer
InnovateCH • Remote
CHF 90-110K
Growth Marketing Lead
SwissScale • Geneva
CHF 100-130K
Investor Discovery
Navigate the Swiss investment landscape with precision and confidence. Our comprehensive investor database includes detailed profiles of VCs, angel investors, corporate venture arms, family offices, and government grants. Filter by investment stage (pre-seed to Series C+), ticket size, industry focus, geographic preference, and portfolio composition. Each investor profile includes recent portfolio companies, investment thesis, typical deal structure, decision-making timeline, and specific areas of interest to help you craft the perfect pitch. Understand investor backgrounds, success stories, and value-add beyond capital to find partners who truly align with your vision.
S Ventures
Venture CapitalTicket Size
CHF 500K-2M
Stage
Pre-Seed to Series A
Geography
Switzerland, DACH
Recent Deals
3
Focused on backing ambitious Swiss founders building category-defining companies in B2B SaaS and FinTech.
Investment Focus
Portfolio Companies
Founder Stories
Learn from Switzerland's most successful entrepreneurs through in-depth long-form stories, hard-earned lessons, and battle-tested insights. Share your own journey—the victories, the pivots, and the failures—to inspire and guide the next generation of founders. Our curated content goes beyond surface-level advice, covering everything from fundraising strategies and cap table management to team building, product-market fit, mental health, and scaling challenges. Every story is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, offering real tactical advice you can implement immediately in your own startup journey.
From Idea to Series A in 18 Months
How we went from a napkin sketch to closing our Series A with one of Switzerland's top VCs. The strategies, mistakes, and lessons learned along the way.
Key Takeaways
Build in public
Focus on metrics
Warm intros matter
Company
Events Calendar
Never miss important ecosystem events with our comprehensive, real-time calendar covering the entire Swiss startup landscape. Discover pitch competitions, investor demo days, networking sessions, technical workshops, industry conferences, and intimate founder dinners across all major Swiss cities. Filter by event type, city, industry topic, audience level, and date range. Each event listing includes detailed agendas, confirmed speakers and attendees, venue information, ticket pricing, and direct registration links. Event organizers can promote their events with rich descriptions, speaker profiles, sponsor highlights, and integrated registration management tools to maximize attendance and engagement.
Startup Pitch Night
Time
18:00 - 21:00
Location
Zurich
Attendees
120+
Price
Free
Monthly pitch event where 5 selected startups present to investors and the community. Great for networking and feedback.
Venue
Impact Swiss
Speakers & Hosts
Agenda
Market Intelligence
Make data-driven strategic decisions with real-time, actionable insights into the Swiss startup ecosystem and beyond. Track comprehensive funding trends, success metrics, sector growth rates, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities. Our advanced analytics dashboard provides industry benchmarking data to help you understand how your startup performs against peers, identify market gaps, spot rising trends before they peak, and validate your strategic assumptions. Access quarterly reports, founder surveys, investor sentiment analysis, and predictive models to stay ahead of the curve and position your company for maximum impact.
Ecosystem Analytics
Real-time market intelligence
Total Funding 2024
CHF 2.5B
+18%
Average Deal Size
CHF 3.2M
+12%
Active Investors
124
+8%
Funding Rounds
287
+15%
Year-over-Year Trends
Showing positive growth trajectory
Community Forum
Engage with thousands of Swiss founders, investors, corporate partners, and startup professionals in a moderated, high-signal environment. Ask nuanced questions about Swiss business regulations, share hard-earned operational knowledge, debate strategy, and build lasting relationships that extend beyond the digital space. Our topic-based structure covers everything from legal and tax questions to hiring, product development, go-to-market strategy, and mental health. A reputation system and active moderation ensure consistently high-quality discussions, practical advice, and a supportive community culture where everyone contributes and learns.
Community Forum
Join the conversation
Best practices for Swiss incorporation?
SolvedLooking for technical co-founder in Zurich
Hiring first employee - advice needed
SolvedInternational Gateway
Break through Switzerland's borders and connect with the global innovation ecosystem. Our International Gateway bridges Swiss startups with international markets, investors, and strategic partners while simultaneously attracting world-class talent and capital into Switzerland. Whether you're a Swiss startup expanding globally or an international company entering the Swiss market, we facilitate high-value cross-border connections that drive exponential growth. Navigate complex international regulations, discover untapped market opportunities, access global venture capital, and build strategic partnerships across continents. We provide market entry support, cultural translation, legal guidance, and warm introductions to key players in target markets. Transform Switzerland from a landlocked nation into a globally connected innovation powerhouse, strengthening your competitive position on the world stage.
Global Connection Hub
Bridging Swiss innovation with the world
Cross-Border
Connect with global investors & partners
Market Entry
Navigate international expansion
Global Talent
Access international expertise
Innovation Flow
Bi-directional knowledge exchange
Bridging the Innovation Gap
Switzerland has one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems in Europe, but connecting the right people at the right time remains a challenge.
- Fragmented networks make finding the right connections difficult
- Valuable data is scattered across multiple platforms
- Startups struggle to gain visibility with the right investors
- Investors miss opportunities due to information gaps
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Swiss Innovation Map
Launch Your Innovation
ventures.swiss provides startups with the visibility, connections, and resources needed to thrive in the Swiss innovation ecosystem.
- Showcase your startup story and achievements
- Connect with potential investors and partners
- Post job openings to attract top talent
- Access resources and mentorship opportunities
Startup Profile
Showcase your innovation
Investor Matching
Find the perfect partners
Startup Dashboard
Track your growth and connections
Are you ready for Q2 2026?
Join us as we transform Switzerland's innovation ecosystem
Our Partner Network
ventures.swiss collaborates with leading organizations to strengthen the Swiss innovation ecosystem.
Our partner network is growing
We're currently building our network of ecosystem partners. Check back soon to discover the organizations helping to strengthen the Swiss innovation ecosystem.
Become a Partner
Join our network of ecosystem partners and gain visibility with the Swiss startup community. Partners receive exclusive benefits and opportunities to engage with innovative startups.
Partner Benefits:
- Increased visibility in the Swiss startup ecosystem
- Access to a network of innovative startups
- Participation in exclusive events and programs
- Opportunities for business development and collaboration
- Insights and data about the Swiss innovation landscape
Frequently Asked Questions
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Be part of Switzerland's most comprehensive innovation platform from day one. Early adopters receive exclusive benefits and priority access.
Waitlist Member Benefits
Early Access
Be among the first to access the platform when we launch in Q2 2025.
Featured Profile
Early adopters receive premium placement and visibility on the platform.
Exclusive Events
Invitation to pre-launch networking events with key ecosystem players.
Priority Support
Dedicated onboarding assistance and priority customer support.
Bonus Features
Access to premium features free for the first 6 months after launch.
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Join the Swiss Innovation Ecosystem
Whether you're a startup, investor, or ecosystem partner, ventures.swiss has the tools and connections you need to succeed.
For Startups
Showcase your startup and find resources
For Investors
Discover vetted investment opportunities
For Partners
Connect with the innovation ecosystem
For Job Seekers
Find exciting roles at Swiss startups