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Switzerland AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

Zurich and Geneva deep tech. Switzerland has 217 startups, 46 investors, and 58 open tech jobs, led by Zurich. $62.4B in tracked funding.

Startups

217

Funding tracked

$62.4B

Investors

46

Open tech jobs

58

People

9

Startup hubs in Switzerland
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Top sectors in Switzerland

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  • 1.Fintech34 companies
  • 2.Artificial Intelligence34 companies
  • 3.Robotics27 companies
  • 4.HealthTech25 companies
  • 5.Blockchain25 companies
  • 6.Computer Vision22 companies
  • 7.Biotechnology21 companies
  • 8.Web320 companies
  • 9.Enterprise Software19 companies
  • 10.MedTech18 companies
Top startups in Switzerland
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1
SonarQube
Automated code quality and security analysis platform for developers and organizations.
Developer Tools
Growth
$457.0M
930 emp.
67
2
Scandit
Smart data capture platform using computer vision and AR for enterprise workflows.
Computer Vision
Series D
$267.5M
359 emp.
67
3
Veeam
Data protection and backup solutions for virtual, cloud, SaaS, Kubernetes, and physical workloads.
Data Protection
Series C
$2.6B
7,163 emp.
65
4
Veeam Software Group
A global leader in data management and protection, now tackling AI risk and enabling secure AI agent scaling.
Data Management
Secondary
$7.5B
5,000 emp.
65
5
CRISPR Therapeutics
Biotechnology company developing transformative gene-based medicines using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.
Biotechnology
Series B
$547.0M
64
6
South Pole
Global climate solutions provider helping organizations achieve net-zero emissions.
Climate Tech
Corporate Round
$20.0M
839 emp.
63
7
Proton AG
Proton AG is a privacy-focused digital services company offering a suite of encrypted online tools, including email, VPN, cloud storage, and an AI assistant.
Cybersecurity
Seed
$2.5M
955 emp.
63
8
Vitol
Vitol is a global energy and commodities company that trades and distributes energy safely and responsibly around the world.
General Corporate Purpose
$43.6B
1,800 emp.
63
9
ether.fi
Decentralized, non-custodial staking protocol for Ethereum and other liquid staking tokens.
DeFi
64 emp.
63
10
KNIME
End-to-end data science platform for ETL, data analytics, and predictive AI.
Data Science Platform
Series B
$30.0M
245 emp.
62
11
Voliro
Aerial robotics company focused on autonomous inspection robots.
Aerospace
Series B
$47.2M
48 emp.
62
12
Room Price Genie
Automated revenue management system for independent hotels to optimize pricing and increase revenue.
Revenue Management Systems
Series B
$76.8M
160 emp.
61
13
Acronis
Global cyber protection company unifying data protection and cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Series C
$397.0M
1,964 emp.
61
14
Qnami
Quantum sensing microscope for nanoscale magnetic imaging and material analysis.
Quantum Sensing
Series A
$8.0M
19 emp.
60
15
LiGenTec
LIGENTEC designs and manufactures low-loss silicon nitride photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for high-tech industries.
Photonic Chip Design
Grant
$3.3M
84 emp.
60
16
21Shares
Leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) globally.
Fintech
Series A
$23.0M
103 emp.
59
17
DFINITY Foundation
Building the Internet Computer, a decentralized computing platform that extends the functionality of the internet to host secure software and AI agents directly on the blockchain.
Blockchain
Series U
$195.0M
168 emp.
58
18
Fotokite
Actively tethered UAS for public safety, providing real-time aerial situational awareness.
Defense Tech
Series B
$24.9M
67 emp.
58
19
BLP Digital
Agentic AI-based ERP automation for core finance processes.
Agentic AI
Series A
$52.8M
58
20
Alentis Therapeutics
Developing novel therapeutics for advanced liver diseases and cancer.
Biotech
Series C
$172.0M
72 emp.
58
21
Near
Scalable blockchain platform for user-friendly decentralized applications.
Blockchain
Other Equity
$1.1B
58
22
ProtonVPN
A secure and private VPN service.
Cybersecurity
Series C
$63.0M
57
23
Wingtra
Wingtra develops and manufactures the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone for mapping and surveying.
Drone Technology
Series B1
$45.0M
57
24
Bitcoin Suisse AG
A regulated Swiss crypto-financial service provider offering trading, staking, custody, and lending.
Fintech
Series A
$46.4M
57
25
GR3N
CleanTech company specializing in PET/polyester plastics and fibres recycling using microwave-assisted depolymerisation.
Cleantech
Series B
$15.5M
57
26
Adaptyv Biosystems
Automated wet lab for AI-driven protein design, enabling rapid synthesis, expression, and testing of thousands of protein designs.
Biotechnology
Series A
$40.0M
25 emp.
57
27
LeanIX
Zurich · Enterprise Software
Enterprise Software
Acquired by SAP
$80.0M
250 emp.
57
28
SWISSto12
A leading enabler of the new space economy, specializing in 3D-printed satellite components and systems.
Aerospace
Series C
$70.0M
57
29
ANYbotics
Develops advanced legged robots for industrial inspection and data collection in hazardous environments.
Robotics
$75.0M
256 emp.
57
30
Memo Therapeutics
Developing novel therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.
Biotechnology
Strategic
$63.0M
45 emp.
56
31
Belkin Vision
Alcon is a global leader in eye care, providing a broad portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve lives.
Healthcare
Series C
$38.5M
20 emp.
56
32
Deep Judge AI
DeepJudge provides AI-powered enterprise search and workflow automation for law firms.
LegalTech
Series A
80 emp.
55
33
Energy Vault
Revolutionizing grid-scale energy storage with sustainable, mechanical solutions.
Energy Storage
Convertible Note Offering
$710.0M
200 emp.
55
34
Solana Foundation
Non-profit organization supporting the development and adoption of the Solana blockchain.
Blockchain
$250.0M
55
35
Ontinue
AI-powered managed extended detection and response (MXDR) company focused on combating evolving cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
Series B
$63.0M
217 emp.
54
36
additiv
Swiss fintech providing a digital wealth management platform, acquired by Temenos.
Fintech
Series B
$10.0M
5,011 emp.
54
37
btry
Develops and industrializes ultra-thin, fast-charging solid-state batteries for next-generation devices.
Battery Technology
Seed
$6.6M
54
38
Ecorobotix
Weeding robots for sustainable agriculture.
Agriculture
Series C
$23.0M
279 emp.
54
39
Aisot Technologies
AI-driven portfolio intelligence for institutional investors, offering solutions for portfolio optimization and risk management to asset and wealth managers and family offices.
Fintech
Seed extension
$2.3M
14 emp.
54
40
Celestia
A modular blockchain network.
Blockchain
Series A
$63.0M
54

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