The Startup Ecosystem of Geneva

Geneva has 102 startups in our sample database which represents about 9% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Geneva is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Switzerland.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Geneva developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 23 spots.

National Ranking

3rd
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2
In Switzerland

Regional Ranking

24th
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9
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

115th
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23
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Geneva

Our startup ecosystem map for Geneva includes a sample of 102 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Geneva is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Geneva’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 70 and in Software and Data, and Health. Find out more

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6.495
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6.276
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5.817
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126th
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5.601
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1.262
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1.154
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1.144
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0.528
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Startups

Notable Startups in Geneva
WISeKey India startup icon
WISeKey India
Jahia startup icon
Jahia
MyKronoz startup icon
MyKronoz

Startups

Successful Transportation startups in Geneva
Dotphoton startup icon
Dotphoton

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Transportation icon
Transportation
#70 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 22 startups for Transportation.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#77 worldwide

The Software and Data industry in Geneva is ranked 77 globally. There are 20 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.

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Health
#93 worldwide

Health is ranked 93rd in the world. Our database contains 12 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Geneva's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Geneva there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Software and Data, Health. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Geneva.

3rd

National Rank

24th

Regional Rank

Overview

Geneva is Switzerland's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 24th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Geneva is ranked 115th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including WISeKey India.

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Startup Infrastructure in Geneva
With a large variety of initiatives, Geneva's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Geneva offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Geneva's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Seedstars

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Ariane Capital

Coworking Spaces

Spaces - Geneva, Rue de Lausanne 15 startup icon

Spaces - Geneva, Rue de Lausanne 15

Spaces - Geneva, Quai de l'Ile startup icon

Spaces - Geneva, Quai de l'Ile

Regus - Geneva Nations (3rd floor) startup icon

Regus - Geneva Nations (3rd floor)

Organizations

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Seedstarsworld

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