The Startup Ecosystem of Switzerland

Switzerland boasts 19 cities in the top 1000 and has a vibrant startup scene that ranks 12th within the competitive global top 20.

COUNTRY RANKING

Since 2022, Switzerland lost 4 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 12th worldwide.

Population

8.8
Million

Regional Ranking

6th
-
2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

12th
-
4
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Switzerland

Our startup ecosystem map for Switzerland includes a sample of 1213 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 6 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 2 pantheon member entities.

Global Rank

Switzerland is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Switzerland’s startup scene is best represented in Energy & Environment, Fintech, and in and Foodtech.

Top Cities for Startups in Switzerland - Ranked by StartupBlink
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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
68th
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11
9.626
2.24
3.81
3.58
2nd
0
107th
-
14
6.775
0.50
2.70
3.58
3rd
0
109th
-
13
6.703
0.81
2.32
3.58
4th
+
1
121st
+
45
5.790
0.48
1.74
3.58
5th
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1
138th
-
20
5.329
0.73
1.02
3.58
6th
0
193rd
+
11
4.332
0.06
0.88
3.38
7th
0
304th
-
80
2.017
0.29
0.15
1.58
8th
+
1
358th
+
67
1.472
0.09
0.23
1.15
9th
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1
401st
-
35
1.196
0.14
0.12
0.94
10th
0
481st
+
92
0.783
0.07
0.10
0.61
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Startups

Notable Startups in Switzerland
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Frontify
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VirtualX
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Beekeeper

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Switzerland
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Climeworks
Energy Vault startup icon
Energy Vault
Envion startup icon
Envion

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#4 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 328 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Fintech
#5 worldwide

In Western Europe, Switzerland's Fintech is in top 5. Switzerland has a concentration of about 251 of the region's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.

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Foodtech
#7 worldwide

Switzerland's Foodtech is ranked 7th in the world. Our database contains 167 for this industry.

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