Swiss Venture Connect
Your gateway to invest in Switzerland’s most promising early-stage startups.
About the Program
Swiss Venture Connect is a Swissnex program that gives investors direct access to Switzerland’s most promising startups in one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation.
Switzerland: Europe’s Tech Powerhouse
Fueled by world-leading universities ETH Zurich and EPFL, Switzerland is powering record growth in deeptech from AI and robotics to biotech, climatetech, and quantum. It is Europe’s most dynamic deeptech ecosystem — but still underexposed to global VCs.
This creates a unique opening for foreign investors, especially as deeptech investment in Switzerland has grown six-fold, reaching $1.9B in 2024 and projected to hit $2.3B in 2025. International capital drives 85% of the market, yet non-European VCs account for less than one-third of early-stage funding. The result: a first-mover advantage for investors looking to access Swiss deal flow early.
Your Investor Advantage
Swiss Venture Connect bridges that gap by providing a direct, cost-free entry point to one of the world’s most innovative ecosystems. The program delivers curated deal flow, private access to founders, and market intelligence tailored specifically for venture investors.
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Tailored Deal Flow
A curated list of relevant Swiss startups, based on your interests
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Market Intelligence
Regular reports with information and insights into the Swiss startups ecosystem
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Direct Access
The opportunity to join an exclusive investors roadshow in Switzerland in January 2026, to forge personal connections with Swiss startups, investors, legal experts, incubators, and more
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No Costs
Joining is free, with no commitment required
Step into Swiss Innovation
Be among the first to access Switzerland’s top early-stage startups.
FAQ
Who can join Swiss Venture Connect as an investor?
The program is open to accredited investors, venture funds, and corporate venture arms with an interest in early-stage deeptech startups. Both US-based and international investors are welcome.
Which startups are eligible to apply?
Swiss startups in the pre-seed to Series A stages, with a focus on deeptech sectors (e.g., AI, robotics, life sciences, climatetech, quantum, advanced materials) are eligible to apply and are vetted by Swissnex before they are accepted into a cohort.
What is the cost to join?
Participation in the program is free, however investors may have to cover individual travel costs for special events such as the investor roadshow.
What happens during the investor roadshow?
Investors will meet a curated group of Swiss startups, attend pitch sessions, and take part in private networking opportunities with founders, experts, and peers (2025 Investor Roadshow for reference).
When is the next investor roadshow taking place?
The next roadshow takes place from January 26-30, 2026 in Switzerland.
When is the application deadline for the roadshow?
Applications to join the January 2026 roadshow are open until December 19, 2025. Interested investors can register through the Swiss Venture Connect registration form.
How does Swiss Venture Connect support investors after the roadshow?
Investors receive ongoing deal flow updates and startup introductions.
Are you a Swiss Startup in the pre-seed to Series A stage interested in meeting foreign investors?
Request to be part of a Swiss Venture Connect cohort by filling out our intake form.
More questions? Contact us at [email protected].