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 five-fold in the last decade, reaching a record $2.6B in 2025. International capital drives 88% of the market, yet non-European VCs account for less than one quarter of early-stage funding. The result: a first-mover advantage for investors looking to access Swiss deal flow early.
Roadshow
Join Swissnex January 25-29, 2027, for a one-week deep dive into the Swiss innovation ecosystem, from Zurich to Lausanne.
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Swiss Venture Connect Reception
May 19, 2026Join us and connect with other US investors to discuss opportunities to invest in Swiss deeptech technologies.
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Swiss Venture Connect Lunch
May 14, 2026Join us for an intimate lunch bringing together New York's investment community for a conversation about one of the world's most dynamic deeptech ecosystems: Switzerland.
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Swiss Venture Connect Roadshow 2026: Insights from US VCs
February 3, 2026In January, 12 US-based VC firms travelled to Switzerland as part of the inaugural Swiss Venture Connect Roadshow. Discover their insights below.
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US Investors to Explore Swiss Ecosystem
January 16, 2026In January 2026, investors from 12 US-based venture capital firms will travel to Switzerland as part of the Swiss Venture Connect Roadshow.
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.
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. Find out more.
When is the next investor roadshow taking place?
The next roadshow takes place from January 25-29, 2027, in Zurich and Lausanne.
When is the application deadline for the roadshow?
Applications to join the January 2027 roadshow will open in the fall. In the meantime, interested funds can schedule a call to find out more about the program and register their interest.
More questions? Contact Oriane Rütsche, Innovation Lead at Swissnex in Boston and New York.