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Empowering Swiss Startups to Internationalize

Swissnex is the launchpad for Swiss startups in the US. Our equity-free startup programs are customized to the needs of entrepreneurs exploring or entering the US market. We are offering several programs for the startup industry:

Startup Programs

  • Startup Camps


    Powered by Innosuisse as part of their coaching program, we offer 2-week Startup Camps with toolbox sessions, fireside chats, networking events, a pitch night and more.

    Startup Camps
  • Swissnex Bridge


    Together with Swiss USAccelerator, we provide a program tailored for Swiss entrepreneurs looking to immerse themselves in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. 2025 program dates tbd.

    2024 Program
  • Swissnex Valley


    Swissnex Valley is a targeted program for Swiss VCs to master AI investment dynamics. It offers strategic insights and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley over an on-site program.

    Swissnex Valley

The Impact of the Startup Camps

With a decade of experience, Swissnex in San Francisco is an ideal partner in your startup's internationalization journey. But don't take our word for it: look at the data. As of September 2024, 191 startups completed the camp, which is powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex. Three of them became unicorns and 11.5% were acquired. In total, they raised $2.2B and created more than 4500 jobs, almost two thirds of them in Switzerland. Over 74% are still active and 14.1% closed down.

Startup Camps
The image is an infographic displaying statistics about a startup camp program. It includes key metrics such as: Startup Camp Statistics: 191 startups participated in the camps. 3 unicorns were created, with a total market value exceeding $3.6 billion. $2.2 billion+ raised by program participants. Job Creation: Over 4,500 jobs created, with 63% in Switzerland (2,969 jobs in Switzerland vs. 1,630 abroad). Startup Status Overview: 74.3% active. 11.5% acquired by companies like Apple, NASDAQ, Dailymotion, and Migros Group. 14.1% closed. The presentation includes pie charts visualizing job creation and startup status distribution. Data sources are Swissnex, Crunchbase, PitchBook, Startup.ch, and LinkedIn, with an estimated data accuracy of 80%.
Startup Camps

Swissnex Mentors

Interested in Mentoring our Startups?

Do you want to help Swissnex connect the dots? For our mentorship program, we are always on the lookout for local experts that can enrich our participants’ experience during their stay in the Bay Area. Help startups, change makers, creatives and academics by mentoring them with your expertise and network and become part of a diverse community that curates the future with us.

Be a Mentor
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Be a Mentor

Testimonials

Startup Alumni Timeline

Since 2010, we’ve supported over 180 Swiss startups. We integrate a community of over 400 founders and organizations. Our startup alumni have a combined valuation of $1.1B, and have created more than 500 jobs.

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