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Neuchâtel has become Switzerland’s blockchain capital, home to over 100 start-ups driving innovation, trust, and digital transformation.

Neuchâtel, Switzerland’s capital of blockchain innovation

3 November 2025

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 1.47 billion in the first half of 2025, with biotech and fintech driving growth despite fewer deals and cautious investor sentiment.

Swiss start-ups attract CHF 1.47 billion in first half of 2025

15 July 2025

Neuchâtel opens a blockchain-focused coworking space to support innovation, collaboration, and digital adoption in the region.

Neuchâtel strengthens its position as a blockchain hub with new coworking space

7 July 2025

Colb Asset SA, a Geneva-based fintech company specializing in real-world asset tokenization, has secured CHF 6 million in an oversubscribed seed extension round. The funding aims to broaden access to traditionally exclusive investment opportunities through blockchain technology.

Geneva-based Colb raises CHF 6 million to tokenize pre-IPO investments on blockchain

13 May 2025

French investment firm Matis has set up operations in Geneva with the launch of Matis Art Club Deals Suisse SA, marking a significant step in its mission to make 20th-century masterpieces accessible to investors through an innovative co-investment model.

Matis establishes first Swiss office in Geneva to democratize art investment

12 March 2025

Geneva has unveiled its new Innovation Master Plan 2025-2027 (“Plan Directeur de l’Innovation 2025-2027” in French), designed to consolidate the canton’s position as a leading international innovation hub. Backed by CHF 11 million in public investment, the strategy focuses on infrastructure enhancement, targeted financing, and fostering entrepreneurship to bolster Geneva’s economic strength.

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Geneva strengthens its innovation ecosystem with a strategic development plan

10 March 2025

Geneva-based Sparta has secured USD 42 million in Series B funding, reinforcing its role as a market leader in AI-driven commodity trading intelligence.

Sparta raises USD 42 million to expand AI-powered commodity trading

25 February 2025

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 2.4 billion in venture capital in 2024, marking an 8.5% decline from the previous year. The number of financing rounds also fell for the first time, reflecting a challenging investment climate. Despite these setbacks, biotech and cleantech sectors saw strong growth, and investor sentiment remains optimistic for 2025.

Swiss start-ups secure CHF 2.4 billion in 2024 amid shifting investment trends

4 February 2025

nsave has secured USD 18 million in Series A funding to expand its services, offering customers from high-inflation countries access to U.S. equities, ETFs, and investment funds.

Geneva-based fintech nsave raises USD 18 million

13 January 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (July 2024)

17 July 2024

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