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The Swiss Venture Capital Report 2025<\/a>, the leading publication on start-up investment trends in Switzerland, provides a comprehensive analysis of venture capital activity, financing rounds, and exits for the past year. Compiled by startupticker.ch<\/a>, the report reveals that the Swiss start-up ecosystem experienced another year of reduced venture capital funding in 2024, with total investment falling to CHF 2.4 billion\u2014an 8.5% drop compared to the previous year. The number of financing rounds also decreased, from 397 in 2023 to 357 in 2024, marking the first decline in recent years\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While large-scale financing rounds exceeding CHF 100 million were largely absent, investment was distributed more evenly across mid-sized rounds. The median investment amount across all rounds rose to CHF 3 million, a 40.7% increase compared to 2023, signaling a trend toward consolidation among well-established start-ups\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biotech rebounds, while fintech struggles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sectoral trends revealed significant shifts in investor focus. The biotech sector saw a resurgence, attracting CHF 739.2 million\u201450% more than in the previous year\u2014making it the dominant recipient of venture capital. Healthcare IT also rebounded, following a downturn in 2023\u200b. Cleantech recorded a record number of financing rounds, underscoring growing interest in sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversely, ICT and fintech start-ups faced another difficult year, with investments falling sharply. Fintech, in particular, saw a 51% drop in funding, continuing its decline from the record highs of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zurich declines, Vaud and Bern gain ground<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite experiencing a 27.1% decline in invested capital, Zurich remained the top canton for start-up funding, followed by the cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Basel-Landschaft. Notably, Vaud benefited from increased investment in healthtech, while Geneva saw an 81.3% rise in investment. Bern emerged as a standout, setting a new record with CHF 117.85 million raised across 24 financing rounds\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exit market remains subdued, but optimism rises<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The number of exits remained stable in 2024, with 30 Swiss start-ups acquired by foreign buyers and 11 by domestic firms. The most notable transaction was the USD 1.2 billion acquisition of Swiss-Greek company BETA CAE Systems International by US-based Cadence\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investor sentiment, however, is showing signs of improvement. A survey of venture capital investors revealed that 76% expect investment volumes to increase in 2025, while 68% anticipate a rise in exits. At the end of 2024, 46 Swiss-based venture capital funds were actively fundraising, a figure slightly lower than in previous years but still indicating sustained interest in the ecosystem\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cautious optimism for 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While 2024 was another challenging year for Swiss start-ups, the resilience of the deeptech, biotech, and cleantech sectors signals promising opportunities ahead. With investor confidence rebounding and a growing focus on scalable, innovative technologies, the Swiss start-up landscape may be poised for renewed growth in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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. 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