{"id":34535,"date":"2025-07-15T10:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/?p=34535"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:42:14","slug":"swiss-start-ups-attract-chf-1-47-billion-in-first-half-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/swiss-start-ups-attract-chf-1-47-billion-in-first-half-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss start-ups attract CHF 1.47 billion in first half of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Venture capital investment in Swiss start-ups surged to CHF 1.47 billion during the first half of 2025, marking a 36% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupticker.ch\/en\/swiss-venture-capital-report\">Swiss Venture Capital Report Update 2025<\/a>. Despite the strong figures, the increase was driven primarily by a handful of large biotech and fintech transactions, as overall deal activity continued to decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of financing rounds fell to 124, down from 138 a year earlier, representing the third consecutive half-year decline. This signals ongoing difficulties for many early-stage companies seeking funding. According to the report, the positive investment totals stem from high-value transactions concentrated in a few companies rather than a broad-based recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biotech leads with record-breaking deals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Biotech emerged once again as the leading sector, attracting CHF 705 million in capital, a new record for a six-month period. These investments were largely driven by advanced drug development programs and experienced founding teams, positioning Swiss biotech firms as global innovation leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other sectors also showed signs of recovery. ICT start-ups raised CHF 247 million, up 86% from H1 2024, while fintech companies secured CHF 153 million, a 93% increase. Notably, Zurich-based Sygnum Bank became Switzerland\u2019s latest unicorn, achieving a valuation exceeding USD 1 billion in a recent funding round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cautious outlook among investors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these standout performances, the broader investment environment remains challenging. The report highlights investor concerns about fundraising and exit opportunities over the coming year. A majority of venture capital firms expect their ability to raise capital or sell portfolio companies to deteriorate further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the continued success of high-performing start-ups demonstrates the ecosystem\u2019s resilience. These high-flyers show that, even amid economic uncertainty, Switzerland remains an attractive destination for international venture capital, particularly in sectors such as biotech, digital assets and deeptech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 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