Swiss Venture Insights
Swiss Venture Insights Report - March 2026
The month of March registered some interesting rounds, including Kandou AI Holding SA (178 million CHF), Polares Medical AG (35 million CHF), and PAVE Space SA (32 million CHF). ICT (192 million CHF with 8 rounds), Engineering (50 million CHF and 7 rounds) and Medtech (41 million CHF and 4 rounds) position themselves in the Top ranking for most active sectors. The third month of 2026 registered a huge increase decrease when comparing to the same period of 2025: in the previous year, the Swiss startups raised a total of 74 million CHF, in 44 rounds, while in 2026 the Swiss companies raised a total of 319 million CHF in a total of 36 rounds, which represents an increase of 331% and a decrease in the number of rounds of 18%. Compared to February 2026, the amount had a 187% increase, mainly explained by the large rounds of Kandou, Polares and Pave Space.
Swiss Venture Insights Report - February 2026
The month of February registered some interesting rounds, including Metafuels (18.5 million CHF), L.E.S.S. (17 million CHF), and CDR Life (12 million CHF). Cleantech (38 million CHF with 6 rounds), Engineering (24 million CHF and 10 rounds) and Biotech (13 million CHF and 5 rounds) position themselves in the Top ranking for most active sectors. The second month of 2026, nevertheless, registered a decrease when comparing to the same period of 2025: in the previous year, the Swiss startups raised a total of 256 million CHF, in 44 rounds, while in 2026 the Swiss companies raised a total of 111 million CHF in a total of 41 rounds, which represents a decrease of 57%. Compared to January 2026, the amount had a 72% decrease, mainly explained by the large rounds in the first month of the year.
Swiss Venture Insights Report - January 2026
The month of January started with a great milestone the Swiss companies with several large rounds, including Terralayr (177 million CHF) and Oviva (175 million CHF). ICT (187 million CHF with 10 rounds) and Cleantech (178 million CHF and 2 rounds) position themselves in the Top ranking for most active sectors. The first month of 2026 brought great news but still a bit lower than the same period of 2025: in the previous year, the Swiss startups raised a total of 504 million CHF, in 32 rounds, while in 2026 the Swiss companies raised a total of 402 million CHF in a total of 33 rounds, which represents a decrease of 21%.