10 super promising Swiss startups to watch in 2023 and beyond!
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Loading... - Emma Jackson
- 28 Mar 2023
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Not only is Switzerland home to postcard-perfect landscapes and an incredibly high standard of living, (and that’s not to mention the chocolate and cheese), but it’s also an exciting place for innovation and startups.
Switzerland’s financial reputation is highly regarded around the world and it’s a nation that holds stable when times are rough. At the same time, it holds the top spot as one of the world’s leaders in innovation for the 12th year in a row. Switzerland has all the necessary ingredients to nurture successful startup stories, and it’s a nation full of exciting possibilities.
The Swiss government, as well as the private sphere, is committed to maintaining the global image that the Alpine nation has created. A culture of innovation is constantly evolving in Switzerland which, coupled with having the world’s second-highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, makes it an attractive spot for investors.
In 2022, Swiss startups secured an impressive €4 billion. MedTech, FinTech and DeepTech continue to be major growth areas whilst CleanTech startups are on the rise in Switzerland, securing over €826 million in 2022.
This week we took a closer look at the Swiss startups shaping the landscape in 2023. So, after undertaking our comprehensive research process, we have identified 10 early-stage Swiss startups (all founded since 2020) that we believe have a skyrocketing future ahead.
GlycoEra: Born in Zurich, GlycoEra is a precision protein degradation startup. The aim is to use this tech to open up new therapeutic solutions. GlycoEra’s novel technology uses bifunctional biologics to bind disease-causing proteins and transport them to lysosomes, where they are degraded and eliminated. Unlike other protein degraders, GlycoEra’s technology can target extracellular and membrane proteins, expanding therapeutic areas. They also offer a custom Glycanengineering platform to develop novel therapeutics. Since its founding in 2020, GlycoEra has raised €45 million in funding.
Deskbird: Aiming to create a people-centric approach to workplace management, deskbird is tapping into the HRtech market with its SaaS solution. The startup’s platform helps to create flexible hybrid workplaces that run smoothly, and users can access it via an app. Employees can book resources in the office, see who is in the office on which days, and, easily schedule meetings accordingly. For workplace managers, the platform gives full oversight of statistics like office occupancy and consumption. The data insights can help optimise spending as well as create happier, more connected hybrid office cultures. Launched in 2020, the startup now manages over 500 offices across 20 countries, and, in 2022 it secured €5 million to expand. Read More…
