The Swiss Scale-Up Report 2026: Swiss scale-ups are growing into global market leaders, but increasingly financed from abroad
The 265 identified Swiss scale-ups have reached a combined estimated valuation of over CHF 26 billion.
Empowering tomorrow’s global tech winners
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90
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Latest Updates
Successful Premiere of Swiss Growth Stage Summit Connects Swiss Scale-ups with International Growth Investors
The first Swiss Growth Stage Summit brought together more than 100 participants, including national and international venture capital investors
Aylight raises €4.5M pre-seed to reinvent the laser behind AI’s optical bottleneck
Zürich-based deep-tech company generates the light of dozens of lasers from a single laser chip. The round is co-led by Elaia and Swisscom Ventures.
CDDS strengthens next-generation counter-drone capabilities to save lives and protect critical infrastructure
Swisscom Ventures is pleased to announce the closing of a seed financing round in CDDS, led through its Digital Transformation Fund II
Our Mission
Investment Focus
We typically invest in Swiss university spin-offs, with a sweet spot from Seed to Series C, and initial ticket sizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million, plus reserves for follow-on rounds. This approach provides the power and resources startups need to grow and succeed.
Operational Approach
We operate with an independent decision-making process, a dedicated team, and specific focus areas, allowing us to align with the needs of high-potential startups. We offer unparalleled support, making us a leading fund in Switzerland and Europe.
Zürich
Swisscom Ventures AG
Konradstrasse 12
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
Bern
Swisscom Ventures AG
Alte Tiefenaustrasse 6
3048 Worblaufen
Switzerland
Palo Alto
Swisscom Cloud Labs Ltd
675 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
USA
Lausanne
Swisscom Ventures AG
Swisscom Digital Lab
EPFL Innovation Park
Bâtiment F, étage 3
1015 Lausanne
Switzerland