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The unique data below was aggregated, analysed, and produced by startupticker.ch, the foremost source for information about Switzerland’s innovation scene.

Facts, Charts and Numbers about Switzerland

  • Total VC Funding

    2019 – 2023

    Switzerland

    $

    13.3

    bn

    OECD median: USD 4.6 billion

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the total number of VC Funding 2019 – 2023. Switzerland has 308% more than the OECD-median of $4.6 billion.

  • Unicorns funded

    Between 2015 – 2024

    Switzerland

    14

    OECD-median: 5

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of unicorns funded between 2015 – 2024. Switzerland has 180% more than the OECD-median.

  • Start-ups with investment

    Founded 2019 – 2023

    Switzerland

    969

    OECD median: 318

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of Start-ups (founded 2019 – 2023) with investment. Switzerland has 204.71% more than the OECD-median.

  • Rankings in which Switzerland is Number 1:

    • Global Innovation Index
    • World Talent Ranking
    • European Innovation Scoreboard
    • In addition, ETH Zurich is number 1 in the QS World University Rankings: Europe

  • CAGR Number of financing rounds

    2014 – 2023

    Switzerland

    7.6%

    Average of OECD countries: 4.2

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the CAGR Number of financing rounds 2014 – 2023. Switzerland has 80.95% more than the OECD countries.

  • Startups with total funding > 50 mio.

    Founded 2014-2023

    Switzerland

    57

    OECD-median: 22

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of Startups (founded 2014-2023) with total funding > 50 mio. Switzerland has 159.09% more than the OECD-median.

  • Number of financing rounds – Share of university spin-offs

    2019 – 2023

    Switzerland

    29.9%

    OECD average: 12.8%

    (Data Source: Swiss Venture Capital Report, Crunchbase)

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of financing rounds (2019 – 2023) – Share of university spin-offs. Switzerland has 29.9%, OECD median is 12.8%.

  • Number of foreign lead investors

    Active between 2019-2023

    Switzerland

    461

    OECD median: 153

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regardin the number of foreign lead investors active between 2019-2023. Switzerland has 201.31% percent more.

  • Proportion of founders with scientific track background

    PhD, founded 2019-2023

    Switzerland

    26.5%

    OECD average: 9%

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the proportion of founders with scientific track background. Switzerland has 26.5%, OECD median is 9%.

  • Share of University Spin-offs of all new start-ups

    Founded 2021-2023

    Switzerland

    15.3%

    OECD average: 9%

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the share of University Spin-offs of all new start-ups (founded 2021-2023). Switzerland has 70% more than the OECD median of 9%.

  • Start-ups with investment per million inhabitants

    Founded 2021 – 2023

    Switzerland

    62.2

    OECD average: 22.8

    A Chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number Start-ups (founded 2021 – 2023) with investment per million inhabitants. Switzerland has 172.8% more than the OECD-average.

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