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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

    2021–2025

    Switzerland

    $

    21.95

    bn

    OECD median: $7.8 billion

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the total VC Funding 2021–2025. Switzerland has $21.95 billion, 181.4% more than the OECD median of $7.8 billion.

  • Unicorns funded

    Between 2016–2025

    Switzerland

    16

    OECD median: 5.5

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of unicorns funded between 2016–2025. Switzerland has 16, 190.9 % more than the OECD median of 5.5.

  • Start-ups with investment

    Founded 2021–2025

    Switzerland

    855

    OECD median: 277.5

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of Start-ups with investment founded 2021–2025. Switzerland has 855, 208.1 % more than the OECD median of 277.5.

  • 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 of invested capital

    2016–2025

    Switzerland

    15.9 %

    OECD average: 14.7%

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD average, regarding the CAGR of invested capital 2016–2025. Switzerland has 15.9 %, while the OECD average is 14.7%.

  • CAGR number of financing rounds

    2016–2025

    Switzerland

    +0.96 %

    OECD average: -2.7%

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD average, regarding the CAGR Number of financing rounds 2016–2025. Switzerland has +0.96 %, while the OECD average is -2.7%.

  • Startups with total funding > $50 mio.

    Founded 2016–2025

    Switzerland

    97

    OECD median: 31

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of start-ups with total funding > $50 mio. founded 2016–2025. Switzerland has 97, 212.9 % more than the OECD median of 31.

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

    Founded 2021-2025

    Switzerland

    19.3 %

    OECD average: 8.9 %

    A University spinoff is classified as a startup whose founders studied at the same university or whose founder(s) has/have a PHD degree.

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD average, regarding the share of University spin-offs of all new start-ups founded 2021–2025. Switzerland has 19.3 %, 116.9 % more than the OECD average of 8.9 %.

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

    2021–2025

    Switzerland

    30.5 %

    OECD average: 15 %

    A University spinoff is classified as a startup whose founders studied at the same university or whose founder(s) has/have a PHD degree.

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD average, regarding the number of financing rounds – Share of university spin-offs 2021–2025. Switzerland has 30.5 %, 103.3 % more than the OECD average of 15 %.

  • Proportion of founders with scientific track background (PhD)

    Founded 2021–2025

    Switzerland

    23.7 %

    OECD average: 9.8 %

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD average, regarding the proportion of founders with scientific track background (PhD) 2021–2025. Switzerland has 23.7 %, 141.8 % more than the OECD average of 9.8 %.

  • Number of foreign lead investors

    Active between 2020–2024

    Switzerland

    704

    OECD median: 216

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD median, regarding the number of foreign lead investors between 2021–2025. Switzerland has 704, 225.9 % more than the OECD median of 216.

  • Start-ups with investment per million inhabitants

    Founded 2023–2025

    Switzerland

    38.96

    OECD average: 12.96

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and the OECD average, regarding the number of start-ups with investment founded 2023–2025 per million inhabitants. Switzerland has 38.96, 200.6 % more than the OECD average of 12.96.

  • Robotics number of funding rounds

    Growth rate 2024–2025

    Switzerland

    +83.4 %

    Europe & North America: +9.3 %

    A chart with the difference between Switzerland and Europe & North America, regarding the growth rate of the number of funding rounds in robotics 2024–2025. Switzerland has +83.4 %, 796.8 % more than Europe & North America with 9.3 %.

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