Five Swiss Startups to Pitch at World's Largest Mobile Fair

Five innovative Swiss startups were selected by a jury of experts to meet and present their startups to the world's leading investors, well-known mobile companies and executives during MWC Barcelona. Over the past 19 years Venturelab has organized international investors and business development roadshows in San Francisco, Boston, New York and China to promote Switzerland’s most promising startups – those with global ambitions and international potential – and give them access to international investors and potential customers. The Venture Leaders Mobile roadshow is the first time the Venture Leaders head to Spain. 

 

MWC is the world's largest and most important event in mobile. More than 100,000 decision-makers and investors are expected in Barcelona. The five selected Swiss startups will travel with the Swiss National Startup Team to Spain from February 24th to 28th and will present to visitors in the Swiss Pavilion. The Venture Leaders Mobile delegation consists of three female and two male founders – the first time in the team’s history that women are in the majority. The startups were chosen from 60 applications, after pitching their startups to a jury of experts and investors in Zurich. The five startups cover topics ranging from hardware and software, to drone infrastructure and patient safety. 

 

 

Switzerland doesn't have to hide-away in Barcelona, said Stefan Steiner, co-managing director of Venturelab. "The team's expertise reflects Switzerland’s strong drive for innovation, and shows we develop startups that are in demand worldwide.” MWC has already been the starting point for many mobile phone companies. The members of the Swiss National Startup Team are looking forward to exclusive pitching and networking sessions with investors and industry leaders. The Venture Leaders Mobile roadshow is organized by Venturelab and supported by Switzerland Global Enterprise, VISCHER and Swisscom.