Swiss National Startup Team 2024: Ten technology startups set for Silicon Valley roadshow

12.02.2024 08:00, Rita Longobardi

An expert jury chose ten promising Swiss technology startups ready to grow internationally. They will expand their investor networks and expertise during the Venture Leaders Technology investor and business development roadshow in Silicon Valley with the Swiss National Startup Team in April. The Venture Leaders Technology 2024 program is organized by Venturelab and supported by DPD, EPFL, ETH Zurich, Helbling Technik, Kellerhals Carrard, Rothschild & Co, Unicorn Anchor, and the Canton of Vaud.

Since 2006, Venturelab has selected the Swiss National Startup Team. The Venture Leader roadshows provide a platform for determined entrepreneurs and their promising startups, offering them the opportunity to connect with top experts, investors, and potential customers in key technology hubs across the globe, such as Silicon Valley, Boston, China, Barcelona, Munich, and London.

After reviewing over 200 applications, a jury of investors and technology experts selected ten tech startups to join the Venture Leaders Technology roadshow 2024 in Silicon Valley, one of the world's most important tech hubs. The roadshow provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to accelerate their startups' expansion in the US while expanding their professional network and profiting from pitch sessions with investors and workshops with industry leaders.  

The Venture Leaders program also showcases the drive and vitality of Switzerland's tech startup ecosystem. The ten selected startups represent Swiss top excellence across a diverse spectrum. From AI software, cloud, and security to inspection tools and robotic solutions, they exemplify Switzerland's prowess in technology innovation. "The upcoming roadshow in April brings the best Swiss high-tech startups to the global stage and creates connections and expertise for their international expansion," emphasized Stefan Steiner, Co-Managing Director at Venturelab. "By interacting with investors and industry leaders in Silicon Valley, the startups gain unparalleled access to the US market and key business insights to help them grow globally." Alumni from previous years confirm this statement:

"The Venture Leaders program offered us valuable insights into the mechanics and dynamics of Silicon Valley. Together with VC partners from the Silicon Valley ecosystem, we improved our pitches and applied these learnings to pitch to various investors at multiple events. Being in a group of leading Swiss start-ups was inspiring and fun," highlighted Matthias Heller, CEO of Lightly and Venture Leader Technology 2023.

"Venture Leaders Technology is a great opportunity to confront the Silicon Valley mindset. You get to meet the different flavors of venture capitalists and receive feedback," added George Chatzipirpiridis, COO of Magnes and Venture Leader Technology 2023.

This year's Venture Leaders Technology participants join an impressive group of alumni, including startups such as Lemoptix and Composyt Light Labs (acquired by Intel), Faceshift (acquired by Apple), HouseTrip (acquired by TripAdvisor), Kooaba (acquired by Qualcomm), Dacuda (acquired by Magic Leap), the unicorns GetYourGuide and Scandit, and many more.

From April 7th to April 12th, 2024, the Swiss National Startup Team will fly to Silicon Valley. Discover and meet the 10 entrepreneurs in a public online kick-off event on February 22, 2024. Save your spot and get to know more about their innovations. The Venture Leaders Technology 2024 program is organized by Venturelab and supported by DPD, EPFL, ETH Zurich, Helbling Technik, Kellerhals Carrard, Rothschild & Co, Unicorn Anchor, and the Canton of Vaud.

Follow the entrepreneurs and the Venture Leaders Technology roadshow on social media using the hashtag #VLeadersTech or on www.venture-leaders.ch/technology.

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About Venture Leaders  
The Venture Leaders—the members of the Swiss National Startup Team—have a clear goal: envisioning themselves as global players, they want to take the first step towards their global expansion. Since 2006 Venturelab has brought Switzerland’s best entrepreneurs to the heart of the global technology hubs: Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, Barcelona, London, Munich, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Companies founded by more than 520 Venture Leaders alumni have created more than 10,300 jobs and raised CHF 7.9 billion in funding. For more information, visit www.venture-leaders.ch, and discover all the alumni here.

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