These new venture capital funds have dry powder to invest in Swiss startups in 2026

19.12.2025 16:15, João Guerra

After years of tight capital and cautious investors, 2026 is shaping up as a turning point for founders. Venturelab data shows fundraising momentum is accelerating, and optimism is rising across Europe with 125 new venture funds managing more than €16 billion in fresh capital.

After challenging years for startups to raise venture funding, the outlook for 2026 is brighter than it has been in recent memory. Momentum is picking up across Europe, and the Swiss startup ecosystem is well-positioned to ride this wave of optimism. Swiss startups are already accelerating their fundraising efforts. Venturelab fundraising data shows that we have already surpassed last year’s CHF 2.4 billion, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. This growth reflects the resilience and global ambition of Swiss founders.

Many Swiss venture capital firms raised new funds last year, including Direttissima Growth Partners, Forestay Capital, Founderful, Redalpine, Spicehaus Partners, and Swisscanto. These players have already deployed capital 2025 into ambitious founders. Founders will have more doors to knock on in 2026: 125 new venture capital funds have entered the European market, collectively managing over €16 billion in assets. This influx of fresh capital signals renewed confidence in the startup ecosystem and offers founders a broader range of investors to pitch.

15 selected funds that have new money to invest in startups
 

Fund	Country	Amount in CHF
Alstin Capital	Germany	CHF 163 million
Bosch Ventures	Germany	CHF 215 million
Cherry Ventures	Germany	CHF 398 million
Future Energy Ventures	Germany	CHF 219 million
Keen Venture Partners	Netherlands	CHF 140 million
KOMPAS VC	Denmark	CHF 140 million
Lakestar	Switzerland	CHF 211 million
Omega Funds	Switzerland	CHF 515 million
OpenOcean	Finland	CHF 93 million
Project A	Germany	CHF 304 million
Sofinnova Partners	France	CHF 1.12 billion
Swisscanto	Switzerland	CHF 171 million
Una Terra Early Growth Fund	Switzerland	CHF 47 million
Ventech	France	CHF 163 million
Verdane	Norway	CHF 654 million

After years of uncertainty, there is light at the end of the tunnel. With Swiss startups already raising billions and new European funds eager to invest, 2026 could mark a turning point for founders ready to scale globally. Stay ahead of the Curve and subscribe to our Swiss Startup Insights newsletter to stay one step ahead on fundraising and discover the latest investment trends in our monthly Swiss Venture Insights.

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