Venturelab delivered 302 days of training in 2023 to supported worldclass startups from Switzerland

19.12.2023 18:30, Rita Longobardi

2023 has been a challenging year, but Swiss entrepreneurs demonstrated that they can still raise funds and grow their startup businesses. Venturelab supported world-class startups from Switzerland with 302 days of training, workshops, and events. Discover the highlights and milestones that made 2023 still a remarkable year for Swiss startups.

Together with successful founders, experienced top academic collaborators, and leading industry partners, Venturelab delivered 302 days of programs and events supporting 7,300+ inspiring entrepreneurs. Venture Kick celebrated the 1,000-supported project this year. We connected startups with corporates and did fundraising and business development roadshows with the Swiss National Startup Team in Silicon Valley, Boston, Barcelona, London, and Munich. The 13th edition of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award highlighted the 100 most promising Swiss startups in 2023 according to investors. Handpicked investors with more than CHF 20 billion in venture capital joined the TOP 100 Investor Summit 2023. To stay informed about what happens in the Swiss startup ecosystem, subscribe to the Swiss Startup Insights newsletter and to join the community, follow us on LinkedIn!

A big thank you to all our partners for their renewed trust and support, enabling us to achieve our mission - world-class startups. Swiss made: Alpian, AMAG, Credit Suisse, Debiopharm, digitalswitzerland, EPFL, ETH, ESA BIC Switzerland, EY, Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Helbling Technik, Huawei, IFJ, Innosuisse, Kanton Zürich, Kellerhals Carrard, Novartis, PostFinance, Rentsch Partner, Romande Energie, Rothschild & Co Bank, SAK, SIX Swiss Exchange, SVC, .swiss, Swiss Biotech Association, Swisscom Ventures, Swiss Prime Site, Swissnex, VAUD, Vischer, Walder Wyss, Wenger Vieli, ZKB, Zühlke, and many more.
 
The deal value within venture capital markets is set to end in 2023 well below 2022 according to the Swiss Venture Insights report. Discover the 10 largest funding rounds of Swiss startups in 2023:

• Distalmotion: CHF 133,381,500
• Noema Pharma: CHF 102,336,729
• Alentis Therapeutics: CHF 95,000,000
• GetYourGuide: CHF 76,973,000
• Kandou Bus: CHF 65,500,000
• Nouscom: CHF 65,000,000
• Taurus: CHF 60,000,000
• wefox: CHF 55,000,000
• SkyCell: CHF 51,200,000
• Ecorobotix: CHF 46,000,000

Investors expect a strong investment increase in 2024
A survey from our monthly December investor newsletter shows a very positive outlook for the upcoming year. 75% of the investors expect an increase or strong increase in investment into Swiss startups compared to 2023. If you are interested in more fundraising news, subscribe to our Startup Funding newsletter.

Despite the fundraising challenges, we can look back at 2023 as a successful year. "More than ever, we are dedicated to innovation. We will continue in 2024 with what we love most, supporting the world shapers of tomorrow", says Stefan Steiner, co-managing director at Venturelab. On behalf of the entire Venturelab team, we congratulate all entrepreneurs for their amazing achievements and perseverance in 2023. May the year 2024 bring prosperity, success, happiness, and of course good health!