1、EY Startup Barometer SwitzerlandFebruary 2026IntroductionEY Startup Barometer Switzerland2We are pleased to present the latest edition of the EY Startup Barometer Switzerland,providing insights into startup funding developments for the 2025 calendar year.Published regularly across several European c
2、ountries,the EY Startup Barometer aims to strengthen transparency and understanding of financing dynamics within national startup ecosystems.The analysis is based on data gathered from leading platforms.Further details on methodology and definitions are provided on the following page.While we strive
3、 for comprehensive coverage,absolute completeness cannot be guaranteed.We greatly value and welcome feedback and contributions from industry stakeholders.The EY Startup Barometer takes the pulse of the financing market,offering insight into the trends and shifts shaping the Swiss startup ecosystem.“
4、The EY Startup BarometerMilja Vulin PetrovicHead Startups and Scaleups EY Switzerland+41 79 754 41 Methodology and definitions3Startups with female-led teams are playing a significant role in driving innovation and shaping the entrepreneurial landscape.We therefore highlight investments in startups
5、featuring female leadership and vision,contributing to greater transparency around inclusiveness within the ecosystem.FEMALEFOUNDERSWe took a comprehensive approach to startup financing by incorporating a diverse range of funding methods into our analysis.The types of financing considered in our res
6、earch included venture capital,private equity,grants,and convertible notes.In general,we did not establish a minimum investment threshold for the capital included in the study.TYPE OF FINANCINGThis study exclusively focuses on Swiss startups at various stages of development,ranging from early-phase