Swiss Startup National Team 2023 stands
A jury of experts has selected ten promising technology startups for the Swiss Startup National Team 2023. As Venture Leaders Technology, the founding members of the startups will go on a roadshow in Silicon Valley in April, where they will connect with investors and industry experts and expand their network and presence on the international stage.
After reviewing over 150 applications, a jury of investors and technology experts has selected ten tech startups to participate in the roadshow in Silicon Valley, one of the world's most important technology hubs. The Roadshow offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to accelerate the expansion of their startups in the U.S., expand their professional network and benefit from workshops with investors and industry leaders.
Step into growth
The Venture Leaders program also demonstrates the dynamism and vitality of the Swiss tech startup ecosystem. The selected startups work on a wide range of solutions, from artificial intelligence and sensors to encryption and location technologies, and serve a variety of sectors including agriculture, healthcare, digital marketing and engineering. "The startups selected for the Venture Leaders Technology program are working at the forefront of innovation, so the Silicon Valley roadshow is the natural next step in their growth," said Stefan Steiner, co-managing director of Venturelab. "By connecting with industry experts and investors in this hub of innovation, the program gives entrepreneurs access to invaluable U.S. market insights and industry know-how while strengthening their international network. We look forward to the exchanges and opportunities the roadshow will bring for the Venture Leaders and their future investors."
The ten selected startups are:
- ecoRobotix SA
- Fixed position AG
- Lightly AG
- Lyfegen HealthTech AG
- Magnes AG
- Neural Concept SA
- nexoya
- Smeetz SA
- Tune Insight SA
- Virtuosis Artificial Intelligence SA
Roadshow with an impact on corporate success
This year's Venture Leaders Technology join an impressive group of alumni, including startups such as. Lemoptix and Composyt Light Labs (adopted from Intel), Faceshift (bought out by Apple), HouseTrip (bought out by TripAdvisor), Kooaba (bought out by Qualcomm), Dacuda (adopted from Magic Leap), and the unicorns GetYourGuide and Scandit. "It was very constructive to be challenged by U.S. investors to improve our communication and pitches," said Matteo Vanotti, CEO of xFarm and Venture Leader Technology 2022 participant, who closed a €17 million funding round after the roadshow. "Besides, we could breathe the atmosphere of the Valley populated by tech companies; we came back to Switzerland with a lot of inspirations."
"I can safely say that the Venture Leaders program is unique in many ways," said Nicolas Abelé, founder and CEO of SONIX, also Venture Leader Technology 2022. "The amount of personal and professional development packed into this one week is incomparable."
Kickoff event on February 22, 2023
The Venture Leaders Technology 2023 program is organized by Venturelab and supported by ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, Kellerhals Carrard, Rothschild & Co, the Canton of Vaud and the Canton of Zurich. The companies will Present to the public at a kick-off event on February 22, 2023
