A panel of investors and industry experts has selected ten Swiss tech startups to join the Swiss National Startup Team.
These startups will take part in the Venture Leaders Technology 2026 programme, which includes a roadshow in Silicon Valley this April to expand networks and business knowledge.
The programme is organised by Venturelab in collaboration with DPD, EPFL, ETH Zurich, Kellerhals Carrard, Rothschild & Co, and the Canton of Vaud.
Since 2006, Venturelab has selected the Swiss National Startup Team, allowing entrepreneurs to engage with experts, investors, and potential customers in global tech hubs such as Silicon Valley, Boston, Asia, Barcelona, London, and Munich.
After reviewing nearly 200 applications, a jury of experts selected ten startups for the 2026 Venture Leaders Technology roadshow in Silicon Valley.
The programme provides opportunities to accelerate US expansion, connect with industry leaders, and gain insights through investor pitch sessions and targeted workshops.
The selected startups represent Switzerland’s presence in global tech, covering areas such as advanced battery production, autonomous and drone-based mobility, AI-driven industrial and regulatory software, secure authentication, photonics, and inspection technologies.
“Swiss startups don’t need to hide on the global level. Every year, the Venture Leaders pitch to world-class investors, even in Silicon Valley. I look forward to the roadshow and supporting the team as it expands internationally,”
said Stefan Steiner, Co-Managing Director at Venturelab.
Previous participants include 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), Seervision (acquired by QSC), Sevensense Robotics (acquired by ABB), and the unicorns GetYourGuide and Scandit.
The team’s introduction and virtual pitch session will take place on 25 February 2026. The Venture Leaders Technology roadshow runs from 12 to 17 April 2026.
Meet the Venture Leaders Technology 2026
8inks │ Zurich
8inks offers a patented multi-layer curtain coating technology to battery makers and OEMs,
enabling simultaneous deposition of multiple layers in one pass at 10× coating speed.
Avientus │ Zurich
Avientus provides fully automated, sustainable drone-based logistics for urgent B2B deliveries, streamlining operations and reducing environmental impact.
Benetics │ Zurich
Benetics develops software that simplifies processes, improves efficiency, and strengthens collaboration among construction professionals.
Besso │ Bern
Besso gives companies real-time regulatory visibility across their supply chains, helping them manage compliance efficiently.
Futurae Technologies │ Zurich
Futurae protects enterprise customers with strong phishing-resistant authentication, preventing sophisticated online fraud.
Loxo │ Bern
Loxo creates autonomous driving software for commercial vehicles, making Swiss mobility safer and more efficient.
Matis │ Neuchâtel
Matis provides a scalable AI-driven imaging platform for analyzing the material DNA of diverse products.
NovoViz │ Neuchâtel
NovoViz designs single-photon computational engines for applications requiring high sensitivity and speed with minimal data load.
Reshape Systems │ Vaud
Reshape uses generative AI to streamline risk analysis, accelerating certification and time-to-market for products.
Talpa Inspection │ Zurich
Talpa develops corrosion inspection solutions for hard-to-reach engineering structures and coated metal objects.
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