Each year, the >>venture>> competition welcomes Switzerland’s most promising early-stage entrepreneurs, and the 2025 edition has already set a new benchmark.
This year’s competition marks a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to support innovation and entrepreneurship.
Introduced in 2019, the Finance and Insurance category highlights >>venture>>’s commitment to expanding its reach and fostering innovation across diverse industries.
The top 10 finalists for the 2025 >>venture>> startup competition in the Finance and Insurance category have officially been announced.
These startups represent some of the most promising ideas shaping the future of Switzerland’s finance and insurance landscape.
The finalists are listed below in alphabetical order:
Checksum is a cost-effective fintech solution providing seamless mobile and tablet payment services, with rapid and hassle-free merchant onboarding.
An all-in-one renewable energy platform for profitable sustainability: Businesses connecting with solar owners with the option to renting fractions of solar plants, cutting emissions and costs (Scope 2).
eFrontiers partners with financial institutions to deliver gamified financial education, driving engagement, lead generation, and conversions.
Humbrela simplifies insurance with an AI-powered platform that streamlines policy management, enhances communication, and delivers personalised services.
Poncho allows travel and leisure businesses to offer weather insurance to their customers, enabling them to book withour fear of weather uncertainty.
reilo. provides micro-lending using certified forests as collateral, boosting farmer productivity while preserving nature through nature-based carbon credits.
ScenarioX transforms risk and financial modeling with AI and quantum algorithms, cutting costs by 50% and boosting efficiency by 60% for financial institutions.
Terensis has developed a global grain supply forecast, enabling precise calculation of price risks for the agrifood chain.
UpGrid is a Climate fintech and energy community platform, enabling communities & SMEs to finance, own, and benefit from local renewable energy projects.
Wisdomise democratises wealth creation with AI-powered insights and trading tools, offering smarter crypto strategies and seamless market access for everyone.
Finalists of the >>venture>> competition are set to embark on the next phase of their entrepreneurial journey.
Over the coming weeks, these promising startups will be paired with seasoned mentors, gain insights from industry experts, and refine their business pitches through dedicated Pitch Training sessions.
Their efforts will culminate in the second jury round, where only three standout startups from each vertical will be selected as the official >>venture>> winners.
The journey will conclude with a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship at the >>venture>> Award Ceremony, taking place on June 23, 2025, at ETH Zurich.
