Bern's startup environment is defined by its concentration in specialized technology, with a clear emphasis on healthcare and AI. Many new companies are focused on creating advanced medical devices and related software.
For example, LEM Surgical has raised CHF30.7M to build robotic systems for spine surgery. The city also has a presence in finance technology, with crypto platform OrangeX raising $30M.
Below is our list of 19 Bern startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Armani Ferrante, Tristan Yver |
| Funding Amount | $17M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Hashed, Robot Ventures, Amber, Selini Capital, Jump Crypto |
FLX Networks runs a B2B community platform designed to modernize engagement between asset and wealth management firms. Their centralized solution gives financial professionals access to resources, services, and networking opportunities to simplify collaboration.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Brian Moran |
| Funding Amount | $15.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Barings, Broadridge, Allianz Life Ventures, RiverNorth Capital Management |
hypt develops a SaaS platform that helps companies build and automate their referral marketing programs. The solution is designed to turn existing customers into a reliable sales channel by simplifying how businesses track and reward word-of-mouth recommendations.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Pascal Sollberger, Roger Ellenberger, Tobias Wegmüller |
| Funding Amount | CHF2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | SixThirty, Gateway Ventures, SICTIC, NCA, COREangels |
Rhovica Neuroimaging develops a medical device for the rapid and safe placement of external ventricular drains. Their single-use tool uses ultrasound technology to provide real-time navigation for neurosurgeons, increasing procedural accuracy and patient safety.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CHF2.5M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Kickfund, Venture Kick, Valuemaker, M2care |
OrangeX has built a cryptocurrency exchange that provides spot, perpetual, and copy trading services. The platform gives traders a suite of tools to execute diverse strategies in the digital asset space.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $30M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | X Research, Phase Capital, NGC Ventures, SCI Ventures, Kryptos |
LEM Surgical builds an advanced robotic system to support surgeons performing delicate spine procedures. Their platform provides enhanced visualization and precise instrument control, aiming to improve the safety and efficacy of spinal surgery.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Andreas Raabe, Marco Matulic, Simon Michel, Stefen Weber, Yossi Bar |
| Funding Amount | CHF30.7M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Simon Michel |
PeriVision develops an AI-powered platform for early glaucoma detection and management. Their solution uses virtual reality to conduct faster, more accessible visual field tests for patients.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Patrick Kessel, Raphael Sznitman, Şerife Seda Kucur Ergünay |
| Funding Amount | €3.5M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Artificial Intelligence Factory, SICTIC, DART Ventures, Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT), Biopôle |
Retinai builds an AI-driven software platform that optimizes workflows for clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. The platform focuses on analyzing medical imaging data to accelerate research and improve patient care within ophthalmology.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Carlos Ciller, Sandro Zanet, Stefanos Apostolopoulos |
| Funding Amount | CHF15.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Verve Ventures, Matterwave Ventures, Zürcher Kantonal Bank, Venture Kick, b2venture |
Almer Technologies develops augmented reality hardware to improve communication between frontline workers and remote experts. Their lightweight AR glasses offer a hands-free way for industrial teams to receive real-time guidance and solve problems faster.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Sebastian Beetschen |
| Funding Amount | €10.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Swisscom, VI Partners, Venture Kick, Kickfund, Klimastiftung |
machineMD combines virtual reality and artificial intelligence into a medical device for the early diagnosis of neurological disorders. Their platform uses a VR headset to conduct standardized neuro-ophthalmic examinations, offering a more objective way to assess brain function.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Dominic Senn |
| Funding Amount | CHF5.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Innovate UK, Innosuisse, Topcon Healthcare, SICTIC, Sitem StartUp Club |
9 Additional Bern Startups Worth Following
Our top picks are just the beginning of the story in Bern. The city is buzzing with founders who are building new companies and tackling interesting problems.
You'll find a mix of industries, from AI to healthcare, with many companies just a few years into their journey. Here’s a look at the other startups helping to define the city's future.