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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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Backpack offers a fully regulated global exchange for trading a wide range of digital assets. Their platform provides a secure and compliant environment for both individual and institutional crypto traders.

Year Founded2022
FoundersArmani Ferrante, Tristan Yver
Funding Amount$17M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsHashed, 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 Founded2019
FoundersBrian Moran
Funding Amount$15.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsBarings, 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 Founded2022
FoundersPascal Sollberger, Roger Ellenberger, Tobias Wegmüller
Funding AmountCHF2M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsSixThirty, 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 Founded2021
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Funding AmountCHF2.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsKickfund, 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 Founded2021
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Funding Amount$30M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsX 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 Founded2021
FoundersAndreas Raabe, Marco Matulic, Simon Michel, Stefen Weber, Yossi Bar
Funding AmountCHF30.7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsSimon 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 Founded2019
FoundersPatrick Kessel, Raphael Sznitman, Şerife Seda Kucur Ergünay
Funding Amount€3.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsArtificial 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 Founded2016
FoundersCarlos Ciller, Sandro Zanet, Stefanos Apostolopoulos
Funding AmountCHF15.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsVerve 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 Founded2021
FoundersSebastian Beetschen
Funding Amount€10.4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsSwisscom, 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 Founded2019
FoundersDominic Senn
Funding AmountCHF5.9M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsInnovate 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.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Jedsy logo JedsyMobility2021$5MSeed
Gaia Tech logo Gaia TechAgTech2021CHF665kPre-Seed
PostFinance logo PostFinanceFintech1906
YLAH logo YLAHHealthcare2022CHF1MVenture Round
Pabio logo PabioRetail2020€3.2MSeed
AI Retailer Systems logo AI Retailer SystemsAI2019CHF600kPre-Seed
Flowable logo FlowableAI2010
enersis logo enersisEnergy2011CHF2MConvertible Note
Abrinca Genomics logo Abrinca GenomicsBiotech2023CHF150kSeed
Babylat logo BabylatHealthcare2021CHF30kSeed
Capt'n Greenfin logo Capt'n GreenfinManufacturing2022CHF270kSeed
Viselio logo ViselioTravel2016€3.9MSeries A

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