Switzerland's unicorn landscape is defined by a diverse group of 10 companies. These companies operate in sectors ranging from software development and electric vehicle infrastructure to digital health and blockchain technology.
Code quality software company Sonar leads the group with a $5B valuation. Other notable companies include Climeworks, which has raised $946.1M for its carbon capture technology, and ABB E-Mobility, valued at $3B.
Below is the full list of 10 Switzerland unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Sonar develops open-source and commercial code analyzers that help developers manage code quality and security. Their tools, such as SonarQube and SonarCloud, integrate into the development process to automatically detect bugs and vulnerabilities.
| Valuation | $5B |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Freddy Mallet, Olivier Gaudin, Simon Brandhof |
| Funding Amount | $457M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Advent International, Insight Partners, General Catalyst, Permira |
ABB E-Mobility builds a comprehensive portfolio of electric vehicle charging solutions for homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. They provide the critical hardware and software that enables fleet operators and charging networks to manage their systems effectively.
| Valuation | $3B |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CHF525M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Porsche Automobil Holding, Just Climate, Beyond Net Zero, Interogo Holding AG, GIC |
MindMaze builds a digital neurotherapeutics platform for patient assessment and rehabilitation. They use virtual reality to deliver treatments and therapies for individuals recovering from neurological conditions.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined February 2022) |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Tej Tadi |
| Funding Amount | $340.7M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Salica, Venture Kick, Leonardo DiCaprio, Concord Health Partners, AlbaCore Capital |
DFINITY is a major contributor to the Internet Computer, a decentralized network for hosting full-stack sovereign apps and AI. The project provides a "world computer" that extends the public internet, enabling developers to build and run software directly on the network.
| Valuation | $2B |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Dominic Williams |
| Funding Amount | $121.4M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Village Global, Amino Capital, SV Angel, Multicoin Capital, Andreessen Horowitz |
21.co builds a range of products that provide simple and easy access to the world of cryptocurrency. They specialize in creating user-friendly financial instruments that help demystify crypto investing for the mainstream.
| Valuation | $2B |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Hany Rashwan, Ophelia Snyder |
| Funding Amount | $35M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Valor Equity Partners, Collab+Currency, Marshall Wace, ETFS Capital, Quiet Ventures |
Sygnum provides a digital asset banking platform designed for professional and institutional investors to navigate the crypto economy. They offer a range of regulated financial services, from asset management and custody to tokenization solutions.
| Valuation | $1B |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Gerald Goh, Luka Muller, Mathias Imbach |
| Funding Amount | $188M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Polymorphic Capital, VinaCapital Ventures, Wemade, SCB 10X, Animoca Brands |
Climeworks builds and operates direct air capture plants designed to remove carbon dioxide from the air. They provide this high-quality carbon removal as a service for companies and individuals, permanently storing the captured CO₂ underground.
| Valuation | $1B |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Christoph Gebald, Jan Wurzbacher |
| Funding Amount | $946.1M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Baillie Gifford, Partners Group, Global Founders Capital, GIC, Zürcher Kantonal Bank |
Scandit builds a smart data capture platform that enables apps and devices to scan barcodes, text, and IDs with enterprise-grade performance. Their technology uses computer vision and augmented reality to automate workflows for companies in retail, transportation, and healthcare.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined February 2022) |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Christian Floerkemeier, Christof Roduner, Samuel Mueller |
| Funding Amount | $273.1M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Atomico, Warburg Pincus, NGP Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Swisscom Ventures |
Zama develops open-source cryptography tools using Fully Homomorphic Encryption for developers building on the blockchain. Their technology makes it possible to run smart contracts and AI applications on encrypted data, ensuring user confidentiality.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined June 2025) |
| Headquarters | Zug, Zug, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Pascal Paillier, Rand Hindi |
| Funding Amount | $139.3M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Vsquared Ventures, Pantera Capital, Plug and Play, Multicoin Capital, GSR |
Numbrs provides a mobile app for customers to manage their existing bank accounts and personal finances in one place. Their service aggregates financial information, giving users a unified view to better understand their spending habits.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined August 2019) |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Founders | Boris Manhart, Johannes Huebner, Martin Saidler |
| Funding Amount | $108.7M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), Marius Nacht, Fin Capital, SevenVentures, Saidler & Co. |
