venturelab

03/06/2026

🌍 20 years of taking Swiss innovation to the world.

Since 2006, Venture Leaders has helped Swiss founders think globally from day one, connecting them with leading innovation hubs, investors, and ecosystems around the world.

Over the past two decades, the Swiss National Startup Team has completed 62 international roadshows across 13 cities in 6 countries, helping more than 600 startups expand their horizons and accelerate their global ambitions.

This international reach is one of the defining pillars of the Venture Leaders Impact Index, a story that also includes economic growth, societal impact, and the creation of globally successful companies.

📖 Discover the international impact of Venture Leaders and read the full article: https://www.venture-leaders.ch/20-Years-of-Venture-Leaders-The-Impact-Behind-Switzerlands-Global-Startup-Success

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

🎥 “Switzerland was too small from day one.” Insights from Wulf Glatz 

As part of the 20 Years of Venture Leaders celebration, we spoke with Wulf Glatz, Founder & CEO of and Venture Leaders alumnus, about building a thermal sensor company with global ambitions from the very beginning, learning from international markets, and turning deeptech innovation into products used by world-class athletes and industrial customers worldwide. 

In the extended interview, Wulf looks back on his experience with the Swiss National Startup Team, the impact of joining the Venture Leaders China roadshow in 2014, the lessons learned from entering fast-moving international markets, and the realities of scaling a company globally, from understanding customer needs to building the right sales channels across borders. 

🔗 Learn more about Wulf’s story and watch the full video interview on our 20 Years of Venture Leaders website! 

01/06/2026

🎥 “Switzerland was too small from day one.” Insights from Wulf Glatz

As part of the 20 Years of Venture Leaders celebration, we spoke with Wulf Glatz, Founder & CEO of greenteg AG and Venture Leaders alumnus, about building a thermal sensor company with global ambitions from the very beginning, learning from international markets, and turning deeptech innovation into products used by world-class athletes and industrial customers worldwide.

In the extended interview, Wulf looks back on his experience with the Swiss National Startup Team, the impact of joining the Venture Leaders China roadshow in 2014, the lessons learned from entering fast-moving international markets, and the realities of scaling a company globally, from understanding customer needs to building the right sales channels across borders.

🔗 Learn more about Wulf’s story and watch the full video interview on our 20 Years of Venture Leaders webpage: https://www.venture-leaders.ch/Why-Going-Global-Early-Matters-How-the-Swiss-National-Startup-Team-Shaped-greentegs-Global-Mindset

01/06/2026

🎥 Global Investors Won’t Wait: Carlos Ciller of Retinai Shares How to Build a Company Investors Actually Want to Invest

As part of the 20 Years of Venture Leaders celebration, we spoke with Carlos Ciller, Co-Founder & CEO of RetinAI and Venture Leaders alumnus, about his entrepreneurial journey building an AI healthcare company before AI became a global trend, scaling internationally, and helping shape the future of medical imaging.

In the full interview, Carlos reflects on his experience with the Swiss National Startup Team, the impact of joining the Venture Leaders roadshows in Boston and China, the lessons learned from meeting his first investor through Venture Leaders, and the realities of competing on the global stage where startups are constantly challenged to prove why they matter and why now.

🔗 Discover Carlos’ story and explore the full video interview on our 20 Years of Venture Leaders webpage: https://www.venture-leaders.ch/Global-Investors-Wont-Wait-Carlos-Ciller-of-RetinAI-Shares-How-to-Build-a-Company-Investors-Actually-Want-to-Invest

29/05/2026

🎥 Global Investors Won’t Wait: Carlos Ciller of Shares How to Build a Company Investors Actually Want to Invest

As part of the 20 Years of Venture Leaders celebration, we spoke with Carlos Ciller, Co-Founder & CEO of RetinAI and Venture Leaders alumnus, about his entrepreneurial journey building an AI healthcare company before AI became a global trend, scaling internationally, and helping shape the future of medical imaging. 

In the full interview, Carlos reflects on his experience with the Swiss National Startup Team, the impact of joining the Venture Leaders roadshows in Boston and China, the lessons learned from meeting his first investor through Venture Leaders, and the realities of competing on the global stage where startups are constantly challenged to prove why they matter and why now. 

🔗 Discover Carlos’ story and explore the full video interview on our 20 Years of Venture Leaders webpage!

29/05/2026

Immitra Bio is targeting genetic diseases with an in vivo gene-editing platform designed to eliminate chemotherapy and dramatically simplify treatment.

Interviewing Amir Taheri, Co-Founder of Immitra Bio 🧬🩺https://www.venture-leaders.ch/Immitra-Bio-The-Venture-Leader-Biotech-targeting-genetic-diseases

In June, Amir and the Venture Leaders Biotech team will travel to Boston for a business and investor roadshow.

For more information and updates on Immitra Bio and the Venture Leaders Biotech 2026, follow on social media and on https://www.venturelab.swiss/Venture-leaders-biotech

Venture Leaders Biotech 2026 is organized by Venturelab in collaboration with our partners EPFL Lausanne, ETH Zurich, University of Basel, Hansjörg Wyss, Kellerhals Carrard and VISCHER.

29/05/2026

Baxiva is combating bacterial infections with next-generation glycoconjugate vaccines designed to prevent serious diseases caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Interviewing Tim Keys, Co-Founder of Baxiva 🦠💉

In June, Tim and the Venture Leaders Biotech team will travel to Boston for a business and investor roadshow.

For more information and updates on Baxiva and the Venture Leaders Biotech 2026, follow on social media and on https://www.venturelab.swiss/Venture-leaders-biotech

Venture Leaders Biotech 2026 is organized by Venturelab in collaboration with our partners EPFL Lausanne, ETH Zurich, University of Basel, Hansjörg Wyss, Kellerhals Carrard and VISCHER.

28/05/2026

Looking to scale your cleantech startup internationally? Venture Leaders Cleantech offers a unique opportunity to connect with investors, gain strategic insights, and immerse yourself in one of Europe’s leading cleantech and industrial innovation ecosystems.

Estelle Clerc, CEO and Co-Founder of CellX, described the Munich roadshow as “a real gem”, highlighting the powerful meetings with the right VCs, the invaluable feedback from the Venturelab team, and the rare opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs facing similar challenges. Your startup could be next!

We are sure it is going to be an amazing opportunity! Applications for Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 are open, and this is your moment to showcase your innovation in Munich.

🔗 Don’t miss the chance to join the next wave of promising cleantech startups. Learn more and apply: https://www.venture-leaders.ch/index.cfm?CFID=428876440&CFTOKEN=93a9ee98bd1f5d3f-4C8752F2-F439-075F-5B3D8ED4F8AC9CC1&page=139285&event_id=12861

What to expect from the program:
🔹 Pitch to leading cleantech investors and VCs in Munich
🔹 Connect with industry leaders shaping the future of sustainability and energy
🔹 Gain strategic feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and experts
🔹 Build valuable relationships with fellow founders navigating similar challenges
🔹 Learn from one of Europe’s leading ecosystems for industrial and sustainability innovation
🔹 Gain international visibility with the Swiss National Startup Team

Application Deadline: July 5, 2026.

The Venture Leaders Cleantech roadshow to Munich is organized by Venturelab and supported by Axpo, EPFL, ETH Zurich, Helbling Technik, Rentsch Partner, Canton of Vaud, and VISCHER.

27/05/2026

⭐ The Top100 Public Voting 2026 is now open!

Support your favorite Swiss startup newcomer and help decide who will take the stage at the Top100 Award Night 2026.

All nominated startups were pre-selected by a jury of 100 leading investors and startup experts, now it’s your turn to vote for the next rising star of the Swiss startup ecosystem.

🔗📥 Cast your vote here: https://www.top100startups.swiss/Top100-Public-Voting-2026-Is-Open

Voting is simple:

🔹 Visit the startup profile on startup.ch
🔹 Click the “Vote for this startup” button
🔹 Log in with your LinkedIn account to confirm your vote

Please note: each person can vote for one startup only.

The strongest newcomers will be invited to pitch live at the Top100 Award Night, where the audience will crown the Top100 Newcomer of the Year 2026. 🏆

Voting closes on July 19, 2026 at midnight.

Every vote counts, support Swiss innovation and help your favorite startup shine!