A report has revealed that Switzerland is at the forefront of deep tech investment globally.

      Switzerland invests a larger proportion of its venture capital into deep tech than any other country, as indicated by recent data.

      The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025 revealed that 60% of all venture funding in Switzerland from 2019 to 2025 was allocated to deep tech, significantly exceeding any other nation. This investment underscores a significant commitment to advancing cutting-edge science into global enterprises.

      Last year, startups in this sector secured $1.9 billion in funding, an increase from $1.4 billion in 2023, with projections indicating they may reach $2.3 billion by 2025.

      The report was created by the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation, a non-profit organization supported by telecom company Swisscom and banking powerhouse UBS, aimed at enhancing Swiss innovation. It was produced in partnership with startup data platforms Dealroom.co and Startupticker.

      After reviewing over 1,500 startups, the report indicated that deep tech companies have already generated more than $100 billion in combined enterprise value.

      ETH Zurich and EPFL were recognized among the top four universities in Europe for generating deep tech spinouts, ranking just behind Oxford and Cambridge.

      “Switzerland has long been strong in fundamental research, but we believe the next decade will be defined by the scientists and engineers who transform that research into global enterprises,” stated Alex Stöckl, founding partner at the VC firm Founderful, which also contributed to the report.

      Startups focused on AI and machine learning are increasingly receiving a significant portion of deep tech investments in the Alpine nation.

      In 2024, nearly one-third of all Swiss deep-tech funding was directed toward AI-first startups, which is three times the percentage seen in 2020. This funding supported a wide range of projects, from humanoid software to chocolate-sorting algorithms.

      At the same time, sectors like robotics, climate tech, and biotech—an established area in Switzerland—continue to expand, driven by substantial investments from companies such as Neustark, Neo Medical, and Transmutex.

      However, the report also points out a concern: almost 96% of late-stage investments originate from global, rather than domestic, funds, highlighting a potential for local capital to increase its involvement.

      Stöckl has previously referred to the Swiss tech ecosystem as a “powerhouse” that is just beginning to establish its position on the global landscape. Evidence suggests that its foundation is robust.

      In addition to its support for deep tech, Switzerland boasts the highest number of unicorn companies per capita in Europe and has maintained the top spot in the Global Innovation Index for 13 consecutive years.