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Startup ecosystem in Bern

Local startups, investors, and operators based in Bern, Switzerland.

6 entries.

Swiss Medtech

Bern, Switzerland · Support Organization

Swiss Medtech is the leading Swiss industry association for medical technology, representing member companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. The association advocates for regulatory and political conditions favorable to the medtech sector in Switzerland and internationally. It serves as an official industry partner of the Swiss Medtech Expo and is represented on the event's trade fair committee by its Director, Adrian Hunn.

Swiss Startup Days 2026

Bern, Switzerland · Event

The nationwide Swiss deep-tech catalyst event at Kursaal Bern, bringing startups, investors, corporates, and enablers together for one high-density day of 1-to-1 matchmaking, pitch sessions, and a curated deep-tech newcomers cohort. The single best day to compress months of Swiss investor and corporate introductions into a few hours.

Swisscom Ventures

Bern, Switzerland · Venture Capital

Swisscom Ventures is the strategic corporate venture arm of Swisscom, Switzerland's largest telecom and ICT operator, and is one of the most active corporate venture investors in the Swiss ecosystem. Founded in 2007 and operating with offices in Bern, Zurich, and Silicon Valley, the firm invests in early- and growth-stage technology companies across cybersecurity, digital health, cloud infrastructure, AI, and network-adjacent deep tech, with particular interest in startups that can leverage Swisscom's distribution, data, or network assets. Portfolio companies have included Cato Networks, Mirakl, Scandit, Digital Asset, and Exeger. Swisscom Ventures pairs well with the traditional Swiss financial-VC bench by providing strategic commercial partnerships, regulatory navigation, and European telecom channel access alongside capital, which is particularly valuable for founders in regulated infrastructure categories.