Post by Patrick Botteron

The canton of Vaud leads the way at the halfway point of the year, CHF 1.25 billion has been invested in Swiss start-ups, including CHF 336.62 million in the canton of Vaud, putting the region in first place ahead of Zurich. This is an excellent result, driven mainly by the IT hardware sector. Positive outlook : exits are the most important prerequisite for a revival of the venture capital market. In 2026, the number of exists so far – 21 – is at the same level as in the previous year. However, there has been a significant increase in strategic investments, which often precede exits. According to the sixth annual comprehensive survey of Swiss venture capital investors, fundraising remains their biggest challenge. However, when asked about their expectations for the next 12 months, investors appeared more optimistic than a year ago. Proud of our ecosystem. Vdtech rocks Top 10 Rounds Vaud in the comment. #startups #vdtech #swisstech #startupfit