Since 2006, Venturelab has brought Switzerland’s most promising startups onto the global stage through the Venture Leaders program and the Swiss National Startup Team. Explore founder stories, personal journeys, and insights from international roadshows that reveal what it takes to build companies across borders and grow globally.
From Boston and New York to Silicon Valley, China, Hong Kong, Barcelona, London, and Munich, the Swiss National Startup Team has connected Swiss founders with the world’s leading innovation hubs for nearly two decades.
Through international investor and business development roadshows, Venture Leaders gives deeptech founders direct access to top investors, industry leaders, and global startup ecosystems that help turn Swiss innovation into international success stories.
Discover the story behind the Swiss National Startup Team and how Venture Leaders helped Swiss startups compete on the global stage.
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For two decades, the Venture Leaders, members of the Swiss National Startup Team, have embodied a simple ambition: think global from day one. Venturel...
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Since 2006, Venturelab has been accelerating Switzerland’s most promising startups onto the international stage through the Swiss National Startup Tea...
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For 20 years, Venture Leaders has helped Swiss founders step onto the global stage. That journey starts early. Markets are inherently international, a...
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See how Venture Leaders helps Swiss founders grow globally.
“Venture Leaders is a once in a lifetime experience that every Swiss entrepreneur should go through. Looking back, I can say it was just essential to build my awareness to make GetYourGuide a global business and deal with international investors.”
“Through Venture Leaders, I gained essential knowledge on how to approach investors and prepare for international growth. Beyond the content, the exchange with experienced founders and investors helped me sharpen my perspective and accelerate my development as a CEO.”
“It is the greatest experience I have had as a young entrepreneur, an amazing program that brings you to the next level!”
“Venture Leaders was a fantastic program that allowed me to expand my professional network within the Boston-based venture capital ecosystem.”
“Venture Leaders has been a unique program to put my business development on the front burner. I returned with a ton of great contacts and a much clearer vision on how to run my company and understanding of the US market. A must have if your ambition is to build a winning business.”
“Venture Leaders is possibly the best startup program to participate in. One week of full-time entrepreneurial experiences along with a phenomenal group of people had a crucial impact on the success of funding our venture.”
Explore two decades of Venture Leaders, the evolution of the Swiss National Startup Team, and how Swiss startups built global ambition through international roadshows, investor access, and global ecosystems.
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Stefan Steiner Co-Managing Director stefan.steiner@venturelab.swiss Stefan Steiner on LinkedIn