Startups.ch Blog

Your company, your path: inspiration, knowledge & success stories for founders in Switzerland. Here you will find tips, tools and insider knowledge to found your company carefree or take it to the next level!

Starting an Online Store: Why We Recommend EasyShip

EasyShip helps online stores scale with Swiss fulfillment, fast integrations, and flexible conditions. Ideal for entrepreneurs looking to grow efficiently.

Embrace Creativity – Why Creative Ideas Strengthen Your Business

Bold ideas, combined with strategy and personality, create a lasting difference. Create space for creativity, capture ideas, and find the courage to bring them to life.

Newly founded companies in Switzerland (May 2026): Significant Decline Compared with Last Year

3,999 new companies were founded in May 2026 (-12.6%). Zurich and Eastern Switzerland posted the largest declines, while Central Switzerland achieved modest growth.

Authentically present yourself and clearly articulate your business

Authenticity begins within. Rather than trying to persuade, focus on genuine value. Calmness, clarity, and personality create more impact than a flawless presentation.

Customer Acquisition: Stand Out with Authenticity and Strategy

Heart and strategy lead to sustainable customer loyalty. When you understand your target audience, have honest conversations, and nurture relationships, your business grows authentically.

The A3F Tech Conference brings together the Swiss startup and tech scene

Inspiring speakers, excellent networking opportunities, and cutting-edge topics such as AI and robotics made the A3F Tech Conference a highlight of the Swiss tech community.

Newly founded companies in Switzerland (April 2026): slight increase

Company formations in Switzerland increased slightly in April 2026 to 4,574. Compared with the previous year, this represents growth of 0.4%.

Bootstrapping: What does it mean – and is it worth it?

Bootstrapping enables independence and market focus, but limits scaling speed. Cohaga used this foundation strategically for their first investor round in 2026.

Portrait: Isabel Bischof, Fabio Mätzler & Cohaga

Cohaga was founded in 2020 out of genuine market demand, grew for six years bootstrapped, and now counts over 2,000 clients. In 2026 came the first external investment.