Meet the next
BIG thing
7 Pitching competitions
showcasing diverse industries
1'000+ investors from firms like
Sequoia, Accel or Lightspeed.
80+ selected startups at START Fair
booths ready to connect
Investor track &
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peers and top founders
Exclusive side events designed
for meaningful networking
Curated sessions focused on
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Access first-hand perspectives that
shape tomorrow's opportunities
Hear from global leaders and
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Learn about emerging tech trends
and new investment verticals
1'000+ Investors from leading VC's (Sequoia, Accel, Lightspeed…)
12'000+ meeting booked easily with our event app
7 different pitching competitions in different focus areas
30+ hands-on workshops led by founders & experts
4 content stages with actionable real-life insights
Global leaders like Eric Schmidt and Carsten Maschmeyer on stage
Join other unicorn founders by seeking funding at START Summit
Join other unicorn founders
by seeking funding at START Summit
Allow your startup to grow to become one of the best
Reach new heights by winning pitching competitions
Reach new heights by winning
pitching competitions
Level up your startup
Build lasting partnerships with corporates, investors and peers.
Build lasting partnerships with
corporates, investors and peers.
Exhibit for free along 80+ pre-selected startups
Exhibit for free along
80+ pre-selected startups
Connect with 7'000 participants across the ecosystem
Connect with 7'000 participants
across the ecosystem
FOLLOW YOUR MISSION
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner Matrix Capital
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience […] In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
START Summit is a great event it's driven by students I think it's full of energy you meet great people here new people but usually also old friends so every time I'm coming I'm actually super excited because I know I will see familiar faces but I also will see a lot of very motivated and highly skilled students and this is a great mix for me.
Jan Goetz
IQM Quantum Computers
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner Matrix Capital
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience […] In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
START Summit is a great event it's driven by students I think it's full of energy you meet great people here new people but usually also old friends so every time I'm coming I'm actually super excited because I know I will see familiar faces but I also will see a lot of very motivated and highly skilled students and this is a great mix for me.
Jan Goetz
IQM Quantum Computers
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner Matrix Capital
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience […] In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
START Summit is a great event it's driven by students I think it's full of energy you meet great people here new people but usually also old friends so every time I'm coming I'm actually super excited because I know I will see familiar faces but I also will see a lot of very motivated and highly skilled students and this is a great mix for me.
Jan Goetz
IQM Quantum Computers
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner Matrix Capital
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience […] In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
START Summit is a great event it's driven by students I think it's full of energy you meet great people here new people but usually also old friends so every time I'm coming I'm actually super excited because I know I will see familiar faces but I also will see a lot of very motivated and highly skilled students and this is a great mix for me.
Jan Goetz
IQM Quantum Computers
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
Here's what other founders say
Here's what other founders say
START Fair
The START Fair welcomes early-stage startups and founders (pre-seed or seed) with companies founded in 2023 or later.
It’s the place where ambitious teams meet investors, customers, and talent - all in the vibrant atmosphere of START Summit.
Showcase your vision, connect with key players in the ecosystem, and gain visibility among thousands of attendees.
Applications for START Fair open soon
Pitching Competitions
Take your startup to the stage and pitch in front of leading investors and media.
From the Swiss Sustainable Impact Award to our various industry-focused competitions, founders get the chance to gain visibility, receive feedback, and compete for exclusive prizes and investment opportunities.
Applications open soon
Take your startup to the stage and pitch in front of leading investors and media.
From the Swiss Sustainable Impact Award to our various industry-focused competitions, founders get the chance to gain visibility, receive feedback, and compete for exclusive prizes and investment opportunities.
Applications open soon
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Enhance
your beneftis
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Use our matchmaking platform to connect with investors, corporates, and founders who fit your goals.
With thousands of 1:1 meetings every year, you’ll find the right people to move your startup forward.
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Here's what
other founders say
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Angel Investor at
Discovery Ventures
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience and laid the foundations for much of what I later achieved as an entrepreneur and investor. In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner
Merantix Capital
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Angel Investor at
Discovery Ventures
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience and laid the foundations for much of what I later achieved as an entrepreneur and investor. In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner
Merantix Capital
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Angel Investor at
Discovery Ventures
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience and laid the foundations for much of what I later achieved as an entrepreneur and investor. In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner
Merantix Capital
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Angel Investor at
Discovery Ventures
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience and laid the foundations for much of what I later achieved as an entrepreneur and investor. In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner
Merantix Capital
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Samantha Anderson
DePoly
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.