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The first half of Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 in Munich is already packed with highlights! 🚀 

From investor pitches and expert workshops to valuable exchanges with key players in Germany's cleantech ecosystem, the Swiss National Startup Team has been exploring new opportunities to scale Swiss sustainable innovation internationally. 

🌱 The roadshow kicked off with a workshop at Invest in Bavaria - The Business Promotion Agency of the State of Bavaria, offering insights into the region's business ecosystem and opportunities for international expansion. 

The second day brought investor pitch sessions with UVC Partners and SEF Ventures, giving the founders the chance to showcase their innovations and connect with investors supporting breakthrough technologies. An IP strategy workshop with RENTSCH PARTNER AG provided valuable insights into protecting and scaling their innovations. 🎤

🤝 Wednesday morning continued with an investor pitching session at Matterwave Ventures, opening further opportunities for funding, strategic connections, and international growth. 

Meet the ten startups representing Switzerland in Munich: 
⭐ Divea
⭐ GraphEnergyTech
⭐ kuafu
⭐ New Generation Tanks
⭐ PeelPack AG
⭐ ProSeed
⭐ Sixteen44
⭐ Thermal Transformer
⭐ Winduction AG
⭐ Windworks

And there's more to come!

Stay tuned for the second half of the roadshow, featuring more investor meetings, industry workshops, and networking opportunities. 🚀

Venture Leaders Cleantech is organized by Venturelab with the support of our partners @axpo Group, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, RENTSCH PARTNER AG, Swiss Champions Fund, @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.

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🚆 Off we go! The Swiss National Cleantech Startup Team is on its way to Munich, kicking off the Venture Leaders Cleantech 2026 roadshow!

The direct train may have been cancelled, but nothing can stop our 10 ambitious Swiss startups! With three stops along the way, the team is making it work and heading to Munich for an exciting week of pitching, networking, and connecting with investors and industry leaders! 😄

Meet the 10 startups representing Switzerland's cleantech innovation:

🔹 Divea

🔹 GraphEnergyTech

🔹 kuafu

🔹 New Generation Tanks

🔹 PeelPack

🔹 ProSeed Ingredients

🔹 Sixteen44

🔹 Thermal Transformer

🔹 Winduction

🔹 Windworks

Stay tuned to Venturelab's account throughout the week to follow the team's journey in Munich and discover the exciting opportunities ahead! 🚀

Venture Leaders Cleantech is organized by Venturelab and supported by @Axpo, @EPFL, @ETH, Helbling Technik, Rentsch Partner, Swiss Champions Fund, @EtatdeVaud, and @VISCHER_Law.

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Right ahead of the Venture Leaders Cleantech roadshow, @GraphEnergyTech secures seed investment from @aramcoventures to scale metal-free electrode technology ⚡

UK-Swiss deeptech startup GraphEnergyTech, a @venturekick alumni and spin-off of @EPFL and @Cambridge_Uni, has secured the first close of its seed funding round, backed by Aramco Ventures, existing shareholders, and new business angels. The company is targeting up to GBP 3 million in total seed funding.

The funding will support:
🔹 Further development of its graphene-based electrode technology
🔹 Industrial validation and collaboration with international partners
🔹 Scaling production and commercialisation across new applications

GraphEnergyTech develops highly conductive carbon- and graphene-based electrodes that replace expensive metals such as silver and gold. Initially focused on solar panels, its technology is now expanding into fuel cells, heating technologies, and printed electronics, offering more cost-effective and sustainable alternatives.

👏 Congratulations to CEO and Co-Founder Thomas Baumeler and the GraphEnergyTech team on this milestone!

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Proud to announce the 13 ICT startups featured in the Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking 2026 and shaping the future of digital innovation! 💻

From AI-powered legal research and intelligent automation to predictive analytics, digital healthcare, and advanced software platforms, these companies showcase the strength and diversity of Switzerland’s thriving ICT ecosystem.

Selected by a panel of 100 leading investors and industry experts, these 13 ICT startups made it into the Top100 Ranking 2026:

🔹 Albatross AI
🔹 Cerrion
🔹 @DeepJudgeAI
🔹 DemoSquare
🔹 Ethon
🔹 Silex
🔹 FORGIS
🔹 Jua
🔹 Kyan Health
🔹 LogicStar AI
🔹 @Ovomind1
🔹 Rivia
🔹 Vorsee

🏆 ICT takes center stage in 2026, with DeepJudge securing the overall #2 position thanks to its AI-powered legal research technology. Ethon and Ovomind complete the sector's Top 3, highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence across industries.

Powered by world-class research institutions such as @ETH and @EPFL, Switzerland continues to transform advances in artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering into innovative digital solutions with global potential.

💰 Investor confidence remains strong, with major financing rounds including CHF 175 million for @OvivaHealth and more than CHF 39 million for BLP Digital in 2026, alongside more than CHF 33 million raised by DeepJudge in November 2025. The acquisition of StarMind by Capacity in March 2026 further highlights the international impact of Swiss ICT innovation.

🔗 Want to know more about the companies shaping tomorrow's digital technologies?
Our new article presents all 13 startups and explores Switzerland's dynamic ICT ecosystem, from AI-powered innovations and major investments to international success stories and acquisitions: top100startups.swiss/Swiss-ICT-Star…

Discover all 100 ranked startups in the Top100 Swiss Startup Magazine 2026: top100startups.swiss/publications

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From Zurich to @netflix: Venture Leaders alum @decentriq is taking secure data collaboration to the next level! 🚀

Netflix Ads is expanding its partnership with Swiss startup Decentriq across all 12 of its ad-supported markets, using its data clean room technology to enable secure audience targeting and campaign measurement without exposing sensitive information.

Founded in 2019, Decentriq is a Venture Leaders Mobile 2019 and Venture Leaders Technology 2021 alum, as well as a three-time Top100 Swiss Startup Ranking company.

💬 “The trip is where the narrative of ‘The Switzerland of Data’ was born,” recalls Maximilian Groth, CEO and Co-Founder of Decentriq, reflecting on the impact of Venture Leaders on the company's international growth.

Discover how Decentriq is scaling globally and how Venture Leaders helped shape its journey: venture-leaders.ch/Venture-Leader…

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