Our promise: 100% value-driven
Be where the ecosystem meets
We connect startups, investors, companies, students and future entrepreneurs.
Put yourself in the spotlight
Present your company, your knowledge, your idea or your story and help others with it.
Join our family
Uncomplicated, helpful and familiar. Be inspired by your idols and inspire others to start up.
Together we generate attention
We show the importance of entrepreneurship and discuss it with politicians, experts and the society.
The Numbers
Have you been to a previous Startup Night? Well, this year we will at least double everything - the size, the people, the fun.
2Days
50Speakers
2000Founders
5000Participants
But it's not only about numbers
We create a venue where we bring thousands of entrepreneurs together to inspire each other, educate themselves, network and not to forget - celebrate. And you can be right in the middle of it.
Meet our speakers
Interested in funding? Or do you want to know more about the future of blockchain? We got you covered. Meet our amazing speakers from which you’ll hear stories about their past mistakes, their perspectives and outlooks.
Christian Hauth
Profitably scaling a global brand - 2022 edition
Silvan Krähenbühl
The Swiss startup ecosystem
Nenad Nikolic
How to prepare for exit and sell for millions
Marc P. Bernegger
From Internet in 1999 to Bitcoin in 2012 to longevity today
David Heinemeier Hansson
Curb your ambition
Sandra Tobler
Security of tomorrow
Niklas Nikolajsen von Karlshof
Crypto, NFT & Co.: What is the future of blockchain?
Dominique Mattmann
Incentive Plans for Startups
Patric Eggler
Incentive Plans for Startups
Roland Brack
Going big out of the "Hinterland"
Petra Kalt
Clear road map: Why a value-oriented strategy is essential for a startup
Thomas Binggeli
Decades as a successful entrepreneur: How do you still innovate?
Mathis Büchi Ginzbourg
VC vs. Bootstrapped: can you build a big business without raising money?
Ruedi Noser
Swiss Entrepreneurship
Teddy Amberg
Investor-Panel
Andri Silberschmidt
Founders in politics
Christian Grossmann
How growth changes the company
Maren Schlieper
How to build a unicorn
Jan Lederhausen
Fundraising 101
Raphael Tobler
Why ecosystems matter for growth
Sandra-Stella Triebl
Diversity as a success factor
Melanie Gabriel
Rapid growth of a startup
Bettina Hein
How to be a serial entrepreneur and business angel
Sandro Stricker
Digitalized shareholder management
Tobias Rein
International scaling
Anina Groh
How to protect IP
André Lüthi
Decades as a successful entrepreneur: How do you still innovate?
Daniela Marino
Innovation in bioengineering
Laurent Decrue
What experienced investors look for
Andy Schwarzenbach
Board members in startups
Patrick Kramer
Why the business plan is (not) needed after all
José Amado-Blanco
Why Sustainability matters
Pascal Bieri
Creating better meat than animals. From start-up to the fastest growing alternative protein company in Europe.
Cedric Waldburger
The future of blockchain
Kim Koszuszeck
Map to the Metaverse – A Blueprint for Business
Michael "Mike" Künzle
The relevance of Swiss Startups
Formats at the Startup Nights
Keynotes
Our keynotes are passionate about the startup ecosystem: Startup founders, startup supporters, and other inspiring personalities share their experiences, insights, and personal stories with the audience.
What you can expect from this format:
- Inspiration to start or go on with your startup
- Insights into a startup journey
- Facts about the Swiss startup ecosystem
Panels
In the panels we have discussions and conversations about specific topics that affect startups.
In this format, you can expect know-how about topics that will be important for your startup journey like:
- fundraising experiences
- finding the right co-founders
- building a brand
- etc.
Pitches
The startup pitching session is open to startups. They can apply in advance and will – hopefully – get selected to pitch their idea in front of investors and industry experts.
In this format, selected startups can pitch their ideas in front of
- investors
- experts
- and a large audience
Leaders brunch
The Leaders brunch is open to all startup CEOs who purchased a startup ticket. The brunch will be inaugurated by National Council Andri Silberschmidt.
What you can expect from this format:
- a valuable opportunity to network with other startup CEOs, exchange experiences, discuss challenges and share knowledge, contacts and ideas.
(SME and Corporate C-Level)
Startup world
In the Startup World, about 200 startups will present themselves with a booth to interact with interested visitors, investors, corporates, and more. That way they can get feedback on their product and establish contacts that will be of use for their future journey.
What you can expect from this format:
- a lively area where startups, innovative SME, corporates and participants create synergies.
Workshops
Our workshops are tailored to the needs of startup teams. Don’t miss this chance to grow!
What you can expect from this format:
- value-driven free of charge workshops that support the growth of your startup with topics such as
- how to approach investors
- how to get media coverage
- how to ace your next pitch
- etc.
Everyone can attend these workshops. The rule: First come first serve until the room is full.
Matchmaking
Founders and investors get exclusive access to the matchmaking platform so that they can match and meet to talk about a potential partnership.
What startups can expect from this format:
- a fully automated app that will help founders to find investors who share their goals and support them with capital, network, and knowledge
What investors can expect from this format:
- a fully automated app that will help investors to find high-potential startups that fit their profile
Fireside chats
Founders sit together in a cosy lounge on stage to have a personal chat about their startup journey.
What you can expect from this format:
- valuable insights into the life of a founder
- raw stories directly from founders with no moderator or host
Swisspreneur PodcastLive-Sessions
Silvan Krähenbühl, host of the Swisspreneur Show, records the interviews for the podcast directly on stage. He talks to Switzerland’s most talented founders to uncover their secrets to success.
What’s in it for you?
- You’ll learn from successful founders even before the podcast episode is released
- You get the exclusive opportunity to ask your own questions to the podcast guest
Gala Dinner
With 200 handpicked guests, we are having an exclusive gala dinner prior to the Startup Nights.
Here, important relationships can be established so that the second meeting at the Startup Nights has a solid foundation for deeper conversations. By invitation only.
What’s in it for you?
- If you are an invited guest, you can be sure to make exclusive high-level contacts with founders, investors and other business-relevant players in a more private environment.
- A density of people with big visions, valuable experience and inspiring mindsets.
- And of course a good dinner.
Voices from our supporters
"Such events are extremely important for the startup community. You get to meet people who have the same hassle and who can share their learnings with you."
Melanie Gabriel - CMO of Yokoy and one of our Keynote Speakers 2021
"We attend the Startup Nights because we know how important it is to create a bond between investors and this wonderful and lively startup world."
Dr. Michael Baier - Partner and longterm supporter from Wenger & Vieli
Thank you to all our amazing partners who share our vision and provide us with the fuel to make this happen!
