Global protectionism is increasing more and more and is hampering the growth of the world economy. But to what extent are Swiss SMEs affected? This is the question addressed by Credit Suisse’s SME Survey 2019, which surveyed over 500 Swiss SMEs. The current situation of the global economy is tense. Protectionism and the trade dispute […] more

Straightening teeth with conventional braces is usually expensive, and may feel unpleasant to the wearer. The start-up Best Smile would like to change it, and manufactures invisible braces for adults, which are distributed through its own retail outlets all across Switzerland. we met Ertan Wittwer, the founder of Best Smile, for an interview. Mr Wittwer, […] more

Swiss companies are concentrating more on product enhancements than on investment in the research and development (R&D) of new, innovative products. The share of Swiss companies that invest in R&D has shrunk from a quarter in 2000 to the current 13.3%. This is demonstrated by ETH Zurich’s Institute for Business Cycle Research. Investment Volume Increased […] more

Launching a start-up is considered hip. Everywhere you can hear and read about companies that have made a breakthrough or have been acquired for enormous sums of money. Little is said about failures and their backgrounds. And when you hear someone talking about the cost of a start-up, it is usually personal, capital, acquisition or […] more

The mortgage platform CredEx (Credit Exchange) is going to turn the Swiss mortgage market upside down. Financial advisors can place loan applications of their customers on the platform. Afterwards lenders submit their bids. Thus a relationship between mortgage customers and institutional lenders should be created and, consequently, best interest rates achieved. Lower Interest Rates due […] more

The first half of 2018 has brought European start-ups so much capital as never before. Compared to 2017, this year 27% more funds have been raised. Compared to other countries, Switzerland ranks fifth. This is shown by Start-Up Barometer Europe 2018 from EY, which reviews how European start-ups are funded. Switzerland Ranked Fifth In the […] more

There are many real estate portals where you can advertise your apartment or property.  However, most of them only focus on the residential housing market or do not list commercial properties. The company Commercialgate, founded via STARTUPS.CH, offers the solution. Here entrepreneurs can look for commercial space but can also buy or sell an entire […] more

In June 2017 the National Assembly adopted a motion regarding tax breaks for start-ups. On 24 September 2018 it was also approved by the Council of States. Both the Federal Council and a minority in the Council of States unsuccessfully recommended dismissing the motion due to the fiscal discrimination of taxpayers. Now the Federal Council […] more

In the framework of the Swiss Economic Award, the young entrepreneurs of the year are once again honoured. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2019. The award ceremony will take place on 23/24 May 2019 at the Swiss Economic Forum (SEF) in Interlaken. We at STARTUPS.CH are pleased to support the Swiss Economic Award […] more

The Swiss labour market has been developing positively over the last five years, even compared with other countries. This is shown by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO)’s paper titled 2018 Labour Market Indicators, which reviewed the Swiss labour market between 2012 and 2017. Factors such as number of employees, wages and unemployment rate were scrutinised. more