Women-led start-ups attract just 7% of Swiss venture capital funding

Start-ups led by women continue to have a limited presence in the Swiss venture capital market. In the first half of 2026, just over 7% of venture capital was channelled to companies with female CEOs.

The proportion of funding allocated to women-led teams has therefore remained at a low level for years, according to a new study by the investors’ association SECA.

“Given that gender equality has long been a topic of discussion and there are now a number of funding initiatives in place, this is astonishing,” said Stefan Kyora, co-author of the study, at a media event.

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When Swiss food start-ups fail  

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Feb 11, 2026


Switzerland promotes itself as a global hub for food technology and innovation, but it is not always easy for start-ups to gain a foothold.

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It is also surprising that, in the start-up world, most management teams remain homogeneous – and thus predominantly male. Specifically, according to the study, companies with all-male management teams received more than 88% of the total capital invested in the first half of the year.

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Translated from French, reviewed by an English Department journalist.