Fundraising in Switzerland in 2014 Positioning of Swiss actors 1/5 million Swiss francs fundraising amount Overview 90 startups have been financed 92 deals for a total amount of CHF 450 million that is +10% over 2013 Median fundraising amount in Switzerland: CHF 1.8 million 2/3 of fundraising have been carried out by foreign investors Fundraising and Swiss canton Fund raising amount per canton in 2014 (in million Swiss francs) The canton of Zurich is still in the leading position in terms of transactions; 43 transactions over 21 transactions in the canton of Vaud. Fundraising and sectors Biotech and Medtech companies have more invested than others companies. ICT transactions are in the leading position Renewable energy sector ranks last TOP 5 of largest fundraising in Switzerland Reflexion/conclusion Fundraising from CHF 2 to 10 million are still difficult to carry out Overseas fundraising may have a positive impact Seed financing is still at a lower point Innovative solutions may exist