An unprecedented 64 alumni from Venture Kick clinched positions in the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards 2023 ranking, setting a new record
27.09.2023
Beginning September, a noteworthy achievement was witnessed in the Swiss startup ecosystem as 64 Venture Kick alumni were featured in the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards 2023 ranking, marking a record-breaking number in the history of Venture Kick. This accomplishment underscores the exceptional talent and innovative spirit that Venture Kick has nurtured within its alumni network, solidifying their position as forerunners in Switzerland's thriving startup landscape.
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Venture Kick alumni were highlighted in the thirteenth edition of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards annual ranking, with alums sweeping the podium, as well as 6 of the top 10 positions.
5 Venture Kick startups ranked in the TOP 10
#1 Haya
The 2023 TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards winner is dedicated to treating heart failure through the discovery and development of innovative first-in-class RNA-based therapeutics, with a specific focus on long noncoding RNAs.
#2 Planted
The runner-up Planted uses unique technology to make tasty, meaty plant-based meat with natural ingredients. They can create any texture and shape, aiming to surpass animal meat in taste, sustainability, health, efficiency, and cost. Planted sets a new standard by avoiding additives, offering a healthy and sustainable option.
#6 Bloom Biorenewables
Bloom offers a sustainable alternative to replace petroleum in current products. With Bloom, customers can match the growing demand for nature-based products as well as make a big step towards meeting their sustainability goals.
#8 Resistell
Resistell's rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) helps doctors quickly determine the effectiveness of antibiotics in sepsis patients, saving lives and combating antibiotic resistance.
#10 DePoly
DePoly has developed an innovative process that efficiently recycles Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) packaging, regardless of contamination or composition, turning it back into pure raw materials for plastic production.
TOP 11-100
11 Volumina Medical
12 Exnaton
13 Tune Insight
14 Araris Biotech
15 Corintis
16 Flybotix
18 AgroSustain
20 EraCal Therapeutics
21 DeepJudge
23 Microcaps
25 CYSEC
26 Cultivated Biosciences
27 NanoFlex Robotics
28 Almer Technologies
29 FenX
32 Oxyle
33 Tinamu Labs
35 grape
36 Adiposs
37 SoHHytec
38 Positrigo
39 Neural Concept
41 Ascento
42 WattAnyWhere
46 Sevensense Robotics
48 Avelo
55 SEED Biosciences
56 Biosimo Chemicals
57 Luya
59 Terapet
60 matriq
62 Annaida Technologies
63 SOLAXER
64 InkVivo Technologies
65 Perovskia Solar
66 MARK Investment Holding
67 TWIICE
68 Agrinorm
69 flowbone
72 Artiria Medical
74 AICA
75 dimpora
77 PastaHR
78 Impossible Materials
79 Recolony
80 LIBREC
81 ArcoScreen
82 Composite Recycling
83 Enerdrape
84 INERGIO
85 Plastogaz
86 TYXIT (Sonix)
89 Akina
92 Limula
93 Isochronic
94 Auxivo
95 Synendos Therapeutics
97 EBAMed
99 Invasight
Congratulations to all the 64 Venture Kick alumni for this outstanding recognition.
Eligibility for the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award is limited to startups that have incorporated in the past five years, so many of Venture Kick's older alum companies featured on the experts' selection of TOP 25 scale-ups.
5 Venture Kick startups ranked in the TOP 10
#1 Haya
The 2023 TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards winner is dedicated to treating heart failure through the discovery and development of innovative first-in-class RNA-based therapeutics, with a specific focus on long noncoding RNAs.
#2 Planted
The runner-up Planted uses unique technology to make tasty, meaty plant-based meat with natural ingredients. They can create any texture and shape, aiming to surpass animal meat in taste, sustainability, health, efficiency, and cost. Planted sets a new standard by avoiding additives, offering a healthy and sustainable option.
#6 Bloom Biorenewables
Bloom offers a sustainable alternative to replace petroleum in current products. With Bloom, customers can match the growing demand for nature-based products as well as make a big step towards meeting their sustainability goals.
#8 Resistell
Resistell's rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) helps doctors quickly determine the effectiveness of antibiotics in sepsis patients, saving lives and combating antibiotic resistance.
#10 DePoly
DePoly has developed an innovative process that efficiently recycles Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) packaging, regardless of contamination or composition, turning it back into pure raw materials for plastic production.
TOP 11-100
11 Volumina Medical
12 Exnaton
13 Tune Insight
14 Araris Biotech
15 Corintis
16 Flybotix
18 AgroSustain
20 EraCal Therapeutics
21 DeepJudge
23 Microcaps
25 CYSEC
26 Cultivated Biosciences
27 NanoFlex Robotics
28 Almer Technologies
29 FenX
32 Oxyle
33 Tinamu Labs
35 grape
36 Adiposs
37 SoHHytec
38 Positrigo
39 Neural Concept
41 Ascento
42 WattAnyWhere
46 Sevensense Robotics
48 Avelo
55 SEED Biosciences
56 Biosimo Chemicals
57 Luya
59 Terapet
60 matriq
62 Annaida Technologies
63 SOLAXER
64 InkVivo Technologies
65 Perovskia Solar
66 MARK Investment Holding
67 TWIICE
68 Agrinorm
69 flowbone
72 Artiria Medical
74 AICA
75 dimpora
77 PastaHR
78 Impossible Materials
79 Recolony
80 LIBREC
81 ArcoScreen
82 Composite Recycling
83 Enerdrape
84 INERGIO
85 Plastogaz
86 TYXIT (Sonix)
89 Akina
92 Limula
93 Isochronic
94 Auxivo
95 Synendos Therapeutics
97 EBAMed
99 Invasight
Congratulations to all the 64 Venture Kick alumni for this outstanding recognition.
Eligibility for the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award is limited to startups that have incorporated in the past five years, so many of Venture Kick's older alum companies featured on the experts' selection of TOP 25 scale-ups.