2 & 3 November 2023, Winterthur
The biggest startup event in Switzerland
Speaker
Heavyweights.
Discover the thought leaders, innovators, and industry pioneers who will take the stage at Startup Nights. From tech titans to seasoned investors, our speakers ignite inspiration and drive change.

Guy Parmelin
Member of the Swiss Federal Council

Catherine Meuter
Co-Founder VYN

Tino Krause
Regional Director Central Europe Meta

Aike Festini
Founder Rebels With A Cause / LuckaBox

Roland Brack
Founder brack.ch & Investor on "Höhle der Löwen"

Christian Marty
Founder & CEO of evulpo

Sandra Völler
CEO and Founder Agilita

Adrien Stamm
CEO Yuno

Léa Miggiano
Co-Founder & CMO Carvolution

Pascal Uffer
CEO & Founder Boostbar

Jörg Sandrock
CEO neon

Christian Meisser
CEO & Legal Expert at LEXR
Be part of the Startup Nights
Why attend?
Knowledge Extravaganza
Over 60 workshops, keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats, give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of experienced founders, investors, operators, and other startup insiders.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, eager to expand your knowledge, or aiming to make lasting connections, Startup Nights promises to deliver on all fronts.
Connect
Expecting over 8,000 attendees, Startup Nights is the place to be for startup enthusiasts, founders, investors, influential figures from the political and startup ecosystems, corporate decision-makers, and students on the lookout for career opportunities.
Forge valuable connections, schedule meetings with potential collaborators, and tap into a diverse pool of expertise.
Innovation Unleashed
Explore the future as 120 startups take center stage. Spanning diverse sectors such as e-commerce, ICT, Health Tech, and more, they are here to showcase their game-changing solutions.
You can not only experience these innovations but also connect directly with the brilliant minds behind them.
Whether you're looking for investment opportunities, job prospects, or avenues for collaboration, this is your chance to engage with them.
Founder Ticket
CHF 59
- 2-day access to Startup Nights
- Free drinks & food
- Access to Matchmaking Platform
Investor Ticket
CHF 169
- 2-day access to Startup Nights
- Free drinks & food
- Access to Matchmaking Platform & Investor lounge
Corporate Ticket
CHF 199
- 2-day access to Startup Nights
- Free drinks and food
- Access to Matchmaking Platform & Leaders Brunch
Ecosystem Ticket
CHF 169
- 2-day access to Startup Nights
- Free drinks and food
- Access to Matchmaking Platform
Visitor & Student Ticket
CHF 49
- 2-day access to Startup Nights
- Free drinks and food
Pitch and win
Apply for the Pitching Competition.
Are you an early-stage startup and ready to take it to the next level? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity at Startup Nights 2023. Leave a lasting impression that opens doors to future opportunities!
Our jury of well-known investors is coming together to identify the cream of the crop among early-stage startups. There will be two winners at Startup Nights 2023: a "pre-seed" and a "seed" stage winner.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2023
Arijana Walcott
Founder Dart Labs
Guy Giuffredi
Business Angel and Cofounder Aare Ventures
Michael Blank
Head Investment Team at Verve Ventures
Daniel Dillinger
Investment Parter at Redalpine
Andreas Göldi
Partner at b2venture
Claudius Stammbach
Investment Manager at Sparrow Ventures

Impressions
Startup Nights 2022.
Last year we had the first edition of two days in a new location. And it was awesome! 42 speakers, 500 founders, and 8000 visitors made the Startup Nights 2022 unforgettable.
About us
Who we are.
The Startup Nights is the biggest event in Switzerland that brings the whole startup ecosystem to one table. With this event we want to create awareness for startups and their innovations.
Organized by a team of about 50 passionate people, purely out of passion and in our spare time, we shape the future of the Swiss startup scene.

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
Co-Founder & CMO Yokoy, Keynote Speaker 2021
Partner
Thank you very much!
None of this would be possible without our esteemed partners who amplify our influence and work with us to create an event that helps startups reach new heights.