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EU startups from Switzerland
7 startups headquartered in Switzerland
All companies below are headquartered in Switzerland. Choosing Switzerland-headquartered software places the provider under European data protection law; check each listing for its recorded ownership and hosting.
- Unchained Engine
Open-source headless e-commerce framework for Node.js, self-hostable and Swiss-made.
Developer Tools, E-commerce, Headless Commerce, Open Source
LinearityVector illustration and animation app for Mac and iPad — a Swiss alternative to Adobe Illustrator.
Design Tools, SaaS
- Infra.market
Swiss VPS and dedicated hosting powered by renewable energy.
Cloud Infrastructure, Hosting
ExoscaleSwiss cloud platform for developers with compute, storage and DBaaS — an alternative to AWS.
Cloud Infrastructure, Developer Tools
- Infomaniak
Swiss-hosted cloud, email and web services with a strong sustainability focus — an alternative to Google Workspace.
Cloud Infrastructure, Email, Hosting
WireSecure end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration — a European alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Collaboration, Messaging, Security
Proton MailEnd-to-end encrypted email and productivity suite — a privacy-first alternative to Gmail.
Email, Privacy, Security
Frequently asked questions
How many tech startups are headquartered in Switzerland?
EU Alts currently lists 7 tech startups headquartered in Switzerland. The directory is updated as new companies are submitted.
Are Switzerland startups GDPR compliant?
Switzerland is an EU member state, so startups based there are subject to GDPR by default. EU-headquartered software companies are required to process personal data in accordance with EU data protection law, making them a safer choice for European customers compared to US-based alternatives.
What types of software startups are based in Switzerland?
The Switzerland startup ecosystem includes SaaS tools, cloud infrastructure providers, developer tools, analytics platforms, and a range of B2B software companies. Browse the full list above to explore by category, or visit the categories directory to filter by product type.