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Switzerland leads world in deeptech VC funding, but foreign investors capture value

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Switzerland is leading global venture capital investment in deep technology, with 63% of its capital allocated to this sector, surpassing both the US and China. This strong focus is attributed to its robust technical universities, industrial knowledge, and skilled workforce, fostering a productive startup environment. However, a significant portion of funding for larger deeptech rounds comes from foreign investors, raising questions about who ultimately benefits from the growth of these Swiss companies. AI

RANK_REASON Significant venture capital funding allocation to a specific technology sector in a major economy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Switzerland leads world in deeptech VC funding, but foreign investors capture value

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    Switzerland directs 63% of its venture capital towards deeptech—a higher share than the US or China. Its technical universities, industrial expertise and dense

    Switzerland directs 63% of its venture capital towards deeptech—a higher share than the US or China. Its technical universities, industrial expertise and dense talent networks have created an unusually productive startup ecosystem. But foreign investors provide 88% of the capital…

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