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The startup scene in Switzerland
Zug’s crypto and fintech cluster is connected to Greater Zurich, according to the Canton of Zug’s economic-development office. The canton’s 2025 blockchain-entity count was 719; this is a canton-level figure, not a count for Zug city. [37131, 37128]
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Zug’s crypto and fintech cluster is connected to Greater Zurich, according to the Canton of Zug’s economic-development office. The canton’s 2025 blockchain-entity count was 719; this is a canton-level figure, not a count for Zug city. [37131, 37128]
HSLU’s school in Rotkreuz combines computing education with applied research and development and continuing education. [37132]
Examples of reported business and financing activity include Zug-based Recoveris, which says it was founded in June 2025, and reported VerifyVASP-led strategic financing with angel participation. M0’s August 2025 company announcement reported a $40 million Series B and $100 million in cumulative funding; its release was datelined Zug, which does not establish the company’s headquarters or founding location. [37138, 37139, 37140]
IFZ’s 2025 study reports CHF 90 million in Zug-canton fintech venture investment in 2024 and says 30% of its observed Zug fintech company set had been deleted or was in liquidation by the end of 2024. [37136, 37137]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Zug ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #104 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
95 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Zug
Investors 81
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Venture studios 7
Venture studioFunding and accelerating synthetic biology research.
Venture studioThe Longevity Company Builder
Venture studioEmpowering builders in the Polkadot DeFi ecosystem.
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Accelerators 6
AcceleratorCV Labs is an international ecosystem builder based in Zug, Switzerland, focused on supporting startups, corporates, and investors in the blockchain…
AcceleratorAccelerating biopharma market entry in Europe.
AcceleratorAccelerating Web3 in Travel & Hospitality
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Incubators 1
IncubatorEmpowering blockchain startups in Switzerland.
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What the sources say about Zug
The association reported a major Lugano event in March 2025.
Source: 100 Days In: CVA President’s Update and Building Momentum for CVA’s Next ChapterIn January 2026, the Crypto Valley Association described Zug as its home base.
Source: 100 Days In: CVA President’s Update and Building Momentum for CVA’s Next ChapterM0’s August 2025 company announcement reported a $40 million Series B and $100 million cumulative funding.
Source: M0 Raises Series B, with investment from Polychain and Ribbit Capital, Bringing Total Funding to $100MCV Labs’ homepage directs prospective Batch_08 applicants to a waiting list while registrations are pending.
Source: CV Labs homeCV Labs describes a 10-week Web3 accelerator supported by a network of more than 70 experts and mentors.
Source: CV Labs homeEligible Swiss pre-market startups can apply continuously for Innosuisse support, subject to selection.
Source: Start-up Innovation Projects
Questions about Zug
How does Zug rank as a startup ecosystem?
Zug is #104 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Zug?
81 investors based in Zug have a profile here, including Bregal Unternehmerkapital, CV VC and HBM Partners AG. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Zug?
Yes. Zug has 6 accelerators, 1 incubator and 7 venture studios on record, including CV Labs, Suisse Blockchain i.L. and ValleyDAO.
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