Best Cybersecurity Companies in Switzerland
The 177 best Cybersecurity companies in Switzerland in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Acronis.
Switzerland's Cybersecurity sector has 177 tracked companies and $1.6B in disclosed funding, and if you want to know where the money is actually concentrated, Acronis alone accounts for $658M of that total. That's not a typo. The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow at a 10.99% CAGR, driven by tightening government regulations and companies' deepening reliance on internet infrastructure, and Switzerland is sitting squarely inside that current. Two unicorns have already emerged from this ecosystem. Kudelski Security has pulled in $166M, Lakera $30M, and a cluster of earlier-stage names like Saporo and Tech5 are building momentum behind them.
So what's moving the needle right now? OpenAI's newly released cybersecurity action plan signals that AI-native threat response is no longer a roadmap item, it's a present-tense priority, and Swiss firms building identity, access and AI-layer security are well-positioned to catch that wave. And with vendors like Instasafe actively pushing into Europe, the competitive pressure on Swiss-based players is real and arriving fast. I'd watch the investor activity closely here: Swiss ICT Investor Club, Venturelab and FIT are the names backing the next tier.
- Cybersecurity market grows 16% despite deteriorating economic conditio
Our analysis of 174 Cybersecurity companies
$16.2b in tracked funding; 96% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Cybersecurity companies in Switzerland
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acronis 🦄 Provider of cyber protection solutions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity | $658M | 46 mo ago | 314 | 2003 | Plamen Toshev Managing Director Bulgaria | SentrySalesforceElement UI+30 | — | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 2 | Scandit 🦄 Developer of smart data capture platform for various industry applications | $273M | 52 mo ago | 477 | 2009 | Samuel Mueller Co-Founder & CEO | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceSalesforce+29 | 78 patents Real-time computer‑vision optical data capture and decoding for barcodes/labels | 1 launch |
| 3 | Kudelski Security Managed cybersecurity service and consulting | $166M | 23 mo ago | 400 | 2012 | Christophe Nicolas SVP & Founder | WordPressMySQLMariaDB+32 | — | — |
| 4 | WISeKey Provider of semiconductors, digital identity solutions, and security and IoT services | $139M | 34 mo ago | 81 | 1999 | Creus Carlos Founder & CEO | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+35 | 14 patents Secure digital authentication of high-value assets via persistent non-fungible tokens | — |
| 5 | SIRIN Blockchain-powered consumer electronic devices | $72M | 101 mo ago | 21 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | NetGuardians Fraud/risk mitigation based on behavioral insights across bank systems | $35M | 66 mo ago | 89 | 2007 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+32 | — | — |
| 7 | Lakera Developer of AI and SaaS-based observability platform for computer vision developers | $30M | 22 mo ago | 7 | 2021 | Mateo Carulla Co-Founder | WebflowSentryAmazon Web Services+22 | — | — |
| 8 | Immunefi Online freelancer marketplace for blockchain experts | $30M | 44 mo ago | 46 | 2020 | — | TurbopackSentryNode.js+25 | — | — |
| 9 | Streamr Blockchain based platform offering IT solutions | $28M | 62 mo ago | 30 | 2017 | — | SkolengoMariaDBJava+23 | — | — |
| 10 | Decentriq Cloud-based enterprise collaboration platform for end-to-end encryption | $25M | 43 mo ago | 30 | 2019 | Maximilian Groth Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 11 | SEALSQ Manufacturer of semiconductor chips, embedded firmware, and other products | $20M | 29 mo ago | 48 | 2022 | Carlos Moreira Founder | HubSpot CMS HubAmazon Web ServicesHubSpot+17 | — | 1 partnership |
| 12 | Tech5 Provider of cloud, AI, and multi-modal Biometric authentication-based access control solutions 55AI top 20%Growth top 35%Moat top 39%Funding top 42% All 10 signals ▾AItop 20% Growthtop 35% Moattop 39% Fundingtop 42% Techtop 47% Talentbottom 49% Productbottom 48% Newsbottom 42% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 36% AI: Classified as an AI company Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $18M | 4 mo ago | 65 | 2018 | Rahul Parthe Chairman and Co-founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | — |
| 13 | Nym Provider of a decentralized virtual private network with mixnet technology | $13M | 55 mo ago | — | 2019 | Alexis Roussel Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | SentryZendeskProton Mail+18 | — | 1 launch |
| 14 | Blowfish Provider of fraud detection solutions for web3 wallets | $12M | 44 mo ago | 9 | 2021 | — | Framer SitesReactPriority Hints+5 | — | — |
| 15 | ID Quantique Provider of network and data encryption solutions | $11M | 63 mo ago | 105 | 2001 | Nicolas Gisin Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | 231 patents Quantum key distribution systems, photon‑counting detectors, and mass‑produced QRNG chips. | 1 launch |
| 16 | Xorlab Provider of network level hardware appliance for APT detection and prevention targeted at endpoint | $10M | 55 mo ago | 27 | 2015 | — | HubSpot CMS HubEnvoyPreact+18 | — | — |
| 17 | Picterra Provides an online AI platform for object detection and geospatial analytics | $10M | 49 mo ago | 30 | 2016 | Frank de Morsier Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — | — |
| 18 | Cysec Cloud based platform offering data protection solutions | $8M | 43 mo ago | 45 | 2018 | Yacine Felk Operations - COO Co-founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+34 | 23 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 19 | Futurae Smartphone and NFC-based 2FA solution | $8M | 62 mo ago | 45 | 2016 | Sandra Tobler Co-Founder | HugoTailwind CSSAlpine.js+18 | — | — |
| 20 | Saporo Provider of an identity security posture management platform | $7M | 6 mo ago | 37 | 2021 | Eric Blavier Chief Technology Officer (Co-Founder) | Framer SitesReactHubSpot Chat+11 | — | 1 launch · 1 expansion |
| 21 | ZITADEL Open source based identity management platform for developers | $6M | 18 mo ago | 15 | 2019 | — | SanityTurbopackAlgolia+21 | — | — |
| 22 | Robust Community Cloud based platform offering compromised credential monitoring solutions | $5M | 48 mo ago | — | — | Ozrenko Dragic Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 23 | PXL Vision Provider of secure identity verification solutions | $5M | 73 mo ago | 43 | 2017 | Roxana Porada Founder & VP Products | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+20 | 10 patents Secure mobile biometric identity verification and anti‑injection authentication technologies. | 1 launch |
| 24 | Defenx Security solutions for devices | $5M | 92 mo ago | 6 | 2008 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | — | — |
| 25 | Exeon AI based network detection and response solutions | $4M | 61 mo ago | 26 | 2016 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | 1 launch |
| 26 | Elusiv Offering Web 3 data privacy solutions | $4M | 43 mo ago | 6 | 2022 | Lukas Steiner Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 27 | Tune Insight AI based threat intelligence and collaboration solutions | $3M | 32 mo ago | 9 | 2020 | Romain Bouye Co-Founder | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 28 | Sphynx Technology Solutions Security and privacy assessment platform | $3M | 30 mo ago | — | 2008 | George Spanoudakis Founder and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | — | — |
| 29 | Threatray Advanced analytics and threat-intelligence based security solutions | $3M | 60 mo ago | 10 | 2018 | Jonas Wagner Co-Founder and CTO | — | — | — |
| 30 | Sherpany Communication platform for companies | $2M | 72 mo ago | 100 | 2010 | Mathias Brenner Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer | SentryAtlassian StatuspageApple iCloud Mail+26 | — | — |
| 31 | Travizory Provider of AI-powered border security and traveler management solutions | $2M | 28 mo ago | 57 | 2019 | Ziad Mugraby Co-Founder & CTO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+23 | — | 2 launchs |
| 32 | Proton Provider of encrypted email, calendar, VPN, password management, and cloud services | $2M | 62 mo ago | 487 | 2014 | Andy Yen Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyProton Mail+22 | — | 2 job openings · 2 launchs |
| 33 | Virtual i Risk management solutions for insurers | $2M | 58 mo ago | 41 | 2018 | Veysel Geylani Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 34 | Eclexys Provider of suite solutions for cybersecurity | $2M | 59 mo ago | — | 2005 | Angelo Consoli Founder & CEO Managing Director | — | — | — |
| 35 | Securosys Manufacturer of hardware security modules and cybersecurity solutions for data protection | $1M | 132 mo ago | 25 | 2014 | Robert Rogenmoser CEO | HubSpot CMS HubChart.jsEnvoy+17 | 13 patents Secure hardware enclaves for code attestation and HSM-based cryptographic signature enforcement | 2 launchs |
| 36 | Cryptolex Blockchain-based security solution for institutions | $1M | 192 mo ago | 4 | 2009 | Vicken Bayramian Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 37 | Brightside AI based platform for assessing employee data risks | $1M | 30 mo ago | — | 2023 | Andrey L Co-Founder | Framer SitesReactAmazon Web Services+18 | — | — |
| 38 | HOPR Association Blockchain-based platform for data privacy and security | $1M | 51 mo ago | 16 | 2020 | Sebastian Burgel Co-Founder | Node.jsVimeoMUI+13 | — | — |
| 39 | Procivis Developer of technology for digital identity, credentials, and wallets | $300K | 75 mo ago | 22 | 2016 | Giorgio Zinetti Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+16 | — | 1 launch |
| 40 | Quantum Integrity Deep fake detection solutions | $163K | 78 mo ago | 6 | 2017 | Anthony Sahakian CEO | — | — | — |
| 41 | Stack Open source based authentication and user management solution | $125K | 24 mo ago | — | 2024 | Konstantin Wohlwend Co-Founder | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+12 | — | — |
Top 12 Cybersecurity companies in Switzerland
#1
Series A · Geneva, Geneva · founded 2018 · 65 employees$18Mraised▾
Provider of cloud, AI, and multi-modal Biometric authentication-based access control solutions. It offers facial, iris, and fingerprint-based identification and verification systems. It also offers software development kits for biometric management and facial recognition systems for CCTV cameras.
- Jan 2026Conventional Debt—
- Apr 2022Series A$10M
- May 2021Series A$8M
- Jan 2021Conventional Debt$2.5M
#2
Series A · Lausanne, Vaud · founded 2021 · 37 employees$7Mraised▾
Provider of an identity security posture management platform. The company helps organizations identify and eliminate identity-based attack paths. The platform maps identities, permissions, and relationships across systems like Active Directory, Entra ID, M365, OKTA, and AWS to uncover risky access paths, excessive privileges, and misconfigurations.
- Dec 2025Series A$8.1M
- Dec 2022Seed$4.3M
- Oct 2022Conventional Debt$202.8K
- Jan 2022Seed$2.7M
#3
Funding Raised · Cheseaux sur Lausanne, Vaud · founded 2012 · 400 employees$166.2Mraised▾
Managed cybersecurity service and consulting
- Jul 2024Venture Debt$166.2M
#4
Acquired · Zurich, Zurich · founded 2021 · 7 employees$30Mraised▾
Developer of AI and SaaS-based observability platform for computer vision developers
- Jul 2024Series A$20M
- Oct 2023Series A$10M
#5
Series A · St Gallen, St Gallen · founded 2019 · 15 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Open source based identity management platform for developers. It provides tools to integrate identity management into application for developers. The platform offers a hosted login to authenticate users. Features include multi factor authentication, delegated access management, audit trails, hosting login management, passwordless authentication, and identity brokering.
- Nov 2024Series A$9M
- Jun 2024Series A$4M
- Jun 2022Seed$2.5M
#6
Acronis 🦄Acquired · Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen · founded 2003 · 314 employees$658Mraised▾
Provider of cyber protection solutions, including backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. The company delivers endpoint detection and response, data loss prevention, and security posture management. It offers solutions for service providers, businesses, and home users. The business provides support through customer service, product documentation, and a knowledge base.
- Jul 2022Series C$250M
- May 2021Series C$250M
- Sep 2019Series B$147M
- Jan 2004Series A$11M
#7
Public · Geneva, Geneva · founded 1999 · 81 employees$139.1Mraised▾
Provider of semiconductors, digital identity solutions, and security and IoT services. The company develops hardware and software products related to post-quantum technology and PKI. It offers solutions for digital identity, document signatures, and strong authentication. The company also provides secure identity provisioning and device identity lifecycle management.
#8
Scandit 🦄Series D · Zurich, Zurich · founded 2009 · 477 employees$273.1Mraised▾
Developer of smart data capture platform for various industry applications. The platform offers barcode scanning, ID scanning, and shelf intelligence capabilities. It provides tools for barcode scanning, ID scanning, and smart label capture. The platform supports multiple frameworks and languages for developers. It offers solutions for retail, supply chain, healthcare, and other industries.
- Feb 2022Series D$150M
- May 2020Series C$80M
- Jul 2018Series B$30M
- Jan 2017Series A$7.5M
#9
Public · Cointrin, Geneva · founded 2022 · 48 employees$20Mraised▾
Manufacturer of semiconductor chips, embedded firmware, and other products
- Jan 2024Post IPO$10M
- Jul 2023Post IPO$10M
#10
Series A · Zurich, Zurich · founded 2019 · 30 employees$25Mraised▾
Cloud-based enterprise collaboration platform for end-to-end encryption. It provides a SaaS platform that offers on demand data clean rooms based on confidential computing technology. Industries using the solutions are banking, insurance, healthcare, market research, etc.
- Nov 2022Venture Debt$5M
- Mar 2022Series A$15M
- Oct 2020Seed$3.8M
#11
Series A · Switzerland · founded 2020 · 46 employees$29.5Mraised▾
Online freelancer marketplace for blockchain experts. The platform has a network of hackers who explore bugs on Defi platforms and earn bounties. Provides bug bounty hosting, consultation, bug triaging, and program management services to blockchain and smart contract projects.
- Sep 2022Series A$24M
- Oct 2021Seed$5.5M
#12
Seed · Zug, Canton of Zug · founded 2008$3.3Mraised▾
Security and privacy assessment platform. The platform provides solutions such as threat and vulnerability analysis, static analysis, and penetration testing. It offers an analytics platform that provides a model-driven data analytics solution. It supports the platform supports batch mode and real-time data stream processing. It also offers services for security assurance, risk management, audit and certification, and professional development.
- Dec 2023Seed$3.3M
- Oct 2022Grant (prize money)$48.7K
- Aug 2021Grant (prize money)$352.4K
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$450.5K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Cybersecurity coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Cybersecurity is moving in Switzerland
A read on the academic research around Cybersecurity — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 94 Switzerland-affiliated papers.
- ETH Zurich17
- University of Zurich11
- Institute of Information Security8
- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne6
- Switch6
- Intrusion detection system5→8
- Network security17
- Computer security12
- Intrusion detection system10
- Data mining4
- Key (lock)4
- Computer security8
- Network security4
- Intrusion detection system2
- Computer network2
- Key (lock)2
Where cybersecurity is researched across Switzerland
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.