Top Satellite Startups in Switzerland 2026

PAVE Space provides in-space logistics and propulsion systems designed to support orbital operations and satellite deployment. Founded in 2024 and based in Villeneuve, the company raised 40 million USD in seed funding led by Visionaries Club and Creandum, making it one of the sector's most-capitalized recent entrants.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Involi operates a real-time air traffic surveillance platform and receiver network for drone operations and airspace management based in Lausanne. An ESA BIC alumni company, it has received funding from Venture Kick and strategic investors, and recently partnered with Skyway to advance digital infrastructure for air traffic management.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Klepsydra Technologies, headquartered in Zug, develops an edge AI software framework specifically qualified for space, robotics, and aerospace applications. The company closed a seed round of 1.05 million CHF in 2023 and has secured multiple ESA and Horizon project grants, alongside a strategic partnership with BrainChip announced in March 2026.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

EH Group Engineering manufactures compact hydrogen fuel cell stacks and systems for marine, aviation, and space power applications from its base in Nyon. Founded in 2017, it raised 16.8 million USD in Series A funding led by Safran Group and HyAccelerator, reflecting strong backing from established aerospace players.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Ligentec, located in Ecublens, manufactures photonic integrated circuits for LiDAR, datacom, quantum computing, and space communications. The 2016-founded company expanded its collaboration with X-FAB in January 2026 and joined the Swiss Quantum Hub in February 2026, signaling growing industry recognition.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Onocoy operates a decentralized GNSS correction data network using blockchain technology to deliver high-precision positioning. The company closed a 2.58 million USD token generation event in July 2025 and secured 1.5 million USD in non-dilutive ESA NAVISP grants for AI-powered GNSS fraud detection development.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

NovoViz, based in Neuchatel, manufactures single-photon avalanche diode sensors for high-sensitivity, high-speed imaging systems with aerospace applications. As of March 2026, the company has raised 1.9 million USD in cumulative financing from grants, convertible loans, and equity investments.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Diramics develops ultra-low-noise pHEMT transistors and amplifiers for space ground stations and satellite communications from Steinhaussen. The company has received grant funding from Horizon 2020, ESA BIC Switzerland, and the European Space Agency, and joined the EU-funded Move2THz project in September 2024.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

NematX, established in 2020 and based in Zurich, provides on-earth and in-orbit 3D printing of high-performance polymer space components. The company has raised 1.46 million USD to date and secured strategic investment from a Japanese partner in July 2024.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Menhir Photonics manufactures ultrafast femtosecond laser systems for timing, quantum technology, and microwave generation applications from Dübendorf. Founded in 2018, it received 1.25 million USD from a US Air Force grant for optical frequency comb development and opened a new production facility in September 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Coactum, based in Bex, develops satellite positioning and movement solutions for Earth orbit operations and transportation to high orbits. The company secured 390,000 EUR in ESA Boost program co-funding for propellant storage system development and was selected for the LeadiNNg Scale-Up Program in 2023.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

DPhi provides a shared on-orbit compute platform hosting hardware payloads and software workloads on satellites to lower access costs. The company raised 2.1 million CHF in a pre-seed round led by QBIT Capital in February 2025 and launched Clustergate-1 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 in March 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Clearspace, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Renens, operates an in-orbit servicing business focused on satellite inspection, life extension, and debris removal. The company secured 26 million EUR in Series A funding led by OTB Ventures and Swisscom Ventures in January 2023, and was selected by the UK Space Agency for the CLEAR mission in September 2024.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

EM Path, based in Renens, develops an RF testing solution for antenna and phased array characterization that eliminates the need for anechoic chambers. The company has raised 400,000 USD total from ESA BIC Switzerland, Venture Kick, and regional innovation programs.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Chirp Light, located in Thalwil, develops 4D FMCW LIDAR sensor technology for autonomous navigation and approach-and-docking capabilities in space. The company received 234,000 USD in grants from ESA BIC Switzerland to advance its autonomous systems technology.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Saphyrion SaGL, based in Bioggio, designs and manufactures radiation-hardened ASICs and GNSS systems for space applications. The company has received funding through multiple Horizon and H2020 EU research projects focused on authentication, positioning, and secure navigation services.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects

Sarmap, headquartered in Purasca since 1998, develops Earth observation software and services using synthetic aperture radar and optical remote sensing data. The company has participated in H2020 research projects focused on surface deformation analysis and disaster monitoring.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects

Flybotix, founded in 2019, manufactures inspection drones for confined spaces with extended flight times and AI analytics, serving both industrial and planetary mission applications. The company secured approximately 10 million USD in a Series A extension round in September 2025 led by a technology-focused family office.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

CYSEC, based in Lausanne, provides cybersecurity solutions for satellite systems and confidential computing applications on ground and in space. The company received a contract from the French Space Agency in December 2025 and completed network qualification for the HELLAS-SAT system in October 2025.

Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC

Gamma Remote Sensing, established in 1995 and based in Gumligen, develops SAR software and microwave remote sensing instruments for research and commercial Earth observation applications. The company participates in Horizon project research initiatives focused on carbon monitoring and biomass assessment.

Sources: EU CORDIS research projects