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Top Space Data & Analytics Startups in Switzerland 2026
Last updated · 8 companies · compiled from public data sources
Switzerland's space data and analytics sector is anchored by a cluster of eight companies spanning earth observation, satellite operations, ground systems, and specialized instrumentation. Most are ESA BIC alumni or current participants, reflecting the program's role in nurturing European space ventures. Funding ranges from early-stage grants under EUR 200,000 to growth rounds exceeding CHF 9 million, with backing from regional investors, European institutions, and Web3-enabled mechanisms.
The companies address specific technical challenges: high-precision positioning via decentralized GNSS networks, AI-powered edge computing for aerospace systems, synthetic aperture radar analysis, solar radiometry, and environmental intelligence from satellite imagery. Founded between 1995 and 2026, these ventures serve markets spanning semiconductor process monitoring, forest biomass mapping, dam safety assessment, and on-orbit compute platforms.
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Klepsydra Technologies
Zug · €1.4M disclosed funding
Klepsydra Technologies develops an edge AI software framework built on a European RISC-V stack for space, robotics, and aerospace applications. The company has secured over CHF 1 million in seed and bridge funding from Spicehaus Partners and Serpentine Ventures, plus European project grants. Recent partnerships with Firefly Aerospace and Frontgrade Gaisler underscore its role in advancing microprocessor versatility for space missions.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects, ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Onocoy
€22.4M disclosed funding
Onocoy operates a decentralized network of GNSS reference stations using blockchain technology to deliver high-precision positioning corrections. The company secured CHF 2.58 million through a 2025 token generation event and CHF 1.5 million in non-dilutive ESA grants for AI-powered GNSS fraud detection. Its Web3 approach represents a novel infrastructure model within the Swiss space ecosystem.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Spacetek Technology
Gümligen · founded 2008 · €15.4M disclosed funding
Founded in 2008 in Gumligen, Spacetek brings time-of-flight mass spectrometry technology from space missions into industrial applications including semiconductor manufacturing and fluid/gas monitoring. The company closed CHF 9.6 million in growth financing in late 2025 from Technologiefonds and UBS, following a CHF 5.8 million seed round led by Swisscom Ventures. This trajectory reflects strong market traction for its dual space-industrial positioning.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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DPhi
€2.3M disclosed funding
DPhi provides on-orbit compute infrastructure, hosting hardware payloads and software workloads on shared satellites to simplify space access. The company raised CHF 2.1 million in a pre-seed round led by QBIT Capital with participation from regional banks and venture funds, plus a Venture Kick award in 2024. Its platform model addresses cost and accessibility barriers for commercial space users.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Davos Instruments
Davos · founded 2016 · €223k disclosed funding
Founded in 2016 in Davos, Davos Instruments manufactures high-precision solar radiometry instruments for ground and space-based measurement applications. Early-stage support came from ESA BIC Switzerland and regional innovation grants, with recent revenue-generating contracts including a 2025 UK award for carbon nanotube detectors. The company's recent establishment of a subsidiary underscores expansion into new markets.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Sarmap
Purasca · founded 1998 · €175k disclosed funding
Sarmap, established in 1998 in Purasca, develops earth observation software and services using synthetic aperture radar and optical remote sensing data for applications including infrastructure monitoring and deformation analysis. The company has participated in multiple European research projects including STEADY and HERCULES. Its long operational history reflects the maturity of SAR analytics within the Swiss space sector.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
Gamma Earth applies AI to earth observation data, achieving spatial resolution improvements while preserving spectral accuracy. Currently active in the ESA BIC Switzerland program as of 2025, the company focuses on environmental intelligence derived from space-based imaging. Its recent program entry signals emerging strength in data analytics within the Swiss ecosystem.
Sources: ESA Space Solutions / ESA BIC
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Gamma Remote Sensing Research And Consulting
Gumligen · founded 1995
Established in 1995 in Gumligen, Gamma Remote Sensing develops synthetic aperture radar software and microwave remote sensing instruments for research and commercial use, including biomass mapping and forest management applications. The company participates in current European research initiatives, including projects focused on carbon and forest monitoring. Its three-decade track record reflects established expertise in geophysical data analysis.
Sources: EU CORDIS research projects
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