1. properti
properti is one of the leading Swiss providers of digital real estate brokerage. The company combines the expertise of experienced estate agents with its own platform (Propchain®), on which properties can be listed, brokered and linked with service partners. properti covers various segments: Luxury real estate, investment properties and commercial real estate. By digitizing the brokerage process, customers can find suitable properties more quickly and brokers can work more efficiently. The startup has received several awards as Switzerland’s #1 PropTech and shows how traditional sectors can be transformed with digital technology. The business model is scalable, both nationally and internationally, and the platform serves as a central hub for all players in real estate brokerage. Under CEO Levent Künzi, the company is growing continuously and establishing itself as an innovation leader.
2. PriceHubble
PriceHubble uses big data and artificial intelligence to provide accurate real estate valuations and location analysis. The company processes millions of data points and creates market forecasts to help investors, brokers and banks make decisions. With offices in Zurich, Berlin, Paris and Tokyo, PriceHubble has an international presence and shows that Swiss PropTechs are globally relevant. Strategic partnerships, such as with Check24 or WealthPark, further strengthen its market position. The Fintech Germany Award 2023 in the PropTech category underlines the company’s innovative strength. The company was able to significantly expand its market presence with Series B financing of USD 34 million. PriceHubble is a prime example of how data-driven solutions are revolutionizing the real estate industry.
3. Crowdhouse
Crowdhouse is the leading platform for crowdinvesting in Swiss investment properties. Investors can acquire shares in properties for as little as CHF 100,000 and thus benefit from the Swiss real estate market without owning the properties directly. The platform manages over 1,600 investors and a real estate volume of CHF 2.1 billion. The recurring investor rate of 55% is particularly strong, indicating trust and stable performance. Crowdhouse digitizes and simplifies the real estate investment process considerably. It offers detailed information on properties, forecast returns and transparency in management. The startup has thus created a scalable model that benefits investors and project developers alike.
4. Flatfox
Flatfox digitizes the rental process for apartments and houses in Switzerland. The platform enables owners, estate agents and property managers to create listings, manage interested parties and control communication centrally. flatfox was acquired by Mobiliar in 2021, underlining its market position and relevance. Brokers can use all major Swiss real estate portals via the platform, which significantly reduces the effort involved. Flatfox thus solves a classic problem in the real estate industry: fragmented and inefficient communication between tenants, brokers and administrators. The combination of an intuitive platform and integration into existing systems makes the company successful.
5. Houzy
Houzy offers a comprehensive digital ecosystem for homeowners. The platform supports users with valuations, renovations, planning and networking with tradespeople and service providers. It is free for users, while partners pay for referrals. With over 100,000 registered users and 3,500-5,000 new users per month, the platform shows enormous growth potential. Investors such as UBS and Baloise underline the confidence in the business model. Houzy makes it easier for homeowners to manage complex tasks that used to be time-consuming and confusing, combining digital tools with practical services. The startup has thus established a leading position in the Swiss home ownership segment.
6. Archilyse
Archilyse is an ETH spin-off that automatically converts 2D floor plans into 3D BIM models and analyzes them digitally. Over 100 qualitative features such as visual axes, lighting conditions and energy consumption are evaluated. This enables architects, investors and real estate developers to objectively assess the quality of a project. With YoY ARR growth of over 250%, Archilyse demonstrates high scalability. The software solves a fundamental information problem in architecture: the objective comparison of properties. The company combines technological depth with practical application and shows how digital tools can revolutionize planning and evaluation processes.
7. viboo
viboo develops AI-based thermostats and intelligent building automation solutions for non-residential buildings. The aim is to minimize energy consumption without compromising comfort. Pilot projects show energy savings of up to 22% and a CO² reduction of 13 tons per school. Over 5,000 thermostats are already in use, supported by funding of €3.3 million. The company combines sound research from ETH and Empa with practical solutions for the market. viboo shows how ClimateTech and PropTech can be combined in practice. Through measurable savings and intelligent control, the start-up is establishing itself as a leading provider in Switzerland.
8. Scandens
Scandens is an AI-based software solution for refurbishment and investment planning for buildings. It automatically simulates over 500 renovation combinations and simultaneously optimizes profitability and CO² reduction. The start-up addresses a key Swiss problem: the low renovation rate of buildings. Through partnerships, for example with HEV Zurich, the solution is also made available to private owners. As an ETH spin-off, Scandens combines technological depth with practical relevance. The company shows how AI can make renovation planning more efficient and sustainable.
9. vyzn
vyzn develops web-based 3D/BIM software for sustainability analyses in new construction and renovation projects. The platform supports certifications such as Minergie or SNBS and analyzes the entire life cycle of a building from construction to use to demolition. vyzn enables planners and architects to reconcile costs, sustainability and quality. The solution has been recognized internationally, including as a semi-finalist in the EXPO REAL Impact Awards. As an ETH spin-off, vyzn demonstrates the combination of academic research and practical application. The start-up is clearly positioning itself in a growing market segment for sustainable and efficient construction planning.
10. Immowise
Immowise digitizes the management of condominiums and owners’ meetings. The platform supports owners and property managers with budget planning, news communication, cost estimates and meetings. It simplifies previously fragmented processes and significantly reduces administrative work. Since its foundation in 2021, Immowise has expanded from western to German-speaking Switzerland. With practical solutions and a clear focus on the Swiss real estate market, Immowise offers increased efficiency and transparency for communities of owners. The company shows how digital tools can revolutionize traditional management tasks.
