ETH Zurich alum builds US infant nutrition startup post-grad
A Swiss entrepreneur who studied at ETH Zurich launched a startup combining technology and infant nutrition after completing her thesis at Harvard. The venture began with a fellow ETH graduate while she was in the US.
Sources: bloomberg.com
“The move highlights how European founders still gravitate toward US ecosystems for early-stage ventures, even when tackling local challenges like Europe’s funding gap.”
What it means
This case underscores the persistent pull of US networks for European talent, despite efforts to retain startups closer to home. Whether the venture pivots back to Switzerland—or seeks funding there—could signal whether Europe’s deep-tech scene is gaining traction. For now, the US remains the default launchpad for founders with cross-border ambitions.
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- Switzerland's Startup Factory Wrestles With Europe's Funding Gap — bloomberg.com
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