Nothing is published without your explicit consent. You receive a private, detailed breakdown showing exactly which dimensions to improve — and you can reapply after 6 months. Many founders use the first result as an internal roadmap before going public. 

Reviewers are experienced Swiss startup practitioners — former founders, investors, and operators — selected and vetted by the editorial team. They sign a strict NDA and only see the non-confidential portions of your submission. Revenue figures, cap table, and burn rate are never shared with reviewers.

Yes. You can update non-scored profile fields (description, team, logo) at any time. To update scored data and trigger a re-evaluation, you can reapply after a 6-month waiting period. This ensures ranking integrity and prevents gaming.

The ranking focuses on the Swiss startup ecosystem. Startups with a Swiss legal entity, a Swiss co-founder, or significant Swiss operations (team, customers, or R&D) are eligible. If you are unsure, the application form includes an eligibility check.

No. Founder feedback is collected anonymously and aggregated. You receive only your overall Founder Reputation sub-score and a thematic summary — never individual responses. This protects founders and ensures honest feedback. 

A minimum of 3 verified founder responses is required for the Founder Reputation dimension to be scored. If fewer than 3 responses are received within 30 days, the dimension is weighted down and the remaining four dimensions are re-normalised accordingly.