Circunis baut einen Online-Marktplatz auf, über den Lebensmittelüberschüsse und Nebenströme gehandelt werden können. Nach dem Migros-Pionierfonds unterstützt nun auch die Seedling Foundation das Projekt. Damit ist die Aufbauphase nun vollständig finanziert.

Schlieren-based startup, Neurimmune, which develops drug candidates for central nervous system (CNS) and related protein aggregation diseases, has, in collaboration with its partner Alexion, advanced its drug candidate ALXN2220 into phase 3. This marks a significant step in the company’s journey to addressing the serious clinical condition ATTR-CM.  

Das Berner Startup honestmonday hat ein mit KI unterstütztes Tool für die Erstellung eines standardisierten digitalen Businessplans entwickelt. Die Berner Kantonalbank hat sich am Unternehmen beteiligt und setzt das Tool nun auch in der Beratung ein.

Medical Templates, the startup innovating the interventional radiology space, announced the receipt of the U.S. FDA clearance for its Cube Navigator software for planning of percutaneous, CT-guided interventions.

Startups from across Switzerland competed in various award comperitions worldwide, scoring the top position. Besides gaiing recognition, some statrtups will embark on a multi-week acceleration journey to advance their technology with suport from industry experts.

Fintech startup Obligate, which is at the forefront of institutional adoption in on-chain capital markets, has introduced its first bond issuance on Base. For this endeavour, the startup has partnered with Mikro Kapital, a Luxemburg based company specialized in impact finance and microfinance.

LEDCity, the leading innovator in intelligent lighting solutions, raised additional CHF 2 million from a private investor. This investment will drive product development and accelerate their international expansion. Despite the current difficult market situation for startups, LEDCity secured a total of CHF 5 million in funding over the 12 months.

Per 1. April 2024 hat Axpo das sechs Jahre alte Software-Startup LINIA übernommen. Seine Software erlaubt die automatisierte und standardisierte Aufnahme, Visualisierung und Analyse von Daten zum Ist-Zustand von Stromnetzen. Die Übernahme ermöglicht Axpo ein einzigartiges Full-Service-Angebot im Dienstleistungsbereich der automatisierten Stromnetzinspektion und den Zugang zu neuen Märkten.

Trust Square AG and The Hashgraph Association (THA) are joining forces to support blockchain and deep-tech startups globally. Similarly, accelerator QAI Ventures expanded to Canada through a partnership with Quantum City to facilitate quantum and advanced AI startups’ access to the North-American and European markets.

The City of Zurich's new KlimUp green funding programme for start-ups and non-profit organizations in the field of climate protection and the circular economy was met with great enthusiasm. The program’s expert commission selected nine startups for awards in the first round.

The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has approved Basilea’s New Drug Application for their antibiotic treatment ZEVTERA for three clinical indications, paving their way into the U.S. market. Meanwhile, ONWARD Medical submitted their application for FDA clearance to market their ARC-EX therapy to improve or restore hand and arm function after spinal cord injury to patients in the U.S.

Die Einbindung von Enerlyticas digitaler Energieberatung in das Energyboard der EVUlution AG und das EBP der Optimatik AG ist abgeschlossen. Mit der Arbon Energie und der SAK wurden bereits erste Schweizer Energieversorger als Kunden gewonnen. Endkundinnen und Kunden erhalten fortlaufend eine kostenlose Energieerstberatung und zwar direkt von ihrem Energieversorger – ohne zusätzliches Login und mit automatisiertem Datenaustausch.

Switzerland will be honoured as the guest country at the Marché du Film 2024, the largest international film market in the world. The prestigious market will take place in conjunction with the 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes from May 14-22, 2024. A group of selected start-ups will be among the Swiss representatives and will benefit from the unique visibility. 

There is a myriad of problems across all industry sectors, and Swiss startups are at the forefront of addressing them using the latest technologies. In the next rounds of four competitions, 95 companies from different industries will present their ideas to convince the juries in order to proceed to the next level and win the top prize.

Mit den wissenschaftsbasierten Optimierungs-Algorithmen und KI von Optiml ist es erstmals möglich, CO2-Emissionen herunterzufahren, Betriebs- und Investitionskosten zu senken und gleichzeitig die Wertsteigerung einzelner Immobilien sowie ganzer Portfolios zu erhöhen. Nach erfolgreichen Pilotprojekten und einer Validierung mit einem der grössten Asset Manager Europas wurde die Software heute offiziell lanciert.

Out of the 15 finalists in the W.A de Vigier Award contest, the jury will select ten finalists that will pitch their solutions to the audience during the Award ceremony on 19 June. The five best companies will each take home a cash prize of CHF 100’000.

Swiss American startup Swisspod and ICM.com, a UK-based financial service provider have inked a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of hyperloop technology globally. Swisspod will receive financial support from ICM.com. This announcement follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Swiss and Indian governments and the startup TuTr Hyperloop to advance transportation in India.

Supertext ist ein international erfolgreicher Text- und Übersetzungsdienstleister. Textshuttle ist ein führender Spezialist im Bereich KI-Übersetzungen. Nun schliessen sich die beiden Schweizer Unternehmen unter dem Namen Supertext zusammen und bedienen als KI-basierter Full-Service-Sprachdienstleister Unternehmen in ganz Europa.

Freesuns SA, startup vaudoise à la pointe des solutions de tuiles solaires, annonce une levée de fonds de CHF 1'000'000, dont un investissement stratégique de PHIDA Groupe, acteur clé dans le secteur de l'enveloppe du bâtiment. Cet investissement permettra à la startup d'accélérer sa croissance. A ce jour, près de 130 toitures ont été couvertes en Suisse.

Geneva-based Addex Therapeutics and funds affiliated with Perceptive Advisors, an investment management firm focused on the life sciences sector, today announced the launch of Neurosterix. With initial funding of $63 million, Neurosterix will acquire a portfolio of preclinical assets and the allosteric modulator drug discovery technology platform from Addex and accelerate their development.

Switzerland poses with the largest delegation of later stage startups selected to present their solutions in Leuven, Belgium during the TechTour Growth Deeptech program. With multiple investors and industry players in the audience, the event provides avenues for startups to secure capital and forge partnerships.

Drawing inspiration from Gothic construction techniques, VAULTED has developed a new floor system tailored to modern industry needs, blending sustainability with structural strength. This breakthrough has propelled the start-up to secure its inaugural large-scale commercial project, encompassing 6800 square meters within a ten-story tower.

Three new startups have secured an investment from Founderful Campus, providing them with a financial boost to advance their solutions. These include dual-comb lasers for metrology leaders and artificial intelligence-based technology to secure confidential conversations and generate flashcards from students' learning materials.

Implenia und Legartis entwickeln gemeinsam ein KI-gestütztes Modul für die automatisierte Bauwerkvertragsprüfung. Zudem wird der Baukonzern mit 9000 Mitarbeitenden die Legal KI-Technologie von Legartis nutzen, um sein Management von Vertragsrisiken zu verbessern und seine Rechtsexperten zu entlasten.

After market launch in Germany and the U.S., Santhera’s drug against Duchenne muscular dystrophy was accepted for priority review of the new drug application (NDA) in China, while Relief Therapeutics closed a deal with U.S.-based Eton Pharmaceuticals for their medical formula tackling Phenylketonuria. Basilea received a USD 1.25 million milestone payment for the license of their antifungal drug Cresemba®.

Im ersten Quartal des Jahres 2024 wurden 13‘453 Neugründungen in der Schweiz verzeichnet. Dies bedeutet einen neuen Rekord und ein Wachstum von 4.1% gegenüber der Vorjahresperiode. Das zeigt die IFJ Studie «Nationale Analyse Schweizer Firmengründungen Q1 2024». 

SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest growing aerospace companies, reports continued global expansion. The company has secured additional production space at its headquarters in Switzerland, increasing the size of its existing site to 5,700m2. In addition, SWISSto12’s team increased by 25% since the start of 2024 to over 125 employees.

Finland is pioneering the ePassport through its Digital Travel Credential initiative, supported by Swiss biometrics specialist Tech5. Meanwhile, Meteomatics, xFarm and DGTAL have launched pilot projects leveraging artificial intelligence to support industry leaders in the energy, agriculture and insurance sectors with data and insights.

An der diesjährigen Frühlingssession haben die Parlamentarierinnen und Parlamentarier die Vorlage zur Revision des Patentgesetzes gutgeheissen und eine Motion mit der Forderung nach mehr Spielraum in der Lebensmittelverordnung für Tests mit Novel Food an den Bundesrat überwiesen. Zudem hat der Bundesrat das Unternehmensentlastungsgesetz in Kraft gesetzt.

Auf dem Innovationspark Zürich auf dem Flugplatzareal in Dübendorf beginnen 2024 die ersten Bauarbeiten auf dem Vorfeld im Norden des Areals. Nach der Sanierung der Hangars in der Randzone werden im Rahmen des genehmigten Gestaltungsplans und der abgeschlossenen Rahmen- und Baurechtsverträge mehrere neue Gebäude errichtet.

With support from experienced industry players, four biotech and digital health startups are poised to advance the development of their solutions. Resistell, Tolremo, and Klenico have appointed new board members, while Incephalo has found a chairperson to lead their board.

Geneva-based Impaakt has just launched its "How Sustainable to Me" service, a new sustainable investment tool that allows customers to decide for themselves what constitutes a sustainable business, rather than letting their bank impose its choices. The service is currently available in beta mode until the end of April. A mobile version will be available at the coming official launch.

SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, is leading a €12 million Series A round for distributed cloud provider Hive, to increase access to sustainable, high-powered computing resources for businesses and individuals. OneRagtime, a French venture capital fund that led Hive’s Seed round, and a collection of private investors also joined the round. Since October 2023, Hive has amassed over 25,000 total active users and contributors from 147 countries.

The Swiss national team for the Venture Leaders Biotech program comprises ten startups that will embark on a business development roadshow in Boston. They will have the opportunity to meet international investors and industry leaders and access industry-specific expertise to grow their ventures. Learn more about the companies at the Swiss Biotech Day.

Aerospace company Sirius Aviation AG has signed a partnership agreement with PARQ Development to deliver 10 hydrogen-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets along with tailored support services to Bali, Indonesia. The agreement is estimated to be worth $50 million in revenue.

Spirecut, a Swiss MedTech company specializing in non-invasive surgical instruments for hand surgery, has completed its series A investment round to propel further growth. In addition to expanding its customer base and distribution network across Europe, the startup is entering the US market in 2024.

EPFL spinoff DPhi Space is designing, building and launching ridesharing platforms to democratize access to space, thus providing infrastructure for affordable spacefaring. The startup received CHF 150'000 from Venture Kick to fly their first hosted payload into space. 

Angelini Ventures has invested €7 million in Nouscom, joining a syndicate of top-tier international healthcare investors who jointly brought the company’s series C extension round to €75.8 ($82 million). The proceeds will continue advancing and expanding Nouscom’s product pipeline.

Trois jeunes entreprises innovantes de Suisse romande ont été choisies pour rejoindre le programme d'accélération de GENILEM. Certify, Eduzen et Genius Loci remportent jusqu’à 3 années de coaching personnalisé pour consolider leur développement et accélérer leur croissance.

Following the successful completion of preclinical development for their HemoSystem blood purification platform, hemotune closed a CHF 14 million Series B2 round. The funds will be used to move into clinical trials.

The START Summit 2024, held on the 21st and 22nd of March in St. Gallen served as an inspiration ground for the entrepreneurial community, drawing in 7000 enthusiastic visitors from across the world. Besides the various speeches and keynotes on the five stages, match-making and booth visits, the event hosted two competitions, honouring the founders of Openversum and Tether with the Swiss Sustainability Award and the Start Summiteer Award, respectively.

Medtech company ONWARD Medical secured €20 million in a private placement and a separate public offering in context of the approval and launch of first products for people with spinal cord injury. The net proceeds from the Offerings are expected to extend the current cash runway of the Company into mid-2025.  

Volumina Medical, developing novel biomaterials for dermatology and plastic surgery, closed its Series A round by existing and new investors. It will enable the medtech company to advance clinical program with its lead product Adipearl after having obtained promising First in Human Data, and ultimately achieve market approval in key international markets.

LBMA, the pre-eminent standard-setting body for the global wholesale market for precious metals, appointed aXedras as the official service provider for its newly established Gold Bar Integrity Database. The news comes hot on the heels of the Royal Canadian Mint's announcement that it collaborates with the Swiss company for the end-to-end tracing of gold.

TissueLabs has closed a pre-seed round of $800,000 led by Mergus Ventures, with notable contributions from MIT Angels, among other funds and private investors. Concurrently, the company proudly unveils its state-of-the-art biofabrication hub in Bellinzona, advancing its mission to revolutionize healthcare through tissue engineering.

In a key milestone, Sparrow Analytics has completed €2 million seed financing round. Investors are Ground Capital, a Lisbon-based venture capital fund, and Ascending Productions, a Dubai-based fund. The funding paves the way for expansion of the environmental analytics startup in Switzerland and beyond.

An der diesjährigen START Summit Konferenz konnte der Unternehmer Pascal Bieri die Auszeichnung als «HSG-Gründer des Jahres 2024» entgegennehmen. Er ist Mitgründer des ETH- und HSG- Spin-offs Planted und leitet die Bereiche Sales und International Business Development.