Das Zürcher Startup Eat by Alex kann nach fünf Jahren organischem Wachstum mit der grossen Kelle anrühren: Das frische Kapital aus der Seed-Runde von Privatinvestoren ermöglicht den Aufbau der nötigen Strukturen für die schweizweite Expansion.

Santhera’s AGAMREE could become the first drug fully approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Swiss biotech announced today that EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued a positive opinion for AGAMREE (the brand name for vamorolne) for the treatment of DMD in children and adults aged 4 years and older.

Après avoir créé il y a deux ans sa plateforme pour rendre la location immobilière sans effort pour les locataires, SherlockHomes veut maintenant simplifier la vie des propriétaires en leur permettant de gérer eux-mêmes leurs biens locatifs sans effort et gratuitement. Près de 100'000 comptes ont été créés sur la plateforme proptech qui a déjà permis d'organiser 25'000 visites d’appartements pour location.

In Q2 2024, a-metal will launch a pilot program to test its small-scale, affordable, and easy-to-use solution for metal 3D printing in the industry. Three companies have already committed to deploying the technology in different fields and use-cases.

The construction launch of its North American premises marks a new step in H55’s journey to serving the growing North American customer base. The facility will include manufacturing, product development, research and development and customer integration support. Further updates in the cleantech field come from Zaphiro, which has established itself in Italy.

Auf ihrem Wachstumspfad hat die Wüest Partner Gruppe per 6. Oktober 2023 eine Mehrheit der Signa-Terre AG sowie 100% der Khephren AG akquiriert. Mit diesem Schritt stärkt Wüest Partner seine Position im Bereich ganzheitlicher Nachhaltigkeitslösungen und digitaler Produkte für die Immobilienwirtschaft.

In December, ten selected startups in the Venture Leaders Fintech program will head to London for an investor and business development roadshow. They will also represent Swiss innovation at the Fintech Connect in London, the premier conference at the heart of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Auf einem neuen Gewächshaus im St. Galler Rheintal wird die bisher grösste Photovoltaik-Anlage von Insolight realisiert. Und das Berner Softwareunternehmen enersis erstellt für die norddeutsche Stadt Cuxhaven einen digitalen Zwilling für den kommunalen Wärmeplan.

The future Noida International Airport, expected to be India's largest when completed, aims to be a zero-carbon-emission facility, setting a new standard for sustainable airport operations. To achieve this, the developers are relying on technology from Swiss start-up Nanogence.

Beyond Scroll builds novel oil-free compressors with the aim of democratising the use of green hydrogen. Emovo Care's hand exoskeleton stands as a game-changer for stroke patients, aiming at merging therapy into daily routines. The FIT Tech Seed loans of CHF 100'000 each will provide these startups with the means to refine their products and accelerate market entry.

The SleepizOne+ device measures macro and micro-motion of patients in a contact-free manner to extract vital signs. The clearance from the U.S Food and Drug Administration paves the way to offering the device in the US. Physicians can now prescribe the Sleepiz One+ to their patients.

Since its creation in 2007, Venture Kick has supported 1000 Swiss start-up projects with 50.3 million Swiss francs. Thanks to financial support, coaching and networking with investors, 783 start-ups have been founded and 13,305 jobs created. With this impressive track record, Venture Kick has become the leading European accelerator program and is among the Top 10 worldwide.

With its rapid expansion far from slowing down, Swiss startup betterview is making waves in the world of laser eye treatments. This week, the company opened its seventh clinic in Chur, Switzerland, and simultaneously announced its debut in the international market with the establishment of betterview Britain Ltd.

The solutions from biotech startups Oculis and Adiposs and from medtech startup SamanTree Medical are poised to transform the healthcare industry in ophthalmology and diagnostics in several indications. The positive results from their clinical trials are a first step to reaching their vision.

Geneva based Pyrpose, the climate finance platform which connects climate conscious consumers directly with climate innovators to reduce future carbon emissions, has opened to the public, readying for the launch of its MVP early next year. Supported initiatives reduce carbon output whilst improving African livelihoods through solar energy, the electrification of transportation, and clean cooking stoves.

The sixth edition of the i4Challenge program  has revealed 10 winning ventures in the categories Innovative Solution and New Ideas. They are developing solutions spanning from underwater operations, wire processing, to the fusion of physical and digital domains.

Knapp 70 Prozent weniger Stürze im Spital beim Einsatz von QUMEAs Präventionssystems: Parallel zum starken Wachstum verzeichnet das Solothurner Startup gute Testergebnisse in zwei schwedischen Spitälern. Nun laufen die Verhandlungen mit Verantwortlichen der dortigen regionalen Versorgungsgebiete. Innerhalb von 9 Monaten hat QUMEA seine Kundenzahl mehr als verdoppelt.

Geneva based Impaakt has secured close to USD 8 million in its latest successful fundraising round. This injection of money represents a renewed vote of confidence in Impaakt's mission to redefine impact measurement and empower business decision-makers with robust impact data and insights. Impaakt benefitted from the advice and expertise of Raphaël Financial Advisory throughout the fundraising process.

LimmaTech is developing highly effective vaccines to stop the spread of infections such as gonorrhea and Shigella caused by emerging antimicrobial resistance. The raised capital of CHF 33 million from the series A round will accelerate its pipeline of preclinical and clinical vaccine candidates.

Life sciences startups CARE and Araris Biotech have appointed a new Chief Executive Officer while wefox and Isochronic welcomed their new Chief financial Officer and Chief Operation Officer, respectively. The executives bring several years of experience in their fields from leading and contributing to the growth of renowned companies including KitchenAid, Covagen and AIG and in their new roles, they will support the startups on their growth journey. 

AIDONIC, Sophia Chatbot and 42hacks address real-world challenges with their innovative solutions in blockchain technology, chatbot-companionship and AI-powered smart mobility and win international prizes.

Aisot Technologies has launched its AI Insights platform, a proprietary, cloud-based artificial intelligence solution that empowers asset and wealth managers to offer personalized investment portfolios at scale. The first customers are already benefiting from the solution.

Jedsy, the Swiss start-up known for its innovative delivery drones, entered into a substantial partnership with Asklepios Kliniken, one of the leading players in Germany's healthcare sector with its 170 facilities and a workforce of over 67,000 professionals. Extensive investigations are already underway for the first routes, including ambitious plans for further 49 connections.

Swiss startup CITUS, an ETH Zurich spin-off, has raised CHF 375,000 in convertible loan funds to boost the development of their skin health solution. The round attracted a diverse group of investors, including accelerators and venture capitalists.  

Das Thurgauer Startup Kemaro baut seine Produktionskapazität aus und hat seit vergangenem Jahr sein Team verdoppelt. Damit trägt das Robotik-Unternehmen seinem starken Wachstum von über 100 Prozent Rechnung. Parallel dazu plant Kemaro einen Ableger in den USA, um den amerikanischen Markt besser bedienen zu können.

Die Investmentgesellschaft buildify.earth wurde vom Switzerland Innovation Park Central gemeinsam mit privaten Investoren und der Zuger Kantonalbank gegründet. Im Fokus stehen Startups mit Produkten und Services im Bereich Kreislaufwirtschaft und CO2-Reduktion in der Baubranche. Ihnen bietet buildify.earth neben finanziellen Mitteln zusätzlich Zugang zum über Jahren aufgebauten Netzwerk des Parks, NEST und anderen Organisationen.

Each selected biotech startup in the BaseLaunch program is eligible to receive CHF 500’000 in addition to expert guidance to accelerate their development. This year, four startups joined the program’s portfolio.

Following its launch and series A round closing in March last year, Aerium Therapeutics, a company focused on developing antiviral therapeutics for COVID-19 and emerging viral threats, is now operational. It has licensed and begun the development of three monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with broad and potent activity against the predominant variants of SARS-CoV-2.

Today, the Trust Valley Day is taking place in Lausanne with 500 visitors. One of the highlights is the announcement of the startups selected for the fifth season of the Tech4Trust acceleration programme. Thirty startups from Europe, Asia and North America managed to qualify – twelve of them are from Switzerland.

Helio, a Zurich-based startup pioneering a new approach to cloud computing by addressing its environmental and efficiency pitfalls, has closed a CHF 4.7 seed round, combining equity and debt. QBIT Capital led the round. The capital will enable product enhancements to make cloud computing more sustainable and efficient, team growth and expansion in new markets, particularly 3D Rendering and AI.

The newly launched venture capital firm, emma Ventures, seeks to foster diversity in the Venture Capital space. Acting as lead investor, co-lead or co-investor, the VC aims to invest in up to seven startups yearly at the pre-seed or series A stage. Four startups are currently in its portfolio, including Swiss startup CARE.

Three Swiss start-ups were just granted Biopôle Start-up funding: Voltiris, Limula and Parithera. Receiving an initial 12 months of funding, Voltiris delivers sustainable energy to greenhouses. Its offer combining at the same time energy efficiency and production yields. Meanwhile, the two others will benefit from a second year of support to achieve key development milestones.

MIRO Analytical is forming a strategic partnership with Bruker Corporation. Following a majority investment by Bruker, MIRO and Bruker Optics will work together to serve the globally increasing demand for high-precision trace gas analysis.

Ces trois startups romandes font désormais partie du programme d’accélération de GENILEM. Porteuses d’innovation et futures créatrices d’emplois, elles remportent trois années de coaching personnalisé pour accélérer leur croissance.  

Zurich-based startup 3db Access AG is a pioneer in secured low-power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology and is currently a preferred IP provider for major automotive brands. The startup has joined the Infineon Technologies AG family, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, boasting €14.2 billion in revenue in 2022.

SNAQ und CarbVis verfolgen beide das Ziel, Menschen mit Diabetes zu helfen, den Kohlehydrat-Gehalt von Mahlzeiten richtig einzuschätzen. SNAQ ist bereits international auf dem Markt erfolgreich. Die App von CarbVis ist als Medizinprodukt klassifiziert. Nun wird die CarbVis AG wird in die SNAQ AG integriert.

Ob in Texas, Österreich oder zuhause: Gleich vier Startups wurden für ihre innovativen und nachhaltigen Technologien ausgezeichnet. Einen RE+-Award gabs für SmartHelio, Swiss Excellence Produkt-Awards für Perovskia Solar und DynaRoads und Loopia gewinnt eine Challenge in Österreich.

Sparta’s technology is designed to substantially increase the speed and effectiveness of commodity traders by presenting market intelligence, pricing and forecasting data in real-time, allowing our users to spot trading opportunities before their competition. The funding will enable Sparta to expand its offering and grow its global presence.

Das Aargauer Startup alletta hat eine Plattform entwickelt, über die Versicherungsangebote von Krankenkassen miteinander verglichen werden können. Die Vermittler-Lizenz ermöglicht es alletta, branchenübliche Vermittlungsprovisionen zu beziehen und Nutzerinnen und Nutzern den direkten, digitalen Versicherungsabschluss über die Plattform.

Bota Systems completed a $2.5 million seed funding round, led by Marathon Venture Capital, with participation from angel investors. This strategic investment enables the startup to scale up production and address the growing demand for robots that have the sense of touch.

Basel-based utility company IWB is the first client to permanently install immersive 3D audio at its facilities. Developed by Swiss startup Audiobreeze, the solution helps users achieve an entirely new emotional, mental and neurological impact through 3D audio scenes in their space.

In a strategic move, the Younergy Group has announced its decision to divest its Solar Installation Division to the Swiss Solar Group, in tandem with the rebranding of Younergy to Youdera. This transformation signifies a shift in their business focus, moving away from solar installation and placing a renewed emphasis on their software solution and solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). 

Im Juni hatte biGENIUS seine cloudbasierte analytische Datenautomatisierungslösung lanciert. Auf den erfolgreichen Start folgte nun eine Kapitalerhöhung. Zudem übernahm mit Gerald Klump ein neuer CEO das Ruder beim Basler Unternehmen.

Medtech startup HeroSupport enhances the effectiveness, safety, and cost-efficiency of cancer treatments with 3D-printed personalised patient-positioning immobilisation devices and standardised workflows. The awarded CHF 150,000 by Venture Kick will help the startup to bring the product to its first customers.

Biolytica, SonarSource and Oculis have appointed three strong leaders to the position of CEO, co-CEO and CCO to support their next growth phase. With their solutions, the startups are providing new approaches to extending the lifespan and treating eye diseases, and cleaning trillions of code.

In Q2 four sustainable startups have been awarded the Innosuisse Certificate. Although their approaches are quite different, they are all working on making construction, buildings and infrastructure more sustainable.

Roche is the first paying customer for IUCLID Assist, the newly launched generative AI tool developed in collaboration with the Luzern-based startup Silver Brain AI to automate IUCLID6 submissions by chemical and pharmaceutical companies to the European Chemical Agency.

Das international operierende Schweizer Health-Tech Unternehmen MediCrops Holding AG hat die Swiss Alpinopharma GmbH übernommen, die bereits erfolgreich Cannabismedikamente im deutschen Markt eingeführt hat. Zudem ist sie Inhaberin der Telemedizin-Plattform Enmedify und bietet zertifizierte Weiterbildungen an.  

To accelerate R&D and the discovery of breakthrough molecules and materials, Atinary Technologies built a machine-learning-based platform that outperforms traditional trial-and-error methods. The secured capital in the seed round led by AgFunder will enable the startup to scale and advance the platform as well as grow the team.

Swiss cybersecurity startup Futurae has seen strong growth in the past 12 months, portrayed by a 110% increase in usage over the last 12 months, new customers and signing multiple partnership with core banking providers. The newly appointed CEO, Philippe Cayrol, will drive the company in the next phase.