Properti begrüsst mit PostFinance Ventures einen weiteren namhaften Investor. Da auch bestehende Investoren ihre Beteiligungen erhöhen, schliesst der Immobilienmakler eine weitere Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von rund 3 Millionen Franken ab. Die Mittel fliessen primär in den Ausbau und in die Skalierung der Proptech-Plattform.

KUORI macht aus Lebensmittelabfällen Materialien, die sich etwa für die Herstellung umweltfreundlicher Schuhsohlen eignen. Mit den Mitteln von Förderorganisationen und Investorinnen und Investoren will das erst letztes Jahr gegründete Startup die Materialien auf den Markt bringen.

Swiss AI startup Acodis providing an Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) platform, has closed CHF 6 million series A financing round from existing and new investors to transform document processing for the Pharma and Health sectors.

IMC, one of the world's most active proprietary trading firms, has acquired the team of Tensor Technologies, a high-frequency trader and developer of trading software and algorithms, located in Zug. Scientists and graduates of ETH Zurich founded Tensor in 2018. Mitte politician Gerhard Pfister was one of the board members.

Vista Global Holding, a leading global private aviation group, and two investors have invested in Dufour’s series B financing round to support its expansion. During the past months, the startup has been winning customers for its unmanned Aero2 and flagship manned Aero3 aircraft, which foster sustainable aviation.

Das Solothurner Startup QUMEA ist mit seiner Lösung zur Sturzprävention und Mobilitätsüberwachung mittlerweile fester Bestandteil der Schweizer Spital- und Pflegelandschaft. Mit der Klinik Hirslanden realisiert QUMEA nun die bislang grösste Installation. Zudem expandiert das Digital Health-Startup weiter nordwärts und hat erste Ausschreibungen von Kliniken in Finnland und in Schweden gewonnen.

Switzerland-based biometrics provider Tech5 has acquired all assets of Imageware Systems, a leader in biometric identification and authentication in the US, to strengthen its position in North America. TECH5 Inc., the USA-based subsidiary of the TECH5 Group, completed the deal.

ETH-spinoff MindMetrix uses a data-driven neurofeedback training software to quantify the performance of the mind and mental well-being. Its first product MyFlow is currently being tested in a large pilot project as the company prepares for the official launch in Q4 2023.

Bionomous, the Swiss-based startup who builds devices to automate processes in Life Science research, announces today it has raised a USD 2.7 million Series A funding round. Bionomous' first device obtained CE certification in December 2022. Currently, the company already counts customers in Europe, USA and China.

Launched in February 2022, the cyber third-party risk management solution by Agnostic Intelligence is coming on well among customers. The Zug-based startup is currently serving more than 20 customers, including well-known banks and insurance companies and growing with a fast adoption rate.

After more than three years of milestone-based support and coaching, the Swiss Innovation Agency awarded five medtech start-ups the Innosuisse Certificate, in recognition for their readiness for external investment and sustainable growth. Part 3 of our series with companies awarded the Innosuisse Certificate.

The jury of the Circular Economy Incubator has selected 33 projects out of 100+ applications to participate in the latest edition of the program. Divided into four categories, the startups are developing solutions for various industries, including food, textile, sharing economy, and materials. During the next 12 weeks, the startup will benefit from various coaching, mentoring and 1:1 meeting sessions and attend events.

Obligate (formerly FQX), has secured an additional $4m in a seed extension round, bringing the total seed proceeds to above $8.5m. The funds will enable the startup to advance its regulated DeFi platform as it prepares for the launch in Q1 2023.

Das Zürcher Fintech Everon, das sich auf digitale Vermögensverwaltung per App und persönlicher Beratung spezialisiert hat, schliesst seine Seed-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von rund CHF 2.5 Millionen ab. Dabei fungierte TX Ventures als Lead-Investor. Mit den neuen Mitteln werden die Aktivitäten in der Schweiz ausgebaut.

UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, in partnership with global conglomerate HCL Group has revealed the ten water-focused startups that will share CHF1.75 million to scale their water-based innovations. bNovate Technologies and Openversum from Switzerland are among the winners.

The receipt of an oversubscribed €30 million granted at the ESA Ministerial Council will enable Swissto12 to fast-track its HummingSat partnership project with the European Space Agency by rolling out the GEO satellite, HummingSat. The EPFL startup is currently the fastest-growing aerospace company in Switzerland and a leading manufacturer of advanced satellite payloads and systems.

ClearSpace, the Swiss-based leader of in-orbit servicing and active space debris removal, has finalised a EUR 26.7 million series A financing round led by OTB Ventures and Swisscom Ventures. ClearSpace is ramping up operations ahead of the world’s first space debris removal mission, ClearSpace-1, scheduled to launch in 2026.

MAINLINE, a Dutch-Swiss consortium between PamGene International B.V., Alithea Genomics SA and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), has been awarded a Eurostars grant of €1 million to develop a first pan-cancer blood-test for the prediction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) efficacy and toxicity.

Le Groupe Vaudoise Assurances investit dans la startup NewCo, une société qui accompagne les entrepreneurs dans les différentes étapes de la création d’une entreprise en ligne. Leader dans le domaine de la LegalTech en Suisse romande, la société de création d'entreprise en ligne souhaite se développer en Suisse alémanique.

ImmunOs Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company leveraging its HLA-based technology platform to develop first-in-class therapeutics for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases, has received regulatory approval to conduct clinical studies for lead candidate IOS-1002. The first patients will be enrolled in Q1 2023.

ESA BIC Switzerland is an incubation program offering startups with a connection to space technical and financial support to accelerate their development. The next cohort comprises six startups that will each receive EUR 200’000 in non-dilutive funding.

Ab sofort bietet BEN Energy mit PERLAS eine kostenlose, personalisierte Energie-Erstberatung für alle Schweizer Haushalte. Das Tool nutzt dafür die Daten von Smart Metern. PERLAS wird von EnergieSchweiz, dem Programm des Bundesamts für Energie zur Förderung der Energieeffizienz, unterstützt.

Yeekatee, a Zurich-based startup developing an easy-to-use and free social network for starters and experienced in financial markets, has closed its $1.9 million pre-seed round to bring the app to market and grow the team. Among the group of investors is serial entrepreneur and Avaloq co-founder Ronald Strässler.

46 Startups haben sich für den ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark 2023 beworben, doppelt so viele wie im vergangenen Jahr. Verliehen wird der mit 100'000 Franken dotierte Preis am 31. Mai.

As of this January, the revised Federal Act on the Promotion of Research and Innovation will be enacted. Among the changes is the direct funding for science-based innovation projects by startups before market entry. The funding instrument aims to support research and development projects with significant innovation potential. Registration will start at the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Last year was a tough year for the global blockchain ecosystem, and its consequences were felt in the Crypto Valley. Despite the challenges, the blockchain industry in Switzerland is thriving. According to the CV VC Top 50, this was due to the 2022 funding rounds and improved valuation for companies. The Top 50 companies have a total value of $185 billion.

After implementing a medical grade production line with Good Manufacturing Practices, Neurosoft Bioelectronics received ISO 13485:2016 certification for its Quality Management System. The EPFL spin-off develops implantable brain-computer interfaces. The first in human clinical study will start in the next few months.

There is currently no approved medication for moderate and severe Alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing disfiguring scalp hair loss, in children and adolescents. A drug candidate by Lausanne-based startup Legacy Healthcare that addresses this unmet medical need has shown positive results in a Phase 2/3 study (RAAINBOW).

The launch of the Fairtiq App changed how people purchase train or bus tickets, but that is not the only ICT vertical that has seen innovative changes. Proptech startup eeproperty wants to make buildings smart for property owners to generate revenue, while Smeetz and RoomPriceGenie revolutionise the tourism and hospitality businesses. Innosuisse - the Swiss Innovation Agency has now recognised the startups’ readiness for sustainable growth.

Cerchia, a Zug-based fintech startup enabling direct risk transfer between investors and buyers of insurance coverage, has obtained CHF 1.3 million in a seed financing round. High-Tech Gründerfonds and with private investors contributed to the round.

In recognition of their innovative ideas, three award programs have presented grants and trophies to three Swiss startups. Pelt8, EcoRototix and CARU have each impressed the jury in various contests with their software solutions for efficient sustainability reporting, a weeding robot and a CO2 traffic device.

Molecular partners, Spexis and Santhera have announced development milestones, including the start and closing of first-in-human trials, and capital increase through the stock exchange.

Die moyreal holding von Eva-Maria Bucher-Haefner und die Investmentgesellschaft blue8 beteiligen sich an Solarprofi SeetalSolar. SeetalSolar wird Teil der neu gegründeten Swiss Solar Group AG, die in Zukunft organisch und mit weiteren Akquisitionen wachsen soll.

Open Forest Protocol (OFP), a pioneering open forest measurement, reporting and verification platform built on a carbon-neutral blockchain, has attracted 17 investor groups, including venture capitalists and angel investors in its pre-seed round. The raised capital will support the company’s product development and onboarding of new projects.

New seasoned investors support product development and A.I. research, revenue growth and preparation for a seed round in 2023 at Planny. The Geneva startup is on a mission to disrupt workforce scheduling at enterprise scale, generating data, uncovering the relationship between all stakeholders’ respective KPIs and developing the adequate tools at all levels of the value chain to act upon these KPIs in a unified way.

The newly appointed executives at 4D Lifetec, Zippsafe, Distalmotion, Anjarium and DiNaQor all bring a wealth of experience to support the startups in their growth endeavours. The majority of the newly appointed managers have been supporting the startups in different roles.

Microsoft, Shopify and Stripe are the first corporate companies to benefit from Climework’s newly launched third-party certified carbon dioxide removal (CDR) services based on the first and only validated direct air capture and storage methodology. The services are certified by DNV, an independent quality and assurance leader, after a successful audit.

Das Dübendorfer Startup V-Locker kann 10 Veloparktürme in einer deutschen Kleinstadt installieren. Zudem hat V-Locker sein Parkturm-Netzwerk in Zürich im Jahr 2022 um zwei Standorte am Bahnhof Stettbach und Kloten erweitert. Ein weiterer Parkturm in Meilen befindet sich in Planung.

Seit Anfang 2020 fördert die BLKB mit der Initiative «100 fürs Baselbiet» innovative KMU und Start-ups mit Bezug zum Baselbiet. Aktuell werden dabei 37 Unternehmen mit einem Gesamtbetrag von CHF 13.7 Mio. sowie umfangreichen Beratungsdienstleistungen unterstützt. Besonders erfolgversprechende Unternehmen sollen künftig die Möglichkeit erhalten, ihren Kredit in eine Eigenkapitalfinanzierung zu überführen.

With the deployment of its first fuel cell in India, Swiss startup EH Group and its wholly owned subsidiary EH Group Systems Pvt Ltd contribute to India’s recent policy commitment to green hydrogen. The startup has now established an Innovation lab at the IT Madras Research Park in India to develop its technology further and support the growing customer.

Das Bundesamt für Energie verlieh zum 16. Mal den Energiepreis Watt d’Or für aussergewöhnliche Leistungen im Energiebereich. Unter den ausgezeichneten Unternehmen befinden sich mit Hive Power, sun2wheel und Zurich Soft Robotics auch drei Startups.

Das Zürcher Startup hinter der Gesundheitsplattform beWell.help konnte im vergangenen Jahr in Punkto Buchungsabwicklungen stark zulegen. Die Nachfrage nach der dazugehörigen Softwarelösung für psychologische Leistungserbringerinnen und -Erbringer steigt ebenfalls kontinuierlich: Über 100 Fachpersonen nutzen das Terminbuchungs- und Onlinesitzungstool.

Financial sustainability, fraud prevention and digital assets are all trending topics that incumbents are addressing to stay ahead of their competition. Swiss startups have the tools to help the companies kick-start their journey. 3rd-Eyes Analytics, Metaco and NetGuardians have welcomed new customers.

Der Umsatz des Online-Supermarkts lag 2022 unter demjenigen des Vorjahrs. Der Fokus wurde auf Profitabilität gesetzt und rund 30 Prozent der Mitarbeitenden entlassen. Dennoch gab es im vergangenen Jahr auch positive Nachrichten wie den gelungenen Einstieg in das Geschäft als IT-Dienstleister.

Biel/Bienne-based startup Calciscon together with Amsterdam University Medical Centers and ADMESY have signed a collaborative agreement for the development of a laboratory benchtop analyzer for the measurement of the T50 test. The consortium has obtained €2M Eurostars funding.

Der mit insgesamt 100‘000 Franken dotierte Innovationspreis wird alle zwei Jahre von der Stiftung Ypsomed Innovationsfonds vergeben. Neben machineMD standen dieses Jahr Pace Locator und Compact Motion auf dem Podium. Die ersten beiden Plätze gingen damit an Digital-Health-Startups, der dritte an eine Jungfirma aus dem MEM-Bereich.

Biotech startup STALICLA has acquired global rights for Novartis’ drug candidate, mavoglurant, a treatment for substance-use disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). The deal includes an undisclosed upfront fee, equity, and up to $270 million in development and commercial milestone payments.

Medyria’s PyCath will be the only device on the market with pressure and blood flow velocity sensing for the invasive diagnosis of ischemic heart conditions. The funds will be used to complete the design, establish the production processes and take the first steps for the FDA clearance.

MPC Therapeutics (MPC Tx), a Swiss biotechnology company focused on metabolism and rejuvenation, today announced the closing of its CHF 1.5 million seed-funding round. Funds will serve to advance MPC Tx’s proprietary small molecule towards clinical trials and open new therapeutic applications.

Das Startup RaceAnalyse hat mit einem global bekannten Automobilschwergewicht einen Entwicklungs- und Lieferrahmenvertrag in Millionenhöhe abgeschlossen. Dadurch sollen künftig Motorsportfahrerinnen und -Fahrer dieser Marke standardmässig Zugriff auf alle digitalen Datenservices und den virtuellen Coach haben.