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Swiss Deep Tech News & Analysis
Stay informed on the Swiss technology landscape. This is your central resource for Deep Tech News, combining key developments from across the ecosystem with original, data-driven analysis from the Deep Tech Nation Foundation. We track and report on significant technological milestones, funding rounds, and research to provide a comprehensive overview for international investors, partners, and researchers.
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GetYourGuide becomes profitable with almost a €1 billion in revenues
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Breakthrough US Launch and Validation for Aspivix
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General Intuition raises USD 134 million
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EssilorLuxottica acquires RetinAI
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N-Dream investor KPIT becomes majority shareholder
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N-Dream investor KPIT becomes majority shareholder
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DTN Highlights
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Read more: Project Switzerland: A Mission to Scale the Next Global Market LeadersToday marks a defining moment for the Swiss innovation ecosystem. Deep Tech Nation Switzerland officially launching Project Switzerland, a national initiative with a singular, critical…
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Read more: Switzerland: A Leading Global Scale-up HubMore money has flowed into all Swiss scale-ups per capita than into scale-ups in the US or Israel. This is backed by a ten-year growth…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: A Matter of ScaleImpatience is Imperative There is a distinct cultural friction when a Swiss founder steps into the US market. In Switzerland, the prevailing operating system is…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: Backed to the FutureThe Art of the Imperfect Bet A venture capitalist is only as good as their conviction when things look messy. For Alessandra Agnello, the “perfect deal”…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: At Face ValueFrom Equations to Exposure It isn’t surprising that Alessandra Agnello, Director at ACE Ventures, describes Venture Capital as picking out gems out of a pile of rocks- after all, her…
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Read more: Small Country, Big Deep Tech Nation: Switzerland as Europe’s Technology HubWhile the world talks about GenAI, Switzerland is quietly building something almost as significant: an industry founded on physics, precision, and patience. Deep tech—the fusion…
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Read more: The Evidence We Needed: Establishing the First Benchmark for Swiss VC ReturnFor years, institutional investors have cited the same obstacle when asked about venture capital allocation: insufficient performance data. Without a credible benchmark, Swiss pension funds…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Switzerland’s AI-Powered Response to the Workplace Mental Health CrisisOne in three sick notes in Switzerland stems from mental health issues, with workplace stress as the primary culprit. As the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Read more: Beyond Early Stage: The Rise of the Swiss Scale Up EngineFor years, the global narrative regarding European innovation has been consistent: excellent research, strong early-stage formation, but a fragmentation that hampers growth. However, new data…
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machineMD secures Topcon Healthcare, Inc. as lead investor for its pre-Series A round
Bern-based machineMD attracted a strategic investment from Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a global leader in robotic diagnostics and digital solutions. Topcon Healthcare has joined machineMD’s pre-Series…
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Taiho Pharmaceutical to acquire Araris Biotech for up to USD 1.1 billion
Japan-based Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Araris Biotech AG, a Swiss biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), entered into a definitive agreement pursuant…
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Nunu.ai closes $6 Million seed round
Based in Vorderthal in Canton Schwyz, nunu.ai (Generai AG) is pioneering the concept of 'Unembodied Minds' – AI agents designed to control any given body…
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Texas-based company acquires tipi.build
The acquisition of tipi.build by EngFlow marks a new journey for the Swiss startup and its entire team. Under the new ownership, tipi.build continues its…
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Qumea to enhance patient safety in Sweden
After winning the largest European digital mobility monitoring tender to date in Sweden, Solothurn-based Qumea will equip hospitals in the Västra Götaland Region with an…
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Beekeeper secures $35 million growth funding
Beekeeper, an all-in-one app for frontline teams, providing them with the tools, information, and support needed to succeed, is set for further growth. The company…
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Vi Partners leads Kadoa’s funding round
Kadoa, a company building AI agents for unstructured data, has completed a funding round led by Vi Partners, with participation from Fyrfly Venture Partners. The…
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DeFi Technologies increases its stake in Neuronomics
Following the acquisition of a minority stake in Neuronomics in December last year, DeFi Technologies has increased its stake ownership to 52.5%, acquiring the Swiss…
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Energy Vault secures 14-year agreement in Australia
The Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System, part of the Enervest-Energy Vault Consortium, has secured a 14-year Long-Term Energy Service Agreement. The 1 GWh AUD…
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Another year, another record by female-led startups
In 37 funding rounds, female leaders raised CHF 219.11 million in 2024 – breaking another record two years in a row. Especially considering the general…
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Femtech startup Beech Biotech obtains €500K to advance preeclampsia treatment
As part of the BioInnovation Institute (BII) latest Venture Lab program, Lausanne-based Beech Biotech has been awarded €500'000 to further develop a placenta-impermeable antibody to…
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Industrial Alliance to disrupt boatbuilding with circular model
In a milestone move, Composite Recycling is joining forces with industry leaders Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Arkema, Owens Corning and Chomarat to revolutionize boat manufacturing with…
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Read more: Deep Tech Nation CEO in Le Temps: “If We Want Economic Giants, We Must Wake Up”Our CEO, Joanne Sieber, recently sat down with the influential Swiss newspaper Le Temps to discuss a critical challenge for the nation’s future: financing the…
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Read more: Microsoft’s USD 400 Million Bet on Swiss AIMicrosoft has confirmed a four-hundred-million-dollar programme to expand its Swiss cloud and AI footprint, launch a national accelerator for startups and SMEs, and equip 100…
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Read more: AI Pioneers in the Life Sciences SectorSwitzerland’s strong life sciences sector is a pace setter in combining traditional approaches from the pharma and medtech industries with AI. Several start-ups have recently…
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Read more: Swiss AI Enters a New Era: inait SA and the Rise of Digital BrainsSwiss AI startup inait is redefining artificial intelligence by building digital brains—software systems that simulate human reasoning. Backed by Microsoft and rooted in neuroscience from…
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Read more: CUTISS: A Swiss Techbio Champion Ready to Lead the Global Health RevolutionCUTISS is reshaping the future of skin surgery with denovoSkin™, a groundbreaking techbio innovation born in Switzerland. As it nears global commercialization, CUTISS highlights both…
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Read more: Success Story: Péter FankhauserANYbotics’ Péter Fankhauser takes on Boston Dynamics with robot dogs built for dangerous inspections—backed by $60M and global clients.
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Read more: Millions for Research but no Money for Growth: Swiss Startups are Looking Abroad for InvestorsTranslated from NZZ, this article explores why Swiss startups often seek growth capital abroad despite strong local innovation roots.
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Read more: How Swiss Startups are Making Their Mark on Agentic AIDiscover how Swiss startups are leading the crowded agentic AI space with cutting-edge, goal-driven AI agents tailored for finance, law, gaming, and software—powered by scientific…
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Read more: Swiss Deep Tech Venture Capital: The 2025 EU Deep Tech ReportEurope’s deep tech ecosystem has become a potent driver of innovation, standing strong despite broader venture capital market fluctuations. Switzerland is gaining recognition as a…
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Read more: Deep Tech: The Engine of Disruptive InnovationDeep tech is at the forefront of technological evolution, driving breakthroughs that redefine industries and address complex global challenges. Unlike traditional tech startups that often…
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Read more: What Can We Learn From W.A. De Vigier Awards 2025 FinalistsDiscover insights about the Swiss Innovation ecosystem through an analysis of the W.A. De Vigier Startup Funding Competition Finalists
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Read more: Unlocking Swiss Deep Tech for Institutional InvestorsThe AWI Deep Tech Fund is bridging the gap between Swiss tech and institutional investors. Discover how it’s unlocking new opportunities.
