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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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US-based company acquires ID Quantique
IonQ, a leader in quantum computing and networking, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in ID Quantique, a global leader in…
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Italian Healthcare Holding Acquires Majority Stake in GetSet Surgical
Milan-based Demetra Holding acquires a 51% stake in GetSet Surgical, a leader in sterile packaged single-use spine surgical kits founded in 2016. The strategic acquisition…
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Unique Secures USD $30 Million to Pioneer Agentic AI Workforce in Financial Services
Unique closed its Series A funding round, raising USD $ 30 million. The Zurich-based startup is at the forefront of responsible agentic AI innovation for Asset…
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A trio merger: Calenso joins US-based companies to make scheduling seamless
With a customer base comprising over 10’000 customers, Calenso has grown into a leading scheduling platform in the DACH region. The company is merging with…
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Sparta Secures $42M to Transform Commodity Trading
Sparta, a market-leading provider of real-time intelligence for commodity traders based in Geneva, has secured $42 million in Series B funding. This investment fuels Sparta’s…
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New acquisition brings Pexapark into the US
Pexapark, a provider of price data, market intelligence and advisory services for renewable energy, today announced the acquisition of RenewaFi, the leading platform for renewable…
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International multi-million grants to tackle health and water challenges
Three Swiss startups have been awarded funding up to €10 million as part of international and European projects aiming to develop a functional test to…
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Startups unlock global success through accelerator programs
Joining an accelerator program offers several benefits, including access to industry players and experts, as well as training designed to help companies advance their solutions.…
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€2.85 million to accelerate AI in drug discovery
Lugano-based InVirtuoLabs aims to halve development time and costs in pharmaceutical research using artificial intelligence and advanced molecular simulations. The startup has now closed its…
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Swiss startups continue to shape the global tech landscape
Businesses and governments alike require robust technology solutions, which Swiss startups have consistently delivered. Across the globe, new partnerships are emerging to integrate a diverse…
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Swiss startups shine worldwide
Multiple Swiss startups across industries such as photonics, energy, and agritech have impressed global juries, securing prestigious prizes and gaining access to international platforms to…
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German tech investor acquires Swiss digital signage pioneer
Maguar, the German tech investor specializing in B2B software investments in the DACH region, closed a majority investment in Navori Labs, a globally recognized innovator…
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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.
