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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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  • Vandria’s first clinical trial launched

    Vandria has entered the clinical stage successfully: first subjects have been dosed in its first-in-human clinical trial of its lead Central Nervous System (CNS) compound…

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    • Vandria's VNA-318, a first-in-class mitophagy inducer, entered clinical trials for Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases with dual mechanisms for cognitive improvement and disease modification.
    startupticker.ch: Vandria’s first clinical trial launched

  • Planted lands multi-million media for equity deal

    SevenVentures, the investment arm of ProSiebenSat.1, is making a substantial media-for-equity investment in the mid-single-digit millions in Planted Foods, an innovative food tech scale-up from…

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    • Planted products are available in over 10,000 retail outlets and 6,500 restaurants across seven European countries, with a new German plant opening in 2025.
    • Planted uses only natural ingredients without additives and plans mass market expansion via TV advertising starting spring 2025.
    startupticker.ch: Planted lands multi-million media for equity deal

  • Ten startups to demo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

    The new Swiss National Startup Team for Venture Leaders Mobile will attend the 4YFN at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 02-06 March 2025. The…

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    • Venture Leaders Mobile connects Swiss startups with international investors and industry experts through networking events and pitches at 4YFN.
    • Selected startups span AI-powered sensing, gas detection, VR training, sustainable farming, and underwater robotics for inspection automation.
    startupticker.ch: Ten startups to demo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

  • CHF 8.9 million to scale yeast-based isolates high quality protein and fibers

    Yeastup AG, a Brugg-based startup, extracts highly functional ingredients from brewers’ spent yeast at industrial scale. The investment will allow the company to establish a large-scale production…

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    • Yeastup's patented process extracts protein and fiber from brewers' spent yeast in one step, reducing CO₂ emissions by 74% vs. pea protein.
    • Yeastup raised CHF 8.9M in Series A funding to build a facility processing 20,000+ tons of brewers' spent yeast annually using dairy infrastructure.
    • Yeastup's yeast-based ingredients offer customizable protein and fiber solutions, with backing from industry leaders like Gelita AG.
    startupticker.ch: CHF 8.9 million to scale yeast-based isolates high quality protein and fibers

  • Swiss investors shine in Forbes Midas list

    Forbes recently unveiled the 2024 Midas List Europe, the definitive ranking of the top 25 venture capital investors in Europe and the Middle East. Florian…

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    • Florian Schweitzer from b2venture made the 2024 Midas List Europe, bringing Switzerland's top-25 VC representation to three investors.
    • Forbes' Midas List ranks VCs by LP returns, emphasizing companies with $200M+ valuations or $100M+ exits in five years.
    • London's VC dominance is declining in Europe, though it still hosts 13 of the top 25 investors on the list.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss investors shine in Forbes Midas list

  • CertX acquisition to boost SGS Digital Trust revenues

    SGS has just acquired CertX, a Fribourg-based certification specialist in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and functional safety. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from HEIA-FR,…

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    • SGS acquired CertX, a Fribourg-based cybersecurity and AI certification specialist with 10 employees and strong revenue growth.
    • CertX is Switzerland's first accreditation body for functional safety and cybersecurity in autonomous systems and AI standards.
    • The acquisition supports SGS's Strategy 27 goal to generate CHF 200 million in Digital Trust revenue by 2027.
    startupticker.ch: CertX acquisition to boost SGS Digital Trust revenues

  • Deskbird strengthens presence in France

    Positioned as Europe’s leading workplace management solution, deskbird has acquired Semana, its second company in France, to further redefine workplace management by supporting companies through…

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    • Deskbird acquired Semana, a French AI-powered space planning platform, to strengthen its European workplace management position.
    • The combined company offers localized workplace management by merging deskbird's global reach with Semana's French expertise.
    • Deskbird serves 1,200+ customers across 5,000+ hybrid workplaces, helping optimize space, reduce costs, and manage flexible work.
    startupticker.ch: Deskbird strengthens presence in France

  • Auterion and partner enhance drone technology in the defence space

    In a newly signed long-term agreement, Auterion and Germany-based Rheinmetall aim to develop standardised software-based components for unmanned drone systems for millitary industries. The companies…

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    • Auterion and Rheinmetall are developing a standardized OS for military drones to improve training efficiency and interoperability.
    • Over 200 aerial drone systems in use in Ukraine create costly training challenges that a common OS would address.
    • A unified operating system would let militaries combine drones from different makers on one platform without system-specific training.
    startupticker.ch: Auterion and partner enhance drone technology in the defence space

  • Embotech Receives CHF 23.5 M in Funding to Expand Autonomous Driving Solutions for Logistics

    Embotech closed a CHF23.5 million Series B funding to scale its Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) and Autonomous Terminal Tractor (ATT) solutions in Europe, and ultimately…

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    • Embotech raised CHF23.5M in Series B funding for autonomous vehicle marshalling, with contracts from BMW and Rotterdam Port.
    • Embotech is the only certified vendor for automated vehicle marshalling and will deploy 30 electric autonomous tractors at Rotterdam Port by 2027.
    • The company's Level 4 autonomous solutions operate 24/7 using LIDAR, cameras, and GPS, addressing driver shortages while reducing costs and emissions.
    startupticker.ch: Embotech Receives CHF 23.5 M in Funding to Expand Autonomous Driving Solutions for Logistics

  • ANYbotics Raises Additional $60 Million to Drive U.S. Expansion

    ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million. The new…

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    • ANYbotics raised $60 million led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, bringing total funding to $130 million.
    • ANYbotics is adding GPUs, sensors, and AI analytics to ANYmal robots for faster industrial inspections and anomaly detection.
    • ANYbotics is expanding its 200-person global team across 35 nationalities to serve major clients like BP and Equinor.
    startupticker.ch: ANYbotics Raises Additional $60 Million to Drive U.S. Expansion

  • Key acquisition of Strong Network to strengthen Citrix

    With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every connection and endpoint present a…

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    • Citrix acquired Strong Network SA and deviceTRUST to strengthen zero-trust security for hybrid work across managed and unmanaged devices.
    • Strong Network provides secure cloud development environments with data loss prevention and patented infiltration detection capabilities.
    • Laurent Balmelli achieves his second successful exit, selling Strong Network to Citrix after selling Strong.Codes to Snapchat in 2017.
    startupticker.ch: Key acquisition of Strong Network to strengthen Citrix

  • Bitcoin platform Relai secures $12 million to fuel EU-expansion

    Building on its success of its Bitcoin-only app in the Swiss market, Relai is currently seeking the MiCA-License in France to bring its app to…

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    • Relai raised $12M in Series A funding to expand its Bitcoin app across EU markets with MiCA licensing.
    • The Swiss Bitcoin platform achieved over 300% year-on-year user growth and expects 1M downloads in 2025.
    • Relai aims to obtain MiCA license in early 2025, enabling expansion to 400M potential users across Europe.
    startupticker.ch: Bitcoin platform Relai secures $12 million to fuel EU-expansion