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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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  • UBS makes a strategic investment in Artificialy

    Lugano-based Artificialy announced an a strategic investment from UBS, strengthening the partnership between Artificialy and the global banking group. Alongside the investment, UBS plans to…

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    • UBS invested in Lugano-based Artificialy and plans to expand their partnership by embedding AI solutions across banking.
    • Artificialy, founded in 2020, offers AI services from strategic consulting to ready-to-use tools like PrivateAI Suite.
    • The investment reflects UBS's commitment to deploying AI at scale while supporting Switzerland's growing AI ecosystem.
    startupticker.ch: UBS makes a strategic investment in Artificialy

  • Zürich-based Starmind acquired by US AI platform company Capacity

    Swiss AI pioneer Starmind has been acquired by US-based support automation platform Capacity. Starmind's technology, which identifies which employees hold undocumented organizational knowledge, will be…

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    • Starmind acquisition addresses a key problem: most organizational knowledge exists in employees' minds, not documents, making it inaccessible to AI.
    • Capacity, profitable with $60M ARR, integrates Starmind's expertise-mapping to extend beyond documented knowledge to human expertise access.
    • Large enterprises like Pepsico, Roche, and Accenture use Starmind to route queries to employees with undocumented knowledge efficiently.
    startupticker.ch: Zürich-based Starmind acquired by US AI platform company Capacity

  • 10 scale-ups selected for the first Project Switzerland batch

    Project Switzerland pairs promising founders who already have a strong track record with a group of more than 20 of Switzerland’s most successful entrepreneurs. The…

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    • Project Switzerland pairs 10 high-growth startups with 20+ entrepreneurs to address Switzerland's scaling expertise gap.
    • The 10 companies have CHF 270.2M funding, 550 employees, and CHF 56.6M 2025 revenue, growing 133% year-over-year.
    • A 12-month mentorship program gives founders access to seasoned entrepreneurs' expertise in global expansion.
    startupticker.ch: 10 scale-ups selected for the first Project Switzerland batch

  • Solar Monkey and Eturnity merge and attract fresh capital

    Eturnity and Solar Monkey merge to form the European leader in installer software. The new company is backed with fresh capital by a group of…

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    • Eturnity and Solar Monkey merged to create Europe's leading installer software, serving 2,000+ installers across 8+ countries.
    • The merger combines Solar Monkey's design and sales software with Eturnity's workflows for solar, batteries, and heat pump systems.
    • European investors backed the merger as installers face rising labor costs and need software for complex home electrification projects.
    startupticker.ch: Solar Monkey and Eturnity merge and attract fresh capital

  • MESH secures US$3.8 million seed round to automate rebar construction globally

    MESH, an ETH Zurich spin-off, closed an oversubscribed US$3.8 million seed funding round backed by industry leaders and experienced investors including ABB Robotics Ventures and…

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    • MESH raised $3.8M in seed funding from ABB Robotics, Sika, and Shimizu to scale its rebar construction automation platform.
    • MESH's robotic system has processed over 1M rebar elements for major projects including Switzerland's Gotthard tunnel.
    • The platform improves safety, reduces errors via digital quality control, and addresses rebar industry labor shortages.
    startupticker.ch: MESH secures US$3.8 million seed round to automate rebar construction globally

  • PAVE Space raises $40M to disrupt satellite deployment

    PAVE Space, a Swiss space infrastructure company, today announced it has raised USD 40 million in seed funding to develop a new generation of spacecraft…

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    • PAVE uses storable bipropellants instead of cryogenic fuels, enabling longer missions, faster deployment, and reduced costs for satellite operators.
    • PAVE aims to provide Europe sovereign orbital logistics capabilities by working with multiple launch providers to reduce foreign dependency.
    startupticker.ch: PAVE Space raises $40M to disrupt satellite deployment

  • Kandou AI closes $225m Series A round to break memory bottlenecks in AI

    Kandou AI, a leader in high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity and system solutions for the AI era, closed its $225mm strategic funding round led by Maverick Silicon…

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    • Kandou AI raised $225M to scale high-speed AI connectivity chips that overcome data movement bottlenecks in AI clusters.
    • Patented copper-based interconnect tech enables multi-terabit connectivity beyond 448G speeds with better efficiency and lower costs.
    • SoftBank, Synopsys, and Cadence invested to support Kandou AI's mission to democratize next-generation AI semiconductor infrastructure.
    startupticker.ch: Kandou AI closes $225m Series A round to break memory bottlenecks in AI

  • Amazon acquires robotics start-up RIVR

    Following an investment two years ago, Amazon has acquired ETH Zurich spin-off RIVR Technologies AG. The company has developed and trained their quadrupedal robots to…

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    • Amazon acquired RIVR Technologies, an ETH Zurich spin-off developing quadrupedal robots for last-mile delivery.
    • RIVR's robots walk, drive, stand upright, and manipulate packages to streamline final-step delivery.
    • Amazon's Swiss robotics investments position Switzerland as an emerging hub for robotics and physical AI.
    startupticker.ch: Amazon acquires robotics start-up RIVR

  • Rivia raises $15M Series A to bring clinical trials into the agentic AI era

    Rivia’s data engine unifies clinical trial data, applies scientific logic at scale, and embeds AI agents directly into review workflows to reduce trial costs by…

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    • Rivia's unified data engine and AI agents can reduce clinical trial costs by up to 50% through task automation.
    • Rivia raised $15M Series A led by Earlybird to expand team, scale AI development, and grow internationally.
    • Rivia's AI agent Spark converts natural language into publication-grade clinical visualizations instantly.
    startupticker.ch: Rivia raises $15M Series A to bring clinical trials into the agentic AI era

  • Ecorobotix: 1,000 ARA ultra-high-precision sprayers sold worldwide

    Over the past five years, 1,000 ARA ultra-high-precision sprayers developed by Ecorobotix have been put into operation in more than 30 countries. The robots are…

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    • Ecorobotix deployed 1,000 ARA sprayers across 30+ countries, reducing herbicide use by up to 95% via plant-by-plant targeting.
    • The company launched ALBA, a turf management robot with 3×3 cm precision for golf courses, sports fields, and sod farms.
    • Ecorobotix supports global expansion through regional offices and local training programs for specific crops and conditions.
    startupticker.ch: Ecorobotix: 1,000 ARA ultra-high-precision sprayers sold worldwide

  • New high-profile Operator Circle to support growth companies with expertise and investment

    35 Swiss scaleup executives who have successfully built up scaleups in various founder and C-level roles have together launched the Operator Circle. They offer deep…

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    • 35 Swiss scaleup executives launched Operator Circle to bridge deep tech startups with experienced operators for investing, advising, and mentoring.
    • The operator network committed CHF 3M in personal capital, investing CHF 250k-1M per company in Series B+ rounds for Swiss/DACH deeptech.
    • Operator Circle focuses on deeptech: robotics, space, energy, quantum, semiconductors.
    startupticker.ch: New high-profile Operator Circle to support growth companies with expertise and investment

  • SwissBorg secures MiCA approval from French AMF

    Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has granted BlockNodes SAS, a French entity within the SwissBorg corporate ecosystem, MiCA authorisation. BlockNodes SAS is authorised to provide…

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    • BlockNodes SAS received MiCA authorization from France's AMF to provide crypto-asset custody, trading, and portfolio management services across the EU.
    • SwissBorg is transitioning European operations from Estonia to BlockNodes SAS to comply with the EU's MiCA regulatory framework.
    • AMF approval gives SwissBorg legal certainty to innovate while meeting institutional-grade standards under Europe's first uniform crypto regulation.
    startupticker.ch: SwissBorg secures MiCA approval from French AMF