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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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  • Chiral raises $12M to unlock post-silicon computing beyond Moore’s Law

    Chiral is a Swiss deeptech company developing tools and processes for the scalable integration of nanomaterials into next-generation semiconductor devices. The investment will accelerate the…

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    • Chiral raised $12M in seed funding to scale nanomaterial integration into semiconductors and address manufacturing bottlenecks.
    • Chiral developed the first robotic nanomaterial integration system using automation, precision engineering, and AI.
    • Chiral aims to transition nanomaterials from research to manufacturable post-silicon chips as Moore's Law approaches limits.
    startupticker.ch: Chiral raises $12M to unlock post-silicon computing beyond Moore’s Law

  • UNISERS enters commercial phase following first system shipment

    UNISERS, a Zurich-based microchip toolmaker advancing contamination control in semiconductor manufacturing, has shipped its first fully automated, volume-production-ready fab tool to a leading-edge semiconductor manufacturer based…

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    • UNISERS shipped its first production fab tool to a top-3 semiconductor manufacturer, a major commercialization milestone.
    • UNISERS' SEPS and SERS technologies detect sub-10nm particles, addressing a $50B annual semiconductor manufacturing challenge.
    • UNISERS appointed Chuck Milligan as CEO and secured CHF 5M funding in early 2025 to accelerate system development.
    startupticker.ch: UNISERS enters commercial phase following first system shipment

  • Significantly more money for Swiss start-ups

    Investment in knowledge-based start-ups rose by 23.9% to CHF 2.9 billion in 2025, according to Swiss Venture Capital Report, published by the online news portal…

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    • Swiss venture capital investment rose 23.9% to CHF 2.9 billion in 2025, the first increase since 2022.
    • Early-stage funding more than doubled from CHF 864 million in 2024 to CHF 1.4 billion in 2025.
    • Zurich led in financing rounds; biotech and ICT sectors saw significant funding growth in 2025.
    startupticker.ch: Significantly more money for Swiss start-ups

  • Zurich-based VC firm closes $110 million Fund I

    Constructor Capital, the Swiss venture engine of the Constructor Group ecosystem, has closed its first fund at $110 million to support Seed and Series A…

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    • Constructor Capital closed its first $110M fund for Seed and Series A DeepTech, software, and EdTech startups.
    • The fund uses a network of 50+ universities including Harvard, MIT, and Oxford plus hundreds of researchers for validation.
    • Constructor Capital invests $1-10M in science-first companies transitioning from lab research to commercial markets.
    startupticker.ch: Zurich-based VC firm closes $110 million Fund I

  • MedTech company secures EUR 20 million from the EU

    SamanTree Medical received a EUR 20 million grant from the European Investment Bank. The funds will be used to expand across the EU and US…

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    • SamanTree Medical received EUR 20 million from the European Investment Bank to expand in EU and US markets and develop its Histolog Scanner.
    • The Histolog Scanner reduced breast cancer surgery reoperation rates from 30% to 10%, a 67% reduction enabling real-time tissue assessment.
    • Confocal microscopy captures nearly 30,000 images simultaneously to produce high-resolution tissue images in minutes without damaging specimens.
    startupticker.ch: MedTech company secures EUR 20 million from the EU

  • Swiss venture capital firm b2venture closes €150 million Fund V

    b2venture, one of Europe’s most experienced early-stage investors, has closed its Fund V at the hard cap of EUR 150 million, the firm’s largest early-stage…

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    • b2venture closed Fund V at €150 million, its largest early-stage fund backing 35 European startups.
    • The firm has backed at least one unicorn per fund, with 11 IPOs and 30+ trade sales in 25 years.
    • Fund V strengthens b2venture's model where successful founders become investors, mentoring the next generation.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss venture capital firm b2venture closes €150 million Fund V

  • terralayr reaches financial close on a €60 million BESS portfolio financing in Germany

    Swiss-German energy company terralayr has achieved financial close on a €60 million senior secured debt financing to support its portfolio of battery energy storage projects in…

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    • Terralayr secured €60 million in senior debt financing from ABN AMRO and Commerzbank for battery storage projects in Germany.
    • The 112 MW portfolio combines contracted revenues (55 MW with Vattenfall) and merchant revenues optimized via terralayr's LAYR platform.
    • The deal shows strong market demand for bankable battery storage portfolio structures in Germany.
    startupticker.ch: terralayr reaches financial close on a €60 million BESS portfolio financing in Germany

  • Belgium-based team.blue acquires Windsor.ai

    Windsor.ai, a leading Swiss AI-powered data integration and marketing attribution platform has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking enterprise-grade data integration at accessible…

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    • Swiss AI platform Windsor.ai, serving 5,000+ customers in 120 countries, acquired by team.blue.
    • Windsor.ai expands SMB reach via team.blue's 3.3M customers while keeping independent management.
    • Windsor.ai's attribution and connectors unify 325+ data sources, helping SMBs optimize marketing spend.
    startupticker.ch: Belgium-based team.blue acquires Windsor.ai

  • Digitalhealth company Oviva banks USD 220M Series D funding

    Oviva, a leading European provider of digital care for weight-related and chronic conditions, has secured USD 220M in a series D investment round led by…

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    • Oviva raised USD 220M Series D funding led by Kinnevik to expand its AI digital care platform for obesity and chronic conditions.
    • The company has supported over 1M patients, tripled new patient intake in two years, and achieved cash-flow profitability in 2025.
    • Oviva's programs are free to patients through full reimbursement in Germany, UK, and Switzerland, backed by 90+ peer-reviewed studies.
    startupticker.ch: Digitalhealth company Oviva banks USD 220M Series D funding

  • Vi Partners: first closing of new CHF 150 million fund completed

    In conjunction with its 25th anniversary, Vi Partners has launched a new CHF 150 million venture capital Fund, targeting Series A and early-stage technology and…

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    • Vi Partners, Switzerland's longest-standing VC firm, launched a CHF 150 million fund for Series A and early-stage tech and healthcare startups.
    • Portfolio companies Nexthink and Araris were acquired in billion-dollar deals in 2025, demonstrating strong fund performance.
    • The fund targets mission-critical software, AI, fintech, industrial tech, biotech, medtech, and digital health.
    startupticker.ch: Vi Partners: first closing of new CHF 150 million fund completed

  • Swissto12 raises over €100M for HummingSat industrialization

    SWISSto12, a fast-growing aerospace company and leading manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radiofrequency (RF) products, has secured €73 million ($84.8 million) in financial support…

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    • SWISSto12 secured €73M from ESA member states plus €100M total funding for HummingSat, a cost-effective satellite platform launching 2027.
    • HummingSat offers software-defined payloads for sovereign, agile satellite communications in government and commercial sectors.
    • The company will scale manufacturing and develop phased-array antenna tech for LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite payloads and terminals.
    startupticker.ch: Swissto12 raises over €100M for HummingSat industrialization

  • Cloover secures $22M in equity and a $1.2 billion debt facility

    Swiss-German startup Cloover has secured $22 million in Series A equity financing alongside a $1.2 billion debt facility. The equity round was led by MMC…

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    • Cloover raised $22M Series A funding plus $1.2B debt facility to reach $500M sales by 2026.
    • Swiss-German startup offers AI OS for renewable energy installers, integrating workflow, financing, procurement, and energy management.
    • Cloover achieved 8x revenue growth in 2025 while profitable, nearing $100M sales with ~500 installers across five European countries.
    startupticker.ch: Cloover secures $22M in equity and a $1.2 billion debt facility