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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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  • FoRx Therapeutics raises $50 million to advance clinical trials

    In August this year, FoRx Therapeutic initiated its first human trial Phase 1 clinical development of its lead drug candidate, FORX-428,  designed to target and…

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    • FoRx Therapeutics raised $50M Series A to advance Phase 1 trials of FORX-428, a DNA Damage Response inhibitor targeting PARG for cancer.
    • FORX-428 treats advanced solid tumors resistant to PARP inhibitors, with initial clinical data expected by mid-2026.
    • Preclinical studies showed FORX-428 demonstrated anti-tumor activity with favorable safety across multiple tumor types in mono and combination settings.
    startupticker.ch: FoRx Therapeutics raises $50 million to advance clinical trials

  • Swiss-US startup HomeBuddy acquired for $190 million

    Established by Schwyz-based SIREN GROUP AG, HomeBuddy is a digital marketplace platform that matches homeowners with the most appropriate home services professional. QuinStreet, a leader…

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    • QuinStreet acquired HomeBuddy for $190M ($115M cash, $75M over 4 years) to expand its home services marketplace.
    • HomeBuddy brings 6M monthly visitors and high-intent leads to serve 2,000+ enterprise contractors across 30+ trades.
    • The acquisition adds consumer reach, lead distribution via auction format, and strengthens QuinStreet's lending marketplace.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss-US startup HomeBuddy acquired for $190 million

  • Los Angeles cloud production studio acquires PRODUCER

    PRODUCER.io is a Swiss-based production management platform trusted by with more than 20’000 users, including in-house media departments worldwide. The company has joined the family…

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    • CREE8 acquired PRODUCER.io, a Swiss production management platform with 20,000+ users, to build a complete creative ecosystem.
    • PRODUCER is trusted by major brands like Zalando and offers ISO 27001 certification, SSO, and Microsoft Marketplace availability.
    • The combined platform enables creative teams to collaborate across production lifecycle with shared context and AI-ready capabilities.
    startupticker.ch: Los Angeles cloud production studio acquires PRODUCER

  • SK Capital acquires majority stake in Swixx Biopharma at EUR 1.5 billion valuation

    HBM Healthcare Investments, together with the founders and other shareholders such as Mérieux Equity Partners, will sell a majority of their current stake in Swixx…

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    • HBM Healthcare Investments sells majority stake in Swixx Biopharma to SK Capital Partners for over EUR 1.5 billion, retaining 25.1%.
    • Swixx Biopharma grew revenues from EUR 40 million in 2017 to expected EUR 1.3 billion in 2026, operating in 45 countries.
    • HBM's EUR 26 million investment in Swixx generated approximately CHF 300 million in added value, over ten times the original.
    startupticker.ch: SK Capital acquires majority stake in Swixx Biopharma at EUR 1.5 billion valuation

  • Swiss delegation warms up for CES 2026 in Las Vegas

    The upcoming year will again kick off with the annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, held on 6-9 January 2026. Close to 150’000…

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    • CES 2026 in Las Vegas (January 6-9) features 17 Swiss startups, 12 backed by Innosuisse, at the Swisstech Pavilion.
    • Swiss startups showcase innovations in AR/VR, health tech, batteries, AI diagnostics, and sustainable energy.
    • Participating startups can enter the Global Deep Tech Battle pitch contest; registration closes December 28, 2025.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss delegation warms up for CES 2026 in Las Vegas

  • Startups score prizes across Asia and Germany

    In recognition of their innovative solutions — from digitally printed solar cells and scenario-based modelling to sono-instruments and solar fuels — juries in Taiwan, the…

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    • Perovskia Solar won $30,000 at Taiwan's Go Healthy program for perovskite-based energy harvesters.
    • ScenarioX joined Saudi Arabia's Sanabil Accelerator to expand its scenario modeling platform for financial risk management.
    • Synhelion won the SDG Innovation Award for producing renewable fuels from solar energy compatible with existing infrastructure.
    startupticker.ch: Startups score prizes across Asia and Germany

  • Assaia finalises $26.6m Series B round to scale aviation technology

    Assaia, the Zurich-based aviation technology company dedicated to optimizing the commercial aircraft turnaround process, has raised $26.6m in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led…

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    • Assaia raised $26.6M in Series B funding led by Armira Growth to scale its AI platform for aircraft turnaround optimization.
    • The company's technology is deployed at major hubs including JFK, Heathrow, Dubai, and Toronto, improving on-time performance.
    • New funding will launch StandManager, an AI module optimizing gate assignments before aircraft land to improve airport efficiency.
    startupticker.ch: Assaia finalises $26.6m Series B round to scale aviation technology

  • Forbes 30Under30 spotlights Swiss innovators

    Twenty-three personalities in the startup ecosystem made it to this year’s Forbes 30under30 — the annual premier list that presents influential personalities in Switzerland, Germany,…

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    • Switzerland's 2025 Forbes 30under30 list includes 23 founders from 17 startups in AI, biotech, robotics, and mobility.
    • Honorees are building companies tackling real challenges: AI analytics for retail, gene therapy for rare diseases, autonomous delivery drones.
    • Swiss startups span fintech, climate tech, HR platforms, and molecular wearables, showing the region's entrepreneurial diversity.
    startupticker.ch: Forbes 30Under30 spotlights Swiss innovators

  • Xlife Sciences AG announces exit of 12 project companies to Grupo Landsteiner

    Mexican Grupo Landsteiner has signed a binding framework to acquire 12 of Xlife Sciences’ advanced biotech, medtech and digital health projects for a total of…

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    • Grupo Landsteiner acquires 12 Xlife Sciences biotech, medtech, and digital health projects for USD 450 million in shares.
    • Combined entity plans NASDAQ listing in 2026, uniting scientific innovation with operational scale.
    • Xlife Sciences assets include platform tech, oncology programs, gene therapy, medtech devices, and AI diagnostics.
    startupticker.ch: Xlife Sciences AG announces exit of 12 project companies to Grupo Landsteiner

  • A further USD 25 million for Corintis

    Following the closing of a 24M USD Series A earlier this year, Corintis has secured additional $25M Series A1 funding round led by Applied Digital.…

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    • Corintis raised $25M Series A1 led by Applied Digital, bringing total funding to $58M for scaling chip-cooling manufacturing.
    • Corintis's microfluidic direct-to-chip cooling achieves 3x lower temps than standard solutions, validated by Microsoft.
    • Liquid cooling is essential for ultra-high-density GPU data centers as AI workloads exceed traditional infrastructure limits.
    startupticker.ch: A further USD 25 million for Corintis

  • SwissHealth Ventures doubles fund volume to CHF 100 million

    SwissHealth Ventures, the digital health investment arm of health insurer CSS, is set to continue backing high-growth start-ups in the healthcare sector over the coming…

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    • SwissHealth Ventures doubled its digital health fund to CHF 100 million for twelve new start-up investments.
    • The fund's twelve portfolio companies created over 3,200 jobs and serve 330,000+ CSS members.
    • SwissHealth Ventures invests in growth-stage digital health companies improving healthcare efficiency or member benefits.
    startupticker.ch: SwissHealth Ventures doubles fund volume to CHF 100 million

  • New Swiss Startup Radar: Uncovering the growth of Swiss start-ups

    The Swiss start-up ecosystem is performing better in terms of growth than is often claimed, as the new Swiss Startup Radar shows in a data-based…

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    • Switzerland has 350 scale-ups (10.5% of startups), outperforming Germany, UK, and Sweden.
    • Swiss scale-ups struggle to hire and create fewer jobs: only 45% have 50+ employees vs. 75% in Germany.
    • Swiss scale-up investment per capita matched US and Israel in 2024, but low exit rates deter investors.
    startupticker.ch: New Swiss Startup Radar: Uncovering the growth of Swiss start-ups