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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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  • $24M to bring chip cooling breakthrough closer to mass production

    Corintis has closed a USD 24 million Series A funding round. The funds will be used to ramp up to mass-production and target the next…

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    • Corintis closed a $24M Series A to scale microfluidic cooling technology for AI's thermal challenges.
    • Microsoft and Corintis achieved 3x cooling improvement using in-chip microfluidic systems versus current methods.
    • Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and CoolIT founder Geoff Lyon joined Corintis's board for semiconductor expertise.
    startupticker.ch: $24M to bring chip cooling breakthrough closer to mass production
  • Sartiq closes pre-seed funding to build the AI-based content engine for the fashion industry

    Sartiq, a Swiss Vertical AI company formerly known as Shootify closed a CHF 2.1 pre-seed funding round. This investment will allow Sartiq to develop a…

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    • Sartiq raised CHF 2.1M in pre-seed funding for an AI content engine that helps fashion brands generate visual campaigns and e-commerce assets rapidly.
    • Early customers see 200% improvement in product page metrics, 30% conversion uplift, and 8x faster on-model photo production versus traditional methods.
    • The platform learns each brand's style to ensure accurate product representation, addressing AI trustworthiness concerns without increasing returns.
    startupticker.ch: Sartiq closes pre-seed funding to build the AI-based content engine for the fashion industry
  • Auterion raises $130 Million Series B

    Auterion, the leading provider of autonomous systems software for defense, has raised $130 million led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Auterion’s Series B funding will be…

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    • Auterion raised $130M in Series B funding for AI-enabled autonomous drone software, with $25M backed by the US Department of War.
    • The company's technology powers tens of thousands of AI strike kits for coordinated drone swarms in active combat in Ukraine.
    • Auterion's open architecture enables interoperability across manufacturers, attracting partnerships with major defense contractors.
    startupticker.ch: Auterion raises $130 Million Series B
  • ANYbotics raises additional USD 20 million

    Climate Investment (CI) announced a strategic investment in ANYbotics, a global leader in autonomous robotic inspection solutions. This investment follows ANYbotics’ recent funding round, bringing…

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    • Climate Investment backed ANYbotics, raising total funding over $150 million for autonomous inspection robots in oil, gas, mining, and power sectors.
    • ANYmal X, the first explosion-certified legged robot, launches in 2026 to inspect hazardous environments safely where humans face risk.
    • Over 200 ANYmal units deployed perform thousands of autonomous inspections weekly, detecting failures, overheating, vibrations, and gas emissions.
    startupticker.ch: ANYbotics raises additional USD 20 million
  • Veezoo raises $6 million to scale its Agentic Analytics platform globally

    Veezoo, the mature Agentic Analytics platform, built to help employees across an organization turn questions into trusted insights and better decisions, closed a $6 million…

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    • Veezoo raised $6M Series A led by ACE Ventures to expand its AI-native analytics platform in Europe and the US.
    • The platform uses a Knowledge Graph to ensure consistent, authorized business insights across complex enterprise data.
    • Investors include former Tableau CEO Mark Nelson and UiPath's ex-Chief Product Officer Ted Kummert.
    startupticker.ch: Veezoo raises $6 million to scale its Agentic Analytics platform globally
  • €14 million to make the fastest-to-produce battery in the world a reality

    Unbound Potential has completed a pre-seed financing round of €14.4 million, setting a new benchmark in the European battery scene. The funds will be used…

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    • Unbound Potential raised €14.4M in pre-seed funding (€8M grants, €6.4M investment), setting a European battery benchmark.
    • The company's membrane-free redox flow battery stores energy in liquid electrolytes, simplifying production and reducing costs.
    • Pilot projects with Amazon and FlexBase will test the technology for logistics and grid-scale energy storage by mid-2026.
    startupticker.ch: €14 million to make the fastest-to-produce battery in the world a reality
  • DEKRA wird Mehrheitseigner des Zürcher Insurtechs Spearhead

    Nach der Minderheitsbeteiligung 2021 an Spearhead, einem Pionier-Unternehmen für digitales Schadenmanagement, stockt das namhafte Prüf-, Inspektions- und Zertifizierungsunternehmen DEKRA nun seine Beteiligung auf 50,1 Prozent…

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    • DEKRA increased its stake in Spearhead from minority to 50.1 percent majority ownership.
    • Spearhead uses AI questionnaires and telematics data to classify vehicle damages and streamline insurance claims.
    • DEKRA appointed three board members to Spearhead's supervisory board to strengthen leadership and integration.
    startupticker.ch: DEKRA wird Mehrheitseigner des Zürcher Insurtechs Spearhead
  • Sword Group acquires Bubble Go

    In line with its M&A strategy, international IT and consulting firm Sword Group announces the acquisition of Bubble Go, a startup headquartered in Geneva with…

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    • Sword Group acquires Bubble Go, a Geneva-based IT services startup with 70+ employees in private banking and luxury sectors.
    • Bubble Go generated CHF 6.1 million in 2024 revenue and forecasts CHF 7 million by 2026 while maintaining profitability.
    • The acquisition strengthens Sword Group's nearshore capabilities via Bubble Go's Lisbon platform for Swiss and European clients.
    startupticker.ch: Sword Group acquires Bubble Go
  • Bearmind signs partnership with largest ice hockey equipment manufacturer amid strong growth

    Bauer Hockey, a leading hockey equipment manufacturer, has partnered with sports tech startup Bearmind to develop the next generation of smart hockey helmets. The collaboration…

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    • Bauer Hockey partnered with Bearmind to develop smart helmets with integrated head impact monitoring for 2025/26.
    • Bearmind's platform is used by hockey teams in Switzerland, France, the US, and Canada for injury prevention and performance.
    • The partnership will provide real-world impact data to help Bauer develop more protective helmets through evidence-based innovation.
    startupticker.ch: Bearmind signs partnership with largest ice hockey equipment manufacturer amid strong growth
  • Check Point to acquire Lakera

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Zurich-based Lakera, one of…

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    • Check Point is acquiring Lakera, an AI security platform, for $300 million to establish a Global Center of Excellence for AI Security.
    • Lakera provides runtime protection and red teaming for large language models and AI agents to defend against emerging AI threats.
    • The combined entity will deliver end-to-end AI security across models, agents, and data throughout the AI lifecycle for enterprises.
    startupticker.ch: Check Point to acquire Lakera
  • Innovation world champion with potential

    According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation's Global Innovation Index, Switzerland remains the most innovative country in the world. However, indicators measuring the performance of…

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    • Switzerland ranks first in innovation globally but placed 11th in startup finance and 38th in unicorn valuations.
    • Global R&D spending growth slowed to 2.9%, with corporate research budgets rising only 1% due to inflation and declining revenues.
    • Switzerland excels in university-industry R&D collaboration but ranks 45th globally in software and ICT service exports.
    startupticker.ch: Innovation world champion with potential
  • Bloom is changing the future of mobile app development after $3.4m pre-seed round

    Founded this year, Bloom has already drawn tens of thousands of users to its no-code platform, which builds both frontend and backend in under two…

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    • Bloom's no-code platform generates complete mobile apps with frontend and backend in under two minutes, outperforming competitors.
    • The Swiss-US startup raised $3.4M in pre-seed funding by demoing its product to investors, closing the round in five days.
    • Tens of thousands of users have built diverse apps on Bloom across productivity, fitness, health, and gaming since founding.
    startupticker.ch: Bloom is changing the future of mobile app development after $3.4m pre-seed round