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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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  • Delvitech closes USD 40 million Series B round to accelerate global growth

    Delvitech, specializing in the development of AI-native Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions for electronics, closed a Series B investment round of USD 40 million. Delvitech…

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    • Delvitech raised $40M in Series B funding to expand its AI-native optical inspection platform globally, with an Indian plant planned for 2026.
    • Delvitech's neural networks and Swiss hardware enable predictive quality control that anticipates errors rather than detecting them in PCB components.
    • Delvitech projects 400% sales growth by end of 2025 and added neural networks pioneer Prof.
    startupticker.ch: Delvitech closes USD 40 million Series B round to accelerate global growth

  • Wellcome awards CHF 14 million for BioVersys’ BV100 Phase 2b study

    BioVersys’ lead asset BV100, an innovative anti-infective developed for hospital infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii, including carbapenem resistant strains (CRAB), has been selected to participate…

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    • BioVersys' BV100, a novel IV rifabutin formulation, selected for ADVANCE-ID Phase 2b trial targeting carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
    • Wellcome funding of SGD 22 million enables first sponsor-driven ADVANCE-ID trial, expanding enrollment to 90 and adding combination therapy arms.
    • First patient dosing expected H1 2026 with interim data H2 2026, supporting BV100's Phase 3 program for US, European, and Chinese submissions.
    startupticker.ch: Wellcome awards CHF 14 million for BioVersys’ BV100 Phase 2b study

  • AstraZeneca acquires SixPeaks for up to USD 300 million

    Following an initial investment of USD 15 million in 2024, AstraZeneca has acquired Basel-based SixPeaks Bio AG. SixPeaks is investigating potential therapies for weight-management with…

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    • AstraZeneca acquired Basel-based SixPeaks Bio for up to $300M, exercising an option after a $15M 2024 investment.
    • SixPeaks develops activin IIA/B receptor antibodies to preserve muscle mass, addressing a GLP-1 drug limitation.
    • SixPeaks created a first-in-class GLP-1 antibody conjugate combining weight loss with muscle preservation.
    startupticker.ch: AstraZeneca acquires SixPeaks for up to USD 300 million

  • Positrigo on a growth momentum in the US

    One year following the acquisition of its first customer in the US market, Positrigo continues to strengthen its position in America. The company has installed…

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    • Positrigo's FDA-cleared NeuroLF brain PET scanner is rapidly expanding in the US market with multiple installations.
    • New Alzheimer's disease-modifying therapies are driving demand for brain PET scans, creating market opportunities.
    • Positrigo expanded operations with new executives and board members, strengthening European distribution in Spain and France.
    startupticker.ch: Positrigo on a growth momentum in the US

  • CDR-Life to receive up to CHF 456 million in license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim

    Building on their longstanding partnership in retinal health, Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life, Inc. have entered a new global licensing agreement to develop CDR-Life’s antibody-based molecule…

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    • Boehringer Ingelheim licensed CDR111, a trispecific antibody T-cell engager, with up to CHF 456M in milestone and royalty payments.
    • CDR111 selectively depletes dysregulated B cells to reset immunity, potentially treating lupus, MS, and arthritis.
    • The partnership expands prior collaboration on a Phase 2 geographic atrophy treatment, validating CDR-Life's platform.
    startupticker.ch: CDR-Life to receive up to CHF 456 million in license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim

  • CHF 28 million for Switzerland’s new Bitcoin treasury company

    Future Holdings AG, Switzerland’s premier Bitcoin treasury company, has closed a CHF 28 million strategic funding round anchored by cornerstone investors Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and…

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    • Future Holdings AG raised CHF 28 million from investors including Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and TOBAM.
    • The Swiss company offers institutional Bitcoin exposure in CHF with treasury, research, and advisory services.
    • Future is led by CEO Sebastien Hess and co-founders from Syz Capital, Relai, and Blockstream.
    startupticker.ch: CHF 28 million for Switzerland’s new Bitcoin treasury company

  • Switzerland leads 69 nations in digital competitiveness

    Switzerland, the US, and Singapore are the most digitally savvy nations among an eclectic group of 69 global economies, according to the 2025 IMD World…

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    • Switzerland leads the 2025 Digital Competitiveness Ranking in knowledge and talent, but ranks 55th in wireless broadband penetration.
    • The US and Singapore round out the top three, but trade war uncertainty threatens their digital competitiveness sustainability.
    • Infrastructure-heavy industries outperform while knowledge sectors underperform; venture capital scarcity constrains digital progress.
    startupticker.ch: Switzerland leads 69 nations in digital competitiveness

  • DeepJudge closes $41.2M Series A round

    With revenues growing over 500% year-over-year, DeepJudge continues to establish itself as the go-to AI platform for legal professionals worldwide. Alongside new customers, the startup…

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    • DeepJudge raised $41.2M Series A funding led by Felicis, reaching $300M valuation to expand its legal AI platform.
    • DeepJudge's data-first approach lets law firms use internal knowledge without moving or restructuring their data.
    • Major law firms like Freshfields, Holland & Knight, and Cozen O'Connor adopted DeepJudge after 500% YoY growth.
    startupticker.ch: DeepJudge closes $41.2M Series A round

  • Mimic Robotics banks $16 million seed funding

    Zurich-based robotics startup mimic has closed an oversubscribed $16 million funding round led by Elaia, alongside Speedinvest. The investment will be used to accelerate the…

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    • Mimic Robotics raised $16M to develop AI-powered humanoid hands trained on real-world factory worker demonstrations.
    • The company uses imitation learning to train robots that autonomously adapt to objects and self-correct in human environments.
    • Mimic pilots with Fortune 500 and automotive firms, converting lab AI into practical factory robotics solutions.
    startupticker.ch: Mimic Robotics banks $16 million seed funding

  • CUE Labs exits stealth after $10 million capital increase

    Zug-based CUE Labs has emerged out of stealth, introducing the widely adopted CUE open-source configuration language. Its Configuration Control Plane is a central system that…

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    • CUE Labs raised $10M to commercialize CUE, an open-source config language used by Microsoft, Fastly, and Alibaba.
    • Configuration errors cause costly outages; CUE's Control Plane helps organizations manage, audit, and validate configs at scale.
    • Founder Marcel van Lohuizen spent 18 years at Google co-creating Borg and GCL, applying those insights to CUE.
    startupticker.ch: CUE Labs exits stealth after $10 million capital increase

  • BE WTR wins strategic investor to grow in France

    BE WTR France, the subsidiary of the Swiss premium, filtered, local and sustainable water brand, and Cafés Richard, France’s leading coffee supplier for the hospitality…

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    • BE WTR partnered with Cafés Richard to provide sustainable water solutions to France's hospitality sector.
    • BE WTR's reusable glass bottles cut CO₂ emissions by 88% versus traditional bottled water.
    • BE WTR's AQTiV filtration systems deliver filtered water on-demand from local networks with IoT monitoring.
    startupticker.ch: BE WTR wins strategic investor to grow in France

  • ETH-Spin-off secures €3.5 million to advance its under water robot

    Tethys Robotics has raised €3.5 million in a pre-seed financing round led by Redstone, to further develop and scale up its autonomous underwater drone, the…

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    • Tethys Robotics raised €3.5M in pre-seed funding led by Redstone for its autonomous underwater drone Tethys ONE.
    • Tethys ONE operates at depths up to 300m for offshore inspections, explosive ordnance disposal, and search-and-rescue.
    • The ETH Zurich spin-off completed 30+ pilot projects with offshore wind customers and collaborates with Swiss military.
    startupticker.ch: ETH-Spin-off secures €3.5 million to advance its under water robot