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  • Taiho Pharmaceutical to acquire Araris Biotech for up to USD 1.1 billion

    Japan-based Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Araris Biotech AG, a Swiss biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), entered into a definitive agreement pursuant…

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    • Taiho Pharmaceutical acquired Swiss biotech Araris for $400M upfront plus up to $740M in milestone payments to expand oncology capabilities.
    • Araris' AraLinQ platform enables next-generation antibody-drug conjugates with multiple cancer-fighting payloads and improved safety.
    • Three ADC candidates from Araris are expected to enter clinical trials between 2025 and 2026 for hematological and solid tumors.
    startupticker.ch: Taiho Pharmaceutical to acquire Araris Biotech for up to USD 1.1 billion

  • Nunu.ai closes $6 Million seed round

    Based in Vorderthal in Canton Schwyz, nunu.ai (Generai AG) is pioneering the concept of 'Unembodied Minds' – AI agents designed to control any given body…

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    • nunu.ai raised $6 million to scale AI agents automating video game QA testing, reducing expensive manual testing.
    • The company's 'Unembodied Minds' are AI agents controlled via natural language that navigate virtual environments without breaking.
    • nunu.ai plans to expand beyond gaming into real-world robotics after testing its technology on a quadruped robot.
    startupticker.ch: Nunu.ai closes $6 Million seed round

  • Texas-based company acquires tipi.build

    The acquisition of tipi.build by EngFlow marks a new journey for the Swiss startup and its entire team. Under the new ownership, tipi.build continues its…

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    • tipi.build's CMake RE offers C/C++ developers caching, distributed cloud builds, and cross-platform compilation to reduce build times.
    • tipi.build introduced HermeticFetchContent, an open-source CMake module providing supply chain security features including SBOM generation.
    startupticker.ch: Texas-based company acquires tipi.build

  • Qumea to enhance patient safety in Sweden

    After winning the largest European digital mobility monitoring tender to date in Sweden, Solothurn-based Qumea will equip hospitals in the Västra Götaland Region with an…

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    • Qumea won Europe's largest digital mobility tender, equipping Swedish hospitals with AI monitoring across 2,400 beds for eight years.
    • Radar-based monitoring reduces falls by 74% and pressure ulcers while protecting privacy without cameras or microphones.
    • Over 120 European healthcare institutions use Qumea's monitoring solution, establishing it as an industry leader.
    startupticker.ch: Qumea to enhance patient safety in Sweden

  • Beekeeper secures $35 million growth funding

    Beekeeper, an all-in-one app for frontline teams, providing them with the tools, information, and support needed to succeed, is set for further growth. The company…

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    • Beekeeper secured $35 million in growth and working capital financing from HSBC Innovation Banking UK.
    • Mobile-first platform serves 1,500+ companies in construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and energy.
    • Beekeeper fills market gap with digital workplace tools for frontline workers, who are 80% of global workforce.
    startupticker.ch: Beekeeper secures $35 million growth funding

  • Vi Partners leads Kadoa’s funding round

    Kadoa, a company building AI agents for unstructured data, has completed a funding round led by Vi Partners, with participation from Fyrfly Venture Partners. The…

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    • Zurich-based Kadoa completed a funding round led by Vi Partners to expand its team and serve hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers.
    • Kadoa's AI agents reduce engineering costs and accelerate investment decision-making for financial services firms where data accuracy is critical.
    startupticker.ch: Vi Partners leads Kadoa’s funding round

  • DeFi Technologies increases its stake in Neuronomics

    Following the acquisition of a minority stake in Neuronomics in December last year, DeFi Technologies has increased its stake ownership to 52.5%, acquiring the Swiss…

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    • DeFi Technologies increased its Neuronomics stake to 52.5%, acquiring the Swiss AI-driven asset management firm.
    • Neuronomics' AI strategies achieved Sharpe Ratios exceeding 1 and positive returns during market downturns.
    • The acquisition integrates Neuronomics' AI expertise in identifying market inefficiencies into DeFi's trading desk.
    startupticker.ch: DeFi Technologies increases its stake in Neuronomics

  • Energy Vault secures 14-year agreement in Australia

    The Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System, part of the Enervest-Energy Vault Consortium, has secured a 14-year Long-Term Energy Service Agreement. The 1 GWh AUD…

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    • Energy Vault secured a 14-year contract for a 1 GWh battery storage system in NSW, valued at AUD $350 million.
    • Stoney Creek BESS is among Australia's largest 8-hour energy storage systems, supporting grid reliability and renewables.
    • The project demonstrates Energy Vault's 'Build, Own & Operate' model with ~2.6 GWh in development across Australia.
    startupticker.ch: Energy Vault secures 14-year agreement in Australia

  • Another year, another record by female-led startups

    In 37 funding rounds, female leaders raised CHF 219.11 million in 2024 – breaking another record two years in a row. Especially considering the general…

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    • Female founders raised CHF 219.11 million across 37 funding rounds in 2024, breaking records despite declining venture capital.
    • Five double-digit rounds by female leaders in 2024 were dominated by biotech, with iOnctura leading at CHF 76.5 million.
    • Women complete 18.4% of biotech funding rounds but only 5-6.8% in ICT, fintech, and micro/nano sectors.
    startupticker.ch: Another year, another record by female-led startups

  • Femtech startup Beech Biotech obtains €500K to advance preeclampsia treatment

    As part of the BioInnovation Institute (BII)  latest Venture Lab program, Lausanne-based Beech Biotech has been awarded €500'000 to further develop a placenta-impermeable antibody to…

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    • Beech Biotech received €500,000 to develop a placenta-impermeable antibody for treating preeclampsia, affecting 70,000 women and 500,000 babies yearly.
    • The novel antibody targets preeclampsia's root causes while remaining unable to cross the placental barrier, ensuring fetal safety.
    • Beech Biotech plans Series A fundraising this year, leveraging BII's investor and industry partner network to accelerate clinical development.
    startupticker.ch: Femtech startup Beech Biotech obtains €500K to advance preeclampsia treatment

  • Industrial Alliance to disrupt boatbuilding with circular model

    In a milestone move, Composite Recycling is joining forces with industry leaders Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Arkema, Owens Corning and Chomarat to revolutionize boat manufacturing with…

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    • Composite Recycling and industry leaders launched a circular boat manufacturing model in Western France recycling composite waste into new materials.
    • The collaboration shows composite recycling technology applies across automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and construction industries.
    • Arkema's Elium® resin enables recyclability, creating a closed-loop system where recycled materials return to new boat manufacturing.
    startupticker.ch: Industrial Alliance to disrupt boatbuilding with circular model

  • US-based company acquires ID Quantique

    IonQ, a leader in quantum computing and networking, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in ID Quantique, a global leader in…

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    • IonQ acquired a majority stake in ID Quantique to combine quantum computing with quantum-safe networking capabilities.
    • The merged company will use photonic interconnects and secure communication tech to build quantum clusters and networks.
    • The acquisition closes Q2 2025 and will accelerate quantum-safe network development globally, especially in the USA.
    startupticker.ch: US-based company acquires ID Quantique