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Swiss Deep Tech News & Analysis
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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Neurimmune closes licensing deal of up to USD425 million
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Hilo closes Series B extension round to fuel US expansion
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AELER eyes oncoming large-scale roll-out
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CDDS secures seed capital for further development steps
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Switzerland tops the European Innovation Scoreboard once again
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DTN Highlights
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Read more: swisscanto: A Matter of ScaleThe Flywheel Switzerland Hasn’t Built Roughly seventy percent of the Swiss Growth Fund’s money is invested in Switzerland, and Nils Granath is clear that this…
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Read more: swisscanto: Backed to the FutureThree Companies That Almost Stopped Running Nils Granath invests in the growth stage of the Swiss market, and it is the part where the money…
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Read more: swisscanto: At Face ValueThe Marathon Runner In the mid-1990s, the European mobile telecoms industry was hiring at a pace that was breaking its own buildings. Ericsson, the Swedish…
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Read more: Swiss Venture Capital Steadies at $1.58 Billion in H1 2026 as Hardware Sets a RecordSwiss venture capital returned to a familiar level in the first half of 2026. Startups raised $1.58 billion (CHF 1.245 billion) across 123 financing rounds,…
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Read more: Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026: Switzerland Leads the Technologies Reshaping the Global EconomyThe technologies now driving the global economy, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and robotics, are built patiently, over decades of investment and scientific groundwork. So are…
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Read more: Swiss Venture Capital Matures: Returns, Exits, and a Sharper Investor LayerSwiss venture capital recorded its first annual rebound since 2022 last year, with CHF 2.95 billion invested and a record CHF 1.116 billion flowing into…
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Read more: Bridging the tough middle: Key takeaways from the Deep-Tech x Space SummitESA chose ESDI at Park Innovaare for its first dedicated Deep-Tech × Space Summit on 13 May 2026. Deep Tech Nation Switzerland CEO Joanne Sieber…
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Read more: SICTIC: A Matter of ScaleIn Parts 1 and 2 of our series, we followed Thomas Dübendorfer from a student fund at ETH Zurich to SICTIC, Switzerland’s largest angel investor…
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Read more: SICTIC: Backed to the FutureThomas Dübendorfer doesn’t invest like a portfolio manager optimizing for returns. He invests like a scout who found someone worth running alongside – and then…
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Italian Healthcare Holding Acquires Majority Stake in GetSet Surgical
Milan-based Demetra Holding acquires a 51% stake in GetSet Surgical, a leader in sterile packaged single-use spine surgical kits founded in 2016. The strategic acquisition…
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startupticker.ch: Italian Healthcare Holding Acquires Majority Stake in GetSet Surgical- Demetra Holding acquired 51% stake in GetSet Surgical to expand infection management and orthopedic spine surgical kit solutions.
- GetSet's FDA-approved GoPLF system launches in US via OsteoRemedies' Spine Division; GoLIF clearance expected later this year.
- Demetra will distribute GetSet's CE-marked spine systems across European and international markets using its global infrastructure.
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Unique Secures USD $30 Million to Pioneer Agentic AI Workforce in Financial Services
Unique closed its Series A funding round, raising USD $ 30 million. The Zurich-based startup is at the forefront of responsible agentic AI innovation for Asset…
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startupticker.ch: Unique Secures USD $30 Million to Pioneer Agentic AI Workforce in Financial Services- Unique, a Zurich-based agentic AI startup for financial services, raised $30M Series A led by CommerzVentures and DN Capital.
- Pictet Group reports 2-hour weekly efficiency gains per employee using Unique's platform across 6,000 staff members.
- Unique appointed Dana Ritter as Chief Product Officer, bringing Google DeepMind and Gemini expertise to lead product strategy.
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A trio merger: Calenso joins US-based companies to make scheduling seamless
With a customer base comprising over 10’000 customers, Calenso has grown into a leading scheduling platform in the DACH region. The company is merging with…
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startupticker.ch: A trio merger: Calenso joins US-based companies to make scheduling seamless- The combined platform unifies appointment scheduling, video consultations, queue management, and event marketing for enterprise customer interactions.
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Sparta Secures $42M to Transform Commodity Trading
Sparta, a market-leading provider of real-time intelligence for commodity traders based in Geneva, has secured $42 million in Series B funding. This investment fuels Sparta’s…
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startupticker.ch: Sparta Secures $42M to Transform Commodity Trading- Sparta raised $42M in Series B funding to expand its AI-powered commodity trading platform beyond oil and gas.
- The platform enables real-time trader collaboration with AI analytics for predictive insights and better forecasting.
- Founded by ex-traders, Sparta transforms commodity trading from spreadsheet workflows into an integrated operating system.
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New acquisition brings Pexapark into the US
Pexapark, a provider of price data, market intelligence and advisory services for renewable energy, today announced the acquisition of RenewaFi, the leading platform for renewable…
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startupticker.ch: New acquisition brings Pexapark into the US- Pexapark acquired RenewaFi to enter the US renewable energy market, gaining access to over 200 energy companies in ERCOT, Texas.
- The combined company will provide PPA and battery storage pricing data and market intelligence across European and US power grids.
- Pexapark plans to expand beyond ERCOT with a PJM launch soon, leveraging RenewaFi's established marketplace and price tracking.
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International multi-million grants to tackle health and water challenges
Three Swiss startups have been awarded funding up to €10 million as part of international and European projects aiming to develop a functional test to…
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startupticker.ch: International multi-million grants to tackle health and water challenges- CELLnTEC joined €10M EU-funded NEOLIVER consortium to develop the first autologous bioprinted liver for clinical use from patient-derived organoids.
- bNovate Technologies secured €4M EU funding for ToDrinQ project to strengthen drinking water systems across Europe using innovative microbiology testing.
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Startups unlock global success through accelerator programs
Joining an accelerator program offers several benefits, including access to industry players and experts, as well as training designed to help companies advance their solutions.…
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startupticker.ch: Startups unlock global success through accelerator programs- Swiss startups gain recognition in accelerator programs across healthcare, cleantech, and pet care sectors.
- Aseptuva's Far-UVC technology for preventing hospital infections will be showcased at the AMR Conference in Basel.
- CE Transition Incubator selected 22 projects to develop circular economy solutions in built environment, food, and textiles.
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€2.85 million to accelerate AI in drug discovery
Lugano-based InVirtuoLabs aims to halve development time and costs in pharmaceutical research using artificial intelligence and advanced molecular simulations. The startup has now closed its…
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startupticker.ch: €2.85 million to accelerate AI in drug discovery- InVirtuoLabs raised €2.85M to expand its AI drug discovery platform aimed at halving development time and costs.
- Its Virtual Lab platform generates and tests billions of molecules to identify drug candidates more effectively than traditional methods.
- The team combines 50+ years of pharma experience from Pfizer and Novo Nordisk with ML expertise for rare disease treatments.
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Swiss startups continue to shape the global tech landscape
Businesses and governments alike require robust technology solutions, which Swiss startups have consistently delivered. Across the globe, new partnerships are emerging to integrate a diverse…
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startupticker.ch: Swiss startups continue to shape the global tech landscape- Swiss startups expand globally via partnerships in virtual ads, encrypted communications, biometrics, energy management, and carbon capture.
- TECH5 became Peru's biometric provider, implementing facial recognition for digital identity across government services.
- Climeworks signed a multi-year carbon removal partnership with TikTok to eliminate over 5,100 tons of CO₂ by 2030.
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Swiss startups shine worldwide
Multiple Swiss startups across industries such as photonics, energy, and agritech have impressed global juries, securing prestigious prizes and gaining access to international platforms to…
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startupticker.ch: Swiss startups shine worldwide- Swiss startups in photonics, energy, and agritech are winning international competitions and gaining investor pitch platforms.
- Voltiris won a competition to enter Latin American horticulture markets with a greenhouse solar energy system.
- Four Swiss startups made the SET100 list for energy solutions; Cowa Thermal Solutions ranks in top three globally.
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German tech investor acquires Swiss digital signage pioneer
Maguar, the German tech investor specializing in B2B software investments in the DACH region, closed a majority investment in Navori Labs, a globally recognized innovator…
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startupticker.ch: German tech investor acquires Swiss digital signage pioneer- Maguar, a German B2B software investor, acquired a majority stake in Navori Labs, a digital signage software company based in Lausanne.
- Navori Labs operates in 150+ countries across retail, restaurants, corporate communication, and transportation with strong growth history.
- The investment will fund Navori's expansion through organic growth and acquisitions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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Oculis raises USD 100 million
Nasdaq-listed biotech company Oculis announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of $20.00 per share, for…
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startupticker.ch: Oculis raises USD 100 million- Oculis raised $100M via share offering at $20/share to fund pipeline development, particularly neuroprotective candidate Privosegtor.
- Privosegtor met primary safety and key secondary endpoints in Phase 2 ACUITY trial as potential first neuroprotective acute optic neuritis treatment.
- Oculis' pipeline includes OCS-01 for diabetic macular edema, Privosegtor for neuroprotection, and Licaminlimab for dry eye disease.
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Read more: ACE Ventures: Backed to the FutureThe Art of the Imperfect Bet A venture capitalist is only as good as their conviction when things look messy. For Alessandra Agnello, the “perfect deal”…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: At Face ValueFrom Equations to Exposure It isn’t surprising that Alessandra Agnello, Director at ACE Ventures, describes Venture Capital as picking out gems out of a pile of rocks- after all, her…
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Read more: Small Country, Big Deep Tech Nation: Switzerland as Europe’s Technology HubWhile the world talks about GenAI, Switzerland is quietly building something almost as significant: an industry founded on physics, precision, and patience. Deep tech—the fusion…
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Read more: The Evidence We Needed: Establishing the First Benchmark for Swiss VC ReturnFor years, institutional investors have cited the same obstacle when asked about venture capital allocation: insufficient performance data. Without a credible benchmark, Swiss pension funds…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Switzerland’s AI-Powered Response to the Workplace Mental Health CrisisOne in three sick notes in Switzerland stems from mental health issues, with workplace stress as the primary culprit. As the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Read more: Beyond Early Stage: The Rise of the Swiss Scale Up EngineFor years, the global narrative regarding European innovation has been consistent: excellent research, strong early-stage formation, but a fragmentation that hampers growth. However, new data…
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NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency Response
Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency ResponseWhere humans cannot safely reach, such as in burning buildings, on collapsed structures, or atop windswept industrial towers, Swiss drones are redefining what is possible.…
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Read more: So Far, We Feed the Roots, but Others Reap the HarvestSwitzerland reigns as the world’s innovation champion. Yet Joanne Sieber, CEO of the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation, warns against complacency. In this interview, she…
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Read more: Project Switzerland: 20 outstanding entrepreneurs for next-gen market leadersSwitzerland is consistently hailed as the world champion of innovation. Yet, the critical challenge remains: scaling these innovations into enduring, global companies. Many promising Swiss…
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Read more: Spacetek Technology Secures CHF 9.6M to Bring Swiss Space Tech to Global SemiconductorsIn the global race for semiconductor dominance, yield and efficiency are the ultimate currency. As manufacturers push for nanometer precision, the margin for error effectively…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Biotech Battles Superbugs – Deep Tech Solutions to Antibiotic ResistanceModern medicine faces an existential threat: multi-resistant bacteria. As vital antibiotics “no longer work”, infections once easily treated are becoming life-threatening, and routine procedures like…
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Read more: European Spinouts Report 2025: Switzerland Confirmed as Europe’s Deep Tech PowerhouseThe most critical metric in innovation is not volume but efficiency. While larger economies naturally produce higher absolute numbers of companies, the true measure of…