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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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  • Swiss investors shine in Forbes Midas list

    Forbes recently unveiled the 2024 Midas List Europe, the definitive ranking of the top 25 venture capital investors in Europe and the Middle East. Florian…

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    • Florian Schweitzer from b2venture made the 2024 Midas List Europe, bringing Switzerland's top-25 VC representation to three investors.
    • Forbes' Midas List ranks VCs by LP returns, emphasizing companies with $200M+ valuations or $100M+ exits in five years.
    • London's VC dominance is declining in Europe, though it still hosts 13 of the top 25 investors on the list.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss investors shine in Forbes Midas list

  • CertX acquisition to boost SGS Digital Trust revenues

    SGS has just acquired CertX, a Fribourg-based certification specialist in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and functional safety. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from HEIA-FR,…

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    • SGS acquired CertX, a Fribourg-based cybersecurity and AI certification specialist with 10 employees and strong revenue growth.
    • CertX is Switzerland's first accreditation body for functional safety and cybersecurity in autonomous systems and AI standards.
    • The acquisition supports SGS's Strategy 27 goal to generate CHF 200 million in Digital Trust revenue by 2027.
    startupticker.ch: CertX acquisition to boost SGS Digital Trust revenues

  • Deskbird strengthens presence in France

    Positioned as Europe’s leading workplace management solution, deskbird has acquired Semana, its second company in France, to further redefine workplace management by supporting companies through…

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    • Deskbird acquired Semana, a French AI-powered space planning platform, to strengthen its European workplace management position.
    • The combined company offers localized workplace management by merging deskbird's global reach with Semana's French expertise.
    • Deskbird serves 1,200+ customers across 5,000+ hybrid workplaces, helping optimize space, reduce costs, and manage flexible work.
    startupticker.ch: Deskbird strengthens presence in France

  • Auterion and partner enhance drone technology in the defence space

    In a newly signed long-term agreement, Auterion and Germany-based Rheinmetall aim to develop standardised software-based components for unmanned drone systems for millitary industries. The companies…

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    • Auterion and Rheinmetall are developing a standardized OS for military drones to improve training efficiency and interoperability.
    • Over 200 aerial drone systems in use in Ukraine create costly training challenges that a common OS would address.
    • A unified operating system would let militaries combine drones from different makers on one platform without system-specific training.
    startupticker.ch: Auterion and partner enhance drone technology in the defence space

  • Embotech Receives CHF 23.5 M in Funding to Expand Autonomous Driving Solutions for Logistics

    Embotech closed a CHF23.5 million Series B funding to scale its Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) and Autonomous Terminal Tractor (ATT) solutions in Europe, and ultimately…

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    • Embotech raised CHF23.5M in Series B funding for autonomous vehicle marshalling, with contracts from BMW and Rotterdam Port.
    • Embotech is the only certified vendor for automated vehicle marshalling and will deploy 30 electric autonomous tractors at Rotterdam Port by 2027.
    • The company's Level 4 autonomous solutions operate 24/7 using LIDAR, cameras, and GPS, addressing driver shortages while reducing costs and emissions.
    startupticker.ch: Embotech Receives CHF 23.5 M in Funding to Expand Autonomous Driving Solutions for Logistics

  • ANYbotics Raises Additional $60 Million to Drive U.S. Expansion

    ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million. The new…

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    • ANYbotics raised $60 million led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, bringing total funding to $130 million.
    • ANYbotics is adding GPUs, sensors, and AI analytics to ANYmal robots for faster industrial inspections and anomaly detection.
    • ANYbotics is expanding its 200-person global team across 35 nationalities to serve major clients like BP and Equinor.
    startupticker.ch: ANYbotics Raises Additional $60 Million to Drive U.S. Expansion

  • Key acquisition of Strong Network to strengthen Citrix

    With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every connection and endpoint present a…

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    • Citrix acquired Strong Network SA and deviceTRUST to strengthen zero-trust security for hybrid work across managed and unmanaged devices.
    • Strong Network provides secure cloud development environments with data loss prevention and patented infiltration detection capabilities.
    • Laurent Balmelli achieves his second successful exit, selling Strong Network to Citrix after selling Strong.Codes to Snapchat in 2017.
    startupticker.ch: Key acquisition of Strong Network to strengthen Citrix

  • Bitcoin platform Relai secures $12 million to fuel EU-expansion

    Building on its success of its Bitcoin-only app in the Swiss market, Relai is currently seeking the MiCA-License in France to bring its app to…

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    • Relai raised $12M in Series A funding to expand its Bitcoin app across EU markets with MiCA licensing.
    • The Swiss Bitcoin platform achieved over 300% year-on-year user growth and expects 1M downloads in 2025.
    • Relai aims to obtain MiCA license in early 2025, enabling expansion to 400M potential users across Europe.
    startupticker.ch: Bitcoin platform Relai secures $12 million to fuel EU-expansion

  • The Trip Boutique AI signs global commercial deal with Amadeus

    Almost one year has passed since The Trip Boutique AI launched its B2B platform. In line with its transition into the commercial phase, the Zurich…

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    • Trip Boutique AI partnered with Amadeus to expand its AI travel platform globally, reaching 190 countries.
    • The startup completed 2024 pilot projects with ten customers and is transitioning to commercial contracts.
    • Amadeus integration will enable travel advisors to offer personalized recommendations with real-time pricing by 2025.
    startupticker.ch: The Trip Boutique AI signs global commercial deal with Amadeus

  • Liom secures $25 million to advance its non-invasive glucose monitoring device

    Formerly known as Spiden, Liom is pioneering the development of the world’s first non-invasive glucose-monitoring wearable providing accurate glucose measurements. The company has secured $25…

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    • Liom's wrist-worn glucose monitor achieved 14.5% MARD accuracy without needle calibration, matching first-generation CGM devices.
    • Company secured $25M+ of $50-70M Series A to test prototype on 100+ people by end of 2025; commercial launch planned for H1 2026.
    • Liom plans to expand beyond glucose to track heart rate, lipids, proteins, ketones, hydration, and lactate on one device.
    startupticker.ch: Liom secures $25 million to advance its non-invasive glucose monitoring device

  • Crypto-card payments: Brighty’s $10m round to fuel expansion

    Brighty, operated by Zug-based Razz Finanzz AG, provides a digital finance platform that enables crypto-card payments in the real world. The company has closed a…

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    • Brighty closed a $10 million funding round to expand its crypto-card payment platform across Europe and the UK.
    • The platform offers European IBAN accounts, physical VISA cards, and stablecoin balances earning up to 5% APY.
    • Brighty targets digital nomads and remote workers by simplifying crypto payments and cross-border currency conversion.
    startupticker.ch: Crypto-card payments: Brighty’s $10m round to fuel expansion

  • How the Swiss start-up ecosystem is performing in the current financing crisis

    This year's edition of Swiss Startup Radar offers new data-based insights into the performance of the Swiss start-up ecosystem in comparison with other countries: Swiss…

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    • Swiss start-ups raised 40% more capital in 2023 than pre-pandemic levels, outperforming the US and UK.
    • Switzerland leads in deep tech with doctorate founder rates 3x the OECD average and 5x Germany's patent density.
    • Only 20% of Swiss tech start-ups fail after 10 years, versus 50% failure for new businesses overall.
    startupticker.ch: How the Swiss start-up ecosystem is performing in the current financing crisis