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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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US semiconductor company acquires Polariton
Marvell Technology, Inc, a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has acquired Polariton Technologies, a developer of high-speed, low-power plasmonics-based silicon photonics devices. The acquisition…
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startupticker.ch: US semiconductor company acquires Polariton- Marvell acquired Polariton Technologies to integrate plasmonics-based silicon photonics for AI data center optical interconnects.
- Polariton's plasmonics technology enables higher-density optical links with ultra-low energy per bit versus traditional approaches.
- The acquisition combines Polariton's plasmonics expertise with Marvell's silicon photonics and DSP for coherent and DCI platforms.
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Giotto.ai and RUAG cooperate to distribute and deploy of state-of-the-art AI
Giotto.ai will provide RUAG, the technology partner to the Swiss Armed Forces, with its portable intelligence system for enterprise deployments. RUAG will integrate Giotto.ai’s technology…
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startupticker.ch: Giotto.ai and RUAG cooperate to distribute and deploy of state-of-the-art AI- RUAG will integrate Giotto.ai's technology into LLARA platform to enhance AI for Swiss defense and security customers seeking sovereign solutions.
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AI scale-up BLP Digital secures USD 50 million from Goldman Sachs
Zurich-based BLP Digital, which automates enterprise resource planning processes with AI agents, already counts more than 450 corporate customers in over 40 countries. The main…
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startupticker.ch: AI scale-up BLP Digital secures USD 50 million from Goldman Sachs- BLP Digital, founded in 2019, serves 450+ corporate customers across 40+ countries with AI automation and ERP solutions.
- Goldman Sachs Alternatives invested $50M in BLP Digital, recognizing its growth and AI-driven enterprise automation leadership.
- BLP's platform uses 30+ integrations and 300+ AI agents to automate finance processes, reducing manual work and closing times.
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Cosaic secures $6 million as industry leaders back next-generation food ingredients
Cosaic, the Swiss food biotech startup developing yeast-derived multifunctional ingredients, today announced a $6 million seed extension round. The round will support three priorities over…
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startupticker.ch: Cosaic secures $6 million as industry leaders back next-generation food ingredients- Cosaic raised $6M in seed extension funding for production scaling, regulatory completion, and industrial trials with food manufacturers.
- Cosaic develops yeast-derived ingredients combining creaminess, stability, and functionality in one component, reducing additive needs.
- dsm-firmenich Ventures backing and Ingredion partnership position Cosaic for US market entry in 2026.
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CHF 15M to Accelerate Daphne Technology Methane Abatement System Sales
Daphne Technology, an industrial decarbonization company solving the methane slip problem in natural gas engine exhaust, just announced the first close of its current round,…
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startupticker.ch: CHF 15M to Accelerate Daphne Technology Methane Abatement System Sales- Daphne Technology's SlipPure™ uses plasma-catalytic technology to reduce methane slip by 90% in natural gas engines without modifications.
- Regulatory pressure from the U.S. Clean Air Act and EU ETS, plus methane-monitoring satellites, drive adoption of methane abatement solutions.
- Daphne closed funding led by Taranis with Shell Ventures and Trafigura to build U.S.
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Planetary raises CHF 22 million to scale global fermentation infrastructure and licensing platform
Planetary SA, the Swiss-based full-stack fermentation company, closed a CHF 16 million Series A equity financing round, supplemented by CHF 6 million in credit, bringing…
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startupticker.ch: Planetary raises CHF 22 million to scale global fermentation infrastructure and licensing platform- Planetary SA raised CHF 22 million in Series A funding to scale fermentation technology for converting agricultural waste into proteins and fibers.
- The company targets mycoprotein production below $1/kg through partnerships with sugar companies in protein-deficient regions like India.
- Planetary achieved commercial traction as ALDI Suisse launched its vegan mycoprotein filet at price parity with conventional chicken.
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Stanford AI Index 2026: Switzerland ranks first in AI talent
Switzerland leads the world in AI researchers and developers per capita, according to the 2026 AI Index Report published by Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered…
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startupticker.ch: Stanford AI Index 2026: Switzerland ranks first in AI talent- Switzerland leads globally in AI researchers per capita (110.5 per 100,000), but startup investment lags behind peers.
- Switzerland's generative AI adoption reached 32.4% by mid-2025, outpacing US and European averages despite lower investment.
- A major trust gap exists: 73% of AI experts expect positive job impact versus only 23% of the general public.
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ONWARD Medical raises over EUR 40 Million in capital increase
ONWARD Medical successfully raised an amount of EUR 40.6M in gross proceeds by way of an accelerated bookbuild offering through a private placement with institutional…
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startupticker.ch: ONWARD Medical raises over EUR 40 Million in capital increase- ONWARD Medical raised EUR 40.6M via private placement led by EQT Life Sciences, extending cash runway to Q1 2028.
- 40% of funds allocated to ARC-IM blood pressure system development; 30% for ARC-EX global commercialization expansion.
- ARC-EX cleared for US and Europe sales; investigational ARC-IM integrates brain-computer interface and AI technology.
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Centiel secures CHF 30 million prior to IPO
Centiel SA, a global technology leader in three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems will go public this week via a reverse merger with HT5. At…
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startupticker.ch: Centiel secures CHF 30 million prior to IPO- Centiel SA, a UPS technology leader, goes public on SIX Swiss Exchange via reverse merger with HT5 AG, trading starts April 17, 2026.
- Centiel achieved CHF 46M sales in 2025 with 22% EBIT margin and 25% YoY growth, supported by full order book.
- Centiel pioneered transformerless modular three-phase UPS delivering 99.9999999% availability, operating in 60+ countries.
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Acutronic raises $25 million to expand defense technology operations
Following a fourth consecutive year of record revenue, bookings, and profitability in 2025, Acutronic closed a first institutional private equity investment. The Zurich-based company has…
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startupticker.ch: Acutronic raises $25 million to expand defense technology operations- Acutronic raised $25M from InterAlpen and Hale Capital Partners to expand capacity, develop products, and pursue acquisitions.
- Acutronic's Austin facility is one of few U.S. manufacturers of mass-produced small jet engines for affordable defense systems.
- Acutronic operates three divisions: simulation/test equipment, aerospace components with micro-turbines, and stabilized positioning systems.
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AlpineAI raises double-digit million seed round for sovereign AI
Davos-based AlpineAI has raised a double-digit million seed round led by Swiss KMU Partners to scale its sovereign AI platform for regulated industries. AlpineAI plans…
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startupticker.ch: AlpineAI raises double-digit million seed round for sovereign AI- AlpineAI raised a double-digit million seed round led by Swiss KMU Partners to scale its sovereign AI platform.
- The company uses only Swiss data centers, letting institutions deploy AI on sensitive data without leaving Switzerland.
- AlpineAI plans to expand its product, scale in Switzerland, and enter core European markets.
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Large grants back four Swiss deep tech startups
Four Swiss startups have secured grant funding across cleantech, medtech and autonomous logistics, including support for a first commercial synthetic aviation fuel plant in Rotterdam,…
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startupticker.ch: Large grants back four Swiss deep tech startups- Metafuels received €1.92M to build the first commercial synthetic jet fuel plant in Rotterdam using methanol-to-jet technology.
- Terapet joined a €2.25M European consortium to develop real-time dose verification for proton cancer therapy.
- DeltaSpark's electrochemical process converts industrial CO₂ into construction minerals while producing clean hydrogen as a byproduct.
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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…
