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  • Rivia raises $15M Series A to bring clinical trials into the agentic AI era

    Rivia’s data engine unifies clinical trial data, applies scientific logic at scale, and embeds AI agents directly into review workflows to reduce trial costs by…

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    • Rivia's unified data engine and AI agents can reduce clinical trial costs by up to 50% through task automation.
    • Rivia raised $15M Series A led by Earlybird to expand team, scale AI development, and grow internationally.
    • Rivia's AI agent Spark converts natural language into publication-grade clinical visualizations instantly.
    startupticker.ch: Rivia raises $15M Series A to bring clinical trials into the agentic AI era

  • Ecorobotix: 1,000 ARA ultra-high-precision sprayers sold worldwide

    Over the past five years, 1,000 ARA ultra-high-precision sprayers developed by Ecorobotix have been put into operation in more than 30 countries. The robots are…

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    • Ecorobotix deployed 1,000 ARA sprayers across 30+ countries, reducing herbicide use by up to 95% via plant-by-plant targeting.
    • The company launched ALBA, a turf management robot with 3×3 cm precision for golf courses, sports fields, and sod farms.
    • Ecorobotix supports global expansion through regional offices and local training programs for specific crops and conditions.
    startupticker.ch: Ecorobotix: 1,000 ARA ultra-high-precision sprayers sold worldwide

  • New high-profile Operator Circle to support growth companies with expertise and investment

    35 Swiss scaleup executives who have successfully built up scaleups in various founder and C-level roles have together launched the Operator Circle. They offer deep…

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    • 35 Swiss scaleup executives launched Operator Circle to bridge deep tech startups with experienced operators for investing, advising, and mentoring.
    • The operator network committed CHF 3M in personal capital, investing CHF 250k-1M per company in Series B+ rounds for Swiss/DACH deeptech.
    • Operator Circle focuses on deeptech: robotics, space, energy, quantum, semiconductors.
    startupticker.ch: New high-profile Operator Circle to support growth companies with expertise and investment

  • SwissBorg secures MiCA approval from French AMF

    Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has granted BlockNodes SAS, a French entity within the SwissBorg corporate ecosystem, MiCA authorisation. BlockNodes SAS is authorised to provide…

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    • BlockNodes SAS received MiCA authorization from France's AMF to provide crypto-asset custody, trading, and portfolio management services across the EU.
    • SwissBorg is transitioning European operations from Estonia to BlockNodes SAS to comply with the EU's MiCA regulatory framework.
    • AMF approval gives SwissBorg legal certainty to innovate while meeting institutional-grade standards under Europe's first uniform crypto regulation.
    startupticker.ch: SwissBorg secures MiCA approval from French AMF

  • Fintech company Axiym receives strategic investment from Tether

    Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, has taken a strategic stake in Axiym, a Zug-based fintech that routes cross-border payments across 140 countries.

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    • Tether invested in Axiym, a Swiss fintech startup enabling cross-border payments across 140 countries and 70 currencies.
    • Axiym's Pay Now, Settle Later product will natively support USD₮, integrating Tether's stablecoin into payment infrastructure.
    • The investment reflects Tether's strategy to expand USD₮ adoption into real-world payment systems and regulated finance.
    startupticker.ch: Fintech company Axiym receives strategic investment from Tether

  • CHF 12.25 million to roll out Seprify's procurement-ready cellulose for industry

    Seprify, the Swiss bio-materials company developing high-performance cellulose-based ingredients for industrial applications, today announced the transition of its cellulose platform from pilot validation into procurement-ready…

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    • Seprify raised €13.4M in Series A funding to scale cellulose-based ingredients to commercial production.
    • Seprify's cellulose platform replaces high-emission materials like titanium dioxide in cosmetics, food, and coatings.
    • Seprify engages 100+ customers and plans to scale production to hundreds of tonnes annually via manufacturing partners.
    startupticker.ch: CHF 12.25 million to roll out Seprify's procurement-ready cellulose for industry

  • USD 50 million to advance Polares Medical U.S. expansion

    Polares Medical SA, a Lausanne headquartered clinical-stage structural heart company developing the MRace Posterior Leaflet Replacement (PLR) system for mitral regurgitation (MR), today announced the…

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    • Polares Medical closed $50M Series C funding for MRace Posterior Leaflet Replacement system treating complex mitral regurgitation.
    • MRace system implanted in 70+ patients with positive one-year safety and efficacy data for posterior leaflet replacement.
    • Proceeds fund clinical studies in US, Europe, and Australia to expand transcatheter mitral therapy beyond edge-to-edge repairs.
    startupticker.ch: USD 50 million to advance Polares Medical U.S. expansion

  • Oversubscribed $7M Series A to boost Xsensio biosensing clinical deployment

    Xsensio SA, a Swiss deep-tech company pioneering near real-time continuous biochemical monitoring, today announced the successful closing of a $7M oversubscribed Series A financing round. The…

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    • Xsensio closed $7M Series A to develop Lab-on-Skin wearable biosensors for real-time continuous biochemical monitoring.
    • The platform integrates miniaturized sensors to analyze biomarkers including metabolites, ions, proteins, and hormones.
    • Texas Instruments partnership enables scalable manufacturing and cost-effective deployment of Xsensio's biosensing technology.
    startupticker.ch: Oversubscribed $7M Series A to boost Xsensio biosensing clinical deployment

  • STS Digital raises USD 30 million to scale its crypto options trading platform

    STS Digital is a regulated principal trading firm specialising in digital asset options and institutional market access. The new capital will be deployed to rapidly…

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    • STS Digital raised strategic funding from CMT Digital to scale its institutional digital asset options and spot trading platform.
    • Crypto options evolved from directional trading to institutional hedging and yield strategies, bridging digital and traditional finance.
    • STS Digital's liquidity advantage in crypto options and experienced team are key competitive strengths for institutional investors.
    startupticker.ch: STS Digital raises USD 30 million to scale its crypto options trading platform

  • L.E.S.S. raises $22 million Series C Financing

    L.E.S.S. SA, which develops ultra-thin nano active fiber lighting solutions for industrial vision, automotive applications and medical illumination, has successfully closed a USD 22 million…

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    • L.E.S.S. SA closed USD 22M Series C funding to scale nano-active fiber lighting across industrial, automotive, and medical sectors.
    • LuxiBright technology outperforms traditional LEDs in precision, efficiency, and flexibility.
    • Oversubscribed financing round shows investor confidence in L.E.S.S. SA's strategy and progress toward sustainable growth.
    startupticker.ch: L.E.S.S. raises $22 million Series C Financing

  • Four Swiss start-ups secure a spot in EIC Accelerator

    Since the beginning of 2025, Swiss start-ups have been able to apply for funding under the EIC Accelerator Programme again after a four-year hiatus. Neutrality,…

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    • Swiss start-ups can again apply for EIC Accelerator funding after a four-year break, with four companies selected initially.
    • EIC Accelerator provides up to €2.5M in grants plus €0.5-€10M in equity for deep-tech companies with transformative potential.
    • Four selected Swiss start-ups focus on cybersecurity, AI inventory drones, pregnancy care tech, and plastic-to-monomer recycling.
    startupticker.ch: Four Swiss start-ups secure a spot in EIC Accelerator

  • Swiss Rockets acquires Complete Genomics

    Basel-based biotech group Swiss Rockets has acquired U.S. life sciences company Complete Genomics. The acquisition will strengthen Swiss Rockets’ portfolio, adding sequencing capabilities to support…

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    • Swiss Rockets acquired Complete Genomics to add DNA sequencing for targeted cancer therapies and vaccine development.
    • Complete Genomics remains US-based under existing management while expanding its sequencing technology and supply chain.
    • The acquisition includes exclusive licensing agreements pending approvals from Chinese shareholders and US regulators.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss Rockets acquires Complete Genomics