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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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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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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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Hamilton Medical acquires STIMIT AG
Hamilton Medical has successfully completed the acquisition of STIMIT AG, based in Biel. The integration of STIMIT AG into the Hamilton Group will take place…
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startupticker.ch: Hamilton Medical acquires STIMIT AG- Hamilton Medical acquired STIMIT AG, a Swiss firm developing non-invasive diaphragm stimulation for ventilated patients.
- STIMIT's Activator 1 device obtained Class II market approval in Canada, marking its first commercial launch.
- The acquisition strengthens Hamilton Medical's ventilation portfolio while STIMIT gains global distribution access.
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Metafuels raises $24M to bring synthetic aviation fuel to market at scale
Metafuels' process converts renewable methanol into jet fuel with a significantly higher yield, making it more efficient and cost-effective. The new capital will drive the realization of Metafuels’…
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startupticker.ch: Metafuels raises $24M to bring synthetic aviation fuel to market at scale- Metafuels converts renewable methanol to jet fuel with up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than fossil kerosene, compatible with existing aircraft.
- Metafuels' Turbe facility in Rotterdam targets ASTM certification for methanol-to-jet fuel by early 2026 for large-scale production.
- New funding from UVC Partners supports Metafuels' scaling of sustainable aviation fuel production as regulatory mandates accelerate.
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Rapidata raised USD 8.5 million to eliminate the feedback bottleneck in AI development
Using crowd intelligence and a global network of human participants, Rapidata dramatically reduces the time and cost required to label, validate, and refine datasets used…
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startupticker.ch: Rapidata raised USD 8.5 million to eliminate the feedback bottleneck in AI development- Rapidata raised $8.5M to speed up AI model training by crowdsourcing human feedback through its platform, completing cycles in days instead of months.
- The company distributes micro-tasks via consumer apps to millions of users daily, matching questions with relevant respondents using expertise profiles.
- Human feedback has become a critical bottleneck in AI development as model advancement outpaces quality training data collection at scale.
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ENGIE secures stake in ExerGo
ENGIE, through its ENGIE New Ventures investment fund for startups that accelerate the energy transition, announces a strategic investment, alongside the Eren group, in ExerGo,…
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startupticker.ch: ENGIE secures stake in ExerGo- ENGIE invested in ExerGo, a Swiss startup using CO2 instead of water in district heating, enabling smaller pipes and reduced urban disruption.
- ExerGo's CO2 technology optimizes waste heat recovery while lowering investment and operating costs for urban heating projects.
- The partnership deploys decarbonized heating and cooling solutions in dense urban areas where conventional infrastructure is difficult.
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Japanese chemical group chooses Zurich as hub for Physical AI investments
DIC Corporation, a globally leading fine chemicals company, is launching a USD 62 million investment platform to back startups developing Physical AI technologies. DIC plans…
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startupticker.ch: Japanese chemical group chooses Zurich as hub for Physical AI investments- DIC Corporation launches $62M Physical AI investment platform with Emerald Technology Ventures to back startups across Europe and North America.
- DIC will establish a startup investment subsidiary in Zurich in spring 2026, tapping the city's AI, robotics, and materials ecosystem.
- Physical AI systems enable robots and algorithms to sense, interpret, and respond to human movement and environmental conditions.
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Auterion and Airlogix launch Joint Venture to scale autonomous drone production
Auterion, the global leader in autonomous drone operating systems, and Airlogix, a Ukrainian defense technology company, announced during the Munich Security Conference the formation of…
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startupticker.ch: Auterion and Airlogix launch Joint Venture to scale autonomous drone production- The joint venture secured commitments for thousands of autonomous strike systems from Ukraine and Germany, with initial deliveries planned for 2026.
- German production ensures supply chain resilience while integrating battle-tested Ukrainian UAV platforms with advanced autonomous navigation software.
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Leading Southern European marketplace to deploy Albatross AI discovery across its platform
Wallapop, the leading Spanish C2C platform connecting 21 million monthly users, who collectively create more than 100 million listings annually, entered into a strategic partnership…
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startupticker.ch: Leading Southern European marketplace to deploy Albatross AI discovery across its platform- Wallapop partnered with Albatross AI for real-time adaptive discovery that understands evolving user intent, moving beyond history-based recommendations.
- A four-week A/B test showed Albatross increased engagement by 118.9%, interactions by 104.8%, and purchase intent by 46.9%.
- Wallapop is among the first C2C marketplaces using in-session perception models to surface complementary items across categories.
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Infotel acquires stake in Swiss aviation company AeroEx
Infotel, a French IT service company, has acquired a 20% stake in Swiss aviation compliance company AeroEx and plans to take control of the company…
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startupticker.ch: Infotel acquires stake in Swiss aviation company AeroEx- Infotel acquired 20% of Swiss aviation compliance software firm AeroEx, with plans for full control within three years.
- AeroEx serves 580+ customers across 51 countries using its AMAS.aero platform for aviation compliance and safety.
- The acquisition boosts Infotel's recurring software revenue strategy by integrating compliance, safety, and digital solutions.
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InVirtuoLabs to lead €2.3M Eurostars grant project NEUROSPARK
InVirtuoLabs and partners from Italy, Spain, and Greece have been awarded a €2.3 million Eurostars grant. The research effort aims to identify and experimentally validate…
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startupticker.ch: InVirtuoLabs to lead €2.3M Eurostars grant project NEUROSPARK- InVirtuoLabs won a €2.3M Eurostars grant to identify 3-5 drug candidates for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 using AI Virtual Cell Models.
- The 36-month NEUROSPARK project combines data generation, software development, and AI analysis across Italian, Spanish, and Greek partners.
- InVirtuoLabs partners with Nvidia, Google, AWS, and Microsoft while expanding pharma co-development and academic collaborations.
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Porters raises €2.7 million to build AI‐native banking operations
Zürich-based fintech Porters has raised €2.7 million in a pre-seed funding round led by pan-European investor Earlybird to modernise banking operations through AI-driven automation.
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startupticker.ch: Porters raises €2.7 million to build AI‐native banking operations- Porters, a Zürich fintech founded in 2025, raised €2.7M to automate banking back-office tasks using AI-native systems.
- Founded by fintech leaders from Upvest and an ETH-trained ML specialist to reduce manual work in regulated financial operations.
- Porters plans to expand from six to 12+ employees while developing additional back-office services beyond account seizures.
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Physical AI start-up Algorized secures USD 13 million Series A funding
Algorized transforms standard wireless sensors infrastructure into reliable human-aware perception moving the industry beyond "detect-and-stop" systems toward machines with true physical awareness. The capital from…
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startupticker.ch: Physical AI start-up Algorized secures USD 13 million Series A funding- Algorized uses wireless sensors (UWB, mmWave) to help robots perceive humans and objects through occlusion, dust, and darkness.
- Algorized's edge engine cuts latency to milliseconds, enabling industrial robots to work safely at full speed with humans.
- Algorized raised $13M Series A led by Run Ventures to scale with major automotive and industrial manufacturers.
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Umanitek expands its global AI safety mission with a strategic investment
AI safety startup Umanitek has appointed HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud to its advisory board, supported by a strategic investment from…
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startupticker.ch: Umanitek expands its global AI safety mission with a strategic investment- AI safety startup Umanitek appointed Saudi Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Al Saud to advisory board with backing from KBW Ventures.
- Umanitek's Guardian Agent technology protects against deepfakes and digital identity theft using advanced AI safety systems.
- Umanitek aims to establish AI safety standards across the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council region.
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Read more: Project Switzerland: A Mission to Scale the Next Global Market LeadersToday marks a defining moment for the Swiss innovation ecosystem. Deep Tech Nation Switzerland officially launching Project Switzerland, a national initiative with a singular, critical…
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Read more: How Venture Kick’s Three-Stage Model Attracted $12.3 Billion to Swiss University StartupsFor international investors seeking Switzerland’s most promising early-stage startups, Venture Kick stands as the definitive filter. Since 2007, this philanthropic initiative has converted academic research…
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Read more: Swiss Venture Capital Achieves 24% Growth as Early-Stage Investment Hits Record $1.35 BillionSwitzerland’s venture capital market has delivered a powerful signal to international investors and ecosystem actors. While major European markets experienced flat or declining growth in…
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Read more: A Surprising Record Sparks OptimismOn 3 February, the Venture Capital Report was published, analysing investments in Swiss start-ups in 2025. Despite growth of 24 per cent, the total capital…
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Read more: Swiss Tech IPOs: Industry Leaders Chart Path to Capital Markets at SIX-Swisscom Ventures ForumOn January 29, 2025, SIX Swiss Exchange and Swisscom Ventures convened Switzerland’s tech community for a frank discussion about IPOs. With BioVersys reflecting on its…
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Read more: VI Partners: At Face ValueThe Relay Node Olivier Laplace, Partner at Vi Partners, still views the world through the structural lens of a software engineer. While his days of…
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Read more: VI Partners: Backed to the FutureFrom Relaying to Refunding If Part 1 was about the who – Olivier Laplace as the “relay node” in a vast network -Part 2 is…
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Read more: VI Partners: A Matter of ScaleThe Corporate Paradox Olivier Laplace has sat in every seat at the table. He has been the engineer building the product, the banker structuring the…
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Read more: Switzerland Ranks 4th in Europe for VC Investment While Leading Per-Capita Deep Tech InnovationNote: Absolute investment figures in this article are based on preliminary Dealroom data and may contain inaccuracies. For verified Swiss VC data, see Startupticker’s Venture…
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Read more: Swiss AI Governance Leader LatticeFlow Acquires Irish AI Sonar in Cross-Border ExpansionZurich-based LatticeFlow AI announced the acquisition of Dublin’s AI Sonar at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, marking a strategic shift…
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Read more: Switzerland: A Leading Global Scale-up Hub
More money has flowed into all Swiss scale-ups per capita than into scale-ups in the US or Israel. This is backed by a ten-year growth…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: A Matter of ScaleImpatience is Imperative There is a distinct cultural friction when a Swiss founder steps into the US market. In Switzerland, the prevailing operating system is…
