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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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  • €13.9 million for glucose-monitoring wearable

    Liom, the developer of the world’s first non-invasive glucose-monitoring wearable, has secured additional €13.9 million (CHF 13 million) in its Series A extension round, bringing…

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    • Liom raised €13.9M in Series A extension funding, totaling CHF 38M, to launch its non-invasive glucose-monitoring wearable by 2028.
    • Liom's Raman spectroscopy platform needs no needle calibration, outperforms labs 12x, offers 24+ hour battery, and smartwatch form factor.
    • Marc Maurer, former On Running co-CEO, joined Liom's board as investor to guide glucose monitoring tech development and commercialization.
    startupticker.ch: €13.9 million for glucose-monitoring wearable

  • Enlightra raises USD 15 million to tackle the biggest bottleneck in AI infrastructure

    Enlightra, a Swiss-American deeptech startup building chip-scale multiwavelength lasers for next-generation data transmission, announced it has raised a total of $15 million to make data…

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    • Enlightra's chip-scale multiwavelength lasers replace copper wiring with optical links in AI data centers, targeting a $24 billion market.
    • The company's multi-color laser technology uses a single integrated source instead of dozens of discrete lasers, reducing power and cost.
    • With $15 million funding, Enlightra plans pilot production in 2027 using standard silicon photonics manufacturing processes.
    startupticker.ch: Enlightra raises USD 15 million to tackle the biggest bottleneck in AI infrastructure

  • Neural Concept closes $100M funding round to scale AI-Native engineering

    Neural Concept, a global AI platform and leader in Engineering Intelligence powering next-generation product development, today announced it raised a $100 million Series C funding…

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    • Neural Concept raised $100M in Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs for AI-native engineering workflows.
    • The platform reduces late-stage redesigns by 30-50% and accelerates time to market by up to two years.
    • Neural Concept plans to launch generative CAD in early 2026 and expand partnerships with major tech firms.
    startupticker.ch: Neural Concept closes $100M funding round to scale AI-Native engineering

  • FoRx Therapeutics raises $50 million to advance clinical trials

    In August this year, FoRx Therapeutic initiated its first human trial Phase 1 clinical development of its lead drug candidate, FORX-428,  designed to target and…

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    • FoRx Therapeutics raised $50M Series A to advance Phase 1 trials of FORX-428, a DNA Damage Response inhibitor targeting PARG for cancer.
    • FORX-428 treats advanced solid tumors resistant to PARP inhibitors, with initial clinical data expected by mid-2026.
    • Preclinical studies showed FORX-428 demonstrated anti-tumor activity with favorable safety across multiple tumor types in mono and combination settings.
    startupticker.ch: FoRx Therapeutics raises $50 million to advance clinical trials

  • Swiss-US startup HomeBuddy acquired for $190 million

    Established by Schwyz-based SIREN GROUP AG, HomeBuddy is a digital marketplace platform that matches homeowners with the most appropriate home services professional. QuinStreet, a leader…

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    • QuinStreet acquired HomeBuddy for $190M ($115M cash, $75M over 4 years) to expand its home services marketplace.
    • HomeBuddy brings 6M monthly visitors and high-intent leads to serve 2,000+ enterprise contractors across 30+ trades.
    • The acquisition adds consumer reach, lead distribution via auction format, and strengthens QuinStreet's lending marketplace.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss-US startup HomeBuddy acquired for $190 million

  • Los Angeles cloud production studio acquires PRODUCER

    PRODUCER.io is a Swiss-based production management platform trusted by with more than 20’000 users, including in-house media departments worldwide. The company has joined the family…

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    • CREE8 acquired PRODUCER.io, a Swiss production management platform with 20,000+ users, to build a complete creative ecosystem.
    • PRODUCER is trusted by major brands like Zalando and offers ISO 27001 certification, SSO, and Microsoft Marketplace availability.
    • The combined platform enables creative teams to collaborate across production lifecycle with shared context and AI-ready capabilities.
    startupticker.ch: Los Angeles cloud production studio acquires PRODUCER

  • SK Capital acquires majority stake in Swixx Biopharma at EUR 1.5 billion valuation

    HBM Healthcare Investments, together with the founders and other shareholders such as Mérieux Equity Partners, will sell a majority of their current stake in Swixx…

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    • HBM Healthcare Investments sells majority stake in Swixx Biopharma to SK Capital Partners for over EUR 1.5 billion, retaining 25.1%.
    • Swixx Biopharma grew revenues from EUR 40 million in 2017 to expected EUR 1.3 billion in 2026, operating in 45 countries.
    • HBM's EUR 26 million investment in Swixx generated approximately CHF 300 million in added value, over ten times the original.
    startupticker.ch: SK Capital acquires majority stake in Swixx Biopharma at EUR 1.5 billion valuation

  • Swiss delegation warms up for CES 2026 in Las Vegas

    The upcoming year will again kick off with the annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, held on 6-9 January 2026. Close to 150’000…

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    • CES 2026 in Las Vegas (January 6-9) features 17 Swiss startups, 12 backed by Innosuisse, at the Swisstech Pavilion.
    • Swiss startups showcase innovations in AR/VR, health tech, batteries, AI diagnostics, and sustainable energy.
    • Participating startups can enter the Global Deep Tech Battle pitch contest; registration closes December 28, 2025.
    startupticker.ch: Swiss delegation warms up for CES 2026 in Las Vegas

  • Startups score prizes across Asia and Germany

    In recognition of their innovative solutions — from digitally printed solar cells and scenario-based modelling to sono-instruments and solar fuels — juries in Taiwan, the…

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    • Perovskia Solar won $30,000 at Taiwan's Go Healthy program for perovskite-based energy harvesters.
    • ScenarioX joined Saudi Arabia's Sanabil Accelerator to expand its scenario modeling platform for financial risk management.
    • Synhelion won the SDG Innovation Award for producing renewable fuels from solar energy compatible with existing infrastructure.
    startupticker.ch: Startups score prizes across Asia and Germany

  • Assaia finalises $26.6m Series B round to scale aviation technology

    Assaia, the Zurich-based aviation technology company dedicated to optimizing the commercial aircraft turnaround process, has raised $26.6m in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led…

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    • Assaia raised $26.6M in Series B funding led by Armira Growth to scale its AI platform for aircraft turnaround optimization.
    • The company's technology is deployed at major hubs including JFK, Heathrow, Dubai, and Toronto, improving on-time performance.
    • New funding will launch StandManager, an AI module optimizing gate assignments before aircraft land to improve airport efficiency.
    startupticker.ch: Assaia finalises $26.6m Series B round to scale aviation technology

  • Forbes 30Under30 spotlights Swiss innovators

    Twenty-three personalities in the startup ecosystem made it to this year’s Forbes 30under30 — the annual premier list that presents influential personalities in Switzerland, Germany,…

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    • Switzerland's 2025 Forbes 30under30 list includes 23 founders from 17 startups in AI, biotech, robotics, and mobility.
    • Honorees are building companies tackling real challenges: AI analytics for retail, gene therapy for rare diseases, autonomous delivery drones.
    • Swiss startups span fintech, climate tech, HR platforms, and molecular wearables, showing the region's entrepreneurial diversity.
    startupticker.ch: Forbes 30Under30 spotlights Swiss innovators

  • Xlife Sciences AG announces exit of 12 project companies to Grupo Landsteiner

    Mexican Grupo Landsteiner has signed a binding framework to acquire 12 of Xlife Sciences’ advanced biotech, medtech and digital health projects for a total of…

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    • Grupo Landsteiner acquires 12 Xlife Sciences biotech, medtech, and digital health projects for USD 450 million in shares.
    • Combined entity plans NASDAQ listing in 2026, uniting scientific innovation with operational scale.
    • Xlife Sciences assets include platform tech, oncology programs, gene therapy, medtech devices, and AI diagnostics.
    startupticker.ch: Xlife Sciences AG announces exit of 12 project companies to Grupo Landsteiner