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  • Indivi secures CHF 15 million

    TechBio company Indivi has closed a CHF15 million investment round led by Ava Investors to accelerate the validation and deployment of precision medicine tools in…

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    • Indivi raised CHF15 million from Ava Investors to develop digital biomarkers for accelerating Alzheimer's drug development.
    • The company's smartphone tools capture motor, cognitive, vision, and voice data for regulatory trials and clinical use.
    • Indivi plans a 2026 trial to identify biomarkers for amyloid-depleting Alzheimer's therapies.
    startupticker.ch: Indivi secures CHF 15 million

  • CHF 172 million for growth start-ups

    Following the first closing of the Swisscanto (CH) Private Equity Switzerland Growth II fund, managed by Zürcher Kantonalbank, investment activities will now commence. The majority…

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    • Swisscanto Private Equity Switzerland Growth II raised CHF 171.65 million from 45 investors in eight months.
    • The fund invests in Swiss growth companies with innovative tech in health, industry, and data services.
    • Zürcher Kantonalbank's PE programs manage nearly CHF 500 million across three funds, including a decarbonisation fund.
    startupticker.ch: CHF 172 million for growth start-ups

  • NNAISENSE gets acquired by Germany asset management firm

    Based in Lugano, NNAISENSE has built a generative AI framework for financial markets to enable the prediction of coherent market scenarios across multiple asset classes,…

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    • ACATIS Investment KVG acquired NNAISENSE to gain exclusive access to its Large Investing Model for predicting financial market scenarios.
    • NNAISENSE's LIM, developed by DeepMind's Alex Graves, analyzes multiple asset classes and macroeconomic, fundamental, and alternative data.
    • NNAISENSE maintains its Lugano headquarters and will focus exclusively on developing the LIM for ACATIS's portfolio management.
    startupticker.ch: NNAISENSE gets acquired by Germany asset management firm

  • Delvitech closes USD 40 million Series B round to accelerate global growth

    Delvitech, specializing in the development of AI-native Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions for electronics, closed a Series B investment round of USD 40 million. Delvitech…

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    • Delvitech raised $40M in Series B funding to expand its AI-native optical inspection platform globally, with an Indian plant planned for 2026.
    • Delvitech's neural networks and Swiss hardware enable predictive quality control that anticipates errors rather than detecting them in PCB components.
    • Delvitech projects 400% sales growth by end of 2025 and added neural networks pioneer Prof.
    startupticker.ch: Delvitech closes USD 40 million Series B round to accelerate global growth

  • Wellcome awards CHF 14 million for BioVersys’ BV100 Phase 2b study

    BioVersys’ lead asset BV100, an innovative anti-infective developed for hospital infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii, including carbapenem resistant strains (CRAB), has been selected to participate…

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    • BioVersys' BV100, a novel IV rifabutin formulation, selected for ADVANCE-ID Phase 2b trial targeting carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
    • Wellcome funding of SGD 22 million enables first sponsor-driven ADVANCE-ID trial, expanding enrollment to 90 and adding combination therapy arms.
    • First patient dosing expected H1 2026 with interim data H2 2026, supporting BV100's Phase 3 program for US, European, and Chinese submissions.
    startupticker.ch: Wellcome awards CHF 14 million for BioVersys’ BV100 Phase 2b study

  • AstraZeneca acquires SixPeaks for up to USD 300 million

    Following an initial investment of USD 15 million in 2024, AstraZeneca has acquired Basel-based SixPeaks Bio AG. SixPeaks is investigating potential therapies for weight-management with…

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    • AstraZeneca acquired Basel-based SixPeaks Bio for up to $300M, exercising an option after a $15M 2024 investment.
    • SixPeaks develops activin IIA/B receptor antibodies to preserve muscle mass, addressing a GLP-1 drug limitation.
    • SixPeaks created a first-in-class GLP-1 antibody conjugate combining weight loss with muscle preservation.
    startupticker.ch: AstraZeneca acquires SixPeaks for up to USD 300 million

  • Positrigo on a growth momentum in the US

    One year following the acquisition of its first customer in the US market, Positrigo continues to strengthen its position in America. The company has installed…

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    • Positrigo's FDA-cleared NeuroLF brain PET scanner is rapidly expanding in the US market with multiple installations.
    • New Alzheimer's disease-modifying therapies are driving demand for brain PET scans, creating market opportunities.
    • Positrigo expanded operations with new executives and board members, strengthening European distribution in Spain and France.
    startupticker.ch: Positrigo on a growth momentum in the US

  • CDR-Life to receive up to CHF 456 million in license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim

    Building on their longstanding partnership in retinal health, Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life, Inc. have entered a new global licensing agreement to develop CDR-Life’s antibody-based molecule…

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    • Boehringer Ingelheim licensed CDR111, a trispecific antibody T-cell engager, with up to CHF 456M in milestone and royalty payments.
    • CDR111 selectively depletes dysregulated B cells to reset immunity, potentially treating lupus, MS, and arthritis.
    • The partnership expands prior collaboration on a Phase 2 geographic atrophy treatment, validating CDR-Life's platform.
    startupticker.ch: CDR-Life to receive up to CHF 456 million in license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim

  • CHF 28 million for Switzerland’s new Bitcoin treasury company

    Future Holdings AG, Switzerland’s premier Bitcoin treasury company, has closed a CHF 28 million strategic funding round anchored by cornerstone investors Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and…

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    • Future Holdings AG raised CHF 28 million from investors including Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and TOBAM.
    • The Swiss company offers institutional Bitcoin exposure in CHF with treasury, research, and advisory services.
    • Future is led by CEO Sebastien Hess and co-founders from Syz Capital, Relai, and Blockstream.
    startupticker.ch: CHF 28 million for Switzerland’s new Bitcoin treasury company

  • Switzerland leads 69 nations in digital competitiveness

    Switzerland, the US, and Singapore are the most digitally savvy nations among an eclectic group of 69 global economies, according to the 2025 IMD World…

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    • Switzerland leads the 2025 Digital Competitiveness Ranking in knowledge and talent, but ranks 55th in wireless broadband penetration.
    • The US and Singapore round out the top three, but trade war uncertainty threatens their digital competitiveness sustainability.
    • Infrastructure-heavy industries outperform while knowledge sectors underperform; venture capital scarcity constrains digital progress.
    startupticker.ch: Switzerland leads 69 nations in digital competitiveness

  • DeepJudge closes $41.2M Series A round

    With revenues growing over 500% year-over-year, DeepJudge continues to establish itself as the go-to AI platform for legal professionals worldwide. Alongside new customers, the startup…

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    • DeepJudge raised $41.2M Series A funding led by Felicis, reaching $300M valuation to expand its legal AI platform.
    • DeepJudge's data-first approach lets law firms use internal knowledge without moving or restructuring their data.
    • Major law firms like Freshfields, Holland & Knight, and Cozen O'Connor adopted DeepJudge after 500% YoY growth.
    startupticker.ch: DeepJudge closes $41.2M Series A round

  • Mimic Robotics banks $16 million seed funding

    Zurich-based robotics startup mimic has closed an oversubscribed $16 million funding round led by Elaia, alongside Speedinvest. The investment will be used to accelerate the…

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    • Mimic Robotics raised $16M to develop AI-powered humanoid hands trained on real-world factory worker demonstrations.
    • The company uses imitation learning to train robots that autonomously adapt to objects and self-correct in human environments.
    • Mimic pilots with Fortune 500 and automotive firms, converting lab AI into practical factory robotics solutions.
    startupticker.ch: Mimic Robotics banks $16 million seed funding