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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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Boehringer Ingelheim acquires equine health startup Evax
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London-based market intelligence company acquires Square Commodities
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Vaderis Therapeutics closes USD 152 million Series B Financing
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Terra Quantum partners with Apex.AI on quantum-safe security
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DTN Highlights
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Read more: Swiss Scale-Up Report 2026: Built Here, Financed AbroadFor the first time, Switzerland’s scale-ups have been counted company by company. The Swiss Scale-Up Report 2026, published on September 16, 2026 by Deep Tech…
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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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Iron Energy: First customer for 3 GWh high-temperature iron-air battery
The ETH spin-off Iron Energy has developed a battery that can store electricity through a chemical rusting of iron using hydrogen and steam as electrolytes…
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startupticker.ch: Iron Energy: First customer for 3 GWh high-temperature iron-air battery- Iron Energy's iron-air battery stores renewable energy through reversible iron oxidation at 500°C without toxic chemicals or high pressure.
- Swiss data center NTS Colocation AG will install Iron Energy's 3 GWh battery in Bern by 2028, making it Switzerland's largest.
- Iron-air battery technology uses available supply chains and scalable components, enabling cost-effective large-scale renewable energy storage.
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Medtech scale-up vVARDIS achieves unicorn status
vVARDIS Holding AG, a Zug-based dental medtech company pioneering non-invasive cavity treatment, attracted a strategic minority investment from Apollo-managed funds. The investment establishes vVARDIS as…
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startupticker.ch: Medtech scale-up vVARDIS achieves unicorn status- vVARDIS' Curodont uses peptides to non-invasively repair cavities by facilitating enamel mineralization, eliminating drilling.
- Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus has treated ~3 million teeth since US launch and is in nearly 20% of general dental practices.
- Apollo-managed funds invested in vVARDIS, making it a billion-dollar European healthcare company with founder majority ownership.
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Bubble Robotics: $5M to build the ocean’s autonomous workforce
The Dubendorf-based startup Bubble Robotics has closed a $5 million pre-seed funding round, led by Episode 1 Ventures, Asterion Ventures, and Norrsken Evolve. This following…
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startupticker.ch: Bubble Robotics: $5M to build the ocean’s autonomous workforce- Bubble Robotics raised $5M in pre-seed funding for autonomous robotic systems monitoring offshore operations 24/7.
- The robotics-as-a-service model cuts costs and addresses workforce shortages in offshore wind and maritime sectors.
- Founded by former NASA and ETH Zürich engineers, Bubble secured $4M+ in letters of intent for deployments.
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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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Read more: AI Pioneers in the Life Sciences SectorSwitzerland’s strong life sciences sector is a pace setter in combining traditional approaches from the pharma and medtech industries with AI. Several start-ups have recently…
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Read more: Swiss AI Enters a New Era: inait SA and the Rise of Digital BrainsSwiss AI startup inait is redefining artificial intelligence by building digital brains—software systems that simulate human reasoning. Backed by Microsoft and rooted in neuroscience from…
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Read more: CUTISS: A Swiss Techbio Champion Ready to Lead the Global Health RevolutionCUTISS is reshaping the future of skin surgery with denovoSkin™, a groundbreaking techbio innovation born in Switzerland. As it nears global commercialization, CUTISS highlights both…
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Read more: Success Story: Péter FankhauserANYbotics’ Péter Fankhauser takes on Boston Dynamics with robot dogs built for dangerous inspections—backed by $60M and global clients.
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Read more: Millions for Research but no Money for Growth: Swiss Startups are Looking Abroad for InvestorsTranslated from NZZ, this article explores why Swiss startups often seek growth capital abroad despite strong local innovation roots.
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Read more: How Swiss Startups are Making Their Mark on Agentic AIDiscover how Swiss startups are leading the crowded agentic AI space with cutting-edge, goal-driven AI agents tailored for finance, law, gaming, and software—powered by scientific…
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Read more: Swiss Deep Tech Venture Capital: The 2025 EU Deep Tech ReportEurope’s deep tech ecosystem has become a potent driver of innovation, standing strong despite broader venture capital market fluctuations. Switzerland is gaining recognition as a…
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Read more: Deep Tech: The Engine of Disruptive InnovationDeep tech is at the forefront of technological evolution, driving breakthroughs that redefine industries and address complex global challenges. Unlike traditional tech startups that often…
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Read more: What Can We Learn From W.A. De Vigier Awards 2025 FinalistsDiscover insights about the Swiss Innovation ecosystem through an analysis of the W.A. De Vigier Startup Funding Competition Finalists
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Read more: Unlocking Swiss Deep Tech for Institutional InvestorsThe AWI Deep Tech Fund is bridging the gap between Swiss tech and institutional investors. Discover how it’s unlocking new opportunities.
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Read more: Swiss AI and the New Autonomous Driving RegulationAs unsurprising as it will sound to people familiar with Switzerland and its priorities, the country spends a lot of time debating, planning, and maintaining…
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Read more: AWI and DTN Launch AWI DTF Fund Manager Request for ProposalsThe Anlagestiftung Winterthur für Personalvorsorge (AWI), in collaboration with Deep Tech Nation Switzerland (DTN), has launched a Request for Proposals (RfP) for the AWI Deep…
