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  • ANYbotics raises additional USD 20 million

    Climate Investment (CI) announced a strategic investment in ANYbotics, a global leader in autonomous robotic inspection solutions. This investment follows ANYbotics’ recent funding round, bringing…

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    • Climate Investment backed ANYbotics, raising total funding over $150 million for autonomous inspection robots in oil, gas, mining, and power sectors.
    • ANYmal X, the first explosion-certified legged robot, launches in 2026 to inspect hazardous environments safely where humans face risk.
    • Over 200 ANYmal units deployed perform thousands of autonomous inspections weekly, detecting failures, overheating, vibrations, and gas emissions.
    startupticker.ch: ANYbotics raises additional USD 20 million

  • Veezoo raises $6 million to scale its Agentic Analytics platform globally

    Veezoo, the mature Agentic Analytics platform, built to help employees across an organization turn questions into trusted insights and better decisions, closed a $6 million…

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    • Veezoo raised $6M Series A led by ACE Ventures to expand its AI-native analytics platform in Europe and the US.
    • The platform uses a Knowledge Graph to ensure consistent, authorized business insights across complex enterprise data.
    • Investors include former Tableau CEO Mark Nelson and UiPath's ex-Chief Product Officer Ted Kummert.
    startupticker.ch: Veezoo raises $6 million to scale its Agentic Analytics platform globally

  • €14 million to make the fastest-to-produce battery in the world a reality

    Unbound Potential has completed a pre-seed financing round of €14.4 million, setting a new benchmark in the European battery scene. The funds will be used…

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    • Unbound Potential raised €14.4M in pre-seed funding (€8M grants, €6.4M investment), setting a European battery benchmark.
    • The company's membrane-free redox flow battery stores energy in liquid electrolytes, simplifying production and reducing costs.
    • Pilot projects with Amazon and FlexBase will test the technology for logistics and grid-scale energy storage by mid-2026.
    startupticker.ch: €14 million to make the fastest-to-produce battery in the world a reality

  • DEKRA wird Mehrheitseigner des Zürcher Insurtechs Spearhead

    Nach der Minderheitsbeteiligung 2021 an Spearhead, einem Pionier-Unternehmen für digitales Schadenmanagement, stockt das namhafte Prüf-, Inspektions- und Zertifizierungsunternehmen DEKRA nun seine Beteiligung auf 50,1 Prozent…

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    • DEKRA increased its stake in Spearhead from minority to 50.1 percent majority ownership.
    • Spearhead uses AI questionnaires and telematics data to classify vehicle damages and streamline insurance claims.
    • DEKRA appointed three board members to Spearhead's supervisory board to strengthen leadership and integration.
    startupticker.ch: DEKRA wird Mehrheitseigner des Zürcher Insurtechs Spearhead

  • Sword Group acquires Bubble Go

    In line with its M&A strategy, international IT and consulting firm Sword Group announces the acquisition of Bubble Go, a startup headquartered in Geneva with…

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    • Sword Group acquires Bubble Go, a Geneva-based IT services startup with 70+ employees in private banking and luxury sectors.
    • Bubble Go generated CHF 6.1 million in 2024 revenue and forecasts CHF 7 million by 2026 while maintaining profitability.
    • The acquisition strengthens Sword Group's nearshore capabilities via Bubble Go's Lisbon platform for Swiss and European clients.
    startupticker.ch: Sword Group acquires Bubble Go

  • Bearmind signs partnership with largest ice hockey equipment manufacturer amid strong growth

    Bauer Hockey, a leading hockey equipment manufacturer, has partnered with sports tech startup Bearmind to develop the next generation of smart hockey helmets. The collaboration…

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    • Bauer Hockey partnered with Bearmind to develop smart helmets with integrated head impact monitoring for 2025/26.
    • Bearmind's platform is used by hockey teams in Switzerland, France, the US, and Canada for injury prevention and performance.
    • The partnership will provide real-world impact data to help Bauer develop more protective helmets through evidence-based innovation.
    startupticker.ch: Bearmind signs partnership with largest ice hockey equipment manufacturer amid strong growth

  • Check Point to acquire Lakera

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Zurich-based Lakera, one of…

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    • Check Point is acquiring Lakera, an AI security platform, for $300 million to establish a Global Center of Excellence for AI Security.
    • Lakera provides runtime protection and red teaming for large language models and AI agents to defend against emerging AI threats.
    • The combined entity will deliver end-to-end AI security across models, agents, and data throughout the AI lifecycle for enterprises.
    startupticker.ch: Check Point to acquire Lakera

  • Innovation world champion with potential

    According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation's Global Innovation Index, Switzerland remains the most innovative country in the world. However, indicators measuring the performance of…

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    • Switzerland ranks first in innovation globally but placed 11th in startup finance and 38th in unicorn valuations.
    • Global R&D spending growth slowed to 2.9%, with corporate research budgets rising only 1% due to inflation and declining revenues.
    • Switzerland excels in university-industry R&D collaboration but ranks 45th globally in software and ICT service exports.
    startupticker.ch: Innovation world champion with potential

  • Bloom is changing the future of mobile app development after $3.4m pre-seed round

    Founded this year, Bloom has already drawn tens of thousands of users to its no-code platform, which builds both frontend and backend in under two…

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    • Bloom's no-code platform generates complete mobile apps with frontend and backend in under two minutes, outperforming competitors.
    • The Swiss-US startup raised $3.4M in pre-seed funding by demoing its product to investors, closing the round in five days.
    • Tens of thousands of users have built diverse apps on Bloom across productivity, fitness, health, and gaming since founding.
    startupticker.ch: Bloom is changing the future of mobile app development after $3.4m pre-seed round

  • New batch selected for the Kickstart accelerator

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of Kickstart Innovation, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and impact across industries and sectors through its diverse programs. In this edition,…

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    • Kickstart Innovation's 10th cohort includes 36 startups from 14 countries focused on deepfake detection, health tech, and AI retail.
    • Alumni startups raised over CHF 2.8 billion by 2024, demonstrating the program's success in fostering startup-corporate partnerships.
    • Switzerland attracts international startups from USA, Hong Kong, Netherlands, UK, South Africa, and Australia for European market entry.
    startupticker.ch: New batch selected for the Kickstart accelerator

  • CUTISS raises additional CHF 31 million to support ongoing Phase 3 trials

    The second tranche of the Series C round brings total funds raised to more than CHF 125 million. The proceeds will be used to progress…

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    • CUTISS raised over CHF 125M in Series C funding for denovoSkin Phase 3 trials and automated manufacturing of personalized skin grafts.
    • DenovoSkin Phase 3 trial for severe burns is enrolling now, with first data expected by end of 2026 and 2-year follow-up.
    • CUTISS established its first international production facility with Dutch hospital Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in the Netherlands.
    startupticker.ch: CUTISS raises additional CHF 31 million to support ongoing Phase 3 trials

  • London-based Hanwha Phasor tech acquisition to boost SWISSto12

    SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency products, is acquiring…

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    • SWISSto12 acquired Ku band AESA terminal technology and IP from liquidated Hanwha Phasor to enhance its satellite communications products.
    • SWISSto12 will combine Hanwha Phasor's assets with its 3D printing technology for RF structures to create cost-competitive solutions.
    • The acquisition accelerates SWISSto12's growth in satellite communications with advanced flat-panel antenna technology.
    startupticker.ch: London-based Hanwha Phasor tech acquisition to boost SWISSto12