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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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Terra Quantum partners with Apex.AI on quantum-safe security
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AB2 Bio receives USD 30 million from Nippon Shinyaku
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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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SWISSto12 raises US$70 Million to meet growing multi-orbit demand
SWISSto12, a leading enabler of the new space economy, today announced the close of its $70 million Series C. The Series C fundraise follows a…
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startupticker.ch: SWISSto12 raises US$70 Million to meet growing multi-orbit demand- SWISSto12 closed $70M Series C funding, projects $140M 2025 revenues with positive EBITDA by 2026.
- SWISSto12 secured seven HummingSat contracts with SES and Viasat; over 2,000 HummingLink solutions deployed in orbit.
- ESA awarded $84.8M for HummingSat development, recognizing space as critical infrastructure for the global economy.
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CHF1.25 billion for Swiss start-ups – significant shifts across sectors and cantons
CHF 1.25 billion in venture capital went to Swiss start-ups in the first half of 2026 – 15.5% less than in the same period of…
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startupticker.ch: CHF1.25 billion for Swiss start-ups – significant shifts across sectors and cantons- Swiss VC investments fell 15.5% to CHF 1.25B in H1 2026, matching 2023-2024 levels despite hardware reaching CHF 324M.
- Canton Vaud surpassed Zurich with CHF 330M invested, driven by hardware, while Zurich faced biotech and ICT funding gaps.
- VC investors grew optimistic about market conditions and exits, though fundraising remains their primary challenge.
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Borobotics secures CHF2.5 million from a Canadian funding agency
Borobotics has been selected as one of only ten companies to receive support for the development of novel drilling technologies as part of the Drilling…
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startupticker.ch: Borobotics secures CHF2.5 million from a Canadian funding agency- Borobotics received CAD 4.4M in ERA funding to develop a compact autonomous electric drilling robot for geothermal boreholes.
- The robot's small design enables drilling in confined spaces while reducing costs and energy use versus traditional drilling.
- ERA allocated CAD 37M across 10 drilling projects expected to reduce emissions by 28.1M tonnes CO2e by 2030.
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Banyan Software takes over a majority stake in Geneva-based Fintech WIZE
Banyan Software, an acquirer and long-term operator of growing software businesses, has completed a majority investment in WIZE, a leading wealth & asset management platform…
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startupticker.ch: Banyan Software takes over a majority stake in Geneva-based Fintech WIZE- Banyan Software acquired majority stake in WIZE, a wealth management platform serving 120+ financial institutions across 27 countries.
- WIZE's platform integrates portfolio management, compliance, and multi-custodian connectivity for Swiss and global regulatory needs.
- Banyan's permanent capital approach supports WIZE's expansion into new markets and development of AI capabilities.
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CCRAFT closes USD 7.8 million funding round to scale up its photonic chips foundry
Photonic chip manufacturer CCRAFT has successfully completed its funding round, securing USD 7.8 million (CHF 6.3 million) with investors from Switzerland and Germany. The proceeds…
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startupticker.ch: CCRAFT closes USD 7.8 million funding round to scale up its photonic chips foundry- CCRAFT secured USD 11.3 million in funding to scale TFLN photonic chip production to 2,000 wafers monthly by 2030.
- CCRAFT operates the world's first independent foundry for TFLN photonic chips, serving customers across four continents.
- Switzerland is a strategic hub for photonic chip manufacturing as the global market reaches USD 15-20 billion.
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Ipsen to acquire Memo Therapeutics for up to EUR 700 million
Ipsen has agreed to acquire all shares of Memo Therapeutics AG. Shareholders of Memo Therapeutics AG will receive a EUR 200 m at closing of…
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startupticker.ch: Ipsen to acquire Memo Therapeutics for up to EUR 700 million- Ipsen acquiring Memo Therapeutics for €200M upfront plus €700M in milestones for potravitug, a Phase II BK polyomavirus antibody.
- Potravitug showed Phase II efficacy and has FDA fast-track and EU orphan drug designations for kidney transplant complications.
- Non-potravitug assets including DROPZYLLA platform and CSL collaboration spun into Memorises Bio, retained by Memo shareholders.
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Bacteria against chemical contamination: CellX secures eight pilots
Some bacteria will break down almost anything, even the "forever chemicals" that resist nearly every other form of disposal. CellX Biosolutions, an ETH Zurich spinoff,…
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startupticker.ch: Bacteria against chemical contamination: CellX secures eight pilots- CellX Biosolutions uses engineered bacteria to break down PFAS chemicals in wastewater and soil, offering a cheaper alternative to incineration.
- The company secured eight pilot projects across Switzerland, Belgium, France, Netherlands, and US to test its bacterial solution in real applications.
- CellX raised CHF 6.3M and plans a seed round in late 2026 to scale industrial pilots before licensing technology to major treatment firms.
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Bitcoin Suisse secures MiCAR licence for European expansion
After more than a decade operating mainly in Switzerland, Bitcoin Suisse is moving into the wider European market. Its Liechtenstein-based entity, Bitcoin Suisse (Europe) AG,…
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startupticker.ch: Bitcoin Suisse secures MiCAR licence for European expansion- Bitcoin Suisse's Liechtenstein entity obtained a MiCAR license, enabling expansion across European Economic Area markets.
- The company appoints Roman Przibylla, with 15+ years of banking experience, as CEO to lead European expansion.
- Bitcoin Suisse now has regulatory foundations in Switzerland, Bermuda, and the EEA to operate globally.
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CHF 100 million fund launched to support Swiss start-ups in their critical growth phases
The Swiss Champion Fund was launched yesterday by two experienced Swiss investors. The closed-ended venture capital fund will invest in the lead or co-lead role…
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startupticker.ch: CHF 100 million fund launched to support Swiss start-ups in their critical growth phases- Swiss Champion Fund launches to address growth capital shortage by investing CHF 3-5M in Series A/B startups.
- USD 100M closed-ended fund will back 4-6 Venture Leaders companies annually, with first investments in 2027.
- Co-founded by Winkler and Wieser, SCF keeps Swiss scale-ups from seeking growth funding abroad with hands-on support.
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Trilateral defense initiative awards Hydromea a USD 1 million grant
Together with Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Hydromea SA, the Swiss pioneer in subsea Free-Space Optical communication, has won a $1 million award granted through the…
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startupticker.ch: Trilateral defense initiative awards Hydromea a USD 1 million grant- FAU and Hydromea won $1M from AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge for underwater communication systems.
- Hybrid platform uses acoustic links for range plus optical modems for 1,000× faster speeds and better efficiency.
- Technology enables real-time data collection from ocean sensors and autonomous vehicles for defense and monitoring.
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SOPHiA GENETICS raises USD 57.5 million through a public offering
SOPHiA GENETICS, a global leader in AI-driven precision medicine, closed an oversubscribed public offering with full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares.…
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startupticker.ch: SOPHiA GENETICS raises USD 57.5 million through a public offering- SOPHiA GENETICS raised $57.5M in public offering at $4.75/share, signaling strong investor confidence in AI-driven precision medicine.
- Company will use proceeds for platform expansion, new markets, and partnerships while targeting adjusted EBITDA breakeven by end of 2026.
- SOPHiA GENETICS serves nearly 1,000 healthcare institutions and expects profitability in the second half of 2027.
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Four Swiss start-ups secure EIC support in latest round of the EIC Accelerator
Four of the 38 companies selected for the EIC Accelerator are based in Switzerland. The country accounts for one of the largest groups in the…
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startupticker.ch: Four Swiss start-ups secure EIC support in latest round of the EIC Accelerator- EIC Accelerator selected 38 innovative companies from 16 EU countries with €90M in grants and €202M for equity investments.
- Four Swiss companies were selected: three cleantech firms (BTRY, Eightinks, Perovskia Solar) and one medtech firm (Nanoflex Robotics).
- 84% of beneficiaries received blended finance combining grants and equity; EIC equity typically leverages 3x more private capital.
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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…
