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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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Stryker acquires ZuriMED to enhance its shoulder offering
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Swiss industrial company Bystronic acquires Isochronic
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Adaptyv raises $40M to build automated lab for agentic biology
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Lookthrough acquires BuildingMinds from Schindler
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DTN Highlights
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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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USD 50 million to advance Polares Medical U.S. expansion
Polares Medical SA, a Lausanne headquartered clinical-stage structural heart company developing the MRace Posterior Leaflet Replacement (PLR) system for mitral regurgitation (MR), today announced the…
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startupticker.ch: USD 50 million to advance Polares Medical U.S. expansion- Polares Medical closed $50M Series C funding for MRace Posterior Leaflet Replacement system treating complex mitral regurgitation.
- MRace system implanted in 70+ patients with positive one-year safety and efficacy data for posterior leaflet replacement.
- Proceeds fund clinical studies in US, Europe, and Australia to expand transcatheter mitral therapy beyond edge-to-edge repairs.
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Oversubscribed $7M Series A to boost Xsensio biosensing clinical deployment
Xsensio SA, a Swiss deep-tech company pioneering near real-time continuous biochemical monitoring, today announced the successful closing of a $7M oversubscribed Series A financing round. The…
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startupticker.ch: Oversubscribed $7M Series A to boost Xsensio biosensing clinical deployment- Xsensio closed $7M Series A to develop Lab-on-Skin wearable biosensors for real-time continuous biochemical monitoring.
- The platform integrates miniaturized sensors to analyze biomarkers including metabolites, ions, proteins, and hormones.
- Texas Instruments partnership enables scalable manufacturing and cost-effective deployment of Xsensio's biosensing technology.
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STS Digital raises USD 30 million to scale its crypto options trading platform
STS Digital is a regulated principal trading firm specialising in digital asset options and institutional market access. The new capital will be deployed to rapidly…
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startupticker.ch: STS Digital raises USD 30 million to scale its crypto options trading platform- STS Digital raised strategic funding from CMT Digital to scale its institutional digital asset options and spot trading platform.
- Crypto options evolved from directional trading to institutional hedging and yield strategies, bridging digital and traditional finance.
- STS Digital's liquidity advantage in crypto options and experienced team are key competitive strengths for institutional investors.
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L.E.S.S. raises $22 million Series C Financing
L.E.S.S. SA, which develops ultra-thin nano active fiber lighting solutions for industrial vision, automotive applications and medical illumination, has successfully closed a USD 22 million…
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startupticker.ch: L.E.S.S. raises $22 million Series C Financing- L.E.S.S. SA closed USD 22M Series C funding to scale nano-active fiber lighting across industrial, automotive, and medical sectors.
- LuxiBright technology outperforms traditional LEDs in precision, efficiency, and flexibility.
- Oversubscribed financing round shows investor confidence in L.E.S.S. SA's strategy and progress toward sustainable growth.
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Four Swiss start-ups secure a spot in EIC Accelerator
Since the beginning of 2025, Swiss start-ups have been able to apply for funding under the EIC Accelerator Programme again after a four-year hiatus. Neutrality,…
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startupticker.ch: Four Swiss start-ups secure a spot in EIC Accelerator- Swiss start-ups can again apply for EIC Accelerator funding after a four-year break, with four companies selected initially.
- EIC Accelerator provides up to €2.5M in grants plus €0.5-€10M in equity for deep-tech companies with transformative potential.
- Four selected Swiss start-ups focus on cybersecurity, AI inventory drones, pregnancy care tech, and plastic-to-monomer recycling.
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Swiss Rockets acquires Complete Genomics
Basel-based biotech group Swiss Rockets has acquired U.S. life sciences company Complete Genomics. The acquisition will strengthen Swiss Rockets’ portfolio, adding sequencing capabilities to support…
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startupticker.ch: Swiss Rockets acquires Complete Genomics- Swiss Rockets acquired Complete Genomics to add DNA sequencing for targeted cancer therapies and vaccine development.
- Complete Genomics remains US-based under existing management while expanding its sequencing technology and supply chain.
- The acquisition includes exclusive licensing agreements pending approvals from Chinese shareholders and US regulators.
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Hamilton Medical acquires STIMIT AG
Hamilton Medical has successfully completed the acquisition of STIMIT AG, based in Biel. The integration of STIMIT AG into the Hamilton Group will take place…
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startupticker.ch: Hamilton Medical acquires STIMIT AG- Hamilton Medical acquired STIMIT AG, a Swiss firm developing non-invasive diaphragm stimulation for ventilated patients.
- STIMIT's Activator 1 device obtained Class II market approval in Canada, marking its first commercial launch.
- The acquisition strengthens Hamilton Medical's ventilation portfolio while STIMIT gains global distribution access.
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Metafuels raises $24M to bring synthetic aviation fuel to market at scale
Metafuels' process converts renewable methanol into jet fuel with a significantly higher yield, making it more efficient and cost-effective. The new capital will drive the realization of Metafuels’…
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startupticker.ch: Metafuels raises $24M to bring synthetic aviation fuel to market at scale- Metafuels converts renewable methanol to jet fuel with up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than fossil kerosene, compatible with existing aircraft.
- Metafuels' Turbe facility in Rotterdam targets ASTM certification for methanol-to-jet fuel by early 2026 for large-scale production.
- New funding from UVC Partners supports Metafuels' scaling of sustainable aviation fuel production as regulatory mandates accelerate.
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Rapidata raised USD 8.5 million to eliminate the feedback bottleneck in AI development
Using crowd intelligence and a global network of human participants, Rapidata dramatically reduces the time and cost required to label, validate, and refine datasets used…
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startupticker.ch: Rapidata raised USD 8.5 million to eliminate the feedback bottleneck in AI development- Rapidata raised $8.5M to speed up AI model training by crowdsourcing human feedback through its platform, completing cycles in days instead of months.
- The company distributes micro-tasks via consumer apps to millions of users daily, matching questions with relevant respondents using expertise profiles.
- Human feedback has become a critical bottleneck in AI development as model advancement outpaces quality training data collection at scale.
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ENGIE secures stake in ExerGo
ENGIE, through its ENGIE New Ventures investment fund for startups that accelerate the energy transition, announces a strategic investment, alongside the Eren group, in ExerGo,…
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startupticker.ch: ENGIE secures stake in ExerGo- ENGIE invested in ExerGo, a Swiss startup using CO2 instead of water in district heating, enabling smaller pipes and reduced urban disruption.
- ExerGo's CO2 technology optimizes waste heat recovery while lowering investment and operating costs for urban heating projects.
- The partnership deploys decarbonized heating and cooling solutions in dense urban areas where conventional infrastructure is difficult.
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Japanese chemical group chooses Zurich as hub for Physical AI investments
DIC Corporation, a globally leading fine chemicals company, is launching a USD 62 million investment platform to back startups developing Physical AI technologies. DIC plans…
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startupticker.ch: Japanese chemical group chooses Zurich as hub for Physical AI investments- DIC Corporation launches $62M Physical AI investment platform with Emerald Technology Ventures to back startups across Europe and North America.
- DIC will establish a startup investment subsidiary in Zurich in spring 2026, tapping the city's AI, robotics, and materials ecosystem.
- Physical AI systems enable robots and algorithms to sense, interpret, and respond to human movement and environmental conditions.
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Auterion and Airlogix launch Joint Venture to scale autonomous drone production
Auterion, the global leader in autonomous drone operating systems, and Airlogix, a Ukrainian defense technology company, announced during the Munich Security Conference the formation of…
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startupticker.ch: Auterion and Airlogix launch Joint Venture to scale autonomous drone production- The joint venture secured commitments for thousands of autonomous strike systems from Ukraine and Germany, with initial deliveries planned for 2026.
- German production ensures supply chain resilience while integrating battle-tested Ukrainian UAV platforms with advanced autonomous navigation software.
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Read more: ACE Ventures: Backed to the FutureThe Art of the Imperfect Bet A venture capitalist is only as good as their conviction when things look messy. For Alessandra Agnello, the “perfect deal”…
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Read more: ACE Ventures: At Face ValueFrom Equations to Exposure It isn’t surprising that Alessandra Agnello, Director at ACE Ventures, describes Venture Capital as picking out gems out of a pile of rocks- after all, her…
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Read more: Small Country, Big Deep Tech Nation: Switzerland as Europe’s Technology HubWhile the world talks about GenAI, Switzerland is quietly building something almost as significant: an industry founded on physics, precision, and patience. Deep tech—the fusion…
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Read more: The Evidence We Needed: Establishing the First Benchmark for Swiss VC ReturnFor years, institutional investors have cited the same obstacle when asked about venture capital allocation: insufficient performance data. Without a credible benchmark, Swiss pension funds…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Switzerland’s AI-Powered Response to the Workplace Mental Health CrisisOne in three sick notes in Switzerland stems from mental health issues, with workplace stress as the primary culprit. As the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Read more: Beyond Early Stage: The Rise of the Swiss Scale Up EngineFor years, the global narrative regarding European innovation has been consistent: excellent research, strong early-stage formation, but a fragmentation that hampers growth. However, new data…
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NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency Response
Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Drones – Flying Robots Transform Industrial Inspection and Emergency ResponseWhere humans cannot safely reach, such as in burning buildings, on collapsed structures, or atop windswept industrial towers, Swiss drones are redefining what is possible.…
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Read more: So Far, We Feed the Roots, but Others Reap the HarvestSwitzerland reigns as the world’s innovation champion. Yet Joanne Sieber, CEO of the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation, warns against complacency. In this interview, she…
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Read more: Project Switzerland: 20 outstanding entrepreneurs for next-gen market leadersSwitzerland is consistently hailed as the world champion of innovation. Yet, the critical challenge remains: scaling these innovations into enduring, global companies. Many promising Swiss…
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Read more: Spacetek Technology Secures CHF 9.6M to Bring Swiss Space Tech to Global SemiconductorsIn the global race for semiconductor dominance, yield and efficiency are the ultimate currency. As manufacturers push for nanometer precision, the margin for error effectively…
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Read more: NextIn Business: Swiss Biotech Battles Superbugs – Deep Tech Solutions to Antibiotic ResistanceModern medicine faces an existential threat: multi-resistant bacteria. As vital antibiotics “no longer work”, infections once easily treated are becoming life-threatening, and routine procedures like…
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Read more: European Spinouts Report 2025: Switzerland Confirmed as Europe’s Deep Tech PowerhouseThe most critical metric in innovation is not volume but efficiency. While larger economies naturally produce higher absolute numbers of companies, the true measure of…
