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  • Axon Technologies acquired by Aquavit Pharmaceuticals

    Axon Technologies AG, formerly known as Genève Technologies, has been acquired by Aquavit Pharmaceuticals AG, marking a strategic leap forward in artificial intelligence and advanced…

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    • Axon Technologies AG was acquired by Aquavit Pharmaceuticals AG, combining AI and pharmaceutical capabilities.
    • The merged company will integrate AI in drug discovery, clinical trials, treatment optimization, and commercialization.
    • The acquisition closed September 23, 2025, with Sobin Chang as Chairman and CEO of the surviving Aquavit entity.
    startupticker.ch: Axon Technologies acquired by Aquavit Pharmaceuticals

  • Spineart secures CHF 25M investment to boost global growth

    Geneva-based Spineart, a global medtech innovator in advanced spine surgery solutions, just announced a CHF 25 million capital increase backed by its long-standing investors Gimv…

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    • Spineart raised CHF 25 million from Gimv and EGSB to fuel growth and advance its spine surgery innovation pipeline.
    • Spineart projects EUR 140 million 2025 revenues with 16% annual growth, backed by a new French production facility.
    • Spineart is expanding FDA submissions for BAGUERA C cervical disc and investing in digital navigation and robotics.
    startupticker.ch: Spineart secures CHF 25M investment to boost global growth

  • FenX banks CHF 8.2 million series A funding

    FenX, a cleantech startup pioneering sustainable insulation materials for buildings, has closed its Series A funding round, raising CHF 8.2 million. Supernova Invest and Move…

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    • FenX raised CHF 8.2M in Series A to scale mineral foam insulation panels that are lightweight, non-combustible, and cost-competitive.
    • FenX uses a licensing model where customers deploy production units. Çimsa commissioned the first industrial line in Spain for end-2025.
    • FenX explores applications beyond insulation: semi-structural materials and carbon sequestration, optimizing performance with minimal resources.
    startupticker.ch: FenX banks CHF 8.2 million series A funding

  • Knorr-Bremse acquires Swiss industrial computing company duagon for EUR500 million

    Duagon has established itself as a leading supplier of hardware and software solutions for safety-related applications primarily in the railway industry. Following the investment by…

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    • Knorr-Bremse acquired duagon, a Swiss safety-critical electronics supplier, to strengthen its rail business with embedded solutions.
    • Duagon achieved 15% annual growth from 2022-2025 and is projected to reach €175 million revenue in 2026 with 16% EBIT margin.
    • The acquisition is expected to generate €5-10 million in annual EBIT synergies by 2028 through electronics integration and cost improvements.
    startupticker.ch: Knorr-Bremse acquires Swiss industrial computing company duagon for EUR500 million

  • Belgium company acquires young Lausanne startup

    Less than six months following its incorporation, Haicker has been acquired by Belgian cybersecurity company Aikido Security NV to help to transform weeks-long pen tests…

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    • Aikido Security acquired Haicker, an AI-powered penetration testing startup, to reduce testing time from weeks to under an hour.
    • Haicker achieved 88.4% detection rate on XBOW benchmark, outperforming competitors and human penetration testers.
    • Aikido's platform shifts from annual snapshots to continuous testing, with AI handling bulk work while experts focus on complex flaws.
    startupticker.ch: Belgium company acquires young Lausanne startup

  • $24M to bring chip cooling breakthrough closer to mass production

    Corintis has closed a USD 24 million Series A funding round. The funds will be used to ramp up to mass-production and target the next…

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    • Corintis closed a $24M Series A to scale microfluidic cooling technology for AI's thermal challenges.
    • Microsoft and Corintis achieved 3x cooling improvement using in-chip microfluidic systems versus current methods.
    • Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and CoolIT founder Geoff Lyon joined Corintis's board for semiconductor expertise.
    startupticker.ch: $24M to bring chip cooling breakthrough closer to mass production

  • Sartiq closes pre-seed funding to build the AI-based content engine for the fashion industry

    Sartiq, a Swiss Vertical AI company formerly known as Shootify closed a CHF 2.1 pre-seed funding round. This investment will allow Sartiq to develop a…

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    • Sartiq raised CHF 2.1M in pre-seed funding for an AI content engine that helps fashion brands generate visual campaigns and e-commerce assets rapidly.
    • Early customers see 200% improvement in product page metrics, 30% conversion uplift, and 8x faster on-model photo production versus traditional methods.
    • The platform learns each brand's style to ensure accurate product representation, addressing AI trustworthiness concerns without increasing returns.
    startupticker.ch: Sartiq closes pre-seed funding to build the AI-based content engine for the fashion industry

  • Auterion raises $130 Million Series B

    Auterion, the leading provider of autonomous systems software for defense, has raised $130 million led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Auterion’s Series B funding will be…

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    • Auterion raised $130M in Series B funding for AI-enabled autonomous drone software, with $25M backed by the US Department of War.
    • The company's technology powers tens of thousands of AI strike kits for coordinated drone swarms in active combat in Ukraine.
    • Auterion's open architecture enables interoperability across manufacturers, attracting partnerships with major defense contractors.
    startupticker.ch: Auterion raises $130 Million Series B

  • 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