Das Startup FoodFor Labs hat Anfang Dezember seine ersten vier funktionalen Getränke-Shots lanciert. Die jeweiligen Nährstoff-Rezepturen beruhen auf neurowissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen und können damit das Gehirn beim Aufbau von Fokus, Energie, Entspannung oder Ausgeglichenheit unterstützen. Nach einem Monat am Markt das FoodTech bereits über 1'000 Shots an Privat- und Unternehmenskunden verkauft.

Das Startup seniors@work mit seiner HR Matching-Plattform für die Rekrutierung von ü50-Fachkräften, gewinnt Ex-Adecco-CEO als Investor und Verwaltungsratsmitglied. An der Runde haben sich zudem weitere Business Angels beteiligt und frisches Kapital für die Wachstumsfinanzierung bereitgestellt.

Quantum computing startup ZuriQ has today announced the closing of its $4.2 million seed funding round to commercialize a radical new architecture that will enable scaling up the number of physical qubits in trapped ions. Founderful led the round with participation from SquareOne, First Momentum Ventures, OnSight Ventures and QAI Ventures.

Die Sport1 GmbH beteiligt sich am Zürcher Startup Muuvr Labs. Durch die Kooperation mit den SPORT1 Plattformen im TV-, Digital-, Audio- und Social-Media-Bereich kann der Schweizer Sport-App-Anbieter sein Loyalitätsprogramm mit mehr Reichweite bewerben.

Geneva-based startup Transmutex has received more than $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy as part of the NEWTON Program. The funds will finance a project in Los Alamos aiming to enable nuclear waste transmutation to transform long-lived radioactive elements into shorter-lived ones, reducing their hazardous lifetime from 1 million years to a few hundred years.

As the new year begins, FIT is announcing the granting of two Tech Seed loans worth CHF 100,000 each to Juvion Health Sciences for its platform whose mission is to preserve the structure and function of motor system and prevent age-related mobility decline in the elderly, and to Neuria for its game software aimed at re-calibrating the brain to combat ‘unhealthy’ behaviours such as overconsumption, smoking and physical inactivity.

Au terme d'une année 2024 de restructuration, Crokeo a vu les ventes de son nouveau produit Fresh s'envoler en Suisse en décembre. Forte de la popularité croissante de son produit, la startup romande s'apprête à franchir une nouvelle étape ambitieuse dans son développement.

Switzerland is a hub of innovation, home to numerous trailblazing startups, including six that have earned a spot in the Tech Tour Growth Top 50 ranking for European tech companies. In the past year, four of these companies secured over $20 million in funding, underscoring their impressive growth. Making the list highlights their strong potential and positions them to become billion-dollar enterprises in the near future.

Das 2016 gegründete Jungunternehmen Vatorex will seine Lösung Lifehive gegen Varroamilben nebst kommerziellen Honigproduzenten auch privaten Imkerinnen und Imkern zugänglich machen und plant für den Launch im Februar eine Kickstarter-Kampagne. Das Startup hat zudem eine Förderung vom Klimafonds Stadtwerk Winterthur erhalten.

Aiming to revolutionize industrial heating processes with state-of-the-art solid-state Radio Frequency technology, Solidwatts has obtained €850k pre-seed capital to achieve this goal and expand its market reach. The funds will further flow into hiring and strengthening partnerships with industry players.

qCella, an ETH Zurich spinoff developing customizable, paper-thin heating mats, has secured CHF 1.3 million in pre-seed funding. The funds will be used to expand the team and accelerate development to enable testing in first customers’ products by the end of the year.

BioVersys develops novel antibacterial products for serious life-threatening infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. The Basel-based company plans to conduct an initial public offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange in the first quarter of 2025. BioVersys is targeting exclusively primary proceeds of approximately CHF 80 million and will allocate a majority of such proceeds to the development of its lead asset BV100.

Das Proptech Scandens kooperiert mit dem Hauseigentümerverband Zürich. Dadurch ist die Scandens-Software für energetische Gebäuderenovierungen zum ersten Mal auch für private Hauseigentümer verfügbar.

Sword Group, a global technology transformation company, has partnered with Venturelab to launch the Sword Startup Challenge, an annual program designed to support startups in developing innovative technologies. Five selected startups will receive hands-on consulting and development support, as well as access to a 12-month follow-up program involving potential customers and partners. Registration closes on 1st March.

properti sammelt in einer Series A-Runde 1,85 Millionen Franken bei bestehenden und neuen Investoren ein. Damit will das Zürcher Startup seine Marktposition in der Schweiz ausbauen und seine Immobilientransaktions-Plattform weiterentwickeln.

Six startups developing solutions for a wide range of applications have been selected to join the 17th batch of the Swiss space incubator, ESA BIC Switzerland. The companies will receive financial, technical and business support to advance their solutions.

Vaud-based Daphne Technology, in partnership with Williams, a trusted energy industry leader, announce the award of a grant worth nearly $6M from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). This project, titled the “Daphne and Williams Methane Slip Abatement Plasma-Catalyst Scale-Up”, highlights the critical role of innovative technologies in reducing methane emissions.

Das Zürcher Startup everskin setzt für Empfehlungen und das Durchführen von Longevity-Behandlungen der Gesichtshaut auf datengestützte Analyse und neuste dermatologische Forschungsergebnisse. Seit der Eröffnung des ersten «Skin Labs» im November 2024, hat das Team bereits einige hundert Kundinnen und Kunden behandelt.

Nach gut einem Jahr Entwicklung und Aufbauarbeit bringt das Startup AMESCO seine ersten entalkoholisierten Schweizer Weine auf den Markt. Erste grössere Widerverkäufer haben bereits neue Bestellungen beim 2023 von Betriebsökonomin Sabine Reber gegründeten Startup aufgegeben.

Four startups in the life sciences and ICT sectors have recently restructured their leadership teams, appointing new CEOs, CTOs, and CFOs to propel their growth ambitions. Notably, Cytosurge and beqom have said goodbye to their long-serving leaders, marking the start of a new era in the companies after more than a decade.

Das Team von Paymira entwickelt einen vollautomatisierten, KI-basierten Payroll-Service für KMU. Gegründet wurde das Startup von den beiden bexio-Gründern und einer erfahrenen Payroll-Expertin. 

With the establishment of their new offices in the US, Attolight, Blocksport and NewBiologix, aim to increase proximity to customers in the North American market, and benefit from the region’s reputation. Attolight’s CEO moved to Cambridge, while the other two startups will be managed by their newly appointed leaders.

Metafuels, the developer of a novel technology for sustainable aviation fuel compatible with existing aircrafts, has finalized an oversubscribed $9 million round, bringing its total capital raised to $22 million in just over two years. Led by Celsius Industries, the proceed from the round will be used to scale up the industrial production of its sustainable aviation fuel.

Since entering the commercialization phase this month, global demand for Cerret has been on the rise. Designed in Geneva, this smart, discreet wristband allows users to quickly and easily alert emergency contacts in dangerous situations.

Based in Basel and Philadelphia, USA, RhyGaze has secured a Series A financing of USD 86 million to enable clinical advancements for its lead candidate, a novel gene therapy for optogenetic vision restoration in diseases causing blindness. Led by Google Ventures, the round attracted multiple investors worldwide.

Das Startup Borobotics hat 1,3 Millionen Franken eingesammelt, um die Entwicklung eines neuen geothermischen Bohrsystems für Wärmepumpenanlagen in städtischen Gebieten voranzutreiben. Angeführt wurde die Runde von Underground Ventures (UGV), beteiligt haben sich unter anderem der Silicon Valley Angel Investor und Netlify-Gründer Christian Bach sowie von Kickfund.

Swiss venture capital firm Spicehaus Partners has led the CHF 0.7 million seed round for Insurteam, a leading B2B travel insurance technology company. The investment will fuel Insurteam's expansion across Europe, with a particular focus on the DACH region, enabling travel insurance companies to better meet today’s customers' expectations.

Lyncée Tec SA, a Swiss pioneer in Digital Holographic Microscope (DHM) technology that is used worldwide by academic research institutes, industry, and pharma, has joined Park Systems, a Korean-based company. This acquisition strengthens their optical metrology business.

Swiss cleantech company Composite Recycling has just delivered its first industrial-scale recycling unit, powered by its exclusive thermolysis recycling solution, to Veolia RVD Centre-Ouest site in France. The Ecublens-based start-up, headed by Guillaume Perben and Dr. Pascal Gallo, is now ready to expand its operations and meet a rapidly growing worldwide demand.

Der Online-Supermarkt Farmy und der Zürcher Grosshändler für biologische und regionale Produkte Pico Lebensmittel beabsichtigen einen strategischen Zusammenschluss. Damit wolle man künftig als ein Anbieter auftreten und sowohl Haushalte als auch die Gastronomie und den Fachhandel beliefern können.

Four Swiss startups providing solutions that enable access to healthcare, promote sustainability in the  travel and energy sector, have secured prizes in completiions inlcuding the Zürcher Zukunftspreis and Watt d’Or. These accolades highlight their exceptional ability to drive change and lead in their respective industries.

Global digital asset banking group Sygnum has raised a total of USD 58 million in its oversubscribed Strategic Growth Round, giving it a post-money valuation of more than 1 billion. The banking group has more than USD 5 billion in total client assets. The investment bolsters its robust balance sheet and regulatory capital to support future growth. 

TerraRad aims to reform irrigation management for golf courses through its product TurfRad, which offers real-time soil moisture data for optimal water use and playability. The company has signed a strategic investment agreement with industry expert Old Tom Capital to fuel its growth and development.

Die von Umweltingenieurin Martina Hofer gegründeten Unternehmen Unimon GmbH und Uniqtech GmbH mit Sitz in Bergdietikon werden von der GWF Gruppe akquiriert. Dadurch stärkt GWF seine Positionierung in der Wasserwirtschaft und bietet Wasserversorgern und Abwasserbetrieben zukünftig integrierte Lösungen rund um die Wasserqualität im Trink- und Abwasser an.

Founded by serial entrepreneur Luca Santarelli, Windward Bio has just launched with a $200 million capital injection. These funds will accelerate clinical advancements in programs designed to improve outcomes for people living with advanced immunological diseases, initially focusing on severe respiratory conditions.

Zug-based Fintech company Nevermined, a provider of AI payment infrastructure for AI-to-AI transactions, has raised over $4 million in a funding round led by Generative Ventures with participation from other investment firms and industry players and influential figures. The funds will be used to accelerate the adoption of AI-Commerce by enabling AI agents to pay and get paid and to support growth.

Inrate, a sustainability data provider and impact ratings firm for informed investment decisions, has raised CHF 5 million in capital. With more than 10,000 companies using the solution, the funding will support growth and development.

With the first commercial sale of the ARC-EX System in the US, ONWARD Medical has reached a key milestone in its journey to provide innovative solutions to people with spinal cord injuries. This medical device is the first and only FDA approved technology indicated to improve hand strength and sensation in people with spinal cord injury.

Over 2 billion adults suffer worldwide from overweight and related chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. With 80% of traditional interventions failing, Neuria, a spin-off from the University of Fribourg, offers an innovative solution through its patented brain recalibration platform. Recently awarded a CHF 150'000 Kick, the startup led by Frédérik Plourde is preparing to launch in Switzerland and the US.

Das Schwyzer Startup PraxTor hat eine neue Stellenvermittlungsplattform für medizinisches Personal lanciert. Dabei setzt das von ETH-Studierenden gegründete Jungunternehmen auf transparente Prozesse & Kosten. Rund 100 Institutionen aus dem Gesundheitsbereich haben bereits Inserate auf der Plattform aufgeschaltet.

Numab Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company focusing on multi-specific antibodies in immunology and oncology, closed an oversubscribed CHF 50 million Series C extension, bringing the total Series C to CHF 180 million. The proceeds will be used to support the advancement of multiple first-in-class and best-in- class programs into clinical development.

Achieving positive clinical trials has significant implications for medical advancement and patient care. iOnctura, Oculis have yielded positive results in their phase 1 and Phase 2 trials for assets targeting rare cancers of the eyes and acute optic neuritis, respectively. Muvon Therapeutics announced interim results from its phase 2 study for its Muscle Precursor Cell (MPC)-based therapy in Stress Urinary Incontinence, while MoonLake Immunotherapeutics has initiated three new clinical trials with its Nanobody sonelokimab and expanded portfolio.

Die Communardo Group, ein in der DACH-Region führender Full-Service-Anbieter für Atlassian Services, übernimmt die Schweizer Mibex Software GmbH. Damit stärkt das Portfoliounternehmen von Bregal seine eigene Software-Palette im Bereich DevOps mit den über 20 Anwendungen von Mibex und durch die Übernahme des Entwickler-Teams.

Europe’s premier early-stage startup event is returning this year, taking place on March 20-21 at the Olma Hall in St. Gallen. With over 8,000 attendees expected, the event offers an extensive program focused on the theme: Europe’s Next Wave. Startups will have the chance to showcase their innovations at booths, as well as participate in hackathons and contests, with a chance to win up to CHF 30,000. Deadlines for program applications are still open.

With more than 6000 patients using the injection-free insulin delivery device, CeQur Simplicity patch, Medtech company CeQur has secured fresh equity funding to further drive growth and accelerate commercial expansion efforts. This will see the company bring the solution to more healthcare providers and patients managing diabetes.

Araris Biotech AG, a Swiss oncology biotech company developing next-generation antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), has entered a Research Collaboration and Option to License Agreement under which Araris will use its proprietary linker-conjugation platform, AraLinQ, to generate novel ADCs using antibodies against undisclosed targets provided by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Araris will receive an upfront fee and is eligible for milestone payments potentially totalling USD 780 million plus royalties on net product sales.

Mit der Expansion nach Dänemark steigt das Berner Tech-Startup Soobr nun in den sechsten europäischen Markt ein. Im vergangenen Jahr konnte das Jungunternehmen seinen Umsatz erneut verdoppeln und sein Kundenportfolio mit zahlreichen Gesundheitsinstitutionen auf 70 Unternehmen steigern.  

Whether promoting sustainable consumption and healthy lifestyles or advancing biology in space, Swiss startups possess the expertise to deliver exceptional solutions. Four startups in these sectors have earned recognition in global competitions, with some receiving honorary prizes, while others secured cash awards and opportunities for acceleration program access.

Mit dem Joint Venture «The Cultured Hub» stellen die drei Grossunternehmen Givaudan, Bühler und Migros die nötigen Anlagen für die Skalierung von Bioprozessen wie etwa die Proteingewinnung oder Präzisionsfermentation zur Verfügung. Nun ist der Hub in Kemptthal eröffnet und auch Startups, welche auf Zellkultivierung im grösseren oder kleineren Stil angewiesen sind, können das Angebot in Anspruch nehmen, um ihre Innovationszyklen zu beschleunigen.

Swiss startup Dufour Aerospace and Air Zermatt, a globally recognized leader in rescue operations, are set to explore the use of drones in improving emergency services, particularly in the rugged mountain terrain of the Valais region. This milestone collaboration is an important step towards starting serial production of Dufour Aerospace forthcoming Aero2 drone in 2026.