| Date | Title | Description |
| 07.09.2026 | Jaipur Robotics raises EUR 4.3M to bring computer vision to waste plants worldwide | Led by EquityPitcher Ventures and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), the Seed round will support Jaipur Robotics as it expands into new markets, strengthens its product offering and works towards market leadership. The Swiss startup already ser... |
| 03.09.2026 | Isochronic acquired by Bystronic to expand automation portfolio | Founded in 2020 near Lausanne, Isochronic develops high-speed robotic sorting systems and proprietary software for automated material handling in laser cutting. Its technology combines innovative robotic kinematics with a software platform ... |
| 02.09.2026 | KOVE Medical Secures Funding to Revolutionize Fetal Surgery Safety | KOVE medical raised CHF 1.6M to enhance fetal surgery safety. Their device prevents preterm birth, a major risk of fetoscopy. This minimally invasive procedure often punctures the amniotic sac, leading to fluid leakage. KOVE's implantable s... |
| 01.09.2026 | Europe Secures Digital Future: Xorlab Raises €5M for Sovereign Email Defense | Xorlab, a Swiss cybersecurity firm, secures €5M in Series A+ funding. The capital drives its European expansion. It provides advanced email security. Its platform leverages behavioral AI. This combats sophisticated phishing and BEC attacks.... |
| 01.09.2026 | ZuriMED acquired by medical technology giant Stryker | Founded in Switzerland, ZuriMED developed the FiberLocker System, a soft tissue augmentation technology designed to reduce a key clinical failure mode in rotator cuff repair by increasing biomechanical strength. The system received FDA clea... |
| 01.09.2026 | xorlab raises EUR 5 million to build Europe’s sovereign email security platform | A Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, and Top100 Swiss Startups alumnus, xorlab protects organizations against advanced email attacks while keeping control over data and infrastructure in Europe. The company is already trusted by organizations i... |
| 31.08.2026 | KOVE medical raises CHF 1.6 million to make fetal surgery safer | KOVE medical is developing a solution to address one of the key risks of fetoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat life-threatening conditions before birth. While the surgery can improve outcomes for affected babies, it requir... |
| 29.07.2026 | Medyria Secures Major Funding for US Cardiology Market Entry | Swiss medical technology innovator Medyria has closed a significant CHF 3.5 million investment round. This capital injection primarily targets aggressive US market expansion. Medyria, founded in 2012, specializes in groundbreaking invasive ... |
| 27.07.2026 | Biotech Disruptor Immitra Bio Secures CHF 2.4 Million for In-Vivo Gene Editing | Immitra Bio secured CHF 2.4 million pre-seed funding. The Geneva biotech develops a scalable in-vivo gene editing platform. Its lead candidate, IB-003, offers a potential one-time cure for inherited anemia. This mutation-agnostic technology... |
| 27.07.2026 | Medyria secures CHF 3.5 million to advance US expansion | Founded in 2012 and based at Technopark Winterthur, Medyria develops blood-flow velocity sensors and catheter technologies for coronary diagnosis. A Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, and Top100 Swiss Startup alumnus, the company's flagship pro... |
| 21.07.2026 | Immitra Bio raises CHF 2.4 million to advance in-vivo gene editing platform | The biotech startup Immitra Bio, a Venture Kick and Venture Leaders alumnus, has secured CHF 2.4 million in pre-seed funding to advance its scalable in-vivo gene editing technology and lead candidate, IB-003. The round includes CHF 2.25 mil... |
| 20.07.2026 | CDDS secures seed funding to advance autonomous counter-drone technology | Founded in 2025, CDDS (Counter Defense Drone Systems), a Venture Kick alumnus, develops autonomous, kinetic interceptor drones designed to detect, track, and physically neutralize unauthorized airborne threats. As small drones become increa... |
| 16.07.2026 | SWISSto12 raises USD 70 million to accelerate multi-orbit expansion | SWISSto12 closed a USD 70 million Series C financing after reaching USD 140 million in revenue in 2025 and surpassing USD 500 million in total contract value, putting the company on track for positive EBITDA in 2026.
The Lausanne-based comp... |
| 14.07.2026 | NexMR acquired by Germany's Magritek | Founded in 2022, NexMR develops technology that significantly boosts the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a widely used laboratory technique for analysing molecules in drug discovery. Its proprietary photo-CIDNP technology e... |
| 08.07.2026 | Switzerland's Healthcare Staffing Crisis: Carewell Secures CHF 1.5M to Fuel Nationwide Expansion | Carewell has secured CHF 1.5 million to confront Switzerland's severe healthcare staffing crisis. This vital capital will accelerate the company's expansion nationwide. Its innovative digital platform directly addresses a critical shortage ... |
| 07.07.2026 | Microcaps and Givaudan to accelerate innovation in fragrance encapsulation technology | Microcaps' precision microencapsulation technology enables the controlled release of fragrance ingredients, helping extend scent longevity and improve performance across fine fragrance, beauty, and personal care products.
The collaboration ... |
| 06.07.2026 | Carewell raises CHF 1.5 million to address healthcare staffing shortages in Switzerland | Founded in 2024, Carewell develops a platform that helps hospitals, nursing homes and home-care organizations manage staff absences and fill open shifts more efficiently. The company says its solution is already used by more than 50 healthc... |
| 30.06.2026 | Perovskia Solar Powers Next-Gen IoT: Secures Major EU Funding | Perovskia Solar, a leading Swiss cleantech firm, secured a substantial EUR 2.25 million EIC Accelerator Grant. This pivotal funding propels its advanced digitally printed perovskite solar cell technology. These innovative cells power Intern... |
| 25.06.2026 | Nanoflex Robotics awarded EUR 12.5 Million from the EIC Accelerator | The funding package includes a EUR 2.5 million grant and a EUR 10 million equity investment from the EIC Fund. Nanoflex Robotics, a developer of magnetically controlled telerobotic systems for endovascular interventions, was selected among ... |
| 19.06.2026 | BTRY Powers Up: Swiss Innovator Lands EUR 2.2M EIC Grant for Solid-State Battery Future | Swiss startup BTRY secured a EUR 2.2M EIC Accelerator grant. This non-dilutive funding targets industrializing its innovative thin-film solid-state battery technology. The highly competitive grant supports BTRY's scalable, cost-efficient ma... |
| 17.06.2026 | BTRY wins EUR 2.2M EIC Accelerator grant | The EIC Accelerator is among Europe's most competitive funding programs for deep-tech companies. In the latest round, only 38 startups were selected from across Europe, with a success rate of less than 5%.
Founded as a spin-off from ETH Zür... |
| 05.06.2026 | rrreefs Secures Major Funding for Global Coral Reef Restoration | rrreefs, an ETH Zurich spin-off, champions a groundbreaking approach to coral reef restoration. The ClimateTech startup utilizes modular, 3D-printed clay structures. These innovative modules regenerate damaged reefs, fostering rapid coral s... |
| 04.06.2026 | Qnami acquired by Quantum Design | Founded in 2017 and based in Muttenz, Qnami specializes in quantum sensing technologies built on diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers. Originating from Prof. Patrick Maletinsky’s Quantum Sensing Group at the University of Basel, the compan... |
| 28.05.2026 | Stellar Alpina raises CHF 3.5M for detonation-based space propulsion | Based at Innovation Park Zurich, Stellar Alpina completed its first RDRE hotfire campaign just 82 days after incorporation. The campaign included eight detonative hotfires with Engine 0, the company’s first engine prototype, and demonstrate... |
| 23.05.2026 | Neurosoft Bioelectronics Fuels BCI Revolution with $7.5M Funding | Neurosoft Bioelectronics closed a $7.5 million seed round. This significant funding accelerates revolutionary stretchable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). These minimally invasive devices offer unparalleled compliance and extensive cortica... |
| 20.05.2026 | Neurosoft Bioelectronics raises USD 7.5M Seed round for brain-computer interfaces | Neurosoft Bioelectronics is developing soft and stretchable neural interfaces designed to access the full cortex without penetrating brain tissue. According to the company, its electrodes are up to 1,000 times more compliant than those used... |
| 20.05.2026 | HAYA Therapeutics starts clinical trial for heart disease therapy | HTX-001, HAYA’s experimental RNA-based therapy, is designed to address fibrosis, or scarring, in the heart, a process linked to reduced heart function and disease progression. Current treatments for nHCM (nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiom... |
| 18.05.2026 | rrreefs launches CHF 800,000 Seed round | rrreefs develops interlocking 3D-printed clay structures designed to regenerate damaged coral reefs by creating conditions that support the natural return of corals, fish, and other marine life. Developed at ETH Zurich and tested across fiv... |
| 18.05.2026 | Fore ai: The Sword Startup Challenge finalist simplifying financial QA | 18.05.2026 09:10, Rita Longobardi
Meet Simon Hecker, co-founder of fore ai. The fintech startup automates testing for financial software systems. Simon is one of the 5 finalists of the Sword Startup Challenge, competing for venture clientin... |
| 18.05.2026 | Divizend: The Sword Startup Challenge finalist simplifying tax reclaims | 18.05.2026 09:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Simon Thobe, Head of Business Development at Divizend. The fintech startup helps investors to reclaim their taxes by automating the reclaim process of foreign withholding tax on dividends. Simon is one... |
| 08.05.2026 | Startup Champions Seed Night celebrates 15th edition at EPFL | 08.05.2026 09:45, Rita Longobardi
The 15th Startup Champions Seed Night took place at the EPFL Rolex Forum in Lausanne, gathering 500 participants on site and online. The audience included founders, investors, researchers, and ecosystem par... |
| 06.05.2026 | Moonlight AI raises USD 3.3M Seed round for AI diagnostics in hematology | The medtech company Moonlight AI has secured USD 3.3 million in Seed financing to accelerate the development of its AI-powered diagnostic platform for blood and cancer-related diseases. The round brings together investors from Europe, Asia,... |
| 05.05.2026 | Windward Bio raises USD 165M to advance new treatments for immune-related diseases | 05.05.2026 09:37, Rita Longobardi
Windward Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on immune-related diseases, has raised USD 165 million in new funding. The company has been building its drug pipeline quickly since its launch i... |
| 04.05.2026 | USD 3.8 million for Mosaic SoC to bring real-time spatial intelligence to consumer devices | 04.05.2026 14:00, Rita Longobardi
Mosaic SoC has raised USD 3.8 million in pre-seed funding to develop perception chips that enable consumer devices to understand their surroundings in real time while keeping power consumption low. The comp... |
| 04.05.2026 | USD 3.8 million for Mosaic SoC to bring real-time spatial intelligence to consumer devices | Most real-time perception systems today rely on power-hungry processors and graphics processing units (GPUs), chips designed for high-performance parallel computing such as graphics rendering and AI workloads. While powerful, they consume s... |
| 27.04.2026 | Polariton Technologies acquired by Marvell to scale next-generation optical interconnects | As workloads linked to artificial intelligence continue to scale, pressure on data center infrastructure is becoming more visible, especially when it comes to moving large volumes of data quickly and efficiently. The shift to 1.6T connectiv... |
| 23.04.2026 | Methane Slip Abatement: Daphne Technology Secures CHF 15M, Drives U.S. Clean Energy Shift | Daphne Technology secured CHF 15M. This funding boosts U.S. operations. It expands manufacturing. The SlipPure™ system is key. It drastically cuts methane slip. Natural gas engines are the target. The plasma-catalytic solution reduces emiss... |
| 21.04.2026 | Daphne Technology secures CHF 15M to advance methane abatement deployment | Methane slip, unburned methane in lean-burn natural gas engine exhaust, accounts for a major share of emissions from compressor engines and has remained largely unaddressed by conventional aftertreatment systems. The company, ranked among t... |
| 21.04.2026 | Cosaic secures USD 6 million seed extension to advance yeast-derived ingredient platform | Cosaic is developing a new category of food ingredients based on yeast fermentation. Its platform focuses on delivering multiple functionalities, such as creaminess, stability, and texture, within a single ingredient. This approach addresse... |
| 21.04.2026 | Daphne Technology secures CHF 15M to advance methane abatement deployment | 21.04.2026 09:49, Rita Longobardi
Switzerland-based Daphne Technology has secured CHF 15 million in the first close of its current funding round to scale the commercialization of its methane abatement system. The company focuses on reducing... |
| 20.04.2026 | Swiss startups explore US investment in Silicon Valley: Venture Leaders Technology 2026 | 20.04.2026 11:31, Rita Longobardi
Silicon Valley continues to serve as a key reference point for global tech entrepreneurship, where access to venture capital, specialized talent, and fast-moving markets influences how startups scale intern... |
| 17.04.2026 | ONWARD Medical raises over EUR 40 million in capital increase | ONWARD Medical, a Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, and Top100 Swiss Startups alumnus, develops neurotechnology therapies aimed at restoring movement and autonomy in individuals living with spinal cord injuries and other movement impairments. ... |
| 01.04.2026 | Lobby raises USD 2.2 million to automate group bookings across the travel industry | Group bookings represent a growing revenue stream for travel providers, often generating higher value per transaction than individual reservations. Yet, the process remains time-consuming and fragmented, largely due to manual handling and r... |
| 30.03.2026 | NovoViz: The Venture Leader Technology advancing single-photon imaging | 30.03.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Andrada Muntean, founder of NovoViz. The engineering startup develops single-photon computational engines in multiple technology nodes for high-speed, high-sensitivity applications with limited data ca... |
| 27.03.2026 | Industrial Heating Decarbonized: SolidWatts Secures $2M to Electrify Factories | SolidWatts pioneers a new era in industrial heating. The company developed a solid-state Radio Frequency (RF) platform. This technology replaces fossil fuel systems. It offers a highly efficient, clean electricity alternative. The firm rece... |
| 27.03.2026 | Plair raises CHF 1 million to expand real-time microbial detection | RAPID-C+ is already commercially available, and Plair, a Venture Kick alumnus, has raised CHF 1 million from bioMérieux to accelerate its global rollout. The system combines continuous sampling on standard agar media with instant particle c... |
| 26.03.2026 | SolidWatts raises CHF 1.8M to switch industrial heating from gas to clean electricity | SolidWatts develops a solid-state Radio Frequency (RF) platform designed to replace fossil fuel-based heating systems in industrial applications. The technology enables high-power dielectric heating, offering an alternative to conventional ... |
| 26.03.2026 | Matis: The Venture Leader Technology enabling AI-driven multispectral material identification | 26.03.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Marie Didier, CEO of Matis. The ICT company applies AI to provide accurate and secure material identification across art, forensic, and industrial sectors. Marie and the other nine Swiss National Techn... |
| 26.03.2026 | SolidWatts raises CHF 1.8M to switch industrial heating from gas to clean electricity | 26.03.2026 11:22, Rita Longobardi
Swiss startup SolidWatts has secured CHF 1.8 million in Seed funding to advance the development and commercialisation of its industrial process heating technology. The company is preparing for market entry ... |
| 25.03.2026 | PAVE Space raises USD 40 M to speed up satellite transfers | Most satellites today rely on slow onboard propulsion to climb from low Earth orbit (LEO) to higher orbits, a process that can take months. PAVE’s orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) aim to solve this bottleneck, delivering satellites to geost... |
| 24.03.2026 | Kandou AI Secures $225M, Revolutionizing AI's Core Connectivity | Kandou AI, a Swiss-rooted startup, just secured $225 million in a significant funding round. This investment targets the critical bottlenecks plaguing modern artificial intelligence systems. AI's explosive growth demands unprecedented data ... |
| 23.03.2026 | $225 million for Kandou AI to power the next era of AI connectivity | As AI models grow larger and more complex, memory and interconnect bandwidth have become the main constraints in high-performance computing. Traditional networking and interconnect technologies, designed for a pre-AI era, are increasingly u... |
| 23.03.2026 | Avientus: The Venture Leader Technology simplifying transportation with drones | 23.03.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Johannes Aicher, founder of Johannes Aicher. The robotics startup disrupts urgent B2B deliveries with a fully automated, sustainable drone-based logistics system. Johannes and the other nine Swiss Nati... |
| 23.03.2026 | 8inks: The Venture Leader Technology building the next-gen of lithium-ion batteries | 23.03.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Leon Baade, founder of 8inks. The engineering startup offers a patented multi-layer curtain coating technology to battery makers and OEMs. Leon and the other nine Swiss National Technology Team members... |
| 19.03.2026 | Rivia Secures $15M to Propel AI-Powered Clinical Trials into New Era | Zurich-based Rivia secured $15 million in Series A funding. This investment propels its AI-driven platform. Rivia tackles clinical trial complexity. Its agentic data engine unifies vast data. It streamlines operations. The company aims to c... |
| 18.03.2026 | Rivia raises USD 15M Series A to bring clinical trials into the agentic AI era | Clinical trials are increasingly complex, with data volumes growing over 400% in the past decade. Yet many biotech and pharma operators still rely on fragmented spreadsheets and outdated systems, spending thousands of human hours on repetit... |
| 18.03.2026 | Rhonexum cryogenic electronics secures USD 1 Million investment | Cryogenic electronics startup Rhonexum, a Venture Kick alumnus, has secured USD 1 million in pre-seed investment, led by QDNL Participations. The round also includes support from Venture Kick and grant funding from Swiss innovation programs... |
| 16.03.2026 | Benetics: The Venture Leader Technology empowering construction professionals | 16.03.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Ferdinand Metzler, founder of Benetics. The ICT startup develops software that simplifies processes, enhances efficiency, and promotes collaboration among construction professionals, ultimately driving... |
| 16.03.2026 | Futurae: The Venture Leader Technolgy securing digital identities with AI | 16.03.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Claudio Marforio, co-founder of Futurae. The security startup protects customers of large enterprises with strong phishing-resistant authentication from sophisticated online fraud. Claudio and the othe... |
| 12.03.2026 | EIC Backs Pregnolia's Groundbreaking Preterm Birth Prediction System | Pregnolia secured significant EIC Accelerator funding, propelling its advanced diagnostic system for preterm birth prediction. The Swiss medtech measures cervical stiffness, a crucial biomarker, aiming to reduce premature deliveries. This i... |
| 10.03.2026 | Seprify Secures €13.4M to Scale Sustainable Cellulose-Based Industrial Materials | Seprify, a Fribourg-based biomaterials innovator, secured a significant €13.4 million (CHF 12.25 million) in Series A funding. This capital injection propels the company's cellulose platform from pilot validation to full industrial supply. ... |
| 10.03.2026 | Seprify raises CHF 12.25 million to scale cellulose materials for industry | 10.03.2026 17:00, Rita Longobardi
Swiss bio-materials company Seprify has raised CHF 12.25 million in Series A funding to scale the industrial supply of its cellulose-based ingredients. The financing supports the transition of the company’s... |
| 10.03.2026 | Seprify raises CHF 12.25 million to scale cellulose materials for industry | Backed by the Inter IKEA Group, Seprify has validated its cellulose platform at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 7-9 through collaborations with industry partners. The company is now progressing through supplier qualification processes, ea... |
| 09.03.2026 | LOXO: The Venture Leader Technology empowering commercial vehicles with autonomy | 09.03.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Amin Amini, co-founder of LOXO. The robotics startup creates the premier Swiss autonomous driving software for commercial vehicles. Amin and the other nine Swiss National Technology Team members will f... |
| 08.03.2026 | Pregnolia secures EIC funding to advance preterm birth prediction | 08.03.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Preterm birth remains a growing challenge across Europe. Each year, an estimated 60,000 to 65,000 women deliver prematurely, and the trend continues to rise. In Switzerland, six to seven out of every 100 ba... |
| 08.03.2026 | Pregnolia secures EIC funding to advance preterm birth prediction | Founded and led by Sabrina Badir, the medtech Pregnolia has developed a diagnostic system that enables physicians to assess the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women. By supporting earlier and more informed clinical decisions, the technol... |
| 06.03.2026 | Selma Finance receives funding for AI-driven retirement planning | 06.03.2026 14:17, Rita Longobardi
Zurich-based FinTech Selma Finance has received new funding from the Zug-based investment club Unita Capital Group. The capital will support the development of AI-driven financial advice and new services fo... |
| 04.03.2026 | CHF 6.9M seed round for Alithea Genomics to advance large-scale RNA sequencing | 04.03.2026 13:42, Rita Longobardi
Lausanne-based Alithea Genomics has secured a total of CHF 6.9 million in seed financing to accelerate the commercialization of its high-throughput RNA sequencing kits for drug discovery and toxicology. Ali... |
| 03.03.2026 | L.E.S.S. Secures $22 Million Series C for Advanced Lighting Dominance | Swiss firm L.E.S.S. closed a $22 million Series C funding round. This capital fuels aggressive expansion. It accelerates commercialization of LuxiBright, its nano-active fiber lighting. The technology revolutionizes industrial, automotive, ... |
| 03.03.2026 | Xsensio raises USD 7M Series A for clinical rollout | Xsensio develops a wearable platform designed to deliver continuous biochemical data for personalized and preventive care. Its Lab-on-Skin technology integrates ultra-miniaturized sensors on a single chip, enabling multiparametric analysis ... |
| 02.03.2026 | TALPA-Inspection: The Venture Leader Technology monitoring structures with AI | 02.03.2026 16:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Federico Martinelli-Orlando, co-founder of TALPA. The engineering startup provides the first layer of infrastructure intelligence to solve the silent failure of global assets caused by corrosion. Feder... |
| 02.03.2026 | Reshape Systems: The Venture Leader Technology streamlining risk analysis | 02.03.2026 15:30, Rita Longobardi
Meet Andrea Apollonio, founder of Reshape. The ICT startup uses generative AI to enhance the risk analysis process, enabling faster certification and product-to-market. Andrea and the other nine Swiss Natio... |
| 02.03.2026 | L.E.S.S. raises USD 22 million in Series C | Founded in 2012, L.E.S.S. designs, develops, and manufactures advanced lighting systems based on its proprietary nano-active fiber technology. Its LuxiBright platform enables ultra-bright, ultra-uniform, and ultra-thin lighting solutions th... |
| 02.03.2026 | L.E.S.S. raises USD 22 million in Series C | 02.03.2026 09:36, Rita Longobardi
Swiss high-tech scale-up L.E.S.S. has closed a USD 22 million Series C financing round. The company will use the proceeds to scale its operations and accelerate the commercialization of its ultra-thin nano-... |
| 27.02.2026 | Verretex secures CHF 1.2M to advance circular glass fiber textiles | Glass fiber composites are widely used in construction, mobility, and energy, yet most end-of-life materials are still landfilled or incinerated due to the complexity of recycling. As sustainability requirements tighten, demand for circular... |
| 23.02.2026 | STIMIT acquired by Hamilton Medical | STIMIT specializes in non-invasive diaphragm stimulation for mechanically ventilated intensive care patients. By using targeted magnetic fields, STIMIT’s technology supports faster recovery of unaided breathing while helping to avoid unnece... |
| 23.02.2026 | STIMIT acquired by Hamilton Medical | 23.02.2026 18:01, Rita Longobardi
The Swiss medtech startup STIMIT, a Venture Kick winner and Venture Leaders participant, has been acquired by Hamilton Medical, marking a strategic step for both companies in advancing critical care technol... |
| 19.02.2026 | Rapidata raises USD 8.5M to accelerate AI development | 19.02.2026 17:10, Rita Longobardi
Zurich-based AI startup Rapidata has raised USD 8.5 million in seed funding to scale its human feedback platform, dramatically speeding up AI model training. Rapidata, a Venture Leaders program participant ... |
| 18.02.2026 | CompPair secures funding to accelerate growth and commercial execution | Led by existing shareholders and joined by strategic and financial investors, including the venture arm of Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), the round reflects strong confidence in CompPair’s role as a leading player in healable composite materia... |
| 18.02.2026 | CompPair secures funding to accelerate growth and commercial execution | 18.02.2026 10:05, Rita Longobardi
CompPair Technologies has closed a new funding round to strengthen its sales and operational capabilities, supporting the company’s rapid growth trajectory. With a strong commercial pipeline already in plac... |
| 18.02.2026 | Optiml raises EUR 8 million to advance Real Estate Decision Intelligence | As refinancing pressure, regulation, and investor scrutiny intensify, real estate firms face concrete questions around what is financeable, leasable, and defensible in investment committees and lender processes. Existing tools, from spreads... |
| 17.02.2026 | Winduction raises CHF 1.15M to move wireless charging into real-world testing | Founded in November 2024, Winduction aims to address infrastructure challenges as public transport operators accelerate the transition to zero-emission fleets. The startup’s technology enables energy transfer between road-embedded charging ... |
| 17.02.2026 | From Ideas to IPO: The structured path behind Switzerland’s next listed companies | 17.02.2026 14:00, Markus Hammer
Switzerland’s strongest deeptech startups share more than scientific excellence. They share a development journey that systematically transforms early-stage innovation into globally competitive companies. Wha... |
| 17.02.2026 | Demo Brunch 2026: A Strong Start to the Year for Swiss Innovation | As one of five Demo Brunches taking place this year, the format is designed for efficiency: founders present in two minutes, investors immediately identify fit, and conversations continue over coffee. Every startup on stage has already been... |
| 16.02.2026 | DuoKey: The Venture Leader keeping control on your encryption keys | 16.02.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Nagib Aouini, founder of DuoKey. The security startup protects sensitive data across major cloud platforms. In March, Nagib will join nine other innovators on a business development and investor roadsh... |
| 16.02.2026 | Swiss National Startup Team 2026: Ten Swiss tech startups selected for Silicon Valley roadshow | 16.02.2026 08:45, Rita Longobardi
A panel of investor and industry experts has selected ten innovative Swiss tech startups to join the Swiss National Startup Team. These Swiss startups will participate in the Venture Leaders Technology 2026... |
| 16.02.2026 | Soverli: The Venture Leader Mobile ensuring digital sovereignty with next-gen mobile security | 16.02.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Ivan Puddu, co-founder of Soverli. The ICT startup puts the user in full control of their devices and ensures that privacy and security are maintained even if the operating system is compromised. In Ma... |
| 11.02.2026 | Two Venture Kick alumni reach final round of the Green Business Award 2026 | The Green Business Award recognises market-ready Swiss solutions that address environmental challenges while building viable businesses. In its seventh edition, the jury shortlisted three companies, two of them Venture Kick startups: Oxyle ... |
| 09.02.2026 | Chiral raises USD 12M to scale post-silicon computing beyond Moore's Law | Materials such as carbon nanotubes and two-dimensional semiconductors have shown promise in research, but adoption has been limited by the lack of precise, scalable, and contamination-free manufacturing processes. The Venture Kick winner Ch... |
| 09.02.2026 | Tethys Robotics: The Venture Leader Mobile automating inspections in rough waters | 09.02.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Jonas Wüst, co-founder of Tethys Robotics. The robotics startup develops autonomous underwater robots for inspections in turbid, high-current waters. In March, Jonas will join nine other innovators on ... |
| 09.02.2026 | Loxo: The Venture Leader Mobile empowering commercial vehicles with autonomy | 09.02.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Lara Amini, co-founder of Loxo. The robotics startup creates the premier Swiss autonomous driving software for commercial vehicles. In March, Lara will join nine other innovators on a business developm... |
| 04.02.2026 | Haelixa Secures EUR 2 Million to Bolster Global Supply Chain Transparency | Haelixa secured EUR 2 million in pre-series A funding. This Swiss innovator uses patented DNA technology. It verifies product origin and authenticity. The solution combats fraud and boosts sustainability across supply chains. Textiles, prec... |
| 03.02.2026 | CHF 2.9 billion for Swiss startups in 2025 | 03.02.2026 09:29, Rita Longobardi
Investment in Swiss hightech startups rose by 23.9% to CHF 2.9 billion in 2025, according to Swiss Venture Capital Report, published by the online news portal startupticker.ch and the industry association S... |
| 03.02.2026 | Haelixa secures EUR 2 million to boost global growth | 03.02.2026 17:30, Rita Longobardi
Swiss DNA-tracing company Haelixa has raised EUR 2 million in a pre-series A round to accelerate the global adoption of its supply chain transparency solution. Haelixa’s patented DNA-based technology provid... |
| 02.02.2026 | BTRY: The Venture Leader Mobile advancing next-gen battery technology | 02.02.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Moritz Futscher, founder of BTRY. The engineering startup is working on new battery architectures for improved performance and efficiency. In March, Moritz will join nine other innovators on a business... |
| 02.02.2026 | Sun-Ways and SNCF Group team up to test solar panels between railway rails | Under this agreement, the SNCF Group becomes a partner in the Sun-Ways pilot project, which has been operating in Buttes, in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel, since April 24, 2025. SNCF’s innovation department, together with SNCF Réseau, is cl... |
| 02.02.2026 | DPhi Space: The Venture Leader Mobile streamlining space access | 02.02.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Aziz Belkhiria, founder of DPhi Space. The engineering startup is building and operating shared satellites to make access to space simpler, faster, and more affordable. In March, Aziz will join nine ot... |
| 26.01.2026 | EM Path: The Venture Leader Mobile developing wireless testing solutions | 26.01.2026 10:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Mohammad Azadifar, founder of EM Path. The engineering startup is helping ensure reliable wireless connectivity. In March, Mohammad will join nine other innovators on a business development and investo... |
| 26.01.2026 | Synature: The Venture Leader Mobile monitoring animals with AI | 26.01.2026 11:00, Rita Longobardi
Meet Olivier Stähli, founder of Synature. The ICT startup decodes animal communication and makes it actionable across nature, agriculture, and aquaculture. In March, Olivier will join nine other innovators ... |
| 23.01.2026 | SWISSto12 Secures Over EUR 100M, Accelerates Compact Satellite Revolution | SWISSto12 has secured over EUR 100 million in fresh capital. This investment vigorously propels its innovative HummingSat program forward. HummingSat represents a new generation: a compact, powerful geostationary telecommunications satellit... |
