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ETH Zurich & Empa spin-off Veltist has raised CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to advance AnastoSEAL, a next-generation surgical patch that aims to eliminate post-operative digestive leaks—a major surgical complication responsible for thousands of deaths and billions in healthcare costs each year.

Swiss startups continue to stand out both at home and abroad in developing and showcasing new innovations. Recent award recognitions, including participation in accelerator programs, bolster their visibility – helping them attract potential partners and investors while gaining access to expansive networks within their ecosystems.

Nanoflex Robotics AG was honored with the jury prize and the audience award for its cutting-edge telerobotic technology designed to revolutionize endovascular interventions - in particular stroke treatment - by reducing the risks of trauma and complications. The system also allows remote surgeries.

Last week was also very busy in Western Switzerland, where the grand final of the Start Contest 2024-2025 and Prix Sud organized by Le Temps newspaper took place. On these much awaited occasions, Lausanne based PMAX labs startup was awarded a prize, as was Fabas Food from Zurich for its novel bean-based yoghurt pre-mix preparation.

OneDoc, die Online-Plattform für die Buchung und Verwaltung von Arztterminen, übernimmt die Berner Medicosearch und festigt damit seine Position als Branchenführer in der Schweiz weiter. Die neue Gruppe beschäftigt nun 80 Mitarbeitende und soll bis nächstes Jahr auf 100 Personen anwachsen.

The new cohort in the ESA BIC Accelerator program is working on solutions addressing challenges across robotics, additive manufacturing, and environmental intelligence. During the next 24 months, the startups will receive up to EUR 200,000, alongside business and technical support to fast track their development.

As of this year, five winners of the W.A. de Vigier Awards will each receive CHF 120’000. Ten finalists have now been selected to present their solutions to a broader audience during the award ceremony on 18 June in Solothurn.

Over CHF 22 million in venture capital was invested in female-led startups this month, alongside notable milestones in their growth both locally and internationally.

Scalera, the ETH Zürich spin-off using AI to modernize construction procurement and get Europe building again, announces a $6.5 million seed round led by firstminute capital, Speedinvest, and a group of strategic angels from Google, unicorn startups, and the construction world. Scalera has already processed over CHF 2 billion in tenders and now covers 65% to…

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