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Zurich based start-up 100 Celsius.ai launches new predictive software tools for actionable insights in reducing customer churn. This analytical software solution uses modern natural language processing methods to derive value from the vast amounts of unstructured customer data, combined with structured inputs.

An der Zürcher Messe Logistics & Distribution wird es dieses Jahr einen Technologie- und Innovationspark geben. Neben einem attraktiven Messestand können ausgewählte Startups von einem umfassenden Kommunikationspaket profitieren.

Personalities affiliated to the Swiss startup ecosystem are among Forbes “30under30” Europe 2017. They include startup founders of: Depsys, Wingtra, CellSpring, chronext and GovFaces, and Opthorobotics, an investor and a supporter. The nominated individuals are all united by one feature: the hunger for innovation in their respective fields.

Bearing point invites students and graduates from five European countries including Switzerland to apply for the Be an Innovator challenge 2017. Selected startups will present before the jury in Berlin. Three winners will be awarded accordingly. Application is possible until 31^st March 2017.

SuperCharger is an accelerator program for global fintech companies planning to expand to the Asian market. The program is backed by companies such as Standard Chartered and Fidelity International.

The Zurich based startup Perspective Robotics was awarded, among other prizes, $120’000 for winning the Techstars pitching competition at the CES event. The startup was recognised for its innovative aerial robotics mainly for the recently launched tethered and foldable quadcopter called Fotokite Phi.

Die Serviceplattform für Weiterbildung CVCube.ch schliesst erfolgreich die Seedfinanzierung ab und verstärkt den Verwaltungsrat mit strategischem Know-how. Unter anderem nehmen Yves Mäder, ehemaliger CEO von ricardo.ch und Patrik Breitenmoser, ehemals CTO von jobs.ch, Einsitz im Verwaltungsrat des Start-ups.

Centralway Numbrs, a leading European banking app, has today announced that the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the government of Dubai, has made a substantial investment to support the company’s future growth plans. ICD belongs to the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds.

ETH spinoff Scandit, the data capture innovator, has closed a $7.5m Series A funding round with Atomico, the leading global venture capital firm based in London and founded and led by Niklas Zennström.

Die Swiss E-Commerce Awards werden 2017 bereits zum sechsten Mal an die besten Online- und Mobile-Shops verliehen. Eine breit abgestützte und mit zusätzlichen weiblichen Persönlichkeiten aus dem Digital-Business verstärkte unabhängige Jury kürt die besten digitalen Vertriebsplattformen.