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Several growth financings this week show that Swiss founders are no longer simply masters of invention, but also of scaling.

In a newly signed long-term agreement, Auterion and Germany-based Rheinmetall aim to develop standardised software-based components for unmanned drone systems for millitary industries. The companies are specialists that supply drone operating systems and defence technology respectively.

Embotech closed a CHF23.5 million Series B funding to scale its Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) and Autonomous Terminal Tractor (ATT) solutions in Europe, and ultimately in the United States, Middle East, and Asia. The funding round is led by Emerald Technology Ventures and Yttrium, with additional funds from BMW i Ventures, the independent venture…

Das Zürcher Fitness-Startup Lucky Punch konnte über 700'000 Franken für das weitere Wachstum bei der Crowd einsammeln. Das Medtech-Startup Spirecut hat mit gut 370'000 Franken die Hälfte seines Sammelziels erreicht. Auch die Startups Jaeger Fishing, Localfish sowie Changemaker haben ihre Finanzierungsschwellen kurz nach Kampagnen-Start bereits…

By addressing critical challenges in food waste, healthcare, sustainability, and technology, female founders are not just creating businesses but driving meaningful societal and environmental change across multiple sectors. Before we head into the festive season, let’s take a moment to reflect on this month’s highlights.

Four medtech startups have achieved significant milestones: Alithea Genomics has broadened its product lineup, while Cutiss received approval to initiate its Phase 3 clinical trial. Additionally, Vanarix and Dexter completed successful surgical procedures, setting a foundation for their future growth.

Almost one year has passed since The Trip Boutique AI launched its B2B platform. In line with its transition into the commercial phase, the Zurich based-startup has entered into a global partnership with Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, representing a significant step forward in bringing AI-powered personalization and efficiency to travel…

Starlab Space - ein Joint Venture von Airbus, Voyager Space, Mitsubishi Corporation und MDA Space – will eine private, industriegetriebene Raumstation als Nachfolgerin der ISS betreiben. Mit dem heute Montag unterzeichneten Memorandum of Understanding plant Starlab Space, Geschäftsaktivitäten im Innovationspark Zürich aufzunehmen.

The new edition of Swiss Startup Radar contains some surprising results, including the fact that the local start-up scene is large in absolute terms. The start-ups behind the numbers can be seen in awards and funding programmes.

The latest additions to the BaseLaunch program address key challenges: MetaLead is developing novel therapies addressing metal overload disorders while MT-act is taking a novel approach to tackle chronic and age-related diseases. Offering up to half a million dollars, this incubation program will enable the teams to advance their programs.