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Four incumbent organizations in Switzerland and beyond, including C&A, Zurich Airport and Syngenta France, have joined forces with Swiss startups to transform their industries. The startups will deploy their solutions in projects aiming to support farmers, make organic cotton traceable, or support the transition to renewable energy.

Mit der SaaS-Lösung von vertX IQ können Pensionskassen ihre Anlagen sowie die Kommunikation mit ihren Stakeholdern über eine Plattform managen. Nun hat das Zuger Unternehmen zwei neue Investoren an Bord, welche zusätzlich das Management-Team und den Verwaltungsrat verstärken.

The new Swiss National Startup Team for Venture Leaders Mobile will attend the 4YFN at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 02-06 March 2025. The roadshow connects Switzerland’s top startups with international investors and telecom leaders, offering a prime opportunity to expand their global presence.

Ab Anfang 2025 werden Avientus, Citus, DNAir, Synature und Terensis Teil der nächsten Kohorte des Büro Züri Innovationspark. Sie haben die Jury mit Lösungen unter anderem für die Logistik, Hautgesundheit oder Landwirtschaft überzeugt.

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.