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Das 2014 in der Schweiz gegründete InsurTech wefox schliesst sich mit dem Berner Versicherungsbroker SAM Versicherungen AG zusammen. Die Transaktion ist Teil der wefox-Expansionsstrategie, die durch zwei Finanzierungsrunden über 235 Millionen US-Dollar im vergangenen Jahr möglich wurde.

The scale-up coaching program is an intensive two-year program designed for Swiss startups that are less than 5 years and employ at least five full-time equivalents. 16 startups have been selected and will benefit from the new program.

Astrocast’s CubeSat was able to navigate in space using Galileo satellites and a low-cost, low-power European satnav receiver for positioning.

Apiax is one of the 20 fintech startups selected to join the eighth cohort of the Accenture Finetch Innovation Lab in London. In addition to joining the leading fintech hub, the regtech startup will leverage Accenture's broad network to enhance its solution.

Gestartet ist Sonect mit einer App, die den Geldbezug per Kreditkarte erlaubt. Nun können die 800'000 Kunden der Migros-Bank an Kiosken und bei anderen Sonect Partnern auch direkt von ihrem Bankkonto Bargeld beziehen.

A new mobile App offered by the Scandinavian Airlines System, the region's leading airline carrying more than 30 passengers annually, will enable scanning boarding passes, passports, meal vouchers and baggage tags. The app is powered by Scandit's technology.

Ten startups are competing for the top prize of the Swiss Fintech Awards in two categories: Early-stage and Growth stage. The winners will be announced at the Grand finale on 12. March 2020.

Proteomedix’ first product, a blood based prostate cancer test panel and risk score, will be introduced to the market early 2020. Before the lauch Helge Lubenow has been appointed as as Chief Executive Officer succeeding co-founder Ralph Schiess.

Die Schweizer Musikdienstleistungsfirma iGroove expandiert: nach dem ersten Expansionsschritt nach Deutschland wird der Rap-Star Kool Savas A&R Director (Artist&Repertoire) bei iGroove. Mit der Unterstützung von Investoren wird ausserdem der Sprung nach Übersee gewagt.

Geopraevent, a Zurich based provider of monitoring and alarm systems for natural disasters has been acquired by Hexagon, a global technology company specialising in sensor, software and autonomous solutions with €3.5 billion in sales. The startup will be fully consolidated into Hexagon's Geosystems division.