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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (November 2025)

26 November 2025

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT) has awarded new funding to four start-ups developing high-impact digital and cleantech solutions in Western Switzerland.

Vaud-based start-ups to accelerate innovation in sustainability, health, sport and finance

11 November 2025

Solide Finance, a fintech company transforming cross-border payments, has opened its operations in Western Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in its mission to help banks modernize their international payment systems.

Solide Finance expands to Geneva to revolutionize cross-border payments

5 November 2025

Neuchâtel has become Switzerland’s blockchain capital, home to over 100 start-ups driving innovation, trust, and digital transformation.

Neuchâtel, Switzerland’s capital of blockchain innovation

3 November 2025

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 1.47 billion in the first half of 2025, with biotech and fintech driving growth despite fewer deals and cautious investor sentiment.

Swiss start-ups attract CHF 1.47 billion in first half of 2025

15 July 2025

Neuchâtel opens a blockchain-focused coworking space to support innovation, collaboration, and digital adoption in the region.

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Neuchâtel strengthens its position as a blockchain hub with new coworking space

7 July 2025

Colb Asset SA, a Geneva-based fintech company specializing in real-world asset tokenization, has secured CHF 6 million in an oversubscribed seed extension round. The funding aims to broaden access to traditionally exclusive investment opportunities through blockchain technology.

Geneva-based Colb raises CHF 6 million to tokenize pre-IPO investments on blockchain

13 May 2025

French investment firm Matis has set up operations in Geneva with the launch of Matis Art Club Deals Suisse SA, marking a significant step in its mission to make 20th-century masterpieces accessible to investors through an innovative co-investment model.

Matis establishes first Swiss office in Geneva to democratize art investment

12 March 2025

Geneva has unveiled its new Innovation Master Plan 2025-2027 (“Plan Directeur de l’Innovation 2025-2027” in French), designed to consolidate the canton’s position as a leading international innovation hub. Backed by CHF 11 million in public investment, the strategy focuses on infrastructure enhancement, targeted financing, and fostering entrepreneurship to bolster Geneva’s economic strength.

Geneva strengthens its innovation ecosystem with a strategic development plan

10 March 2025

Geneva-based Sparta has secured USD 42 million in Series B funding, reinforcing its role as a market leader in AI-driven commodity trading intelligence.

Sparta raises USD 42 million to expand AI-powered commodity trading

25 February 2025

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