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Swiss start-ups raised CHF 2.4 billion in venture capital in 2024, marking an 8.5% decline from the previous year. The number of financing rounds also fell for the first time, reflecting a challenging investment climate. Despite these setbacks, biotech and cleantech sectors saw strong growth, and investor sentiment remains optimistic for 2025.

Business environment

Swiss start-ups secure CHF 2.4 billion in 2024 amid shifting investment trends

4 February 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2025)

28 January 2025

Fribourg-based company Builtronics is making strides in autonomous and remotely operated machinery, targeting the agriculture and construction industries. With significant support from local institutions, the company’s cutting-edge technology is paving the way for safer and more efficient solutions.

Fribourg’s Builtronics pioneers autonomous solutions in agriculture and construction

27 January 2025

SolidWatts has raised EUR 850,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Evercurious VC, with participation from Switzerland’s Kickfund, COREangels Climate, and prominent angel investors. The funds will accelerate the development of its clean industrial heating solutions and expand its market presence.

SolidWatts secures funds to transform traditional industrial heating

22 January 2025

Glueckkanja AG, a leading provider of Microsoft-based cloud solutions, has officially established a presence in Bern. Facilitated by the Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) and the Bern Economic Development Agency, the company’s Swiss subsidiary is now registered and ready to serve local businesses.

German IT specialist Glueckkanja establishes a presence in the canton of Bern

21 January 2025

Bernese tech start-up Soobr, a pioneer in AI-driven cleaning optimization, has entered its sixth European market with an expansion into Denmark. The company doubled its revenue in 2024 and grew its client base to 70, including several prominent healthcare institutions.

AI-driven cleaning specialist Soobr expands into Denmark and doubles revenue in 2024

13 January 2025

Citrix, a leader in secure application and desktop delivery, has acquired cybersecurity start-up Strong Network to bolster its platform’s security capabilities. The acquisition addresses the growing need for cyber resilience in hybrid work environments.

Citrix acquires Trust Valley cybersecurity start-up Strong Network

17 December 2024

SPIE, the European leader in multi-technical services, has announced its agreement to acquire Corporate Software SA, a Swiss IT consultancy specializing in Microsoft technologies, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. This strategic acquisition strengthens SPIE’s presence in Switzerland and bolsters its expertise in digital transformation and automation.

SPIE strengthens its Swiss presence by acquiring Bernese IT firm Corporate Software

10 December 2024

Arsium, a specialist in cybersecurity and IT infrastructures, has opened a subsidiary in Geneva to offer solutions tailored to the needs of Swiss SMEs.

Arsium sets up in Geneva to boost cybersecurity for SMEs and key accounts

3 December 2024

RealWear’s acquisition of Almer Technologies, backed by TeamViewer, signals a new chapter for industrial Augmented Reality (AR), merging Swiss innovation with global scale.

RealWear acquires Bernese AR pioneer Almer Technologies in industry-defining move

20 November 2024

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