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Wearables

Neuchâtel health tech company Aktiia has announced its rebranding to Hilo, alongside the closing of a USD 42 million Series B funding round. The new capital will support the international growth of its cuffless blood pressure monitoring platform and further product development.

Aktiia becomes Hilo and raises USD 42 million to accelerate global expansion

5 May 2025

A collaborative project in Bern and Neuchâtel is bringing together wearable technology, AI, and clinical expertise to improve prenatal monitoring, with potential impacts across the healthcare ecosystem.

ELAINE, a Bern and Neuchâtel-based collaboration for smart wearable prenatal care

8 April 2025

Geneva-based Cerret has launched its discreet safety bracelet, merging luxury design with advanced emergency technology. Global demand is growing rapidly, with over 150 units already shipped worldwide and 400 pre-orders in progress.

Geneva’s Cerret rethinks safety with its innovative luxury bracelet

21 January 2025

Perovskia Solar, a Vaud-based tech start-up, has secured USD 2.4 million in seed funding and more than 10 early IoT clients to accelerate the adoption of its innovative solar cell technology.

Perovskia Solar secures USD 2.4 million in funding and early IoT clients

25 September 2024

NOA by biped marks successful market entry in Europe and the US

6 August 2024

Thego.care has launched an online store for innovative medical armbands to enhance patient comfort and care.

Thego.care launches an online store for its innovative medical armbands

24 June 2024

Aktiia has received CE mark approval for its non-cuff optical technology, enabling the start-up to access markets in over 40 countries.

Aktiia’s CE Mark approval opens doors to international expansion

17 June 2024

Sitem Startup Club (SSC) has officialized a partnership with CSEM, uniting Bern's medtech ecosystem with engineering excellence for transformative healthcare solutions.

Sitem Startup Club and CSEM forge a strategic partnership to propel medtech innovation

8 April 2024

This investment propels Aktiia's mission to address the global challenge of hypertension, which affects over 1.4 billion individuals worldwide and is responsible for more than 18 million deaths annually.

Aktiia secures CHF 27 million to combat global hypertension crisis

4 March 2024

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October-December 2023)

19 December 2023

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