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Farmy raises CHF 10m for expansion
Farmy has raised 10 million Swiss francs in a new financing round. Switzerland’s third largest online grocery store intends to use the new capital to expand its e-mobile fleet and to develop its second mainstay as an IT service provider for organic producers.
Yokoy launches new credit card
Zurich/Lenzburg AG – Fintech start-up Yokoy and Hypothekarbank Lenzburg have launched the Yokoy Prepaid Business Mastercard. With no foreign exchange or card fees, the corporate card will make corporate spending management more efficient and more convenient.
Fintech i2invest raises additional capital
Zug – The FinTech firm i2invest has successfully closed a financing round. It has raised a total of 1.3 million Swiss francs from private investors. i2invest intends to use this fresh capital to launch two new funds in the fall.
Tinamu Labs secures CHF 1.1 mio.
ETH spin-off Tinamu Labs has secured seed funding of 1.1 million Swiss francs in an oversubscribed financing round. Tinamu offers a drone-based automated end-to-end inspection solution that works independently from GPS and is planning to expand into the USA.
Switzerland's first master's degree in logistics
Altdorf – Logistikum Schweiz and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are joining forces to offer the first master’s degree in logistics in Switzerland. Studies will be based in Altdorf and Lucerne. This course will strengthen Central Switzerland as a logistics location.
Greater Zurich confirms quality in times of COVID-19
Zurich – The Greater Zurich Area remains a first-class location even in difficult times. Its innovative strength and diversification continue to benefit established and new companies alike. This was made clear at the annual event of the Greater Zurich Area AG, which was held virtually for the first time ever.
HeiQ presents virus-protected clothing
Textile technology company HeiQ Materials AG has collaborated with several innovative textile manufacturers to create the world’s first garment that is fully treated with HeiQ Viroblock.
Neon raises new capital to fund further growth
Zurich – Fintech company neon has raised over 5 million Swiss francs in a new financing round. Investors include insurance company Helvetia, the Innovation Foundation of the Schwyzer Kantonalbank and two investors from the Swiss version of Dragon’s Den.
Numab begins clinical trials
Numab Therapeutics has started clinical trials on its first proprietary cancer antibody test. The international study is initially aiming to determine the optimal dosing for various cancer indications. Thereafter anti-tumor activity will be tested on certain tumors.
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