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Futurae Technologies wins investors
Zurich – Futurae Technologies has raised two million Swiss francs in a financing round. The spin-off from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich develops and sells secure authentication solutions.
Zurich sensor monitors growth of liver tissue outside of the body
Wädenswil ZH – Wyss Zurich is developing a perfusion system to allow the growth of healthy liver tissue outside of the body. C-CIT Sensors AG from the Greater Zurich Area is providing a sensor to monitor glucose levels crucial to the project.
Hystrix launches marketplace for medtech products
Biberist SO – Switzerland’s first digital marketplace for medical products, implants and services is soon to launch. Hystrix medical has secured well-known hospitals and suppliers – and is already planning to expand abroad.
Garaventa wins innovation award
Goldau SZ – This year’s main prize of the Central Switzerland Chamber of Industry and Commerce Innovation Award has been awarded to Garaventa AG. The ropeway manufacturer from Goldau impressed the jury with its cylindrical lift in Stoos.
Tamedia invests in Lykke
Zurich/Zug – Tamedia is investing in the Crypto Valley fintech startup Lykke. The media group also plans to make additional fintech investments in the future.
TOLREMO raises 9 million francs
Zurich – TOLREMO therapeutics AG has successfully raised 9 million Swiss francs in a Series A financing round. The biotech start-up from the Greater Zurich Area develops treatments to prevent drug resistance in cancer therapies.
Zug welcomes five new companies
Zug – Five companies have recently opened subsidiaries in the canton of Zug. They hail from sectors including life sciences, ICT and fintech, and were drawn by Zug’s business-friendly climate and well developed blockchain network.
New incubator for Crypto Valley
Zug – A new incubator has launched in Zug. Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC), which was founded by Lakeside Partners and private investors, will offer seed money and an incubation programme to blockchain startups.
AdNovum launches mobile authentication solution
Zurich – AdNovum is extending its NEVIS Security Suite with a mobile authentication solution that uses fingerprint or face recognition to identify users. The innovation will make transactions via e-banking easier and more convenient.
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