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Inthera Bioscience impresses investors
Wädenswil ZH – Inthera Bioscience AG has secured a total of 9.6 million Swiss francs in its Series A financing. The startup develops novel, first-in-class therapies in oncology.
Leuthard opens international drone congress
Zurich – Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard opened the Drone Innovators Network congress in Zurich on Tuesday, where participants will have the opportunity to discuss the global development of drones. Switzerland will showcase its most innovative drones and technologies.
Capital finds its way securely into the crypto world
The Greater Zurich Area enjoys a leading position in the financial and blockchain sectors. Swiss Crypto Exchange (SCX) wants to take advantage of this potential: its new crypto exchange platform connects banks to the crypto world, creating secure access to digital assets.
City of Zug tests blockchain consultative vote
Zug – The City of Zug, which is at the heart of Crypto Valley, is testing the first blockchain-based consultative vote. Voting without a central server is considered more tamper-proof than other e-voting systems.
Drone transports lab samples across Lake Zurich
Zurich – Swiss Post is again testing the use of drones for transporting laboratory samples. The test is being carried out on behalf of Zentrallabor Zürich using a flight path over Lake Zurich.
Major Chinese bank opens branch in Zurich
Zurich – Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has opened a branch in Zurich, making it the second major Chinese bank after China Construction Bank to establish a presence in the Zurich financial centre.
HUBER+SUHNER to expand production
Pfäffikon ZH – The cable and component manufacturer HUBER+SUHNER plans to expand its production capacity in the Greater Zurich Area. This investment will be in the low double-digit million range.
Online butcher concludes funding round
Neuhausen am Rheinfall SH – Luma Beef sells meat products that have been tenderised by a specially developed technique of mould ripening to make them a delicacy. The foodtech startup from the Greater Zurich Area has now successfully concluded a funding round.
Japanese life insurer partnering with dacadoo
Zurich – T&D Holdings, the insurance holding company for T&D life group in Japan, is joining forces with dacadoo. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area will be supporting T&D in the development of digital life insurance products.
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