Explore insights, news, and background stories from the Greater Zurich Area – one of Europe’s most advanced business and innovation hubs. This is where international companies, tech pioneers, and investors find the latest updates on artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, fintech, and more. Whether you're looking for real-world expansion cases, startup success stories, or key developments in Switzerland’s business environment, our articles offer firsthand perspectives and strategic guidance.
Instimatch Global secures funding of 11.5 million Swiss francs
Baar - Instimatch Global has completed a Pre-Series A round, raising 11.5 million Swiss francs. The fintech company aims to strengthen its leading position in the digital trading platform space and take its international reach to the next level.
Zurich developing relatively quickly into circular city
Zug/New York - The Circular Cities Barometer published by Holcim and Bloomberg Media shows that Zurich is among the cities most rapidly embracing the shift towards circular living. Among the 30 largest cities, Zurich ranks in fifth place behind London, Seattle, Copenhagen and Paris.
Indie Semiconductor acquires EXALOS AG
Schlieren/Aliso Viejo - The Californian company Indie Semiconductor has acquired the photonics firm EXALOS AG, which is based in the Greater Zurich Area. This will now allow Indie to expand its FMCW lidar portfolio for automated driving to include core technologies from EXALOS.
Spin-offs, synergies & visions of the future: An interview with Mario Jenni
The Bio-Technopark Schlieren has established itself as the heart of the life sciences scene in Zurich and serves as a breeding ground for innovative start-ups and spin-offs. Mario Jenni, the CEO and co-founder of the Technopark, is at the centre of its rapid growth and research.
Solar roofs from Megasol can prevent hail damage
Deitingen - The solar roof system 'Level' developed by Megasol has been awarded the highest hail protection class 5. As such, the system has demonstrated its capacity to prevent roof damage in the event of heavy hail. With its development, the company is taking increasingly extreme weather conditions into account.
10 must-see innovative healthcare startups in Greater Zurich
In the Greater Zurich Area, innovative healthcare innovations are being developed, produced, and launched to the market. We introduce 10 key players in the ecosystem and ten startups working on the future of health.
CUTISS launches Series C financing round
Schlieren - CUTISS AG is seeking to bring its personalized skin therapy denovoSkin to a final development phase with the help of a Series C financing round. The company is also striving to ensure that the machine used to bioengineer these individualized skin grafts is ready for use in clinical settings.
CARUSO sunglasses protect pilots’ eyes
Schaffhausen - Various filters used in the sunglasses made by CARUSO & FREELAND protect pilots against the risks of cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and retinal detachment. This has now also been proven in a two-year scientific study carried out in conjunction with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW).
SEAS working with Xylem on air-to-water technology
Lugano/Washington D.C. - Société de l'Eau Aerienne Suisse (SEAS) from the Greater Zurich Area is partnering with Xylem to further develop its air-to-water technology. With this, the American company, a global player in the water management sector, is seeking to promote an alternative form of water supply.
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