27.10.2021
Yokoy Group AG has raised about $26 million in a funding round led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from Balderton Capital, the Zurich-based firm said in an emailed statement.
The funds will be used to expand in Europe and the U.S., Chief Executive Officer Philippe Sahli said.
15.10.2021
Swiss spend management specialist Yokoy is on an expansion spree. After launching in Austria and Germany less than a year ago, the startup is already planning to conquer new markets, Yokoy co-founder and CMO Melanie Gabriel told Fintech News Switzerland in an interview.
28.09.2021
The 8th HackZurich competition was held at Technopark Zurich from Friday to Sunday. From a large number of international applications, more than 1,500 programmers and developers were selected, who developed more than 150 innovative and technical models in teams within 40 hours. In addition to the 420 site participants, more than 600 participants from nearly all over the world took part.
22.09.2021
As part of the Venture Leaders program, ten start-ups will showcase Switzerland’s deeptech expertise and lay the foundation for their global growth. Pitching in front of international investors, networking with experts and industry leaders, and learning from each other’s entrepreneurial experience will ensure the startups get ready for internationalization and fundraising success.
09.09.2021
At the 11th edition of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award Planted Foods (1st), a resident of Technopark Zurich, CUTISS (2nd), and 9T Labs (3rd) were the top picks of the expert jury. A selected audience of startups, investors, and key partners of the TOP 100 were present at the event, held at the newly renovated startup space in Schlieren.