22.11.2021

Vifor Pharma has announced the acquisition of Inositec AG, a Swiss start-up, developing first-in-class non-dialysis treatments for soft tissue and vascular calcification disorders. Inositec purchase price includes an upfront payment of CHF 20 million and success based clinical earn-out payments.

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.