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Switzerland Tech Snapshot 3
Investment Snapshot 4
List of Funding Rounds 5
New Investors 7
Top Funded Business Models - last 1 year 9
New Analyst Picks 10
IPOs 12
Acquisitions 13
Recent News 14
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Switzerland Tech Snapshot – April 2021
Switzerland Tech: Snapshot – April 2021
Note : "Investors" refers to "Institutional Investors" only
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$218M
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Overall Geo Stats
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Funding Rounds $ Invested Analyst Picks
Bioversys
Upgraded to
SOONICORN
New Investors
Euroclear
FiveT
Series A+ rounds Active Investors IPOs
VectivBio
CRISPR Therapeutics
Acquisitions
Jobtome#@
Stieger Software#@
Top Funding Rounds Top Markets Top Investors Top Cities
Monthly Leader Board
Zurich
(5 Rounds, $27.3M)
Zug
(2 Rounds, $21M)
Basel
(2 Rounds, $1.2M)
Allschwil
(1 Rounds, $4.4M)
$115M - Series C
CeQur (2019, Horw, $115M)
$24.2M - Series C
Bluecode (2015, Lachen, $52.0M)
$21M - Series B
Wire (2012, Zug, $29.2M)
$18.2M - Series B
Alpian (2019, Carouge, $30.8M)
Credit Suisse
(1 Investments)
500 Startups
(1 Investments)
Ysios Capital
(1 Investments)
University of Cambridge
(1 Investments)
Diabetes
CeQur
Drug Delivery
ACM Biosciences
Payments
Bluecode
Enterprise Collaboration
Wire
Market Size
Companies Covered 5,690
Funded Companies 1,676
Total Funding $14.8B
Funding in last 12 months $2.1B
Top Exits
IPOs 72
Acquisitions 314
Company Stage
Unicorns 3
Soonicorns 34
Minicorns 150
Editor Picks 724
Series A+ 443
Series C+ 95
Acqui-Hires 2
Deadpooled 406
Top Cities
Zurich (504 Rounds, $2.8B)
Lausanne (204 Rounds, $1.3B)
Top Investors
Venture Kick (232 Investments)
Venturelab (139 Investments)
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Investment Snapshot
Investment Snapshot of Switzerland Tech as of April 2021
Switzerland Tech: Investment Snapshot
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# Rounds
$ Funding
Investment Trend Top Investments (April 2021)*
CeQur
(2019, Horw, $115M)
$115M - Series C Credit Suisse
Bluecode
(2015, Lachen, $52.0M)
$24.2M - Series C
Wire
(2012, Zug, $29.2M)
$21.0M - Series B
Unternehmertum Venture
Capital Partners
Alpian
(2019, Carouge, $30.8M)
$18.2M - Series B
Innoveo
(2007, Zurich, $15.0M)
$15.0M - Series A Everstone Capital
Futurae
(2016, Zurich, $7.5M)
$5.3M - Series A Euroclear
Synendos Therapeutics
(2019, Allschwil, $26.2M)
$4.4M - Series A Ysios Capital
Calciscon
(2013, Nidau, $5.4M)
$2.7M - Series A Yellowstone Holding
Oncobit
(2018, Zurich, $2.5M)
$2.5M - Seed AVANTECA
PreComb
(2018, Hombrechtikon, $2.4M)
$2.4M - Seed HTGF
HexagonFab
(2017, Cambridge, $2.3M)
$2.3M - Seed University of Cambridge
*Shows only the lead Investors
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List of Funding Rounds (1/2)
List of Funding Rounds in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: List of Funding Rounds
Note: Seed Stage (Seed, Angel), Early Stage (Series A, Series B), Late Stage (Series C+), PE
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LATE STAGE
$24.2M - Series C
Bluecode (2015, Lachen, $52.0M)
Bank-account linked wallet
LATE STAGE
$115.0M - Series C
CeQur (2019, Horw, $115.0M)
Developer of wearable insulin delivery patch
Credit Suisse, Endeavour Vision, Schroders, GMS
Capital, VI Partners, and 2 more
EARLY STAGE
$2.7M - Series A
Calciscon (2013, Nidau, $5.4M)
Developing a blood based IVD to test propensity for
pathological calcification.
Yellowstone Holding
EARLY STAGE
$4.4M - Series A
Synendos Therapeutics (2019, Allschwil, $26.2M)
Developer of endocannabinoid modulators for the
treatment of CNS disorders
Ysios Capital
EARLY STAGE
$5.3M - Series A
Futurae (2016, Zurich, $7.5M)
Smartphone and NFC-based 2FA solution
Euroclear, EquityPitcher, AXA Venture Partners,
Zurcher Kantonalbank
EARLY STAGE
$15.0M - Series A
Innoveo (2007, Zurich, $15.0M)
No-code platform for insurance application
development
Everstone Capital, Paulson & Co
EARLY STAGE
$18.2M - Series B
Alpian (2019, Carouge, $30.8M)
Digital subsidiary bank of Reyl & Cie bank
EARLY STAGE
$21.0M - Series B
Wire (2012, Zug, $29.2M)
Cloud-based unified collaboration management
software provider
Unternehmertum Venture Capital Partners, One Way
Ventures, Iconical, Elysium Venture Capital, Morpheus
Ventures
SEED STAGE
$1.2M - Seed
Bottmedical (2019, Basel, $1.2M)
Provider of smart devices to manage sleep apnea
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List of Funding Rounds (2/2)
List of Funding Rounds in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: List of Funding Rounds
Note: Seed Stage (Seed, Angel), Early Stage (Series A, Series B), Late Stage (Series C+), PE
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SEED STAGE
$1.9M - Seed
QUMEA (2019, Solothurn, $1.9M)
Developer of cloud and AI-based human motion
sensing systems
SEED STAGE
$2.2M - Seed
LEDCity Deuss & Co (2015, Zurich, $2.2M)
Provider of sensor-based intelligent lighting control
systems
SEED STAGE
$2.3M - Seed
HexagonFab (2017, Cambridge, $2.3M)
Provider of diagnostic analyzers and kits for life
sciences and industrial purposes
University of Cambridge, Parkwalk, New Ground
Ventures, R42 Group
SEED STAGE
$2.4M - Seed
PreComb (2018, Hombrechtikon, $2.4M)
Provides functional cancer profiling using biomarker
analysis
HTGF, FiveT, Kinled Holding
SEED STAGE
$2.5M - Seed
Oncobit (2018, Zurich, $2.5M)
Developer of diagnostic and monitoring tests for
precision treatment
AVANTECA,
SEED STAGE
Seed
ACM Biosciences (2020, Basel)
Developer of antibodies & vaccines for the treatment
of infectious diseases
Venturelab
SEED STAGE
Seed
accroma (2014, Muttenz)
Workflow automation device for laboratory use
SEED STAGE
Seed
UTRUST (2017, Zug)
Blockchain-based payment gateway
500 Startups
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New Investors (1/2)
List of New Investors in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: List of New Investors
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Investor Company Info Round Amount Round Name
Euroclear
3 portfolio companies | Diversified provider of post-trade services for financial
markets
Futurae
Smartphone and NFC-based 2FA solution
$5.35M Series A
FiveT
1 portfolio companies | FiveT
PreComb
Provides functional cancer profiling using biomarker analysis
$2.41M Seed
Everstone Capital
27 portfolio companies | VC & PE firm focused on multiple sectors
Innoveo
No-code platform for insurance application development
$15.00M Series A
AVANTECA
1 portfolio companies | AVANTECA Partners AG | Asset Management
Oncobit
Developer of diagnostic and monitoring tests for precision treatment
$2.52M Seed
Elysium Venture Capital
2 portfolio companies | Venture capital fund focused on tech startups
Wire
Cloud-based unified collaboration management software provider
$21.00M Series B
Unternehmertum Venture Capital Partners
51 portfolio companies | Tech focused early stage VC firm investing in Germany
Wire
Cloud-based unified collaboration management software provider
$21.00M Series B
University of Cambridge
36 portfolio companies | University offering multiple courses and degrees across
diversified streams
HexagonFab
Provider of diagnostic analyzers and kits for life sciences and industrial
purposes
$2.28M Seed
One Way Ventures
18 portfolio companies | VC firm investing in tech startups
Wire
Cloud-based unified collaboration management software provider
$21.00M Series B
Tandem Diabetes
1 portfolio companies | Developer of devices for continuous glucose monitoring
and manual insulin delivery
CeQur
Developer of wearable insulin delivery patch
$115M Series C
Paulson & Co
2 portfolio companies | Event driven strategy focused hedge fund
Innoveo
No-code platform for insurance application development
$15.00M Series A
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New Investors (2/2)
List of New Investors in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: List of New Investors
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Investor Company Info Round Amount Round Name
GMS Capital
2 portfolio companies | PE firm focused on mid-market companies operating
across North America
CeQur
Developer of wearable insulin delivery patch
$115M Series C
gfgroup.ch
1 portfolio companies | GF Group Holding AG
Oncobit
Developer of diagnostic and monitoring tests for precision treatment
$2.52M Seed
Parkwalk
152 portfolio companies | VC firm investing primarily in the UK and US
HexagonFab
Provider of diagnostic analyzers and kits for life sciences and industrial
purposes
$2.28M Seed
Ypsomed
1 portfolio companies | Self delivery injection systems and diabetes care
systems
CeQur
Developer of wearable insulin delivery patch
$115M Series C
New Ground Ventures
28 portfolio companies | US focused seed stage VC firm
HexagonFab
Provider of diagnostic analyzers and kits for life sciences and industrial
purposes
$2.28M Seed
R42 Group
3 portfolio companies | Venture capital fund investing in tech startups
HexagonFab
Provider of diagnostic analyzers and kits for life sciences and industrial
purposes
$2.28M Seed
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Top Funded Business Models - last 1 year
* Rank is based on $Invested in last 1 year in the Business Model. ▲- Indicates change in Rank from previous 1
year.
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Rank Business Model $ Funding # Rounds Top Funding Round
1 -- Diversified Diagnostics > Tests $116M 4 SOPHiA GENETICS | $110M | Series F
2 -- Insulin Patches $115M 1 CeQur | $115M | Series C
3 -- Drug Delivery Patches $115M 1 CeQur | $115M | Series C
4 --
Diagnostics (by Technology) > Diagnostic Software >
Bioinformatics > Clinical Genomics
$113M 3 SOPHiA GENETICS | $110M | Series F
5 --
Gastroenterology > Drugs > Bowel Disorders > Short
Bowel Syndrome
$110M 1 VectivBio | $110M | Series D
6 ▼-1
Electronic Design Automation Tools > IP Cores >
Packaging
$92.3M 1 Kandou Bus | $92.3M | Series C
7 ▲15 Cryptocurrencies Based Financial Services $88.5M 3 Bitcoin Suisse | $48.5M | Series A
8 --
Autonomous Retail > Physical Stores > Technology
Enablers > Self Checkout Solutions > App based
$80.0M 1 Scandit | $80.0M | Series C
9 ▼-5 Construction Inspection Software $65.6M 1 Screening Ea.. | $65.6M | Series C
10 -- Spinal Therapy Devices $52.0M 1 Spineart | $52.0M | Series B
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New Analyst Picks (1/2)
Interesting Companies identified by Analysts in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: Analyst Picks
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Upgraded to SOONICORN
Bioversys (2008, Basel, $21.0M, Series B)
Drugs that switch off drug resistance and restore the
efficacy of approved antibiotics.
European Investment Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, BMBF and 5 other Investors
Upgraded to SOONICORN
Bluecode (2015, Lachen, $13.4M, Series B)
Bank-account linked wallet
European Union,Demtech,OTP Startup Partner
Programand
Upgraded to SOONICORN
CeQur (2019, Horw, $115M, Series C)
Developer of wearable insulin delivery patch
Credit Suisse, Ypsomed, Schroders and 4 other
Investors
Upgraded to MINICORN
QUMEA (2019, Solothurn, $1.9M, Seed)
Developer of cloud and AI-based human motion
sensing systems
Added to Editor's Pick
Rigi Technologies (2019, Lausanne, $103K,
Conventional Debt)
Provider of drone-based on demand delivery services
AIT Startups, RobotUnion, Fondation pour l'innovation
technologique and 1 other Investors
Added to Editor's Pick
Bloom Biorenewables (2019, Fribourg,
Undisclosed, Seed)
Manufacturer of biomass-based diversified green
chemicals
MassChallenge, AIT Startups, and 6 other Investors
Added to Editor's Pick
Medusoil (2018, Lausanne, $2.3M, Seed)
Developer of bio-reinforcement-based soil stabilization
agent for the construction industry
Realstone Holding, AIT Startups, Venture Kick and 2
other Investors
Added to Editor's Pick
Procivis (2016, Zurich, Undisclosed, Seed)
Digital identity management solution for government
agencies
,Fyrfly Venture Partnersand
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New Analyst Picks (2/2)
Interesting Companies identified by Analysts in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: Analyst Picks
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Added to Editor's Pick
HexagonFab (2017, Cambridge, $2.3M, Seed)
Provider of diagnostic analyzers and kits for life
sciences and industrial purposes
New Ground Ventures, University of Cambridge,
Hemex and 2 other Investors
Added to Editor's Pick
TBô (2017, Zurich, $2.2M, Seed)
Internet first brand offering men's inner-wear
Venturelaband
Added to Editor's Pick
Ovation eSports (2020, Meilen, Undisclosed, Seed)
Esports player organization
Maurice Louis-Dreyfus,Kyril Louis-Dreyfusand
Added to Editor's Pick
Mithras Technology (2018, Chur, Undisclosed,
Seed)
Provider of energy waste heat recovery solutions using
thermoelectric generators
Added to Editor's Pick
Capskin (2020, Zurich, Undisclosed, Seed)
Platform offering 3D motion tracking solution tailored
to capture feet
DART Labs,F10and
Added to Editor's Pick
accroma (2014, Muttenz, Undisclosed, Seed)
Workflow automation device for laboratory use
Added to Editor's Pick
Relio (, Zurich, Undisclosed, Seed)
Digital bank for individuals
Added to Editor's Pick
haako (2015, Basel, $50.5K, Grant (prize money))
Developer of mobile applications
Added to Editor's Pick
Stayield (2020, Zurich, Unfunded)
Online platform for revenue-based financing
Added to Editor's Pick
Celerato (2017, Zurich, Unfunded)
Cloud-based medical reporting tool for healthcare
providers
Added to Editor's Pick
Pneumoscope (2017, Unfunded)
Developer of AI-based stethoscope
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IPO Date Company IPO Mcap Exchange Ticker
09 Apr 2021
VectivBio (2019, Basel, $110M)
Developer of theraputic agent for short bowel syndrome
$578M NASDAQ:VECT
21 Apr 2021
CRISPR Therapeutics (2013, Basel, $127M)
Developer of solutions for treating human genetic diseases by using
genome editing technology
LON:0VRQ
IPOs
List of IPOs in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: IPOs
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Acquisitions
List of Acquisitions in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech: Acquisitions
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Acq. Date Company Acquirer Deal Size
01 Apr 2021
Jobtome(2012, Chiasso)
Online Job Aggregator
Gi Group
07 Apr 2021
Stieger Software(1982, Thal)
Business management software for the automotive industry
Imaweb
07 Apr 2021
Flatfox(2012, Zurich)
Residential property listing and booking platform
Die Mobiliar
12 Apr 2021
Mestex(2014, Basel)
Developer of therapy for osteoarthritis-related joint pain
Gruenenthal Group
26 Apr 2021
Designwerk(2007, Winterthur)
Developer of electromobility solutions and chargers
Volvo Group
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Recent News (1/2)
Recent News in Switzerland Tech in April 2021
Switzerland Tech:News
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Exit News
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● Microsoft Azure Customers Now Able to Acquire beqom with Existing Azure
CreditBusiness Wire
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● Grünenthal acquires Mestex AG and its Phase-III-ready investigational
medicine MTX-071 for the treatment of pa... RealWire
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● Swiss insurer Mobiliar buys property marketplace Flatfox AIM Group
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● Gi Group buys Swiss job aggregator Jobtome AIM Group
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● DeFi Technologies Completes Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Valour
Structured Products, a Leading Exchang... GlobeNewswire
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● Alpha Blue Ocean is proud to stand alongside WISekey and Jacob & Co, with
the acquisition of the NFT Astronomi... Business Wire
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● VectivBio at 7.5M-share IPO at $ 17 Seeking Alpha
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● VectivBio Announces Closing of $146.6 Million Initial Public Offering
GlobeNewswire
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People News
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● Overland ADCT BioPharma appoints Eric Koo as CEO Business Wire
.
● Board International CEO Nanni Grossi Steps Down IndianWeb2
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Company News
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● ADC Therapeutics gets the nod from the FDA for its CD19-targeted antibody
drug conjugate biopharma-reporter.com
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● US FDA Advisory Committee votes in favour of maintaining accelerated
approval of Roche’s Tecentriq for PD-L1-p...GlobeNewswire
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