The Week in Swiss Startups (1-5.4.2024) - Week #14
The first week of April '24 features 16 startups and 0 exits. Redalpine is looking for AI talents! Follow me for the latest AI news from Google Cloud - I will share insights from Google Cloud Next!
Hi there!
Last week's newsletter highlighted Swiss AI news, and I'm thrilled to share that two Swiss startups made it into CB Insights' prestigious TOP 100 Global AI ranking! 🇨ðŸ‡
While I'm off to Las Vegas for Google Cloud Next, our biggest conference of the year, here's a quick recap of last week's top headlines:
16 Startups Get Funded: The Swiss startup scene continues to heat up with a fresh round of funding for innovative companies.
ETH Zurich Strengthens Chip Industry: A new initiative by ETH Zurich aims to solidify Switzerland's position as a leader in the chip industry: SwissChips.
Redalpine (VC) Seeks AI Talent: Redalpine is looking for a talented AI Working Student to join their team )link below)
I will share the latest AI updates from Vegas, stay tuned on LinkedIn!
Gian
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Financing rounds
AI/ML
csky.ai: CHF 25k - Pre-seed
Studyflash: CHF 25k - Pre-seed
Biotech
Neurosterix: $63M - First investment
Shape Biopharmaceuticals: CHF 40k - Convertible Loan
Cleantech
Freesuns: CHF 1M
b-char: CHF 35k - Grant
Borobotics: CHF 35k - Grant
Cotierra (fka Terra Preta): CHF 35k - Grant
EggField: CHF 35k - Grant
eightinks: CHF 35k - Grant
Fabas Foods: CHF 35k - Grant
Rematter: CHF 35k - Grant
Unbound Potential: CHF 35k - Grant
upwater: CHF 35k - Grant
Engineering
K2 Photonics: CHF 25k - Pre-seed
Mobility
Swisspod: Undisclosed
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Resources
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Swisspreneur Podcast
Listen to S. Manoj Harasgama, serial entrepreneur and startup investor: From Working at Shell to Building a ClimateTech Startup - EP #389
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News & Jobs
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