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𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁: 𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘃𝘁𝗲𝗰 STS Digital has successfully acquired flovtec, a leading Switzerland-based market maker and a proud portfolio company of ESAC. This acquisition is a significant milestone, marking an important step in expanding market-making capabilities and enhancing liquidity solutions within the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. Some key highlights of this acquisition include: 1. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: flovtec's clients will benefit from increased liquidity and tighter spreads, emphasizing the strategic advantages of this merger. 2. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: flovtec’s advanced trading infrastructure will bolster STS Digital’s technological edge, enabling the development of new and innovative trading products. 3. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: With flovtec’s strong regulatory presence in Switzerland, STS Digital will expand its reach across the European market, aligning with its strategy to become a global leader. 4. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: The combined expertise and resources of both companies will ensure the delivery of top-tier, tailored solutions to their clients. At ESAC, we are incredibly proud to have supported flovtec on their journey. Congratulations to both teams as they embark on this exciting new chapter! 🎉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dgP7-Dvj Nicolas Grawe Lasse Ufermann Johannes Hornig Dr. Daniel Diemers Khaled Yassin Ashna S. Gideon Hyams Dr. Ravi Chikatamarla Maxime S. Berthold Baurek-Karlic Julia Gülden-Zeisberger Iman Saïd Philipp Sakuler #ESAC #EuropeanSuperAngelsClub #DigitalAssets #Innovation #Acquisition #Success #MarketMaking #STSDigital #flovtec

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Novatron Fusion Group AB's groundbreaking fusion energy confinement technology secures €3 million in EIC Pathfinder funding! The success of fusion power plants hinges on the quality of energy confinement, which must meet two essential criteria: i) stability and ii) the ability to sustain plasma over time with minimal leakage. The TauEB project addresses this challenge by focusing on enhancing plasma confinement time (τE) by over a hundred times — a major breakthrough in achieving commercially viable fusion energy. Climentum Capital are proud backers of Jan Jäderberg and Erik Odén with team ⚛️

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BGPartner advises Novo Holdings, EQT, OrbiMed and SR One on $100 mio Series C financing of Asceneuron SA Swiss biotech company Asceneuron SA successfully closed a $100 mio oversubscribed Series C financing round. The financing round was led by Novo Holdings with new investment from EQT Life Sciences - LSP Dementia Fund, OrbiMed and SR One Capital Management, alongside participation from existing investors Merck Serono S.p.A., Sofinnova Partners, GSK Equities Investments Limited and Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. The funds will be used to progress lead asset ASN51, an oral small molecule OGA inhibitor, into Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. BGPartner advised lead investor Novo Holdings as well as the investors EQT Life Sciences - LSP Dementia Fund, OrbiMed and SR One, on all Swiss legal matters and the negotiations of this Series C financing round. The team consisted of Oliver Gnehm (Partner), Victoria Marty (Senior Associate) and Tessa Douma (Associate). More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/d278vevG More information about our legal and negotiation expertise can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eFQjD5fw #Financing #swiss #Biotech #law #negotiation #Alzheimer

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#AI is in everyones presentation across our industry right now, but what does it mean for sense checking research, data, results and information when everything seems to be available with a quick prompt in #ChatGPT, #Claude or others. Read my article at Fast Company about the quality of research in an early AI era. (3min read over coffee ☕ recommended)

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Switzerland has taken an important step in advancing technology with the inauguration of its first commercially available #quantum computer. The launch took place at the Uptown Basel competence center in Arlesheim. This quantum-powered breakthrough will empower businesses, startups, and academic institutions to explore new frontiers in simulation, optimization, and machine learning. The project is a result of an initiative by QuantumBasel, in collaboration with IonQ, a leading specialist in quantum #technology. The Forte system from IonQ, now operational at the center, is capable of processing over 34 billion possibilities simultaneously, paving the way for groundbreaking applications. The quantum computer is accessible both physically and via the cloud, providing secure and flexible opportunities for customers and partners to innovate and shape the future of technology. Founded two years ago, Quantum Basel has established itself as Switzerland's first competence center for quantum computing and artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone for the country’s #tech ecosystem. #quantumcomputer #quantumcomputing #deeptech https://lnkd.in/d8DMpSWC

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VdTech rocks : The FIT is supporting three new Vaud-based start-ups. TofuPilot is receiving a Digital Seed loan of CHF 50,000 for its open-source kit and analysis platform, enabling manufacturers to deploy high-performance, affordable test systems. BadgerCards has been awarded a Digital Grant of CHF 20,000 for its loyalty card digitization platform, as has DiploTools and its specialized software for the diplomatic sector. Moreover, four promising impact projects have also been granted funding. #vdtech #technology #innovation #startups #startup #entrepreneurs FIT - Fondation pour l'Innovation et la Technologie Julien Guex Julie Bocquel Jelena Kovacevic Maurice Gaillard Anne Headon #digital ##seedfunding #venturecapital #fundingnews Félix Berthier Cyril DELOINCE Julien Buteau Charlotte E. Bruno Trivelli Josony Moreira Tavares Norah Serea Roberto Trivelli Paolo Trifoni Nico Isler Jérôme C. EPFL Alumni Gaëlle Crausaz

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🇪🇺 🇨🇭 Kevin Schawinski, CEO and Co-founder of Modulos, has shared crucial insights about the EU AI Act and its implications for Swiss businesses in his latest article on Inside IT. Kevin tackles five common questions and highlights why Swiss companies can't ignore this significant AI regulation. 👉 Discover what the EU AI Act means for your business, why it's as impactful as the GDPR, and how to prepare. Read the full article, link in the comments ( 🇩🇪 available in German). #EUAIAct #airegulation #aicompliance

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Excited to see Accelsius reach this milestone. Their NeuCool technology enables over 10 times today’s rack power densities with an estimated 40%-50% savings in data center cooling energy compared to conventional cooling methods, with zero water consumed. Learn more.

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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2023. 💸 In Q3 2023 Germany based Redstone in partnership with Switzerland based QAI Ventures launched a CHF50 Million Quantum Technology Venture Capital Fund to drive the #quantum revolution. 🌍 Worldwide 💡 ‘#Preseed & #SeedStage to #SeriesA stage start-ups spanning the entire quantum value chain including advanced #artificialintelligence / #machinelearning applications, #quantumcomputing, #quantumsensing and #quantumcommunications. Initial ticket sizes between CHF500k - 2m. 📈 The quantum fund team is based in #Switzerland, a country renowned for its world-class quantum-focused universities and research organisations. The fund has already allocated capital to Multiverse Computing, which raised €25 million in Q1 2024. 💭 “Quantum really has the potential to revolutionise lots of different industry verticals. The potential of quantum computing, of example, is unimaginable…” - Chiara Decaroli, Quantum Physicist, Redstone 🗞️The Quantum Insider https://lnkd.in/eHP_6-B6 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Samuli Sirén I Michael Brehm I Chiara Decaroli, Marco Stutz I Michael Jackson I Lars Haerle I Lukas André I Alexandra Beckstein I Thomas Landis I Marius Almstedt I Team Redstone and QAI Ventures … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #ai #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #fund #venture #germany

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𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 💡 With the recently published dSPACE Release 2024-A, you will benefit from our broad product support for your data reprocessing tasks. This has several advantages for you: ✔ Significantly reduced need for customization ✔ Attractive prices and first-class support ✔ Long-term maintenance for greater investment security In addition, we remain flexible as usual and respond quickly to your individual requirements in the rapidly changing future market for autonomous vehicles – whether in the automotive sector or in fields such as agricultural technology, off-highway, rail, or aviation. 👉 Find out more about our data replay offer on our recently updated website: https://lnkd.in/e_B-E-uE #DataReplay #AutomotiveTechnology #AutonomousVehicles #DataProcessing

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By 2028, the wealth management industry will have a new face. Technological advances, demographic changes, and sophisticated clients are driving this transformation. Discover strategies to adapt to this revolution in the latest article by Jean-Francois Lagasse and Patrik Spiller for Finews AG. 🔎 ➡️ https://deloi.tt/4bO2ie2 #WealthManagement #FutureTrends #SwissBanks #Innovation

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📣📣 Portfolios News from TRiCares GmbH! We are delighted to announce that #TRiCares has successfully raised $50 million in a Series D round of financing. This crucial funding, provided by a strategic investor, will propel them to important clinical milestones in both the US and EU for their transfemoral tricuspid heart valve replacement system, Topaz.   This funding will support TriCares' mission to improve treatment options for patients with tricuspid regurgitation (TR) worldwide. TR is a serious heart condition that affects more than 1.8 million people in the U.S. alone, with limited treatment options. This innovative, minimally invasive Topaz valve offers a safer alternative to open heart surgery.   Ahmed Elmouelhi, President and CEO of TRiCares GmbH: “I am delighted that we have secured this significant funding at such an important stage for the business. This funding builds on previous investments from leading European life sciences venture capital firms, whom we thank for their ongoing support and advice…” Congratulations to #TriCares teams!  ✨ 👉 More about: https://lnkd.in/eqeNVNjk cc 415 Capital, Andera Partners, Bayern Kapital, BioMedPartners, Crédit Mutuel Innovation, GO CAPITAL, Wellington Partners. #TRiCares #SeriesDFunding #MedicalInnovation #Healthcare #ClinicalTrials

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Roll, Rolled, Rollen I’m thrilled to announce that we just released our white paper on our vision of #Roll-up and why we consider it as an asymetric risk/reward strategy. 👇As usual : link in first comment👇   🎯 Our mission at Otium Partners is to bring together independent companies in fragmented markets to create solid, high-performance platforms. By targeting mature, resilient and solid SMEs, we bring them together creating category leader in less than 5 years. This strategy, which we are steering with Basile Paul-Petit & Alexis D., is based on acquiring companies operating in deep and fast-growing markets. These companies benefit from a structured framework and shared services – finance, strategy, HR, marketing - while keeping their entrepreneurial DNA.   📅  In less than a year we made more than 15 acquisitions through 4 new roll-up plateforms :   Comet Software, Group of vertical software publishers Enosium Life Science, Scientific services for life science companies Alfeor, Equipment supplier to the nuclear industry Otelium, Group of accessible hotels   🎩 Hats off to the stellar minds leading them that we are hosting inside Otium Partners’ office for seamless communication and unique agility : Axel Jonsson Matthieu Chavanel Antoine Bassel Amer Eric Druenne Arnaud Montebourg 🎩      #RollUp #PrivateEquity #Investissement #Innovation #Entrepreneuriat Wizzz Otium team : Pierre-Edouard Stérin François Durvye Basile Paul-Petit Stanislas Thiéry Alexis D. Shelly Atlani Benoît Martinez-Maure Mickaël Tison Armand de Virel & special thanks to Michael Sidney Levy    

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I am proud to announce that Venture & Advisor has successfully joined forces with WANES and Variakov in their ambitious journey toward growth and expansion. This partnership marks a pivotal step in our mission to support visionary companies in the steel manufacturing and processing industry that are not only poised for growth but are also committed to making a positive impact on the world. I believe that collaboration is the cornerstone of success. Our partnership with WANES and Variakov, both leaders in steel manufacturing and processing, is founded on a shared vision of driving sustainable growth. Together, we are dedicated to advancing greener solutions in steel manufacturing—an industry that is critical to global infrastructure and is ripe for transformation toward sustainability. My team and I will be deeply involved with WANES and Variakov. From strategic advisory to investor relations and operational support, we will work closely with their leadership teams to navigate the complexities of scaling operations, entering new markets, and enhancing their competitive edge. Beyond growth, our focus will be on helping these companies lead the charge in making steel manufacturing and processing greener and more sustainable. This partnership is about more than just business; it’s about making a lasting impact. We are committed to helping WANES and Variakov innovate and expand in ways that contribute to a more sustainable future. Our collaborative efforts will ensure that both companies not only achieve their growth ambitions but also lead the industry in adopting greener practices in steel manufacturing and processing. Moveing forward, I am confident that our combined expertise and shared commitment will lead to extraordinary achievements. The future is bright for WANES, Variakov, and Venture & Advisor, and I am eager to see how our efforts will shape the future of the steel industry. I encourage you to follow our journey as we work together to create a more sustainable and prosperous future. This partnership is just the beginning, and I am excited to share the progress and milestones we achieve along the way. At Venture & Advisor, our passion lies in driving growth and enabling success for our partners. This partnership with WANES and Variakov is a testament to our dedication not only to supporting businesses at critical stages of their development but also to making meaningful contributions to the global push for sustainability. Together, we are set to achieve great things, both in terms of growth and in advancing greener practices in steel manufacturing and processing. Thank you for your continued support and interest in our work. I look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you soon. #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Partnerships #IndustryInnovation #GreenManufacturing #SustainabilityGoals #EnvironmentalImpact #CorporatePartnerships #FutureOfSteel #SustainableManufacturing #GlobalInfrastructure

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Joining forces for world-leading digital intelligence: TOP 100 Swiss Startup 42matters gets acquired by market leader Similarweb. Applause on the exit, congratulating Andrea Girardello, Andreas Budde, and Ivan Delchev! https://lnkd.in/eDC7nXuK Integrating 42matters’ app store, engagement, and mobile SDK data (software development kit) will enhance Similarweb’s app intelligence, providing better insights into app performance, user engagement, and technology use. This helps app owners optimize distribution, marketing, and development strategies. 42matters’ data covers 12 app stores, 2.1 million publishers, 2,600+ SDKs, and 20 million apps, expanding Similarweb's Data-as-a-Service catalogue and offering new growth opportunities. Similarweb will also utilize 42matters’ expertise to innovate and expand its offerings. Mobile SDK data will provide deeper insights into app development and usage, including competitors’ tech stacks and their advertising channel integrations. 42matters won the first stage of Venture Kick and ranked among the TOP 100 Swiss Startups. #TOP100SSU #SwissStartups #VentureKick

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The acquisition of Quarero Robotics by an investment vehicle advised TACTICAL MANAGEMENT is a significant step towards to robotics and innovation. Thanks to all parties involved. Quarero Robotics TACTICAL MANAGEMENT #Innovation #PrivateEquity #Management

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The world is facing unprecedented global challenges. At Neural Concept, we believe Engineering Intelligence can help manufacturers design and build solutions faster. Last week, our co-founder and CEO Pierre Baqué sat down with Mike Butcher TechCrunch to share news that we’ve closed $27 million in Series B funding.   This round was led by Forestay Capital, with The D. E. Shaw Group, Alven, CNB Capital, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds and Aster Capital participating. The funding will accelerate our hiring and growth in Europe, Asia Pacific and the U.S. to meet strong customer demand for Engineering Intelligence.  Over 60 manufacturers already depend on our 3D Deep Learning platform to put AI at the heart of their product development process. Find out more on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/es2VnSNq #NeuralConcept #EngineeringIntelligence #DeepLearning #Funding #SeriesB

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Even with some market uncertainty, there are exciting opportunities in the Swiss tech sector. This month, we’re highlighting some of the top high-growth tech stocks in Switzerland, as featured in a recent Yahoo Finance article: 1. Comet Holding AG - Focused on X-ray and RF power technology, Comet is investing heavily in AI and semiconductor advancements. 2. Santhera Pharmaceuticals - Considered a top performer with solid revenue and earnings growth. 3. LEM Holding SA - Innovating in electrical measurement solutions, LEM is committed to R&D for future growth in AI and semiconductors. 4. Temenos AG - A global player in banking software, expanding its SaaS offerings and strengthening its US market presence. 5. Cicor Technologies - Demonstrating strong growth and solid earnings, Cicor is a company to watch. Stay ahead by exploring high-growth tech stocks at: https://lnkd.in/eDr6jFEk #Investing #TechStocks #SwissMarket #Cornertrader

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