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28.10.2019

Planted raises CHF 7 million seed round, supported by Swiss Startup Capital AG.

The ETH Spin-off Planted produces plant-based chicken which is a healthier and more environmentally friendly alternative to meat. For its seed financing round Planted raised seven million Swiss francs. The capital will be used to scale-up p …

15.10.2019

Swiss Startup Group and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) partner to invest in the most promising early stage Swiss and German Startups

Zurich, October 15, 2019. The Swiss Startup Group keeps expanding the platform on an international level and continues its global strategy to partner with best in class organizations in Europe, Israel, the US and China. The main goal of the …

23.08.2019

Strategic Partner: Westhive expands to The Circle

Coworking provider Westhive is opening a further location directly at Zurich Airport: the generous space in The Circle – Switzerland’s largest building construction project – enriches the existing concept with education, knowledge & i …

14.08.2019

Désirée Heutschi new CEO at Swiss Startup Factory

Zurich, August 14 2019 – The founders of the Swiss Startup Group are passing the leadership of their venture studio into the hands of an internationally experienced executive: Désirée Heutschi has been appointed as the Swiss Startup Fac …