# Climb Ventures Swiss DeepTech shortlist _Generated 16 September 2026. 15 stories from the last 10 days, newest published first. Template drafts (set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY for AI-written posts). Pick the ones worth posting; the page at maxime-droux.com/plan builds the Cowork instruction from your picks. Review and edit before posting._ ## Publish with Claude Cowork The instruction below schedules whichever posts you name at the end of it (it reads the structured file `digest/posts.json` next to this one). The web page writes that list for you: ``` Open https://maxime-droux.com/digest/posts.json and schedule the posts listed at the end of this message, and only those. The file holds the shortlist; the list below says which of them I picked and when each one goes out. Match them by `index`. Ignore every other post in the file. For each post, in order: - Type the `text` straight through, once, with real keystrokes. Never insert text via JavaScript. It already ends with the article URL on its own line, so do not add, move or retype the URL separately: typing it last is what makes the link preview load the article photo. - Each post has exactly one @mention. Type `mention.type`, wait for the dropdown, click the row matching `mention.expect`. If no row matches, post it without the mention rather than tagging the wrong company. LinkedIn will render the official name: that is expected and fine, do not fight it, do not restart the post, do not rewrite it. - Schedule it at the date and time given for it in the list below. If no link preview appears, schedule it anyway: do not hunt for an image. Two attempts per post, then stop. If a post is not scheduled after two tries, leave it, move to the next one, and list it at the end. Never start a third. Before you start, open the scheduled-posts list once and note what is already there. Skip any post already scheduled: never schedule the same one twice. Verification: - Claims already settled against the article are not in the file. Check only what `claims` still lists, and posts with needs_check: true (a figure nobody has verified: confirm round closed / round name / amount received / investors in THIS round). Both empty and false means schedule it, no research. Anything that fails: do not schedule it, and do not edit any file or commit anything. List the held posts at the end with the sentence you read and the page you read it on, and I will record them. Report what was scheduled and what was held. ``` The stories themselves are below. ## 1. Round β€” published 16 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Fin.com Raises US$20M in Funding to Expand Cross-Border Payments Fintechnews Switzerland covers the story. It is another data point in Switzerland's steady deep-tech build-out. The round is reported at $20M. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at $20M. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://fintechnews.ch/funding/fin-com-seed-funding-payments/85715/ ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** https://fintechnewsch-22e90.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fin.com-Raises-US20M-in-Funding-to-Rebuild-Cross-Border-Payments.webp ## 2. Round β€” published 16 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ ETFBOOK Raises US$13M to Expand Data Platform in Americas, APAC Fintechnews Switzerland covers the story in Zurich. It is another data point in Switzerland's steady deep-tech build-out. The round is reported at $13M. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at $13M. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://fintechnews.ch/funding/etfbook-raises-us13m-to-expand-data-platform-in-americas-apac/85692/ ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** https://fintechnewsch-22e90.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ETFBOOK-Raises-US13M-to-Expand-Data-Platform-in-Americas-APAC.webp ## 3. Round β€” published 16 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Visa, Circle and Ripple Join Velocity’s US$10M Fundraise for... Fintechnews Switzerland covers the story in Sion. It is another data point in Switzerland's steady deep-tech build-out. The round is reported at $10M. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at $10M. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://fintechnews.ch/london/velocity-stablecoin-funding-visa-circle-ripple/85718/ ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** https://fintechnewsch-22e90.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Visa-Circle-and-Ripple-Join-Velocitys-US10-Million-Fundraise-for-Stablecoin-Platform.webp ## 4. Research β€” published 15 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Beyond the supercomputer Beyond the supercomputer ETH ZΓΌrich Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Deep technology is where durable, defensible companies get built. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2026/09/beyond-the-supercomputer.html ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 5. Research β€” published 14 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ EPFL researchers identify rubber-related chemicals in Swiss milk EPFL News covers the story. It is another data point in Switzerland's steady deep-tech build-out. Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Deep technology is where durable, defensible companies get built. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://actu.epfl.ch/news/epfl-researchers-identify-rubber-related-chemicals ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 6. General β€” published 14 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Ingredients innovator Ferm Labs secures €3M πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ One year following its incorporation, Swiss-Italian startup Ferm Labs AG has announced the closing of a €3M funding round. The capital will be used to scale the company’s bioprocessing platform which enables the production of saltless, clean‑label flavour enhancers for industrial food manufacturers. The round is reported at €3M. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at €3M. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/ingredients-innovator-ferm-labs-secures-3m ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** https://www.startupticker.ch/assets/images/articles/ferm_Lab_Founders_Stephanie_Luepold_Mattia_Baroni.jpg ## 7. Acquisition β€” published 14 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Following a seed extension, AEON acquires consumer blood diagnostics... Aeon, the Zurich-based preventive healthcare company focussed on AI-powered whole-body health check-ups, closed a seed extension round bringing the total money raised in this round to USD 14 million. The round is reported at USD 14 m. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at USD 14 m. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/following-a-seed-extension-aeon-acquires-consumer-blood-diagnostics-platform ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** https://www.startupticker.ch/assets/images/articles/AeonTimSeithe.jpg ## 8. Round β€” published 11 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Swiss cleantech startup Nullpunkt raises €450,000 from the crowd πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Swiss cleantech startup Nullpunkt raises €450,000 from the crowd Dealroom The round is reported at €450,000. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at €450,000. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland combines deep materials science with disciplined engineering. 🧭 Capital-efficient climate hardware fits squarely in the Climb thesis. https://app.dealroom.co/news/note/swiss-cleantech-startup-nullpunkt-raises-450-000-from-the-crowd ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 9. Research β€” published 11 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Satellite imagery gives experts a better understanding of conflict EPFL News covers the story in Zurich. Swiss cleantech keeps pairing serious science with real-world deployment. Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Energy and climate hardware is moving from subsidy toward genuine demand. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland combines deep materials science with disciplined engineering. 🧭 Capital-efficient climate hardware fits squarely in the Climb thesis. https://actu.epfl.ch/news/satellite-imagery-gives-experts-a-better-understan ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 10. General β€” published 10 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH... IBM Newsroom covers the story in Zurich. It is another sign that Swiss quantum and photonics research is edging toward commercial products. Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Photonics is one of the rare quantum fields with a credible near-term path to revenue. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland's strength in precision engineering and optics gives its quantum spinouts a real head start. 🧭 Deep science on a lean capital plan is exactly the Swiss DeepTech we look for at Climb. https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-09-10-ibm,-lockheed-martin-announce-swiss-quantum-innovation-hub-at-eth-zurich,-anchored-by-switzerlands-first-ibm-quantum-computer ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 11. General β€” published 10 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ ETH ZΓΌrich hostet neuen IBM-Quantencomputer ETH ZΓΌrich hostet neuen IBM-Quantencomputer IBM DACH Newsroom Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Deep technology is where durable, defensible companies get built. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland turns world-class research into companies with unusual consistency. 🧭 Backing that research early and capital-efficiently is what we do at Climb. https://de.newsroom.ibm.com/ETH-Zurich-IBM-Quantencomputer ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 12. Research β€” published 10 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ A new way to control infrared light in real time EPFL News covers the story. It is another sign that Swiss quantum and photonics research is edging toward commercial products. Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Photonics is one of the rare quantum fields with a credible near-term path to revenue. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland's strength in precision engineering and optics gives its quantum spinouts a real head start. 🧭 Deep science on a lean capital plan is exactly the Swiss DeepTech we look for at Climb. https://actu.epfl.ch/news/a-new-way-to-control-infrared-light-in-real-time-2 ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 13. Round β€” published 09 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Fusionality raises CHF 3 million to take fusion devices next level Fusionality today announced a CHF 3 million pre-seed round co-led by Founderful and Playfair. The company is building technologies that enable fusion companies to operate, monitor and analyze their devices. The round is reported at CHF 3 m. Why it matters: πŸ’° Capital keeps following Swiss deep science, this time at CHF 3 m. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland combines deep materials science with disciplined engineering. 🧭 Capital-efficient climate hardware fits squarely in the Climb thesis. https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/fusionality-raises-chf-3-million-to-take-fusion-devices-next-level ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** https://www.startupticker.ch/assets/images/articles/Fusionality%20Founders.jpg ## 14. Research β€” published 09 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Hidden microplastic pollution in Swiss waters uncovered EPFL News covers the story in Geneva. Swiss robotics and applied AI keep moving from demo to deployment. Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Automation is shifting from pilots to real commercial operations. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland's robotics ecosystem, anchored by ETH and EPFL, is world class. 🧭 Hard engineering with a clear path to revenue is the Swiss DeepTech we back at Climb. https://actu.epfl.ch/news/hidden-microplastic-pollution-in-swiss-waters-unco ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page. ## 15. Research β€” published 08 September ``` πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Super-resolution imaging reveals details inside living cells EPFL News covers the story in Sion. Swiss cleantech keeps pairing serious science with real-world deployment. Why it matters: πŸ“ˆ Energy and climate hardware is moving from subsidy toward genuine demand. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland combines deep materials science with disciplined engineering. 🧭 Capital-efficient climate hardware fits squarely in the Climb thesis. https://actu.epfl.ch/news/super-resolution-imaging-reveals-details-inside--2 ``` πŸ–ΌοΈ **Article image:** none found, grab one from the article page.