AgAu.io, a peer-to-peer electronic money system aiming to issue tokens backed by silver and gold, has completed its angel investment round. High-calibre investors such as Nicolas Chikhani, former CEO of Arab Bank Switzerland, contributed to the series.

Vaud based Gnubiotics Sciences is revolutionising microbiome health in humans and animals. The startup has secured CHF 2.6 million in a Series A1 round, which included current shareholders and new investors.

Digital health tech startup, dacadoo has signed a partnership with Japan-based SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Inc. to launch the health app “Linkx score. Powered by dacadoo’s Health Score technology, the platform should promote a healthier lifestyle among users in Japan.

Dufour’s aEro2 is a 500kg 2-seater aircraft that can travel at 320km/h up to 800km, land and take off vertically with low noise. After over 550 tests, the startup has completed the first tests demonstrating a high degree of stability and control in all conditions.

There are around 46,000 convenience stores in the UK. Swiss start-up Scandit offering barcode scanning technology and London based Jisp have partnered with the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) to deliver solutions that will enrich shoppers’ experience at the stores.