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"With Nexova, we saved 35% on our accounting costs and got better, faster service — no compromise."
– Jan Lichtenberg, CEO, InSphero AG
InSphero is a global leader in 3D in vitro models, empowering drug discovery through robust, scalable, and reproducible tissue platforms. Their innovative Model of Excellence™ has made them pioneers in shifting the pharmaceutical industry away from animal testing and toward more human-relevant testing systems. With clients worldwide and a mission rooted in scientific progress, InSphero is redefining how breakthrough therapies are developed.
More about InSphero: www.insphero.com
We interviewed InSphero
Why did you choose Nexova?
As an internationally active biotech company, it was essential to find a partner who matches our standards for quality and innovation. Nexova impressed us early on with their fully digital and exceptional service quality, solid processes, and impressive pace. Their experience in handling complex accounting tasks – both within Switzerland and internationally – is exactly what we were looking for.
What has been most helpful in your partnership?
Their ability to understand, develop, and implement complex requirements without delay. Whether it’s coordinating with Swiss entities or managing accounting at our foreign subsidiaries, they are efficient, structured, and solution-oriented. This allows our internal teams to focus on our research and development operations without being bogged down in financial admin.
What do you value most in working with Nexova?
Their high level of professionalism and efficiency. We've reduced our costs by 35% compared to in-house accounting, while gaining more responsive support and higher reporting quality. Their team truly understands our needs and delivers results quickly—without ever compromising on quality, clarity, or reliability.
What would you tell another founder considering Nexova?
If you want a competent and proactive fiduciary partner who can keep up with the complexity and speed of the R&D sector, we can wholeheartedly recommend Nexova. They bring clarity to the most complex accounting issues—while saving time, effort, and significant costs.
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End-to-end accounting tailored for research-driven organizations
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Specialized support for complex, high-investment businesses
R&D companies face unique challenges—long development timelines, grant funding, cost capitalization, and international collaborations all make R&D accounting far from straightforward. Businesses in this space need an accounting partner who understands how innovation is financed and tracked.
At Nexova, we help research-driven businesses manage everything from cost allocation and payroll to VAT treatment for cross-border research activities. Whether you’re operating a biotech lab, developing next-gen software, or exploring new energy solutions, we align our services with your individual structure and goals.
Common accounting challenges for R&D firms
We help you solve these frequent issues
Tracking project costs and grant funding
VAT compliance for cross-border activities
Lack of in-house accounting expertise & capacity
Capitalizing development expenses accurately
Complex payroll structures for technical teams
Reporting bottlenecks that hold up critical decisions
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Spend less time on bookkeeping and more time on breakthroughs
Your benefits with Nexova:
- A team adept in the complexities of R&D accounting
- Quick response times and proactive advice
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Secure digital platform with real-time insights
- Experience with international structures and subsidiaries
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Cost control and transparency are crucial for businesses. Nexova AG offers a user-friendly, transparent price calculator to quickly determine the cost for your accounting services.
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- Broad Experience: Nexova’s deep knowledge of Swiss regulations minimizes risks and maximizes efficiency for new businesses.
- Fully Digital: Nexova’s digital process allows you to manage everything remotely—no office visits or paperwork required.
- Personalized Advice: We prioritize your goals, tailoring our guidance to fit your unique business needs.
- Highly Efficient: We ensure a fast, seamless process, so you can start your business without delay.
- Flexibility: Our services adapt to your budget and schedule—ideal for startups and SMEs.
- Complete Trust: Nexova values longterm relationships, providing confidential, transparent, and integritydriven service.
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Jan LichtenbergCEO, InSphero AGAs an internationally active biotechnology company that stands for innovation and the highest quality, we work exclusively with partners who meet our high standards. Nexova consistently impresses us with exceptional service quality, robust processes, and an impressive pace. The professional, solution-oriented, and efficient collaboration allows us to fully focus on our core business. Additionally, we would like to highlight the remarkable cost savings of 35% compared to in-house accounting. We particularly appreciate how Nexova quickly understands, develops, and promptly implements complex requirements – both within Switzerland and at our international subsidiaries. We can wholeheartedly recommend the Nexova team.
Pascal Willoughby-PetitCEO, TheLearning LAB GmbHNexova AG offers highly professional accounting services that have significantly enhanced our financial management at Learning Lab. Their team is precise and reactive, always delivering accurate and timely reports while promptly addressing our queries. With Nexova AG’s support, we manage our clients’ accounts and finances more efficiently. We highly recommend Nexova AG for their exceptional accounting services.
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I have been a Nexova customer for some time now and so far I am very satisfied! Thanks to the digital working methods and high responsiveness of the client managers, little time is lost in the daily process in particular. The prices are also very fair. Nexova handles the annual financial statements for me, including the tax balance sheet. The processes are standardized, which is a great advantage for audits (AHV and taxes). The two founders are two young, innovative guys and very serious.
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R&D firms require specialized support with tracking project costs, handling grant and subsidy funding, VAT treatment for research services, and payroll for international teams. Accurate capitalization of development costs and proper reporting are also key. Nexova covers all of this digitally, reliably, and cost-effectively.
Under Swiss GAAP FER, certain development costs can be capitalized if they meet specific criteria, such as feasibility, intent to complete, and demonstratable future benefit. Nexova helps determine which costs qualify, handles capitalization entries, and ensures correct amortization, improving both transparency and tax efficiency.
Yes. Grant-funded R&D projects often require detailed financial tracking, milestone-based reporting, and strict adherence to eligibility criteria. We support you in tracking how funds are used across funding categories and ensuring accurate, auditable reporting to satisfy both public and private funding providers.
We handle Swiss payroll and advise on the correct handling of payments to foreign researchers, contractors, and collaborators. This ensures proper payroll processes, social security compliance, and correct tax treatment for your international team.
Often yes, but it depends on the customer and jurisdiction. Nexova evaluates your contracts, client mix, and service structure to ensure VAT compliance and proper invoicing for cross-border services and product development.
Independence Statement: Nexova AG is an independent private fiduciary firm. We are not a government agency or authority, and we are not affiliated with any government department or official register. All official acts, registrations, and approvals are carried out solely by the competent Swiss authorities and notaries.
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