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Relai offers a user-friendly mobile application for buying and saving Bitcoin in Europe. Users can purchase and sell Bitcoin instantly, without registration, verification, or deposits. The app also provides a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet, ensuring users maintain full control over their funds.

Earny is a payroll management platform designed to simplify the payroll process for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers. The platform enables users to securely enter data into a centralized system, ensuring accurate payroll calculations across various employee scenarios. It features onboarding tools, tracks payroll changes such as hours worked and vacation time, and includes an accountant dashboard that helps manage client accounts effectively. By streamlining the payroll process, Earny allows businesses to efficiently onboard employees and manage their payroll needs with ease.

Relai offers a user-friendly mobile application for buying and saving Bitcoin in Europe. Users can purchase and sell Bitcoin instantly, without registration, verification, or deposits. The app also provides a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet, ensuring users maintain full control over their funds.

Yamo is a company dedicated to providing healthier food options for children, focusing on organic baby food products as an alternative to junk and unhealthy options. The company aims to simplify the decision-making process for parents by offering nutritious and tasty food for kids of all ages. Yamo operates through a direct-to-consumer subscription model, allowing customers to conveniently access their products online. Additionally, the company's offerings are available in grocery stores, including Coop in Switzerland and selected Edeka and Rewe locations in Germany. By prioritizing health and convenience, Yamo seeks to empower parents in making better food choices for their children.

Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

The Glue empowers financial institutions to swiftly create innovative consumer services by overlaying customer-centric environments onto legacy systems. Its unique, non-disruptive solution protects and extends the lifespan of existing infrastructure investments.

Klarys is a digital platform designed to simplify fresh food procurement. It caters to various stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, central purchasing agencies, wholesalers, and stores. The platform aims to enhance operational efficiency, manage performance, ensure data reliability, and facilitate corporate social responsibility commitments.

KiWi operates a mobile point-of-sale platform that enables micro, small, and medium enterprises to accept credit and debit card payments via smartphones and tablets. The service is designed to be user-friendly and offers the lowest commission rates in the market, eliminating forced deadlines, monthly payments, or annuities. By promoting the acceptance of card payments, KiWi aims to enhance financial security and accuracy for its users, ultimately supporting business growth and improving cash flow for entrepreneurs.

CodeCheck AG is a Swiss company established in 2007, known for its innovative smartphone application that empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. The app allows users to scan the barcode of various food and cosmetic products, primarily in Germany and the USA, providing detailed information about ingredients and consumer reviews. Through personalized ratings tailored to individual profiles and informed by scientific research, CodeCheck addresses significant consumer trends towards conscious consumption and demands for transparency regarding product ingredients and ethical sourcing. With over 3 million engaged users, CodeCheck also offers Oeeda, a market research solution aimed at helping manufacturers better understand consumer needs and enhance innovation.

Nezasa offers a unified platform for planning and booking personalized multi-product or multi-stop itineraries. It combines the services of a traditional travel agency with the cost benefits of an online portal, enabling seamless end-to-end experiences for global travel brands.

Lunaphore develops automated tissue staining platforms for spatial biology research. Its technology uses microfluidic chips to analyze and classify tumors, enabling efficient cancer diagnostic assays.

GlassIG SA is a software vendor specializing in information governance solutions. Founded in 2010 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in Boston and Bratislava, the company develops software that enables organizations to catalog content, establish policies, and automate compliance enforcement. Its offerings include tools for Information Policies Management, which allows for the development and maintenance of corporate information policies independent of content repositories. Additionally, GlassIG provides Policy Enforcement and Lifecycle Management to connect information sources and manage content lifecycles effectively. The Legal Case Management feature facilitates the definition of legal cases and aids in e-discovery processes. Furthermore, the company offers Infonomics Dashboards and IG Analytics to assess the total market value of information, including costs related to hardware and IT operations. In April 2016, the company rebranded from GLASS to GlassIG SA and operates as a subsidiary of Ever Team SAS.

Headnote Parent Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, specializing in software solutions for the legal industry. The company develops payment and accounts receivable automation software designed to streamline the financial processes of law firms. Headnote's platform simplifies e-payments, enabling law firms to receive payments more quickly and efficiently, significantly reducing the time taken to collect fees from an average of 60 to 94 days to just 4 days for its customers. In addition to payment processing, the software automates the tracking and management of accounts receivable, replacing outdated manual methods with real-time dashboards that enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Headnote serves a diverse range of law firms across the United States, ensuring compliance with all relevant payment regulations.

LEND is a peer-to-peer lending platform based in Switzerland, founded in 2015. The company connects investors with borrowers, facilitating transactions for private and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans and mortgages. Through its online platform, LEND enables investors to finance borrowers directly, allowing them to build diversified portfolios by investing small amounts in multiple loans. This approach provides borrowers with access to low-interest loans while offering investors the opportunity to earn substantial returns on their investments.

The Glue empowers financial institutions to swiftly create innovative consumer services by overlaying customer-centric environments onto legacy systems. Its unique, non-disruptive solution protects and extends the lifespan of existing infrastructure investments.

Klarys is a digital platform designed to simplify fresh food procurement. It caters to various stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, central purchasing agencies, wholesalers, and stores. The platform aims to enhance operational efficiency, manage performance, ensure data reliability, and facilitate corporate social responsibility commitments.

Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Biowatch SA, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Martigny, Switzerland, has developed a biometric identification system that integrates into the buckle of a watchband, allowing for secure authentication through the unique patterns of veins on a user's wrist. The Biowatch functions as a user-friendly biometric reader, providing a security solution for mobile payments and smart device interactions. Users can enroll their vein patterns via an application, which enables them to connect their Biowatch to various devices and applications. Once enrolled, users can authenticate themselves by matching their vein patterns, allowing them to access services and premises without the need for traditional keys, passwords, or PIN codes. The technology aims to simplify and enhance security measures in everyday transactions and interactions.

OneVisage SA is a cybersecurity company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in 3D facial authentication technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2013, the company provides innovative solutions, including its proprietary 3DAuth digital identity platform. This platform allows developers to integrate 3D facial authentication into mobile applications, while also offering a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) for service providers seeking off-the-shelf authentication solutions. OneVisage aims to enhance security and user experience across various sectors, including financial services and identity and access management. By utilizing standard consumer mobile devices, the company's technology offers a contactless authentication experience while ensuring data privacy and control over biometric information.

Altoida AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in developing innovative healthcare solutions for Alzheimer's patients. The company has created a platform that transforms the assessment of brain function and the diagnosis of neurological diseases through the use of smartphones and tablets. Their flagship product, a Computerized Cognitive Assessment Aid, has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, reflecting its potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. Altoida's approach is grounded in over 20 years of research in digital biomarkers, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, employing machine-learning algorithms to evaluate cognitive and functional performance. The platform aims to enable healthcare professionals to detect Alzheimer's and dementia at an early stage, providing critical insights that can inform treatment strategies.

SwissPay.ch SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a technology company that specializes in monetization solutions for mobile payments and advertising. Founded in 2015, the company develops a platform that integrates video advertising with seamless payment options, enabling advertisers to reward users with free editorial content. Its offerings include a micropayment system for news publishers that leverages mobile operators, and a one-click payment tool that facilitates transactions across various devices. Additionally, SwissPay.ch SA provides a back-office solution for real-time data analysis and direct carrier billing for efficient payment collection and subscription management. Through its SmartWall technology, the company enhances reader engagement by personalizing user experiences and optimizing advertising placements based on real-time data and behavioral analysis. This comprehensive approach allows publishers to monetize digital content effortlessly while offering advertisers effective engagement opportunities.

Artmyn SA is a Swiss company specializing in the digitization of visual artworks, providing a comprehensive platform that allows users to interact with high-quality digital replicas of art. Founded in 2015 and based in Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Artmyn offers a range of services including digital guided tours, online galleries, conservation monitoring tools, and interactive e-catalogs. Its unique portable scanner captures extensive data about artworks, enabling true-to-life visualizations accessible via web browsers on various devices. This technology enhances the experience for museums, galleries, auction houses, and both private and institutional collectors, facilitating more transparent transactions in the art market. Artmyn aims to transform the way art is experienced and appreciated through innovative digital solutions.

Founded in 2013, Weft is a global logistics data company that combines sensor technology and supply chain analytics. It provides real-time asset intelligence through its Web and mobile-accessible platform, enabling businesses to track assets, optimize routes, monitor fuel consumption, anticipate disruptions, and improve operational productivity.

Inpher, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in secret computing technology, focusing on privacy-preserving analytics and machine learning. Established in 2015, Inpher has developed a unique platform that allows users to perform data searches and analytics without exposing sensitive information to cloud service providers. Its innovative Secret Computing™ technology enables businesses to analyze and process private data securely while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations. This technology facilitates confidential data management, search, and sharing of encrypted content without revealing any details to untrusted servers. By providing a secure framework for cloud services, Inpher empowers organizations to leverage their data for insights and monetization while ensuring that privacy and security remain paramount.

Klarys is a digital platform designed to simplify fresh food procurement. It caters to various stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, central purchasing agencies, wholesalers, and stores. The platform aims to enhance operational efficiency, manage performance, ensure data reliability, and facilitate corporate social responsibility commitments.

Ava develops wearable medical devices and accompanying apps to monitor women's menstrual cycles and fertility. Its flagship product is a sensor bracelet that tracks hormonal changes, providing accurate ovulation prediction and health insights.

Flowcast designs and develops patented machine learning algorithms to create predictive models for credit decisioning. Its API-based platform assesses a business's ability to repay, the risk of delinquency, and the likelihood of dilution, while providing explainable insights into the root causes of creditworthiness. The models update in real time using alternative data and Flowcast's proprietary data, enabling financial institutions, corporations, and insurers to extend credit to businesses of all sizes and monitor risk continuously. Flowcast was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Singapore.

DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.

CodeCheck AG is a Swiss company established in 2007, known for its innovative smartphone application that empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. The app allows users to scan the barcode of various food and cosmetic products, primarily in Germany and the USA, providing detailed information about ingredients and consumer reviews. Through personalized ratings tailored to individual profiles and informed by scientific research, CodeCheck addresses significant consumer trends towards conscious consumption and demands for transparency regarding product ingredients and ethical sourcing. With over 3 million engaged users, CodeCheck also offers Oeeda, a market research solution aimed at helping manufacturers better understand consumer needs and enhance innovation.

Founded in 2015, Qwil operates a payment management platform for independent contractors, freelancers, and small businesses. It enables users to track, collect, and access their earnings early through its debit card feature.

Kwik operates an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to connect retailers, brands, and service providers directly to their customers. The platform facilitates repetitive purchases, allowing businesses to sell products directly to consumers while integrating with existing ordering systems and various delivery and payment services. Kwik offers specific solutions such as Kwik Direct, which enables brands to sell a range of products like diapers, pet food, and fast food, and Kwik Genie, which supports service providers in sectors like transportation, parcel delivery, and home care. Additionally, the company provides a dashboard tool that allows users to monitor key performance indicators, including clicks, orders, and conversion rates, with the capability to analyze the data by product, category, and geography. Kwik is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

LEND is a peer-to-peer lending platform based in Switzerland, founded in 2015. The company connects investors with borrowers, facilitating transactions for private and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans and mortgages. Through its online platform, LEND enables investors to finance borrowers directly, allowing them to build diversified portfolios by investing small amounts in multiple loans. This approach provides borrowers with access to low-interest loans while offering investors the opportunity to earn substantial returns on their investments.

CloudGuide SL is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, that develops a smartphone application designed for cultural institutions such as museums, monuments, parks, and art galleries. The application provides visitors with access to official content from their favorite attractions, along with recommendations for new exhibitions and local sites. Users can explore exhibition backgrounds through multimedia resources, including audio, video, text, and images, and can purchase entrance tickets and merchandise directly through the app. In addition to its main application, CloudGuide offers CloudGuide Education, tailored for youth and students, as well as a content management system that allows institutions to upload and manage their content. The company also incorporates advanced technologies like iBeacon and indoor localization to enhance visitor experiences and conducts audience studies. Since its incorporation in 2013, CloudGuide has expanded its reach internationally, collaborating with over 150 cultural institutions across nine countries.

Founded in 2014, Wheelhouse develops a software platform for property owners and hosts in the short-term rental industry. Its core product, data-driven pricing, empowers users to optimize revenue and bookings by analyzing local market trends and optimizing pricing strategies.

Akka is a platform to build and run apps that are elastic, agile, and resilient. Industry titans and disruptors rely on Akka when application responsiveness must be guaranteed. Engineering teams use a simple SDK and powerful libraries to build transactional, durable, and real-time services that distribute logic and data together. Operations are fully automated in serverless and BYOC environments, and a self-hosted option is available.

Beekeeper is a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees. It facilitates real-time messaging and targeted streams, automating processes and reducing reliance on paper. The platform connects frontline workers with various operational systems and communication channels, providing resources such as schedules and paystubs to improve employee engagement and retention.

Inpher, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in secret computing technology, focusing on privacy-preserving analytics and machine learning. Established in 2015, Inpher has developed a unique platform that allows users to perform data searches and analytics without exposing sensitive information to cloud service providers. Its innovative Secret Computing™ technology enables businesses to analyze and process private data securely while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations. This technology facilitates confidential data management, search, and sharing of encrypted content without revealing any details to untrusted servers. By providing a secure framework for cloud services, Inpher empowers organizations to leverage their data for insights and monetization while ensuring that privacy and security remain paramount.

Saphetor SA is a precision medicine company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing data-driven solutions to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and challenging medical conditions, including rare diseases and cognitive impairments. The company's technology aims to eliminate the diagnostic odyssey by enabling the selection of optimal therapies, stratifying patients for clinical trials, and performing sub-population analyses to enhance drug development. Saphetor offers genome-scale genetic variant analyses tailored for individual patients, which aids medical professionals in accurately identifying the causes of diseases and connecting patients with appropriate treatment options. Additionally, Saphetor is the creator of VarSome, a widely recognized platform for human genome data that serves as a comprehensive resource for genetic variant information, benefiting healthcare professionals and organizations globally.

NetGuardians develops fraud prevention and risk management software that analyzes user behavior and transactional data to detect atypical activity, prevent fraud, and automate compliance. Its FraudGuardian product targets banking fraud across channels, providing predefined controls and continuous auditing of activities in mobile and online banking, payments, and identity protection. RiskGuardian offers regulatory templates, automated controls, and visualization and reporting to support ongoing compliance. The platform relies on big data and smart behavioral analytics and can be configured for other sectors beyond banking. NetGuardians serves midsized banks and financial institutions worldwide through reseller channels and is headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland.

Seevibes is a Montreal-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in audience intelligence for performance marketing across various platforms and advertising networks. The company offers a suite of services, including a comprehensive Audience Management Platform that integrates customer and proprietary audience data to enhance digital campaign performance. Additionally, Seevibes provides an Engagement Graph, which maps social media engagement on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, utilizing advanced techniques such as natural language processing, machine learning, and geo-profiling. Originally focused on social television data, Seevibes has expanded its capabilities to include brand affinity technology and analytics dashboards that help media planners optimize cross-media strategies and monetize the social TV audience. With a growing presence in markets such as Canada, France, the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the US, Seevibes has established itself as a leading provider of smart data targeting, enabling brands and media agencies to effectively reach and engage their target audiences.

BugBuster SA, established in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in automated web application testing. Its cloud-based platform empowers web professionals to create functional tests without coding, manage test plans, and receive real-time notifications for site issues. The company, spun off from EPFL's LABOS, aims to reduce manual testing efforts by leveraging code analysis for automation. As of 2015, BugBuster operates as a subsidiary of AppDynamics.

SmallRivers develops web services that are facilitating the interconnection of people around shared interests. SmallRivers is a privately held startup incorporated in Switzerland (Lausanne) and located on the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology EPFL campus, Scientific Park.

Akka is a platform to build and run apps that are elastic, agile, and resilient. Industry titans and disruptors rely on Akka when application responsiveness must be guaranteed. Engineering teams use a simple SDK and powerful libraries to build transactional, durable, and real-time services that distribute logic and data together. Operations are fully automated in serverless and BYOC environments, and a self-hosted option is available.

Abionic develops innovative nanotechnology-based diagnostic solutions. Its flagship product, abioSCOPE, enables rapid allergy profiling from a single drop of blood, improving medical diagnosis at clinical labs and point-of-care settings.