ACE & Company

ACE & Company SA is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Cairo. The firm specializes in direct investments across various stages, including angel, growth, buyout, special situations, and secondary investments, without being limited to specific sectors or regions. It offers early-stage investments between $0.05 million and $2 million to technology-based incubators in the consumer goods, services, and technology sectors, while growth-stage investments range from $5 million to $15 million. The firm also engages in late-stage buyouts and secondary market acquisitions, investing between $0.05 million and $5 million in private equity funds. ACE & Company emphasizes long-term relationships and a collaborative investment approach, aiming to provide unique access to value-adding and risk-managed opportunities. With a focus on developing a strong network and a reputation for trust and transparency, the firm has significantly expanded its assets over the years, establishing a respected presence in the global investment landscape.

Sally Beh

Managing Partner & Chair of the Executive Committee and a Member of the Investment Committee.

Sherif El Halwagy

Co-Founder, Partner, Senior Equity, Head of Secondaries Partner, ExCo Member & Investment Committee Member

Scott Huyette

Principal

Elia Innamorati

Investor Relations Officer

Mouffac Al Midani

Managing Director & Head of Investor Relations

Past deals in Switzerland

ANYbotics

Series B in 2023
ANYbotics is a manufacturer of four-legged robots intended for a variety of industrial uses. The company enhances safety and productivity in industrial operations through autonomous mobile robots capable of navigating complex environments. It provides solutions for robot applications with the most advanced mobility and autonomy requirements in challenging terrain. ANYbotics was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

Imverse

Seed Round in 2022
Imverse SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development of software for Mixed Reality content creation. Founded in 2017 and based in Plan-les-Ouates, the company has created a platform that allows users to transform 360-degree images from 2D to 3D, enabling real-time virtual and augmented reality experiences with the aid of virtual reality glasses. Imverse offers B2B services that simplify the creation of immersive VR/MR experiences, including live hologram actors and real-time visual effects derived from single 360° photos. The company's proprietary voxel engine underpins its volumetric technology, which is designed for various applications, including live broadcasting, telepresence, and location-based entertainment. Imverse aims to enhance communication and content creation through innovative graphics technology, fostering deeper connections and engagement for enterprise users.

Infrascreen

Seed Round in 2022
Infrascreen specializes in the development of nanotechnology-based solutions for greenhouse environments, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and climate management. The company's innovative light filters are designed to alleviate heat stress on crops, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture practices. By co-developing with the PV-center of the CSEM in Neuchâtel, Infrascreen has successfully demonstrated proof of concept for its products under laboratory conditions. This technology not only aims to reduce operational costs for greenhouse growers by minimizing heating requirements but also contributes to lowering carbon dioxide emissions associated with food production.

Relai

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Relai AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in a Bitcoin investment application, established in 2019. The app allows users to conveniently invest in Bitcoin, functioning as a digital ATM for cryptocurrency. It enables users to buy and sell Bitcoin directly from their bank accounts within one minute, without the need for registration, onboarding, or KYC verification. Additionally, the platform offers an auto-invest feature, ensuring high-security standards while allowing users to manage their investments efficiently. Relai aims to make Bitcoin investment accessible to everyone, streamlining the process and enhancing user experience.

Picterra

Series A in 2022
Picterra SA operates an online platform that automates artificial intelligence (AI) workflows for object detection to extract geo-information. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Écublens, Switzerland, the company integrates AI with satellite, drone, and aerial data to help users monitor and anticipate environmental changes. Picterra serves various sectors, including aerial imaging and mapping, financial services, insurance, journalism, precision agriculture, real estate, utilities, infrastructure, as well as public organizations and NGOs. The platform is designed to empower users by allowing them to train and customize AI models without requiring programming or deep learning expertise, thus facilitating the extraction of relevant geo-information tailored to their specific needs.

9T Labs

Series A in 2022
9T Labs brings together advanced software, additive manufacturing and industry-standard materials to deliver digital composite production solution. With proprietary 9T Labs Additive Fusion Technology (AFT) technology , manufacturers can create lighter structural parts with true 3d fibre orientation and mass-produce carbon composite at lower cost. Intuitive design software for optimal fiber placement and automated production equipment allows companies to increase competitiveness throughout their whole value chain.

Destinus

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a European aerospace company intended to build hydrogen-powered airplanes that aim to make long-range hypersonic flight part of everyday life in the future for sustainable energy, mobility, and security. The company provides airplanes that combine advanced aeronautical and space technologies, providing the aviation industry with a reduction in the time for intercontinental transport by an order of magnitude without compromising comfort, cost, or noise.

Earny

Seed Round in 2021
Earny allows for entering data securely into a central platform that is automatically included in a company’s payroll.

Backbone

Seed Round in 2021
Backbone Art SA operates a platform that connects professional photographers and videographers with businesses and consumers for various visual content needs, including real estate photography, event coverage, and food product shoots. The company offers a range of services that facilitate booking, content hosting, post-production, invoicing, and payment processing. Its clientele includes real estate firms, international event planners, and global marketplaces. Backbone Art is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and also has an office in Berlin, Germany.

Backbone

Seed Round in 2021
Backbone Art SA operates a platform that connects professional photographers and videographers with businesses and consumers for various visual content needs, including real estate photography, event coverage, and food product shoots. The company offers a range of services that facilitate booking, content hosting, post-production, invoicing, and payment processing. Its clientele includes real estate firms, international event planners, and global marketplaces. Backbone Art is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and also has an office in Berlin, Germany.

Swisspod

Seed Round in 2021
Swisspod Technologies SA is a transport development firm based in Monthey, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in designing and developing tube-based transportation systems, specifically Hyperloop vessels, aimed at revolutionizing long-distance travel. Swisspod focuses on creating carbon-neutral solutions to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of high-speed transportation. The firm is currently engaged in the construction of affordable and energy-efficient Hyperloop pods, leveraging a team of multidisciplinary experts dedicated to transforming the travel experience. Swisspod's hyperloop capsules are designed to provide unparalleled efficiency and economic viability, offering clients a sustainable and cost-effective mode of mobility.

Planted Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Planted Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Stromer

Funding Round in 2021
myStromer develops and markets innovative e-bikes. The strength of the company lies in the development of and mechanical components, electric components, software, and the complete system integration. The Swiss company was founded in 2009 by Thomas Binggeli. In March, 2013 the company opened its headquarters in Oberwangen near Bern, Switzerland. The entire facility’s energy is provided by rooftop solar cells, and every battery used in the assembly of Stromer e-bikes is filled with solar-derived energy. At the Oberwangen campus, management, engineering, research and development, assembly, logistics, customer service and even a Stromer flagship retail store are located under one roof. A second assembly location for the European market is located in Riedstadt, Germany.

Blue Horizon

Funding Round in 2021
Blue Horizon Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a venture capital investment firm focused on sustainable solutions in the agriculture and food sectors. The firm aims to address the challenge of feeding 10 billion people by 2050 by investing in innovative, tech-driven, and plant-based products that align with global consumer demand. In 2019, Blue Horizon launched Blue Horizon Ventures, a fund dedicated to investments in the agriculture and food-tech industries across Europe. This fund emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and seeks to promote impact investments that enhance health, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Through its strategic investments, Blue Horizon strives to foster a sustainable future while meeting the evolving needs of consumers.

NetGuardians

Series D in 2020
NetGuardians SA is a software company based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, specializing in mitigation and risk assurance solutions for the banking and financial services sectors. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes big data, user behavior analysis, and transaction analytics to help financial institutions combat various types of fraud, including mobile banking and identity theft. Its key products include FraudGuardian, which addresses specific fraud challenges with predefined controls for continuous auditing, and RiskGuardian, a compliance automation tool that offers templates for regulations, automated controls, and reporting capabilities. Serving CIOs, CISOs, internal auditors, and compliance professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, NetGuardians provides its solutions through resellers, ensuring adaptability for various fields of activity. The company also maintains offices in Nairobi, Warsaw, and Singapore.

H55

Venture Round in 2020
H55 S.A. manufactures electric propulsion system and battery management solutions for aircrafts. It offers software and hardware solutions for integrating propeller, transmission systems, electric motors and controllers, energy storage, and pilot interface. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Sion, Switzerland.

ANYbotics

Series A in 2020
ANYbotics is a manufacturer of four-legged robots intended for a variety of industrial uses. The company enhances safety and productivity in industrial operations through autonomous mobile robots capable of navigating complex environments. It provides solutions for robot applications with the most advanced mobility and autonomy requirements in challenging terrain. ANYbotics was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

Wolf Project

Funding Round in 2020
Wolf Project specializes in advanced Korean skincare products tailored specifically for men, focusing on direct-to-consumer sales globally. Their flagship offering is a deep hydration face mask that effectively rejuvenates the skin in just 15 minutes, addressing signs of aging while promoting a healthy, glowing complexion. The masks are crafted from organic bamboo charcoal sheets and infused with natural serums, making it easier for men to enhance their skincare routines. This commitment to quality and user-friendliness encourages customers to not only use the products but also share their experiences with others.

GliaPharm

Seed Round in 2020
GliaPharm SA develops treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. It offers GliaX, a technology platform to identify drugs that target glial cells’ activity and brain energy metabolism. The company's platform includes high throughput screening (HTS) technologies based on enzymatic and primary cell activities; metabolic tests to characterize compounds in vitro (primary brain cells cultures) and in vivo (rodent’s brain); different rodent models of neurological pathologies, including brain ageing, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and several psychiatric diseases; and different aspects of drug development and regulation are performed through selective contract research organizations (CROs). GliaPharm SA was founded in 2016 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Batmaid

Venture Round in 2020
Batmaid.com is the 1st on-demand home cleaning platform in Switzerland and Luxembourg. In a few clicks, users can book a certified, background-checked, declared and insured home cleaner for just once or with a frequency. Batmaid aims at combining the full digitization of the cleaning experience with a hotel-like customer service and cleaning quality. Batmaid is neither the employer nor using self-employed workers. Batmaid turns its clients into the employers of the maids by providing automated trust service to declare every single employment relationship. Born in April 2015, Batmaid covers Switzerland's main urban areas and has offices in Lausanne (HQ), Zürich and Warsaw (IT development) with more than 30 internal employees and more than 800 active cleaners. In B-to-C only, Batmaid addresses a market worth more than USD 1.3bn in Switzerland.

Enuu

Seed Round in 2019
Enuu AG, based in Biel, Switzerland, provides a free sharing service for light electric vehicles (LEVs), primarily aimed at facilitating last-mile transportation. The company has developed an app that allows users to locate available vehicles within designated service zones and unlock them for use. In addition to its vehicle-sharing services, Enuu also features an innovative advertising platform that integrates with its operations, enhancing the overall user experience while promoting local businesses.

Gmelius

Seed Round in 2019
Gmelius Ltd develops plug-and-play software extension that enables workflow automation and team collaboration. The company's product engages in email writing, tracking, categorizing formatting, scheduling, launching campaigns, creating automatic follow-up reminders, and customer resource management integration. It also offers shared labels, shared inbox, email delegation, Kanban boards, email templates, email notes, email security, email stamping, and trackers detection. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland.

KITRO

Seed Round in 2018
KITRO is a company focused on food waste management for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Renens, Switzerland, KITRO offers an integrated hardware and software solution designed to automate the identification, tracking, and monitoring of food waste in restaurants. By providing insights into the sources and quantities of food waste, KITRO aims to help businesses reduce avoidable waste and minimize the associated hidden costs. Through its innovative approach, KITRO enhances the possibilities for food waste reduction, supporting sustainability efforts within the industry.

Imverse

Seed Round in 2018
Imverse SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development of software for Mixed Reality content creation. Founded in 2017 and based in Plan-les-Ouates, the company has created a platform that allows users to transform 360-degree images from 2D to 3D, enabling real-time virtual and augmented reality experiences with the aid of virtual reality glasses. Imverse offers B2B services that simplify the creation of immersive VR/MR experiences, including live hologram actors and real-time visual effects derived from single 360° photos. The company's proprietary voxel engine underpins its volumetric technology, which is designed for various applications, including live broadcasting, telepresence, and location-based entertainment. Imverse aims to enhance communication and content creation through innovative graphics technology, fostering deeper connections and engagement for enterprise users.

GenLots

Seed Round in 2017
GenLots is a SaaS provider from Lausanne, Switzerland that uses machine learning to optimize supply chain processes. Their core technology, the Artificial Supply Chain Brain, improves purchasing plans of any industrial company that buys raw materials in high volumes. The software imports real world data from an ERP and makes on-demand suggestions to improve the order behaviour by a) decreasing the number of order transactions b) reducing inventory levels and c) using pricing advantages (e.g. quantity discounts). Implementations with major industrial companies successfully reduced total purchasing cost by up to 10%.

Leclanché

Post in 2016
Leclanché SA specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing customized energy storage solutions for various sectors, including electricity generation, mass transportation, and industrial applications. The company operates through three main segments: the Stationary Business Unit, which provides tailored systems for renewable energy integration and power distribution; the e-Transport Business Unit, focusing on solutions for marine, road, and rail transportation; and the Specialty Battery Business Unit, which offers customized and off-the-shelf battery storage and charging solutions for civil, military, medical, and industrial markets. Established in 1909 and headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, Leclanché emphasizes transparency, quality management, and sustainability in its production processes. Its operations extend internationally, including countries such as the Netherlands, Canada, France, Germany, and the United States.

Pouly

Venture Round in 2016
Pouly is a bakery group in Switzerland with an emphasis on fresh, local, and natural ingredients within its traditional and artisan breads, sandwiches, salads, and fresh juices. Moreover, Pouly focuses on organic, homemade, raw ingredients designed to bring contemporary flavors to its customers. Aside from healthy, delicious sandwiches, Pouly also offers fresh salads, pastries, risottos, juices and much more.

Luigia

Funding Round in 2015
Luigia is a Swiss pizzeria that offers wood-burning pizza, pasta, and other Italian dishes at affordable prices. It is open seven days a week, even at Christmas and New Year. Luigi Guarnaccia and Enrico Coppola founded Luigia in 2010, with its two main restaurants at the opposite riverbanks of Geneva in Switzerland. It has restaurants in Lausanne, Nyon, and Fribourg in Switzerland as well as in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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