ACE & Company

ACE & Company SA is a private equity and venture capital firm established 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, and operates in a sector and region agnostic manner. ACE provides early-stage investments ranging from $0.05 million to $2 million in technology-based incubators and invests between $5 million and $15 million in growth and buyout stages, primarily focusing on consumer goods, technology, and financial services. Additionally, the firm engages in secondary investments by acquiring limited partnership interests in private equity funds. With a global presence and a commitment to fostering strong relationships, ACE & Company emphasizes a long-term investment approach characterized by transparency and efficiency, aiming to deliver unique opportunities for investors while maintaining a focus on risk management.

Tarek Antaki

Principal

Sally Beh

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

Sherif El Halwagy

Co-Founder and Director

Scott Huyette

Principal

Adam Lazar

Operating Principal

Adam Said

Co-Founder and Equity Partner, Investment Committee Chair

Past deals in Switzerland

ANYbotics

Series B in 2023
ANYbotics AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops advanced four-legged robots designed for various industrial applications. These autonomous mobile robots are engineered to enhance safety and productivity by navigating complex environments and performing routine inspections. Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors including visual zoom cameras, lidar scanners, and thermal cameras, ANYbotics' robots can monitor assets, detect gas presence, and create 3D models. Their robust design allows for operation in challenging terrains, making them suitable for sectors such as power, chemicals, construction, mining, and oil and gas. By automating inspection tasks and providing real-time data, ANYbotics aims to improve operational efficiency and support critical functions such as search and rescue.

Imverse

Seed Round in 2022
Imverse SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, specializes in software development for Mixed Reality content creation. The company provides innovative tools that enable users to convert 360-degree images into 3D formats and create virtual-reality content in real-time, utilizing virtual-reality glasses. Imverse also offers B2B services that facilitate the creation of immersive VR/MR experiences featuring live hologram actors and real-time visual effects sourced from a single 360° photo. An EPFL spin-off, Imverse employs a proprietary voxel engine to support the deployment of volumetric technology in various sectors, including Location Based Entertainment, live broadcasting, and telepresence. Their platform leverages depth cameras and reality capture software, enhancing personal connections and fostering trust in holographic collaboration and communication.

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

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

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.

Relai

Series A in 2021
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.

Madame Sum

Seed Round in 2021
Producer of dumplings intended to deliver ready-to-steam dumplings and offer seasonal dumplings in Switzerland. The company's dumplings are flavored in herb mix, eggplants, vegetables, chestnuts, fish and chicken, providing consumers with traditional handmade dumplings.

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.

Madame Sum

Funding Round in 2021
Producer of dumplings intended to deliver ready-to-steam dumplings and offer seasonal dumplings in Switzerland. The company's dumplings are flavored in herb mix, eggplants, vegetables, chestnuts, fish and chicken, providing consumers with traditional handmade dumplings.

Planted

Series A 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.

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 AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops advanced four-legged robots designed for various industrial applications. These autonomous mobile robots are engineered to enhance safety and productivity by navigating complex environments and performing routine inspections. Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors including visual zoom cameras, lidar scanners, and thermal cameras, ANYbotics' robots can monitor assets, detect gas presence, and create 3D models. Their robust design allows for operation in challenging terrains, making them suitable for sectors such as power, chemicals, construction, mining, and oil and gas. By automating inspection tasks and providing real-time data, ANYbotics aims to improve operational efficiency and support critical functions such as search and rescue.

Olympe

Venture Round in 2020
Olympe SA, founded in 2015 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in providing a digital enterprise operating system platform. This platform encompasses various solutions, including supply chain and logistics, industrial automation, and banking fintech marketplaces. Olympe's innovative 'code as data' technology allows users to visually create software applications without requiring coding skills, thereby empowering business stakeholders to engage in application development. This approach accelerates innovation by enabling non-technical personnel to participate in the development process, allowing technical teams to focus on more complex tasks. The company has received multiple accolades for its contributions to the tech industry, including recognition in the TOP100 Swiss Startups and the Euroforum Industry 4.0 Award.

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 is a biotechnology company based in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on developing treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Established in 2016, the company employs an innovative approach that targets glial cells, which are the supportive cells of neurons, to enhance brain metabolism in pathological conditions. GliaPharm utilizes its GliaX technology platform, which incorporates high throughput screening technologies, metabolic tests, and various rodent models of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company collaborates with selective contract research organizations to facilitate drug development and regulatory processes. GliaPharm aims to become a leader in the field of glia-mediated therapies, offering new treatment options for patients suffering from various neurological conditions.

Batgroup

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.

GenLots

Seed Round in 2019
GenLots SA, founded in 2017 and based in Chexbres, Switzerland, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for industrial companies that process raw materials into final products. The company's core technology, known as the Artificial Supply Chain Brain, leverages machine learning to enhance supply chain operations. By integrating real-world data from enterprise resource planning systems, the platform provides on-demand recommendations to optimize purchasing strategies for industrial firms that procure raw materials in large quantities. These recommendations aim to decrease the frequency of order transactions, lower inventory levels, and capitalize on pricing advantages such as quantity discounts. Implementations of GenLots' technology have demonstrated significant cost savings, with major industrial clients experiencing reductions in total purchasing costs by up to 10%.

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 is a software company that specializes in enhancing workflow automation and team collaboration through its innovative email collaboration platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, Gmelius integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, allowing teams to manage projects and automate workflows directly within their email inboxes. The platform offers a variety of features, including email tracking, campaign management, automated follow-up reminders, and customer resource management integration. Additionally, it provides tools such as shared inboxes, Kanban boards, email templates, and email security. Gmelius aims to improve productivity by de-siloing company data, enabling real-time collaboration without the need for constant switching between different applications. The company has garnered a substantial user base, with over 10,000 paid customers, including notable organizations like Netflix and JustWorks.

KITRO

Seed Round in 2018
KITRO is a company based in Renens, Switzerland, specializing in IT solutions for food waste management in the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2016, KITRO offers an automated hardware and software platform that helps restaurants and canteens identify, manage, and monitor food waste. The technology enables users to track the sources and quantities of waste, facilitating the reduction of avoidable food waste and minimizing hidden costs associated with it. Clients benefit from an online dashboard that provides detailed analysis, allowing them to optimize operational practices and improve overall efficiency. By simplifying food waste management, KITRO promotes sustainable practices within the food service sector.

Imverse

Seed Round in 2018
Imverse SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, specializes in software development for Mixed Reality content creation. The company provides innovative tools that enable users to convert 360-degree images into 3D formats and create virtual-reality content in real-time, utilizing virtual-reality glasses. Imverse also offers B2B services that facilitate the creation of immersive VR/MR experiences featuring live hologram actors and real-time visual effects sourced from a single 360° photo. An EPFL spin-off, Imverse employs a proprietary voxel engine to support the deployment of volumetric technology in various sectors, including Location Based Entertainment, live broadcasting, and telepresence. Their platform leverages depth cameras and reality capture software, enhancing personal connections and fostering trust in holographic collaboration and communication.

GenLots

Seed Round in 2017
GenLots SA, founded in 2017 and based in Chexbres, Switzerland, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for industrial companies that process raw materials into final products. The company's core technology, known as the Artificial Supply Chain Brain, leverages machine learning to enhance supply chain operations. By integrating real-world data from enterprise resource planning systems, the platform provides on-demand recommendations to optimize purchasing strategies for industrial firms that procure raw materials in large quantities. These recommendations aim to decrease the frequency of order transactions, lower inventory levels, and capitalize on pricing advantages such as quantity discounts. Implementations of GenLots' technology have demonstrated significant cost savings, with major industrial clients experiencing reductions in total purchasing costs by up to 10%.

Leclanche

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 restaurant and pizzeria founded in 2010 by Luigi Guarnaccia and Enrico Coppola, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The establishment specializes in wood-burning pizza, pasta, and a variety of Italian dishes, catering to a diverse clientele with a focus on quality food at affordable prices. Luigia operates seven days a week, including holidays, and has expanded beyond Geneva to include locations in Lausanne, Nyon, Fribourg, and Dubai. The restaurants are designed to provide a friendly and stylish atmosphere for customers, offering a menu that also features meat, fish, coffee, and desserts.
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