Alpana Ventures

Alpana Ventures is a Swiss venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Geneva, with offices in Paris, Saratoga, California, and Sierre. It focuses on seed to growth-stage investments in digital startups and supports sectors such as healthcare, information technology, finance, enterprise solutions, mobility, social media, gaming, and cybersecurity. The firm pursues digital transformation and deep tech opportunities across Switzerland, Europe, the United States and Asia-Pacific, guided by ESG criteria and a commitment to value creation that helps portfolio companies become global market leaders.

Alex Fries

General Partner

Gabriel Gomez

Partner and COO

Herve Liboureau

Venture Partner

Past deals in Switzerland

Tinamu Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.

Altoida

Series A in 2022
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.

Tinamu Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.

eMonitor

Series A in 2021
eMonitor develops a real estate management platform for apartment managers, cities, and social housing partnerships. The MiMo software digitizes the entire rental process from initial contact with a prospective tenant to lease signing, matches apartments with applicants, and optimizes for social, environmental, cultural, zoning, and financial outcomes. It manages all applications, automates credit checks and tenant selection, and enables communication with prospective tenants. The platform aims to simplify property administration and rental workflows while preserving personal interactions where needed, such as viewings or tenant consultations, helping property managers handle applications, communications, and marketing campaigns for residential units. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Switzerland.

DomoHealth

Series B in 2021
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.

LEND

Series B in 2020
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.

Tinamu Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.

iGroove

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, iGroove develops a music streaming software that facilitates music distribution and promotion services. Its platform offers marketing tools for musicians, enabling them to analyze their numbers and split revenues among participants. The company is headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

Resistell

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2018, Resistell develops and markets a diagnostic device for phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility testing. Its unique method detects movement caused by living bacterial cells to determine bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

eMonitor

Series A in 2019
eMonitor develops a real estate management platform for apartment managers, cities, and social housing partnerships. The MiMo software digitizes the entire rental process from initial contact with a prospective tenant to lease signing, matches apartments with applicants, and optimizes for social, environmental, cultural, zoning, and financial outcomes. It manages all applications, automates credit checks and tenant selection, and enables communication with prospective tenants. The platform aims to simplify property administration and rental workflows while preserving personal interactions where needed, such as viewings or tenant consultations, helping property managers handle applications, communications, and marketing campaigns for residential units. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Switzerland.

Altoida

Series A in 2019
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.

LEND

Series A in 2018
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.

Altoida

Convertible Note in 2018
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.

Zoe Immersive

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Apelab Inc is a software company specializing in the development of virtual reality and augmented reality applications. Founded in 2014, it is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and also operates in Les Acacias, Switzerland. The company focuses on creating game software and has developed a remote learning platform named Zoe, aimed at enhancing educational experiences through AR and VR technologies. Apelab Inc serves clients in the gaming and educational sectors, providing innovative solutions that leverage immersive technology for interactive learning and entertainment.

CodeCheck

Venture Round in 2017
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.

LEND

Series A in 2017
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.

OneVisage

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Artmyn

Seed Round in 2016
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.

DomoHealth

Series A in 2016
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

Venture Round in 2016
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.

LEND

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Saphetor

Seed Round in 2016
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.
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