Privilège Ventures

Smeetz SA is an online booking platform based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in event organization and management. Founded in 2015, it provides a comprehensive suite of services including dynamic pricing, data analytics, and various distribution channels for event planners. The platform allows for customizable ticket solutions, access control, and payment methods, facilitating both private gatherings and large-scale events. Additionally, Smeetz enhances the event experience for attendees by offering features such as event discovery, artist following, and personalized recommendations. For institutional planners, Smeetz delivers tailored solutions that encompass the entire event lifecycle, integrating interactive media functionalities and real-time analytics to optimize event execution.

Inergio Sàrl, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and commercializing energy systems that utilize miniaturized fuel cell technology. The company offers a range of products, including InoPower 1.0, InoPower 4.0, and InoPower X.0, which cater to various sectors such as measuring stations, surveillance systems, the leisure and entertainment industry, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Inergio's innovative fuel cells are distinguished by their ability to provide ten times the power at half the weight of existing technologies, using standard fuels like butane or propane that are readily available. This modular design allows for scalability, making the technology suitable for diverse applications, from charging consumer electronics to providing auxiliary power for drones and serving as automobile fuel cells. The company has developed a working prototype and is in the process of preparing a minimal viable product to initiate pilot projects with potential partners and customers.

Adiposs Sàrl is a Swiss biotech start-up focused on developing medical imaging products and technologies for the early detection of cachexia, a severe body-wasting syndrome characterized by weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite. Founded in 2020 and based in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, the company has created ImageBAT, a CT contrast agent that facilitates the early identification of cachexia, potentially one year before noticeable weight loss occurs. This capability allows hospitals and healthcare providers to detect underlying conditions, such as cancer, at an earlier stage, thereby improving patient quality of life and increasing their chances of survival in the face of chronic diseases.

Xsensio develops the unique Lab-on-Skin™​ sensing platform to sense in real-time biochemical information at the surface of the skin, providing unprecedented real-time information about our health and wellness, in a simple and non-invasive way. The Xsensio Lab-on-Skin™ sensing chip relies on a unique, highly-miniaturized sensing platform developed at the Nanolab of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. By leveraging semiconductor properties, our sensing platform unleashes a whole new set of possibilities in continuous health monitoring.

AgroSustain SA is a Swiss company based in Nyon, founded in 2018, that specializes in developing technology to detect and prevent mold growth on important agricultural crops during the post-harvest phase. Utilizing natural plant extracts, AgroSustain's solutions target various plant fungal pathogens, including botrytis cinerea and fusarium oxysporum, to inhibit their development. The company aims to reduce food waste and plastic consumption by extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables affected by these pathogens through organic treatments. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices, AgroSustain contributes to improved food preservation and environmental stewardship.

Cytronic AG is the brand for compact and user-friendly linear drives and the market leader with the worldwide unique electric cylinder.

Cytronic AG is the brand for compact and user-friendly linear drives and the market leader with the worldwide unique electric cylinder.

Annaida Technologies SA develops EmbryoSpin, a groundbreaking device that helps in biochemical research. The device enables chemical analysis at the scale of a single human embryo. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Picstars AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in an online platform that connects brands with influencers, particularly in the sports and lifestyle sectors. The platform facilitates the identification of suitable brand ambassadors who utilize their social media channels to execute marketing campaigns, including photo, video, and hashtag promotions. Through its user-friendly interface, Picstars allows companies to create and manage advertising campaigns while providing tools for performance tracking and success measurement. This technology-driven marketplace aims to streamline the sponsorship process, enhancing the connection between brands and influencers to effectively meet marketing objectives. Based in Zürich, Picstars has gained recognition as one of the leading tech startups in Switzerland.