Privilège Ventures

Smeetz SA is an online booking platform based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in the leisure and entertainment industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline event organization and promotion. Its platform incorporates AI-powered tools for sales, marketing, reservation management, ticket booking, and distribution. Smeetz employs dynamic pricing strategies and data analytics to help venues optimize revenue and enhance operational efficiency. The platform also includes features such as a booking widget, cross-channel sales, access control, payment methods, and customizable ticket solutions. By unifying commerce and embedding financial tools, Smeetz aims to transform the customer experience in the leisure sector, enabling businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.

Inergio is an EPFL spin-off that specializes in developing portable energy units featuring advanced fuel cell technology. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, the company has created a modular fuel cell system that delivers ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Utilizing standard fuels such as butane and propane, Inergio's technology ensures high autonomy and can be scaled for various applications, including charging consumer electronics, providing auxiliary power for drones, and serving as fuel cells for automobiles. With a working prototype already in place, Inergio aims to launch its minimal viable product to engage in pilot projects with potential partners and customers, focusing on delivering clean, efficient, and lightweight energy solutions that allow for grid independence.

Adiposs SA is a clinical-stage life science company focused on developing innovative medical imaging products aimed at the early detection of cachexia, a serious condition characterized by severe body wasting. The company has created a first-in-class CT contrast product that allows for the detection of body wasting prior to noticeable weight loss, potentially up to a year earlier. This advancement enables healthcare providers to identify cancer at an earlier stage, ultimately improving patient outcomes and enhancing their quality of life. By facilitating timely intervention, Adiposs aims to provide patients with a better chance of survival against cancer and other chronic illnesses.

Xsensio is a digital health company focused on addressing the challenge of real-time, continuous monitoring of health parameters. It is developing an innovative Lab-on-Skin wearable device that serves as a miniaturized sensing platform, enabling continuous and real-time analysis of biochemical information at the skin's surface. This technology allows for the precise measurement of various health indicators, such as electrolytes, metabolites, hormones, and proteins, akin to traditional blood tests but in a minimally invasive manner. By providing unprecedented insights during critical health events, Xsensio aims to enhance patient care and shift the healthcare industry from a static to a dynamic approach in health monitoring.

AgroSustain SA, founded in 2018 and based in Nyon, Switzerland, specializes in developing natural and organic solutions for plant protection, particularly against fungal pathogens that affect fruits and vegetables. The company creates biological fungicides and coatings using plant extracts to prevent the growth of harmful fungi, such as botrytis cinerea and fusarium oxysporum. By extending the shelf life of crops, AgroSustain aims to reduce food waste and support organic food production. Their innovative approach focuses on providing sustainable, farm-to-fork solutions that help farmers maintain the quality of their produce while minimizing reliance on synthetic chemicals.

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 has developed a groundbreaking device, EmbryoSpin, that performs microscopic Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (“µNMR”) at a scale 10-fold better than existing technologies.

Picstars AG operates an online platform that connects brands with influencers and advertisement content creators, specializing in the sponsorship of brand ambassadors, particularly athletes. Founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, Picstars allows companies to identify suitable talents in sports and lifestyle to promote their campaigns via social media. The platform facilitates the creation of marketing campaigns and provides tools for performance tracking, enabling brands to measure the success of their influencer partnerships effectively. By streamlining the matchmaking process between brands and influencers, Picstars enhances the efficiency of marketing strategies in the digital age.