Forestay Capital

Forestay Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in the technology sector, particularly in Europe, Israel, and the East Coast of the United States. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it aims to support innovative companies that leverage software and data to transform traditional business models. The firm seeks investment opportunities in revenue-generating technology companies, with a preference for sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, productivity, and automation. Through its investments, Forestay Capital strives to help businesses achieve their growth ambitions by embracing forward-looking technologies.

Labinot Brahimi

Associate

Marieke Christmann

Senior Principal

David Ephrati

Associate

Jonas Jeandupeux

Vice President

Deborah Mot

Principal

Steven Neftel

Principal

Deborah Pittet

Senior Principal

Jannat Rajan

Senior Associate

Julien van den Rul

Senior Associate

Ndiawar Sar

COO

Nicolas Slotine

Associate

Frederic Wohlwend

Founding Managing Partner

Past deals in Switzerland

Scandit

Series D in 2022
Scandit AG, established in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions, focusing on barcode scanning software. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, which enables enterprise-grade barcode scanning on mobile devices, and the Barcode Scanner SDK, which allows for barcode scanning integration in web applications. The MatrixScan technology enhances the speed of barcode and text recognition, making it valuable for industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Scandit's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency by enabling mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating patient and medication tracking in healthcare settings. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations like 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Toyota, among others, and has additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

Kandou

Series C in 2020
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Scandit

Series C in 2020
Scandit AG, established in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions, focusing on barcode scanning software. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, which enables enterprise-grade barcode scanning on mobile devices, and the Barcode Scanner SDK, which allows for barcode scanning integration in web applications. The MatrixScan technology enhances the speed of barcode and text recognition, making it valuable for industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Scandit's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency by enabling mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating patient and medication tracking in healthcare settings. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations like 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Toyota, among others, and has additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

Scandit

Series C in 2020
Scandit AG, established in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions, focusing on barcode scanning software. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, which enables enterprise-grade barcode scanning on mobile devices, and the Barcode Scanner SDK, which allows for barcode scanning integration in web applications. The MatrixScan technology enhances the speed of barcode and text recognition, making it valuable for industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Scandit's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency by enabling mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating patient and medication tracking in healthcare settings. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations like 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Toyota, among others, and has additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

Kandou

Series C in 2019
Kandou Bus SA is a company that specializes in designing high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip links and associated technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Kandou has developed a unique approach to serial link design that enhances data transfer speeds while minimizing power consumption. Their technology is utilized across various electronic devices, including DRAM, graphics cards, server backplanes, mobile devices, and game consoles, effectively increasing data throughput and extending battery life. Additionally, Kandou's solutions address the growing demand for bandwidth in applications such as routers and FPGAs, where they improve performance while reducing pin counts and overall energy usage. The company operates with a team of skilled scientists and engineers across Switzerland, the UK, and the US, focusing on advancing the capabilities of serial links to support innovative electronic designs.

Nexthink

Series C in 2018
Nexthink S.A. is a leader in end-user experience management, focusing on enhancing digital workplaces through real-time analytics and employee feedback. The company provides a comprehensive platform that transforms endpoint data into actionable insights, enabling organizations to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues effectively. Its offerings include solutions for incident and problem management, change management, and a Digital Experience Score that combines quantitative data and user input to assess and enhance the digital workplace experience. Nexthink serves a diverse range of sectors, including education, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, catering to Global 5000 organizations both in Switzerland and internationally. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Prilly, Switzerland, Nexthink operates across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

BlueBotics

Series B in 2018
BlueBotics SA is a Swiss company based in Saint-Sulpice, founded in 2001 as a spin-off from the Autonomous Systems Lab at EPFL. It specializes in designing and manufacturing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots, focusing on autonomous navigation technologies. The company serves various industries, including logistics, automotive, healthcare, and airport operations. BlueBotics develops its Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) to enhance industrial automation and service robotics, enabling vehicles to navigate by recognizing and matching permanent environmental features such as walls and pillars. The company aims to establish itself as a leader in the field of autonomous navigation, providing innovative solutions for the professional market.

Nexthink

Series B in 2016
Nexthink S.A. is a leader in end-user experience management, focusing on enhancing digital workplaces through real-time analytics and employee feedback. The company provides a comprehensive platform that transforms endpoint data into actionable insights, enabling organizations to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues effectively. Its offerings include solutions for incident and problem management, change management, and a Digital Experience Score that combines quantitative data and user input to assess and enhance the digital workplace experience. Nexthink serves a diverse range of sectors, including education, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, catering to Global 5000 organizations both in Switzerland and internationally. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Prilly, Switzerland, Nexthink operates across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
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