EquityPitcher Ventures

EquityPitcher Ventures is an early-growth venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It specializes in investing in B2B companies within the DACH region, providing crucial support to promising startups. The firm emphasizes collaboration with industry experts, investors, and exit partners to help entrepreneurs secure essential resources, including capital, expertise, and networking opportunities. Through these strategic partnerships, EquityPitcher Ventures aims to facilitate the growth and success of its portfolio companies.

Andrea Buhofer

Partner

Sascha Horrig

Founding Partner

Hermann Koch

Founding Partner

28 past transactions

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.

Calingo

Seed Round in 2022
Calingo is a digital insurance platform that offers personalised and optimised risk protection at the point of sale.

Mika

Series A in 2022
mika wird in Deutschland entwickelt und alle Daten werden anonymisiert und nach höchsten Sicherheitsstandards auf Servern in Deutschland gespeichert. Unser Geschäftsmodell ist ausdrücklich nicht die Weitergabe von Patienteninformationen. Wir möchten Menschen in der Krebstherapie einen Dienst bieten, der ihnen eine echte Hilfe ist.

xorlab

Series A in 2021
xorlab AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in cyber defense solutions. Established in 2015, xorlab develops a platform that includes xorlab ActiveGuard, which safeguards corporate communications from advanced threats such as spear-phishing, impersonation, ransomware, and zero-day exploits. This technology learns and enforces legitimate communication behaviors to enhance security. Additionally, xorlab offers ThreatAnalyst, a tool designed to support security operations teams in managing and responding to threats. The company's software focuses on providing continuous and proactive defenses against sophisticated email attacks, utilizing communication signals generated by employees to minimize the risk of breaches and enable cost savings through automation.

smino

Series A in 2021
Smino is a cloud platform for the construction industry that provides all the necessary tools for workflows and successful collaboration.

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.

rready

Seed Round in 2021
Rready is an innovation management platform that empowers employees to harness their ambition and creativity, fostering a culture of intrapreneurship within organizations. By providing strategic and hands-on support, the platform facilitates cultural transformation and generates tangible business impacts while enhancing employer branding. Rready's approach combines gamification and scalable online components with offline activities, making the process of employee-driven innovation engaging and educational. This model encourages clients to implement and expand their innovative initiatives, allowing employees to take ownership of their ideas and contribute to the organization's growth. Through its solutions, Rready aims to create lasting cultural change and drive significant business outcomes.

Futurae

Venture Round in 2021
Futurae Technologies AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops multi-factor authentication tools aimed at enhancing security while improving user experience and maintaining privacy. The company offers a versatile suite of authentication methods, including zero-touch, push-based, QR code, offline code, SMS, IoT, mobile-only, and sound-based options. These solutions are designed for integration into existing infrastructures, catering particularly to web applications in regulated sectors where traditional SMS authentication is deemed insufficiently secure. Futurae's products are utilized by over 130 clients, including banks, insurance companies, online retailers, and digital wallets, facilitating real-time fraud prevention and enabling adaptive online security. The firm emerged from the Systems Security Group at ETH Zurich, with a mission to streamline and secure the authentication process for both organizations and users.

OnlineDoctor

Series A in 2020
OnlineDoctor is a Swiss-based platform that offers a streamlined service for diagnosing skin issues through remote consultations with independent dermatologists. Users can select a dermatologist, describe their symptoms, and upload photographs of their skin conditions to receive expert medical advice within 48 hours. The platform is designed to evaluate a wide range of skin problems, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks, making it accessible and convenient for individuals seeking timely and effective skin assessments. By facilitating location-independent consultations, OnlineDoctor provides a cost-effective and straightforward solution for those in need of dermatological care.

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.

GUURU

Series A in 2020
GUURU is a cloud-based platform that connects users with experts across various fields to facilitate consultancy services. Founded in 2015 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company provides an intermediary platform where individuals can post questions and receive real-time answers through a one-on-one live chat feature. This service allows brands to leverage knowledgeable customers, referred to as brand ambassadors, to enhance customer interaction and support. By combining artificial intelligence with human expertise, GUURU enables efficient resolution of customer queries, thus expediting decision-making processes for potential buyers. The platform also supports seamless communication among students, allowing them to collaborate on assignments and share resources anonymously.

Beelinguapp

Seed Round in 2020
Beelinguapp UG is a Berlin-based company that specializes in language learning through its innovative mobile application. Launched in 2017, the app presents text in two languages side by side, allowing users to read along in their target language while referencing their native language. This dual-text format is complemented by audio narration, featuring a real human voice, which enhances the learning experience through a Karaoke-style presentation. Users can engage with a diverse catalog of content, including stories, novels, news articles, and songs, which helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. Beelinguapp aims to provide a fun and effective approach to mastering foreign languages.

vestr

Series A in 2020
Vestr facilitates the creation and life-cycle management of Actively Managed Certificates. The company offers fund management services to its clients.

Viselio

Series A in 2020
Viselio AG is a company that specializes in digital visa sourcing services for tourists and business travelers. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, the company facilitates the processing of various visa types, including tourist and business visas for China and Russia, specifically for clients in Switzerland and Germany. With a focus on bridging the gap between digital applications and traditional visa forms, Viselio provides user-friendly software tools that streamline the visa application process, allowing users to apply with minimal effort. The company emphasizes a commitment to quality service, ensuring a personal, fast, and reliable experience for its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Viselio has branches in Berlin, Germany; Vienna, Austria; and Belgrade, Serbia.

N-Dream AG (AirConsole)

Series A in 2019
N-Dream is the company behind AirConsole is a cloud-based multiplayer game console that uses smartphones as gamepads.They are building a next-gen online game console.

OnlineDoctor

Seed Round in 2019
OnlineDoctor is a Swiss-based platform that offers a streamlined service for diagnosing skin issues through remote consultations with independent dermatologists. Users can select a dermatologist, describe their symptoms, and upload photographs of their skin conditions to receive expert medical advice within 48 hours. The platform is designed to evaluate a wide range of skin problems, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks, making it accessible and convenient for individuals seeking timely and effective skin assessments. By facilitating location-independent consultations, OnlineDoctor provides a cost-effective and straightforward solution for those in need of dermatological care.

Xatena

Seed Round in 2019
Xatena AG is a Swiss company that operates a web-based B2B healthcare market platform, connecting hospitals and medical service providers with suppliers of capital goods, consumables, and services. Founded in 2017 and based in Zug, Xatena specializes in digitizing and automating procurement and sales processes in the healthcare sector. Its platform enhances operational efficiency by integrating technologies, streamlining both upstream and downstream business processes, and utilizing machine learning for improved data analysis. Xatena places a strong emphasis on security, employing two-factor authentication and encrypted traffic, while hosting data in geo-redundant computing centers. The company aims to elevate supply chain management to a modern standard, helping healthcare providers optimize costs and enhance their operational procurement.

GUURU

Series A in 2019
GUURU is a cloud-based platform that connects users with experts across various fields to facilitate consultancy services. Founded in 2015 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company provides an intermediary platform where individuals can post questions and receive real-time answers through a one-on-one live chat feature. This service allows brands to leverage knowledgeable customers, referred to as brand ambassadors, to enhance customer interaction and support. By combining artificial intelligence with human expertise, GUURU enables efficient resolution of customer queries, thus expediting decision-making processes for potential buyers. The platform also supports seamless communication among students, allowing them to collaborate on assignments and share resources anonymously.

Navus

Seed Round in 2019
Navus is a digital service and technology company that specializes in event management software. Its platform is designed to enhance knowledge sharing, networking, and engagement through a comprehensive suite of digital services. This includes the configuration of websites, mobile applications, materials portals, registration systems, and program planners. By providing these tools, Navus enables event managers to efficiently and cost-effectively set up and oversee their events in collaboration with their teams.

vestr

Venture Round in 2018
Vestr facilitates the creation and life-cycle management of Actively Managed Certificates. The company offers fund management services to its clients.

Futurae

Venture Round in 2018
Futurae Technologies AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops multi-factor authentication tools aimed at enhancing security while improving user experience and maintaining privacy. The company offers a versatile suite of authentication methods, including zero-touch, push-based, QR code, offline code, SMS, IoT, mobile-only, and sound-based options. These solutions are designed for integration into existing infrastructures, catering particularly to web applications in regulated sectors where traditional SMS authentication is deemed insufficiently secure. Futurae's products are utilized by over 130 clients, including banks, insurance companies, online retailers, and digital wallets, facilitating real-time fraud prevention and enabling adaptive online security. The firm emerged from the Systems Security Group at ETH Zurich, with a mission to streamline and secure the authentication process for both organizations and users.

RightNow

Seed Round in 2018
RightNow is a leading consumer factoring provider and one of the most successful German legaltech startups. With its products, RightNow buys consumer claims from everyday life situations and pays a large part of the reimbursement within only 24 hours. The claims are assessed using specially developed algorithms and enforced in court through highly automated processes.

iLocator

Venture Round in 2018
iLocator is a developer of an AI-based data refinery and collaboration platform focused on infrastructure management. The company's solutions streamline the collection, monitoring, and maintenance of infrastructure assets for municipalities and contractors, facilitating the management of smart city services. By leveraging advanced software that learns independently, iLocator provides predictive analytics, allowing users to foresee issues such as flooding and infrastructure deterioration. The platform simplifies daily data capture for employees, enabling them to gather essential information with minimal effort. iLocator also integrates existing data sources, such as GIS information, to enhance functionality and reporting capabilities. Overall, the platform promotes efficient collaboration and oversight of service providers, making infrastructure management more effective and cost-efficient.

Cormo

Venture Round in 2018
Ein revolutionierendes Verfahren zur Nutzung von Maisstängeln

YUKKA Lab

Venture Round in 2018
YUKKA Lab AG specializes in real-time news analytics software that detects market sentiments and translates them into practical tools for the finance and communications sectors. By utilizing advanced text analysis technology, YUKKA Lab's software processes financial news rapidly, enabling asset managers and financial advisors to gain insights into market moods, opinions, and trends. This capability allows users to stay informed about significant changes and trading volumes, thereby enhancing their research support for investment decisions. YUKKA Lab’s innovative solutions not only cater to the finance sector but also offer potential applications in other fields, making it a distinctive player in the fintech landscape.

Xatena

Seed Round in 2018
Xatena AG is a Swiss company that operates a web-based B2B healthcare market platform, connecting hospitals and medical service providers with suppliers of capital goods, consumables, and services. Founded in 2017 and based in Zug, Xatena specializes in digitizing and automating procurement and sales processes in the healthcare sector. Its platform enhances operational efficiency by integrating technologies, streamlining both upstream and downstream business processes, and utilizing machine learning for improved data analysis. Xatena places a strong emphasis on security, employing two-factor authentication and encrypted traffic, while hosting data in geo-redundant computing centers. The company aims to elevate supply chain management to a modern standard, helping healthcare providers optimize costs and enhance their operational procurement.

Roomz

Venture Round in 2018
ROOMZ is the most straightforward and easiest-to-deploy solution to support and create the agile work environments of the future. Right after installation, ROOMZ products will help you to maximize the usage of your shared spaces, while increasing work efficiency and collaboration.
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