Helvetica Capital
Helvetica Capital AG is a private equity investment firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in company succession within the middle market and primarily focuses on minority transactions. Helvetica Capital targets medium-sized companies, particularly in the healthcare, digital, and engineering sectors, and is also open to investing in early-stage companies and startups. The firm typically seeks investments in companies with a minimum revenue of CHF 20 million. By concentrating on Swiss companies, Helvetica Capital aims to support growth and development in the local market.
Microcaps AG specializes in developing innovative microencapsulation technology that facilitates the precise fabrication of monodisperse capsules and microparticles. Founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company focuses on scalable production through microfluidics, which allows for enhanced size control, precise dosing, and increased stability of microcapsules. Its technology is particularly beneficial for protecting pharmaceutical agents in drug delivery and encapsulating probiotics. Microcaps provides tailored solutions that significantly improve throughput rates and maintain quality, surpassing conventional production methods. The company's aim is to establish a fully-automated encapsulation micro-factory that streamlines the manufacturing process and meets the diverse needs of its clients in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Schulthess Maschinen AG specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of washing machines and dryers, catering to private households, apartment blocks, and commercial enterprises. Founded in 1845 and headquartered in Wolfhausen, Switzerland, the company also has facilities in Lucerne and Bad Ragaz. In addition to automatic washing machines and dryers, Schulthess Maschinen AG produces dishwashers and a range of heating appliances, cooling products, and pumps. The company operates as a subsidiary of Schulthess Group AG, reflecting its long-standing presence and expertise in the appliance industry.
SkyCell AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the design and manufacture of temperature-controlled containers for transporting sensitive pharmaceutical products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Zurich, SkyCell focuses on providing solutions that ensure the safe delivery of temperature-sensitive goods. The containers, which include various models such as the SkyCell 2500C and SkyCell 1500C, are equipped with IoT sensors that connect to a data cloud, allowing for real-time monitoring and intervention. The company's technology employs blockchain for enhanced tracking and data security, facilitating end-to-end visibility throughout the supply chain. SkyCell's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while addressing logistical challenges faced by global pharma companies.
Wingtra AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, is a professional drone manufacturer specializing in aerial robots. The company's flagship product, the WingtraOne, is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for high-precision data collection across various industries, including surveying, agriculture, forestry, and linear infrastructure. Since entering the market in 2017, Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 leading surveying equipment dealers worldwide, enhancing its reach and influence in the aerial data collection sector.
Nexiot, a prominent provider of integrated digital supply chain solutions, emerged from ETH Zürich, a leading technical university. The company draws on over a decade of research in complex systems and big data algorithms to develop its offerings. Nexiot equips logistics assets, including railway wagons and cargo containers, with proprietary low-power sensors that deliver real-time data on location, movement, and physical conditions. This data is processed through Nexiot's analytics platform, which generates valuable insights and communicates them directly to clients' systems through machine-to-machine interfaces. This approach ensures maintenance-free remote connectivity and enhances information management, enabling companies to effectively monitor and optimize their supply chain operations.
Nezasa AG is a travel booking platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2012, that caters to individual travelers in Asia. The company provides a sophisticated software solution for creating, personalizing, and booking travel packages, allowing customers to conveniently book hotels, transfers, activities, and more. Nezasa's platform is designed to support both economy and business class packages, as well as specialized services for avid golfers and short leisure trips for business travelers from Shanghai. The platform enables users to instantly plan and adjust itineraries according to their preferences while ensuring consistency and managing complexity, thus enhancing the overall travel experience.