Calvin Risk
Seed Round in 2024
Calvin Risk specializes in assessing and managing risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company offers a comprehensive risk assessment framework and management platform, promoting reliable and responsible AI use across industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications.
Calvin Risk
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Calvin Risk specializes in assessing and managing risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company offers a comprehensive risk assessment framework and management platform, promoting reliable and responsible AI use across industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications.
Calvin Risk
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calvin Risk specializes in assessing and managing risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company offers a comprehensive risk assessment framework and management platform, promoting reliable and responsible AI use across industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications.
Araris Biotech
Series A in 2022
Araris Biotech AG is a biotechnology start-up based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker technology aimed at enhancing chemotherapy by delivering chemotherapeutic agents directly to targeted antibodies. This innovative platform allows for the rapid production of high-quality ADCs without the need for extensive engineering of antibodies or cell lines, enabling the use of readily available antibodies. The site-specific conjugation process facilitates swift manufacturing and reliable quality control, supporting the creation of safe and potent drugs for various diseases. Araris Biotech's technology is protected by two patents, underscoring its commitment to advancing cancer treatment through improved safety and tolerability for patients.
Ledgy develops a valuation tracking platform to manage equity capital and employee participation. The platform streamlines vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, digitizing equity management to provide entrepreneurs and shareholders with clear insights into their capital table, financing rounds, and exit talks. Founded in 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland, Ledgy supports startups and growing companies in planning and communicating equity arrangements for stakeholders.
Skribble offers an electronic signature platform that ensures legally binding digital contracts, compliant with Swiss and EU laws. Founded in 2018, it enables users to sign documents electronically with just a few clicks.
Altoida AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in developing innovative healthcare solutions for Alzheimer's patients. The company has created a platform that transforms the assessment of brain function and the diagnosis of neurological diseases through the use of smartphones and tablets. Their flagship product, a Computerized Cognitive Assessment Aid, has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, reflecting its potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. Altoida's approach is grounded in over 20 years of research in digital biomarkers, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, employing machine-learning algorithms to evaluate cognitive and functional performance. The platform aims to enable healthcare professionals to detect Alzheimer's and dementia at an early stage, providing critical insights that can inform treatment strategies.
Equippo.com
Venture Round in 2022
Equippo is a commercial equipment company that specializes in buying and selling used construction equipment through its online marketplace. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company connects manufacturers, dealers, leasing companies, and other trusted sellers with buyers worldwide, including regions such as South America, Russia, and Poland. Equippo's platform simplifies the process by offering services such as machine inspection, payment management, shipping, trucking, and customs clearance. A notable feature of its service is the Equippo final price calculation engine, which incorporates tariffs, transport, and logistics specific to the buyer's region, making international transactions more straightforward. With a team that can communicate in over nine languages, Equippo aims to facilitate transparent trading in the heavy equipment sector.
Araris Biotech
Seed Round in 2020
Araris Biotech AG is a biotechnology start-up based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker technology aimed at enhancing chemotherapy by delivering chemotherapeutic agents directly to targeted antibodies. This innovative platform allows for the rapid production of high-quality ADCs without the need for extensive engineering of antibodies or cell lines, enabling the use of readily available antibodies. The site-specific conjugation process facilitates swift manufacturing and reliable quality control, supporting the creation of safe and potent drugs for various diseases. Araris Biotech's technology is protected by two patents, underscoring its commitment to advancing cancer treatment through improved safety and tolerability for patients.
Yamo is a company dedicated to providing healthier food options for children, focusing on organic baby food products as an alternative to junk and unhealthy options. The company aims to simplify the decision-making process for parents by offering nutritious and tasty food for kids of all ages. Yamo operates through a direct-to-consumer subscription model, allowing customers to conveniently access their products online. Additionally, the company's offerings are available in grocery stores, including Coop in Switzerland and selected Edeka and Rewe locations in Germany. By prioritizing health and convenience, Yamo seeks to empower parents in making better food choices for their children.
Skribble offers an electronic signature platform that ensures legally binding digital contracts, compliant with Swiss and EU laws. Founded in 2018, it enables users to sign documents electronically with just a few clicks.
Arktis Radiation Detectors
Series D in 2019
Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd, founded in 2007 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated detection systems for radiological and nuclear materials. The company employs a unique platform technology that utilizes compressed noble gas to achieve high levels of accuracy in detecting ionizing radiation, including fast neutrons and gamma radiation. Arktis offers a range of products, including radiation detection systems such as portal monitors, mobile monitoring systems, and networked detection solutions. Its technologies serve various applications, including border security, nuclear power, and health physics, addressing critical needs in threat mitigation and radiation safety. Additionally, the company provides consulting services in areas such as radiation shielding and health physics for both businesses and government entities.
DeepCode
Seed Round in 2019
DeepCode is a software company that develops artificial intelligence based semantic code analysis for software programming. Founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, it offers a system that analyzes source code to determine its intent, identify critical bugs and vulnerabilities, and improve software quality without requiring annotations or specifications. The technology merges program analysis with machine learning to help developers understand code and surface issues early in the development process.
Skribble offers an electronic signature platform that ensures legally binding digital contracts, compliant with Swiss and EU laws. Founded in 2018, it enables users to sign documents electronically with just a few clicks.
Ledgy develops a valuation tracking platform to manage equity capital and employee participation. The platform streamlines vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, digitizing equity management to provide entrepreneurs and shareholders with clear insights into their capital table, financing rounds, and exit talks. Founded in 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland, Ledgy supports startups and growing companies in planning and communicating equity arrangements for stakeholders.
yamo
Venture Round in 2018
Yamo is a company dedicated to providing healthier food options for children, focusing on organic baby food products as an alternative to junk and unhealthy options. The company aims to simplify the decision-making process for parents by offering nutritious and tasty food for kids of all ages. Yamo operates through a direct-to-consumer subscription model, allowing customers to conveniently access their products online. Additionally, the company's offerings are available in grocery stores, including Coop in Switzerland and selected Edeka and Rewe locations in Germany. By prioritizing health and convenience, Yamo seeks to empower parents in making better food choices for their children.
DeepCode
Seed Round in 2018
DeepCode is a software company that develops artificial intelligence based semantic code analysis for software programming. Founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, it offers a system that analyzes source code to determine its intent, identify critical bugs and vulnerabilities, and improve software quality without requiring annotations or specifications. The technology merges program analysis with machine learning to help developers understand code and surface issues early in the development process.
Advanon AG is a financial services platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in invoice financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015 by Phil Lojacono, Philip Kornmann, and Stijn Pieper, Advanon connects businesses seeking liquidity with a network of financial investors willing to pre-finance their outstanding invoices. This service allows SMEs to access funds more rapidly, avoiding the lengthy wait times of 30 to 120 days typically associated with customer payments. As an authorized financial intermediary, Advanon is regulated under Swiss law, ensuring compliance with the Anti Money Laundering Act. The platform aims to provide flexible financing solutions with transparent pricing, enabling businesses to enhance their cash flow and support growth without incurring additional obligations.
Arktis Radiation Detectors
Series B in 2017
Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd, founded in 2007 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated detection systems for radiological and nuclear materials. The company employs a unique platform technology that utilizes compressed noble gas to achieve high levels of accuracy in detecting ionizing radiation, including fast neutrons and gamma radiation. Arktis offers a range of products, including radiation detection systems such as portal monitors, mobile monitoring systems, and networked detection solutions. Its technologies serve various applications, including border security, nuclear power, and health physics, addressing critical needs in threat mitigation and radiation safety. Additionally, the company provides consulting services in areas such as radiation shielding and health physics for both businesses and government entities.
Movu
Venture Round in 2016
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.
Arktis Radiation Detectors
Series B in 2016
Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd, founded in 2007 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing integrated detection systems for radiological and nuclear materials. The company employs a unique platform technology that utilizes compressed noble gas to achieve high levels of accuracy in detecting ionizing radiation, including fast neutrons and gamma radiation. Arktis offers a range of products, including radiation detection systems such as portal monitors, mobile monitoring systems, and networked detection solutions. Its technologies serve various applications, including border security, nuclear power, and health physics, addressing critical needs in threat mitigation and radiation safety. Additionally, the company provides consulting services in areas such as radiation shielding and health physics for both businesses and government entities.
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.
Equippo.com
Seed Round in 2015
Equippo is a commercial equipment company that specializes in buying and selling used construction equipment through its online marketplace. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company connects manufacturers, dealers, leasing companies, and other trusted sellers with buyers worldwide, including regions such as South America, Russia, and Poland. Equippo's platform simplifies the process by offering services such as machine inspection, payment management, shipping, trucking, and customs clearance. A notable feature of its service is the Equippo final price calculation engine, which incorporates tariffs, transport, and logistics specific to the buyer's region, making international transactions more straightforward. With a team that can communicate in over nine languages, Equippo aims to facilitate transparent trading in the heavy equipment sector.
Recommerce AG
Venture Round in 2014
Recommerce AG, founded in 2012 and based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, specializes in online platforms that facilitate the sale of mobile devices. The company provides a straightforward purchasing service for used mobile phones, tablets, iPods, and MacBooks, allowing users to easily sell their devices and make space for new purchases. Recommerce AG accepts a variety of brands, including Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony. The process is designed to be efficient, offering fixed prices for devices, with payment transferred to sellers' accounts within a few days. Additionally, the company offers repair services for mobile devices, further supporting the lifecycle of electronic products.
Recommerce AG
Venture Round in 2014
Recommerce AG, founded in 2012 and based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, specializes in online platforms that facilitate the sale of mobile devices. The company provides a straightforward purchasing service for used mobile phones, tablets, iPods, and MacBooks, allowing users to easily sell their devices and make space for new purchases. Recommerce AG accepts a variety of brands, including Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony. The process is designed to be efficient, offering fixed prices for devices, with payment transferred to sellers' accounts within a few days. Additionally, the company offers repair services for mobile devices, further supporting the lifecycle of electronic products.
CodeCheck
Funding Round in 2014
CodeCheck AG is a Swiss company established in 2007, known for its innovative smartphone application that empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. The app allows users to scan the barcode of various food and cosmetic products, primarily in Germany and the USA, providing detailed information about ingredients and consumer reviews. Through personalized ratings tailored to individual profiles and informed by scientific research, CodeCheck addresses significant consumer trends towards conscious consumption and demands for transparency regarding product ingredients and ethical sourcing. With over 3 million engaged users, CodeCheck also offers Oeeda, a market research solution aimed at helping manufacturers better understand consumer needs and enhance innovation.
ROMO Wind
Venture Round in 2013
ROMO Wind AG is a technology-focused company based in Zug, Switzerland, with additional offices in Denmark, Germany, and Spain. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in enhancing wind turbine performance through innovative products and services. Their flagship offerings include iSpin1 and iSpin2, retrofit solutions designed to detect and correct static or dynamic yaw misalignments in wind turbines, thereby optimizing their function. ROMO Wind also provides wind farm optimization services, including yaw and pitch correction, aimed at maximizing the efficiency of wind farms for owners. The company's technology is built on a patented spinner anemometer system originally developed by DTU Wind Energy in Denmark.
Spinelab, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, is a privately held company dedicated entirely to the development of a new generation of spinal motion preservation devices. Spinelab Ltd. is the manufacturer and distributor of the CE-marked implant and instrument system Elaspine™ for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine disease.