Hammer Team

Hammer Team, founded in 2014 and based in Cham, Switzerland, is an investment vehicle established by Ariel Luedi. The firm focuses on supporting software companies during their startup and growth phases by providing venture capital alongside essential expertise in areas such as sales operations, product management, customer success, finance, marketing, legal, tax, and branding. In addition to its primary focus on software investments, Hammer Team also explores opportunities in real estate. The organization fosters an environment for open communication among its portfolio companies, enabling them to leverage synergies and collaboratively address challenges.

Ariel Luedi

Founder

12 past transactions

Syntheticus

Seed Round in 2022
Syntheticus is a data technology company founded in 2020 that enables safe data sharing and analytics through synthetic data. Its platform generates synthetic data that preserves the properties of real data while removing sensitive details, allowing private and public organizations to share data and machine learning models for testing, analysis, and collaboration without compromising privacy. The company integrates with existing systems and uses privacy-enhancing technologies such as generative AI, differential privacy, and confidential computing to maintain utility and protect data. Syntheticus aims to democratize access to data, unlock data value, and support responsible AI development across industries.

Imverse

Seed Round in 2022
Imverse is a Swiss-based 3D graphics software company established in 2017. Headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, the company specializes in deploying volumetric technology for Location Based Entertainment (LBE). Imverse offers real-time simulation and modeling tools that transform 2D images into immersive, 3D virtual environments suitable for live streaming, gaming, and remote work applications. The company's core product is a live volumetric video platform designed for enterprise use, enabling organizations to stream real-time three-dimensional holograms using depth cameras and reality capture software.

Scandit

Series D in 2022
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.

Threatray

Seed Round in 2021
Threatray is a cybersecurity company that specializes in code-based threat intelligence through its innovative malware threat search and analytics software. By creating searchable and correlatable repositories of extensive malware data, Threatray equips enterprise security and incident response teams with the necessary tools to gain a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats. The company's advanced analytics capabilities allow for in-depth analysis of data streams at the code level, facilitating the detection of similarities with known threats and the rapid identification of previously unknown malicious artifacts. This enables organizations to enhance their defenses against data leaks and better protect sensitive information.

RAW Labs

Seed Round in 2021
RAW Labs is a Lausanne, Switzerland-based company founded in 2015 that enables organizations to build and deploy data-driven applications and data-as-a-service. It develops NoDB, a data management approach that handles growing, diverse, and dispersed data without creating data lakes or warehouses, and RQL, a query engine for exposing raw and operational data. The company offers products including RAW Starter, RAW Professional, and RAW Enterprise. In addition, it provides an enterprise AI governance platform that combines secure infrastructure with real-time policy enforcement to monitor access by AI agents, deliver structured, validated responses, and support setup and authentication, helping developers prevent issues before they occur. RAW Labs aims to tame big data growth by federating and querying raw data in-situ.

Threatray

Seed Round in 2021
Threatray is a cybersecurity company that specializes in code-based threat intelligence through its innovative malware threat search and analytics software. By creating searchable and correlatable repositories of extensive malware data, Threatray equips enterprise security and incident response teams with the necessary tools to gain a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats. The company's advanced analytics capabilities allow for in-depth analysis of data streams at the code level, facilitating the detection of similarities with known threats and the rapid identification of previously unknown malicious artifacts. This enables organizations to enhance their defenses against data leaks and better protect sensitive information.

CREAL

Series A in 2020
CREAL develops near-eye light-field displays for virtual and augmented reality, delivering true optical depth and more immersive, strain-free viewing. Its patented light-field micro-display technology stack projects images with depth cues that mimic real-world sight, addressing eye strain, nausea, and discomfort commonly associated with current headsets while enabling a smaller form factor and simpler manufacturing. The company focuses on enabling natural, healthy visual experiences in AR hardware, supporting more comfortable long-term use.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2019
Beekeeper is a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees. It facilitates real-time messaging and targeted streams, automating processes and reducing reliance on paper. The platform connects frontline workers with various operational systems and communication channels, providing resources such as schedules and paystubs to improve employee engagement and retention.

Uepaa®

Convertible Note in 2018
Uepaa AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in peer-to-peer communication technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2012 by Mathias Haussmann and Dr. Franck Legendre, the company has developed an innovative software solution that allows mobile applications to establish direct connections, even in the absence of cellular or internet coverage. Its flagship product, the Uepaa! Safety app, launched in 2013, is designed to provide safety protection for lone workers and field employees by enabling features such as accident detection and emergency alerts. This app has become an industry standard for mobile-based safety solutions, serving thousands of users and meeting the growing demand for enhanced worker safety in various environments. Uepaa AG's technology platform, known as Proximity SDK p2pkit, allows devices to communicate and share information when in close proximity, further enhancing its applications in safety and emergency response.

Uepaa®

Seed Round in 2014
Uepaa AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in peer-to-peer communication technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2012 by Mathias Haussmann and Dr. Franck Legendre, the company has developed an innovative software solution that allows mobile applications to establish direct connections, even in the absence of cellular or internet coverage. Its flagship product, the Uepaa! Safety app, launched in 2013, is designed to provide safety protection for lone workers and field employees by enabling features such as accident detection and emergency alerts. This app has become an industry standard for mobile-based safety solutions, serving thousands of users and meeting the growing demand for enhanced worker safety in various environments. Uepaa AG's technology platform, known as Proximity SDK p2pkit, allows devices to communicate and share information when in close proximity, further enhancing its applications in safety and emergency response.
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