Founderful

Founderful is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in supporting pre-seed stage companies. Established in 2017, it focuses on the technology sector, aiming to identify and back promising tech entrepreneurs in Switzerland. Founderful is recognized for its founder-friendly approach, emphasizing quick and efficient investment processes to help startups become global market leaders. By providing essential resources and guidance, Founderful seeks to foster innovation and growth within the Swiss tech ecosystem.

Alex Stöckl

Founding Partner

Lukas Weder

Co-Founder and Partner

79 past transactions

DePoly

Seed Round in 2025
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Saeki

Seed Round in 2025
SAEKI is focused on creating advanced, flexible manufacturing solutions through the integration of digital technologies and robotics. The company specializes in end-to-end automation processes that encompass 3D printing, machining, and inspection of large, mission-critical components. By developing a comprehensive platform that combines robotics, 3D printing, milling, post-processing, and 3D scanning, SAEKI enables manufacturers to produce large-scale components efficiently and cost-effectively. This innovative approach allows for on-demand production with a variety of polymers, ultimately streamlining operations and reducing lead times, with next-day delivery of finished parts.

Oxyle

Seed Round in 2025
Oxyle AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in wastewater treatment aimed at removing persistent and toxic micropollutants from water sources. Established in 2020, the company has developed a novel technology that effectively degrades hazardous substances, including pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Oxyle serves a diverse clientele, including the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food and beverage sectors, research laboratories, hospitals, and wastewater treatment facilities. Its innovative approach not only helps clients comply with regulatory standards but also offers a sustainable alternative to wastewater incineration, thereby contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.

Nala Earth

Seed Round in 2025
Nala Earth provides data and tools that enable businesses to better understand and connect with the natural world.

ZuriQ

Seed Round in 2025
Zuriq specializes in the development of scalable quantum computing hardware that utilizes trapped ion technology. The company focuses on creating hardware components specifically designed for quantum computers, enabling efficient ion transport in three dimensions. This innovative approach positions Zuriq at the forefront of the quantum computing industry, providing essential solutions to advance the capabilities of quantum systems.

tiun.

Pre Seed Round in 2024
tiun began with a simple idea - to allow the next generation of consumers to connect their mobile wallets with any application and pay based on usage. We are building the new standard, enabling interoperability between wallets and applications through a low-code solution that we offer to businesses.

Kyan Health

Series A in 2024
Kyan Health is a pioneering Swiss digital health company that specializes in providing comprehensive, personalized mental wellbeing and health solutions for employees and their families. The company aims to facilitate seamless access to mental health support services in the workplace, encompassing employee engagement, awareness initiatives, self-improvement, self-care, coaching, and counseling. By offering a platform that enhances psychological safety, Kyan Health empowers organizations and their workforce to improve overall emotional health and performance.

Sallea

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sallea is focused on advancing sustainable practices in meat and fish consumption through the development of innovative cellular agriculture structures. By enabling cells to grow into textured, flavorful whole cuts, Sallea's approach ensures that its products are cruelty-free and safe for consumers. This commitment to unique methods aims to reshape perceptions of protein sources, making them more environmentally friendly and ethically produced. Additionally, Sallea has developed salt templates designed to create a framework filled with liquid magnesium, enhancing the absorption of mineral nutrients. This technology minimizes the need for a second surgery to remove implants, offering medical researchers a competitive edge over traditional titanium implants.

Apheros

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Apheros is a company specializing in metal foam cooling solutions, focusing on innovative manufacturing methods for metal foams that exhibit unique cooling properties. It offers a diverse range of materials, including iron, stainless steel, copper, and nickel, while ensuring that these materials maintain their thermal and electrical conductivity as well as mechanical stability. Apheros aims to support a variety of applications, including cooling, lubrication, and catalysis, particularly in the context of battery materials. Its patent-pending manufacturing approach allows for scalability, enabling clients to develop advanced products that leverage the benefits of metal foam technology.

Flink Robotics

Seed Round in 2024
Flink Robotics, established as a robotics engineering company, specializes in developing software intelligence robots. These robots are designed to transform into plug-and-play systems for material handling, utilizing machine learning and computer vision to enhance robots with perception capabilities. Flink's innovative approach enables robots to collaborate safely and generate collision-free motions, streamlining robot implementations across diverse industries and reducing workload for clients.

EthonAI

Series A in 2024
EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.

Anthropos

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Anthropos, established in 2023 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates a human resource platform designed to assist both individuals and companies in managing and advancing their careers. The platform focuses on identifying and developing new roles and skills, automating assessments and training processes, thereby enabling professionals to grow and businesses to enhance their workforce capabilities.

8links

Pre Seed Round in 2024
8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.

8links

Pre Seed Round in 2024
8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.

Axmed

Seed Round in 2024
Axmed is a business focuses on LMICs and strengthens the purchasing power of these markets to ensure the supply of cost-effective, high-quality medicines. We partner exclusively with authorized, high-quality pharmaceutical companies and certified caregivers to accelerate access to medicines.

Mimic

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mimic specializes in developing and deploying advanced robotic systems to address global labor shortages. The company focuses on creating industrial robotic hands that facilitate gesture-based control and feature a simplified joint design, promoting cost efficiency. By leveraging a scalable foundational AI model, Mimic's robots are capable of dexterous manipulation, adapting through direct learning from human data. This innovative approach allows their solutions to integrate seamlessly into existing human workplaces, enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency.

Isospec Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Isospec Analytics SA is a life science company specializing in molecular identification. It simplifies the process of identifying molecules, particularly in the fields of glycomics and metabolomics, to facilitate disease biomarker discovery. This, in turn, aids in the development of safer nutritional and pharmaceutical products. The company offers services like biomarker discovery, product characterization, metabolite structural identification, and glycan sequencing to its clients.

Cultivated Biosciences

Seed Round in 2024
Cultivated Biosciences is a food production company focused on developing specialized fat ingredients derived from oleaginous yeast. This innovative approach aims to enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of plant-based dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, making them more appealing to consumers. The company's yeast-based ingredients provide a clean label and sustainable production process, mimicking the texture and color of traditional dairy while featuring properties like low lipid oxidation and natural emulsification. This enables the production of healthier, animal-free alternatives that cater to the growing demand for plant-based options.

Chiral

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Chiral is a technology company specializing in the production of advanced transistors using nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes. It focuses on automated, wafer-scale assembly of these clean nanomaterials, aiming to facilitate commercial applications in computing and quantum technologies at an industrial scale.

Nala Earth

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nala Earth provides data and tools that enable businesses to better understand and connect with the natural world.

Tune Insight

Seed Round in 2023
Tune Insight specializes in data security software that enables secure collaborations on sensitive data among multiple organizations. The company's innovative platform employs advanced analytics, privacy measures, and encryption technologies to facilitate federated learning, allowing organizations to collaboratively extract insights while maintaining control over their data. By fostering a secure environment for data sharing, Tune Insight helps organizations make informed decisions together, leveraging collective intelligence without compromising data privacy.

Ascento

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Ascento Robotics focuses on developing wheeled bipedal robotic systems designed for practical applications in outdoor security. By integrating the agility of legs with the efficiency of wheels, the company's robots can navigate obstacles such as stairs while providing quick and energy-efficient movement. Their robotics-as-a-service platform enhances outdoor security patrolling, allowing professionals to secure and inspect assets more effectively. This innovative approach not only reduces intervention times but also improves data collection capabilities, making it suitable for various real-world scenarios.

Saeki

Pre Seed Round in 2023
SAEKI is focused on creating advanced, flexible manufacturing solutions through the integration of digital technologies and robotics. The company specializes in end-to-end automation processes that encompass 3D printing, machining, and inspection of large, mission-critical components. By developing a comprehensive platform that combines robotics, 3D printing, milling, post-processing, and 3D scanning, SAEKI enables manufacturers to produce large-scale components efficiently and cost-effectively. This innovative approach allows for on-demand production with a variety of polymers, ultimately streamlining operations and reducing lead times, with next-day delivery of finished parts.

Numarics

Seed Round in 2023
Numarics is a digital accounting ecosystem based in Switzerland, established to simplify business management for entrepreneurs through a mobile-first approach. Launched in 2020 by experts in accounting, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and auditing, Numarics integrates essential financial services such as accounting, payroll, tax returns, invoicing, and document management into a single platform. The algorithm-based system streamlines these processes, allowing businesses to manage transactions in real-time and maintain transparency in their financial activities. By eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and repetitive manual tasks, Numarics aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in accounting, catering specifically to the needs of modern entrepreneurs.

DePoly

Seed Round in 2023
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Calvin Risk

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

UniSieve

Seed Round in 2023
UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.

EthonAI

Seed Round in 2023
EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.

Oxyle

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Oxyle AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in wastewater treatment aimed at removing persistent and toxic micropollutants from water sources. Established in 2020, the company has developed a novel technology that effectively degrades hazardous substances, including pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Oxyle serves a diverse clientele, including the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food and beverage sectors, research laboratories, hospitals, and wastewater treatment facilities. Its innovative approach not only helps clients comply with regulatory standards but also offers a sustainable alternative to wastewater incineration, thereby contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.

Calvin Risk

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

Aspaara

Venture Round in 2022
Aspaara specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions aimed at optimizing workforce planning and aircraft ground handling operations. Their platform enhances efficiency, reduces labor costs, and improves employee satisfaction by providing customized scheduling and accurate demand predictions. By addressing the complexities of staffing and resource allocation, Aspaara helps clients in sectors such as professional services, automotive, aircraft ground handling, and healthcare. The optimization engine effectively minimizes wrongly allocated labor costs by up to 6.8% and cuts unnecessary travel expenses by up to 48%. This approach not only boosts productivity for clients but also aligns supply with demand, ultimately benefiting both customer airlines and their employees.

nsave

Seed Round in 2022
Nsave is a fintech startup focused on providing a digital banking services platform designed to offer secure savings solutions. The platform allows customers to save in multiple currencies, including USD, EUR, and GBP, while ensuring the highest level of financial security. Nsave promotes financial inclusion by removing account restrictions, enabling users to access global safe accounts for their funds. This approach aims to enhance the financial well-being of individuals by making saving more accessible and secure.

Cultivated Biosciences

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cultivated Biosciences is a food production company focused on developing specialized fat ingredients derived from oleaginous yeast. This innovative approach aims to enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of plant-based dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, making them more appealing to consumers. The company's yeast-based ingredients provide a clean label and sustainable production process, mimicking the texture and color of traditional dairy while featuring properties like low lipid oxidation and natural emulsification. This enables the production of healthier, animal-free alternatives that cater to the growing demand for plant-based options.

grape

Pre Seed Round in 2022
By leveraging automation and seamlessly integrating health services, grape simplifies administrative processes for businesses, reducing complexity and improving efficiency. The platform is designed to ensure companies can manage insurance effortlessly while enhancing their employee well-being at the same time.

Lightly

Seed Round in 2022
Lightly is a database software company founded in 2019 by Igor Susmelj and Matthias Heller. The company specializes in developing a data curation platform aimed at enhancing machine learning models by optimizing the use of appropriate data. Its platform offers a cloud-based interface that allows users to curate, analyze, and explore unlabeled data. This functionality helps reduce overfitting and improve generalization in machine learning applications by diversifying datasets. Additionally, Lightly's tools enable organizations to identify and eliminate redundancies and biases within their data, thereby enhancing the overall quality and effectiveness of their machine learning efforts.

Numarics

Seed Round in 2022
Numarics is a digital accounting ecosystem based in Switzerland, established to simplify business management for entrepreneurs through a mobile-first approach. Launched in 2020 by experts in accounting, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and auditing, Numarics integrates essential financial services such as accounting, payroll, tax returns, invoicing, and document management into a single platform. The algorithm-based system streamlines these processes, allowing businesses to manage transactions in real-time and maintain transparency in their financial activities. By eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and repetitive manual tasks, Numarics aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in accounting, catering specifically to the needs of modern entrepreneurs.

Strong Network

Seed Round in 2022
Strong Network, founded by experienced cybersecurity engineers Laurent Balmelli and Ozrenko Dragic, specializes in providing secure Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) for organizations. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with operations in Serbia and California, the company has raised EUR 5.1 million in Seed funding and has received multiple awards in cybersecurity, including the 2022 best startup award from the International Forum on Cybersecurity. Strong Network addresses the dual challenges faced by its clients: enhancing the efficiency of the development process within the DevOps cycle and ensuring robust security against data leaks. Unlike traditional solutions that treat these issues separately, Strong Network's platform integrates these functions, offering a low-bandwidth, locally executing development environment that prioritizes both security and developer productivity. This innovative approach enables clients to centralize management, improve developer experience, and reduce IT costs, ultimately reconciling the need for productivity with enterprise data protection. With a diverse team of over 25 professionals and significant clients like Broadcom and WeBank, Strong Network is positioned as a leader in the DevSecOps space.

Snipd

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Snipd is an AI-driven podcast player designed to enhance the podcast listening experience by allowing users to discover, highlight, and share key moments from episodes. The platform offers features such as transcripts and summaries for user-created highlights, enabling easy sharing through links or short video clips. Additionally, Snipd employs AI to assist users in exploring notable moments within podcasts, facilitating a more personalized and engaging experience. Beyond podcasts, Snipd provides tools for bloggers and media sites, allowing users to capture and share snippets of text, images, or videos from articles. This functionality transforms saved content into an interactive experience, letting users focus on the most popular sections of articles, known as "hot-zones." By aggregating user engagement data, Snipd helps readers identify trending topics and moments across various media, streamlining the process of finding relevant information in an increasingly content-saturated landscape.

9T Labs

Series A in 2022
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.

Certifaction

Seed Round in 2022
Certifaction AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software-as-a-service (SaaS) for certifying and verifying documents on the blockchain. Founded in 2020, the company leverages cryptography-based technology to authenticate a range of documents, including credit reports, academic credentials, medical records, and financial prospectuses. Certifaction is recognized as a leader in privacy-first electronic signing solutions, addressing growing concerns about data confidentiality and security. Its enterprise solutions are widely adopted in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and education, where protecting sensitive information is critical. By facilitating the digitization of processes while ensuring compliance with stringent security regulations, Certifaction enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. The company's modular technology is adaptable to various identity networks, positioning it well to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Adaptyv Bio

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Adaptyv Bio is focused on developing a protein engineering platform that leverages cell-free synthetic biology and high-throughput nanofluidics. The company’s technology aims to identify new antibodies for various diseases by bridging the gap between computational predictions and experimental validation. This innovative approach enhances the ability of healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through more effective therapeutic options.

EthonAI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.

Corintis

Seed Round in 2022
Corintis specializes in innovative cooling solutions for advanced computing technologies, including high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators. The company is developing silicon microfluidic cooling technologies that allow liquid coolant to come into direct contact with silicon chips. This embedded liquid cooling system features a network of microscopically small cooling channels integrated within the chip, effectively addressing heat extraction challenges and enabling sustainable computing. By leveraging these groundbreaking technologies, Corintis aims to help various industries overcome thermal limitations and contribute to more efficient and environmentally friendly computing solutions.

Archlet

Series A in 2021
Archlet GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance strategic sourcing for businesses. The platform consolidates procurement data and market insights, facilitating more efficient and effective sourcing decisions. By transitioning sourcing activities from traditional methods, such as email and Excel, to a centralized system, Archlet enables users to evaluate submissions, monitor events, and gain detailed insights into cost drivers and comparisons. This intelligent sourcing solution aims to simplify and accelerate the decision-making and negotiation processes in procurement, ultimately helping companies optimize their sourcing strategies.

Urbio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Urbio is a software company that specializes in facilitating the energy transition by enhancing the design and planning of energy infrastructure and technologies for buildings. By integrating human expertise with artificial intelligence, Urbio aims to streamline traditional processes that often rely on manual trial-and-error, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced timeframes. The software employs advanced data modeling tools to assist professional planners in making informed decisions that promote the sustainability of buildings, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. Urbio's commitment to improving building efficiency plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change and the development of more sustainable urban environments.

Scewo

Series A in 2021
Scewo AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative electric wheelchairs tailored for individuals with mobility impairments. The company has developed a unique stair-climbing wheelchair that integrates both wheels and tracks, allowing for enhanced maneuverability over various terrains, including curbs, tram tracks, grass, and uneven surfaces. This self-balancing wheelchair features an active control system that maintains stability and levelness, enabling users to navigate obstacles with ease. Users can control the chair through a joystick or by shifting their body weight, providing a versatile solution to improve mobility and independence for those with disabilities.

Tune Insight

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tune Insight specializes in data security software that enables secure collaborations on sensitive data among multiple organizations. The company's innovative platform employs advanced analytics, privacy measures, and encryption technologies to facilitate federated learning, allowing organizations to collaboratively extract insights while maintaining control over their data. By fostering a secure environment for data sharing, Tune Insight helps organizations make informed decisions together, leveraging collective intelligence without compromising data privacy.

Kollabo

Seed Round in 2021
Kollabo is a specialized job platform focused on connecting skilled blue-collar workers with construction firms and staffing agencies. It aims to streamline the job search process for both job seekers and employers by offering a searchable database of construction jobs. Users can create profiles, upload resumes, and apply directly for positions through the platform, which also provides job alerts to keep them informed of new opportunities. Kollabo's extensive network of temporary offices and dedicated team enhances its ability to match candidates with suitable job openings, facilitating a more efficient recruiting process. By digitally enabling all stakeholders in the employment ecosystem, Kollabo aspires to create a mutually beneficial environment for workers and employers alike.

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, events, and food products. The platform offers a range of services such as booking, content hosting, post-production, invoicing, and payment processing. It serves a diverse clientele, including real estate companies, international event planners, and global marketplaces. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Backbone facilitates the instant ordering and management of real estate visuals, enabling seamless collaboration among stakeholders.

Backbone

Seed Round in 2021
Backbone Technology is a full-service web development company offering integrated digital design and creative services along with custom application development, e-business solutions, and server/network administration. We have offices in Vancouver, Medellín, Athens and Bogotá.

RoomPriceGenie

Seed Round in 2021
RoomPriceGenie AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, specializes in developing revenue management software for hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals. The platform employs advanced dynamic pricing algorithms and real-time analytics to optimize room pricing based on market demand and occupancy levels. It offers features such as automated pricing adjustments, manual control options, and seamless integration with various property management systems and channel managers. This allows users to update all prices with a single click, enhancing operational efficiency. RoomPriceGenie is designed for small to medium-sized hotels, providing a user-friendly interface and excellent customer support to help clients boost their revenue effectively.

Kyan Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kyan Health is a pioneering Swiss digital health company that specializes in providing comprehensive, personalized mental wellbeing and health solutions for employees and their families. The company aims to facilitate seamless access to mental health support services in the workplace, encompassing employee engagement, awareness initiatives, self-improvement, self-care, coaching, and counseling. By offering a platform that enhances psychological safety, Kyan Health empowers organizations and their workforce to improve overall emotional health and performance.

CareerLunch

Seed Round in 2021
CareerLunch is a recruitment platform established in 2019 by Simon Hofer and Konstantin Nesterov. The platform facilitates informal lunch meetings between potential hires and current employees, allowing candidates to gain insights into the company culture and their prospective colleagues. This approach not only helps candidates assess their fit within the organization but also provides employers with a more authentic means of evaluating potential hires. By fostering genuine interactions, CareerLunch streamlines the hiring process, enhancing the overall experience for both candidates and companies.

Archlet

Seed Round in 2021
Archlet GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance strategic sourcing for businesses. The platform consolidates procurement data and market insights, facilitating more efficient and effective sourcing decisions. By transitioning sourcing activities from traditional methods, such as email and Excel, to a centralized system, Archlet enables users to evaluate submissions, monitor events, and gain detailed insights into cost drivers and comparisons. This intelligent sourcing solution aims to simplify and accelerate the decision-making and negotiation processes in procurement, ultimately helping companies optimize their sourcing strategies.

DePoly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

UniSieve

Venture Round in 2020
UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.

Strong Network

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Strong Network, founded by experienced cybersecurity engineers Laurent Balmelli and Ozrenko Dragic, specializes in providing secure Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) for organizations. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with operations in Serbia and California, the company has raised EUR 5.1 million in Seed funding and has received multiple awards in cybersecurity, including the 2022 best startup award from the International Forum on Cybersecurity. Strong Network addresses the dual challenges faced by its clients: enhancing the efficiency of the development process within the DevOps cycle and ensuring robust security against data leaks. Unlike traditional solutions that treat these issues separately, Strong Network's platform integrates these functions, offering a low-bandwidth, locally executing development environment that prioritizes both security and developer productivity. This innovative approach enables clients to centralize management, improve developer experience, and reduce IT costs, ultimately reconciling the need for productivity with enterprise data protection. With a diverse team of over 25 professionals and significant clients like Broadcom and WeBank, Strong Network is positioned as a leader in the DevSecOps space.

Certifaction

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Certifaction AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software-as-a-service (SaaS) for certifying and verifying documents on the blockchain. Founded in 2020, the company leverages cryptography-based technology to authenticate a range of documents, including credit reports, academic credentials, medical records, and financial prospectuses. Certifaction is recognized as a leader in privacy-first electronic signing solutions, addressing growing concerns about data confidentiality and security. Its enterprise solutions are widely adopted in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and education, where protecting sensitive information is critical. By facilitating the digitization of processes while ensuring compliance with stringent security regulations, Certifaction enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. The company's modular technology is adaptable to various identity networks, positioning it well to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Bring!

Series B in 2020
Bring! Labs AG, established in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, develops a comprehensive grocery shopping application. It offers users a multi-device platform to create, manage, and share shopping lists, with features including integrated recipes, online shopping, local offers, and loyalty card support. The app is available on iPhone, Android, web, Alexa, and Google Assistant devices, serving millions of users. Additionally, Bring! Labs provides innovative mobile advertising platforms for retail and FMCG companies to engage with customers and achieve their business objectives.

CyanoGuard

Seed Round in 2020
CyanoGuard AG is a Swiss chemical technology company established in 2016, focused on advancing methods for cyanide detection across various sectors, including mining, environmental monitoring, food safety, and healthcare. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions such as CyanoKit, a semi-quantitative cyanide test, and CyanoGuard, a mobile quantitative monitoring test. Additionally, it offers Cyano.iO, an online monitoring and optimization platform. CyanoGuard's technology is designed to deliver fast and safe cyanide detection in diverse samples, requiring no specialized training or equipment. With over six years of collaboration with industry partners, the company aims to address cyanide-related challenges effectively, ensuring reliable monitoring and compliance in different settings.

Backbone

Seed Round in 2020
Backbone Art SA operates a platform that connects professional photographers and videographers with businesses and consumers for various visual content needs, including real estate, events, and food products. The platform offers a range of services such as booking, content hosting, post-production, invoicing, and payment processing. It serves a diverse clientele, including real estate companies, international event planners, and global marketplaces. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Backbone facilitates the instant ordering and management of real estate visuals, enabling seamless collaboration among stakeholders.

Kollabo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kollabo is a specialized job platform focused on connecting skilled blue-collar workers with construction firms and staffing agencies. It aims to streamline the job search process for both job seekers and employers by offering a searchable database of construction jobs. Users can create profiles, upload resumes, and apply directly for positions through the platform, which also provides job alerts to keep them informed of new opportunities. Kollabo's extensive network of temporary offices and dedicated team enhances its ability to match candidates with suitable job openings, facilitating a more efficient recruiting process. By digitally enabling all stakeholders in the employment ecosystem, Kollabo aspires to create a mutually beneficial environment for workers and employers alike.

Archlet

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Archlet GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance strategic sourcing for businesses. The platform consolidates procurement data and market insights, facilitating more efficient and effective sourcing decisions. By transitioning sourcing activities from traditional methods, such as email and Excel, to a centralized system, Archlet enables users to evaluate submissions, monitor events, and gain detailed insights into cost drivers and comparisons. This intelligent sourcing solution aims to simplify and accelerate the decision-making and negotiation processes in procurement, ultimately helping companies optimize their sourcing strategies.

9T Labs

Seed Round in 2020
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.

RoomPriceGenie

Seed Round in 2019
RoomPriceGenie AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, specializes in developing revenue management software for hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals. The platform employs advanced dynamic pricing algorithms and real-time analytics to optimize room pricing based on market demand and occupancy levels. It offers features such as automated pricing adjustments, manual control options, and seamless integration with various property management systems and channel managers. This allows users to update all prices with a single click, enhancing operational efficiency. RoomPriceGenie is designed for small to medium-sized hotels, providing a user-friendly interface and excellent customer support to help clients boost their revenue effectively.

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.

9T Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.

Scewo

Seed Round in 2018
Scewo AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative electric wheelchairs tailored for individuals with mobility impairments. The company has developed a unique stair-climbing wheelchair that integrates both wheels and tracks, allowing for enhanced maneuverability over various terrains, including curbs, tram tracks, grass, and uneven surfaces. This self-balancing wheelchair features an active control system that maintains stability and levelness, enabling users to navigate obstacles with ease. Users can control the chair through a joystick or by shifting their body weight, providing a versatile solution to improve mobility and independence for those with disabilities.

CyanoGuard

Seed Round in 2017
CyanoGuard AG is a Swiss chemical technology company established in 2016, focused on advancing methods for cyanide detection across various sectors, including mining, environmental monitoring, food safety, and healthcare. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions such as CyanoKit, a semi-quantitative cyanide test, and CyanoGuard, a mobile quantitative monitoring test. Additionally, it offers Cyano.iO, an online monitoring and optimization platform. CyanoGuard's technology is designed to deliver fast and safe cyanide detection in diverse samples, requiring no specialized training or equipment. With over six years of collaboration with industry partners, the company aims to address cyanide-related challenges effectively, ensuring reliable monitoring and compliance in different settings.

Zippsafe

Seed Round in 2017
Zippsafe AG is a technology company that specializes in space-efficient storage solutions. It focuses on the development, manufacture, and installation of innovative lockable closing bags designed for changing rooms and public spaces. By utilizing a flexible, smart fabric-based locker system, Zippsafe's self-service wardrobe systems provide an effective alternative to traditional sheet metal lockers. This design not only enhances efficiency but also maximizes available space, making it particularly beneficial for event organizers, conference centers, and warehouse owners. Through its products, Zippsafe aims to help clients reduce costs and increase occupancy in various settings.

Insightness

Seed Round in 2016
Insightness GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of visual positioning systems for mobile devices. The company focuses on creating high-speed, low-power spatial awareness systems that utilize brain-inspired technology. Insightness's innovative systems compute the position and orientation of devices while generating a 3D map of the surrounding environment. By employing sensor chips instead of traditional cameras, these systems enhance the performance of mobile robots and drones, enabling them to react more quickly to both moving and static obstacles. Additionally, Insightness contributes to a lag-free augmented reality experience for smart glasses users. As of November 2019, Insightness operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

Ava

Series A in 2016
Ava is a company that focuses on enhancing women's health by providing tools for understanding their reproductive cycles and overall well-being. It offers a wearable medical device that includes a sensor bracelet paired with a mobile application and advanced backend technology. This system utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor hormonal changes, accurately track ovulation, and identify potential health issues. By delivering reliable data related to fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, Ava empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and maximize their physical and emotional potential.

Algrano

Funding Round in 2016
Algrano is a marketplace that connects coffee producers directly with the processing industry, facilitating efficient and transparent coffee trading. The platform allows producers to market their beans directly to roasters, thus simplifying the sourcing process at the origin. By enabling direct communication between producers and roasters, Algrano enhances supply chain transparency and control, allowing clients to trace products and differentiate their offerings. The company focuses on building trusted relationships within the coffee community, providing service assistance to both growers and roasters to ensure a smooth transaction process.

Bring!

Seed Round in 2016
Bring! Labs AG, established in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, develops a comprehensive grocery shopping application. It offers users a multi-device platform to create, manage, and share shopping lists, with features including integrated recipes, online shopping, local offers, and loyalty card support. The app is available on iPhone, Android, web, Alexa, and Google Assistant devices, serving millions of users. Additionally, Bring! Labs provides innovative mobile advertising platforms for retail and FMCG companies to engage with customers and achieve their business objectives.

Wingtra

Seed Round in 2016
Wingtra AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of professional drones, notably the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV. This drone is designed for high-precision data collection and has applications across various industries, including surveying, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure management. Since its market introduction in 2017, Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 major surveying equipment dealers globally, facilitating the adoption of its technology. The WingtraOne can be operated using WingtraPilot software, enabling users to collect survey-grade aerial data that can be transformed into two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional models, thereby enhancing monitoring and inspection capabilities in sectors such as construction, mining, and environmental management.

DillySocks

Pre Seed Round in 2016
DillySocks AG is an e-commerce retailer based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in colorful and sustainable socks. Founded in 2013, the company offers a diverse range of high-quality socks featuring various patterns, all made from organic cotton. DillySocks emphasizes environmental responsibility by using packaging made from PLA instead of traditional plastic, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The company's focus on eco-friendly products allows customers to make sustainable choices while enjoying vibrant and stylish accessories.

N-Dream AG (AirConsole)

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Archilogic

Seed Round in 2015
Archilogic is a developer of a digital twin management platform focused on transforming floor plans into standardized, dynamic data models for real estate teams. The platform facilitates the digitization and ongoing management of floor plans, ensuring that all associated metadata remains current and accessible to other systems. By providing an SDK and API, Archilogic allows for the creation of custom applications that integrate seamlessly with its services. Additionally, the company's approach to standardizing spatial data prepares real estate assets for advanced analysis and artificial intelligence applications, enabling users to efficiently address complex portfolio inquiries. The platform also features a marketplace for third-party integrations, which enhances its functionality for product managers and developers looking to create future-proof digital properties.

Selfnation

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Selfnation is a company specializing in custom jeans tailored to individual preferences, emphasizing sustainability and fair production practices. It combines modern engineering with fashion design to create unique garments that reflect the wearer's personality over time. By utilizing three-dimensional visualization and algorithms, Selfnation offers an innovative online platform for customers to input their measurements and select styles and colors. This approach ensures a perfect fit and allows each pair of jeans to become a personal companion, growing in character with the wearer. Rooted in the design spirit of Berlin and influenced by the lifestyle of its founders from Zürich, Selfnation aims to enhance urban living through its elegant and distinctive clothing.
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