Gentian Investments

Yeastup is a food technology company based in Brugg, Aargau, founded in 2020, that focuses on promoting sustainability through the upcycling of by-products from the beer-brewing process. By transforming these by-products into high-quality ingredients, such as vegan protein and fiber, Yeastup contributes to a circular economy and provides versatile, natural alternatives for consumers. The company's ingredients are rich in essential and semi-essential amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids, making them suitable for a variety of applications in plant-based diets. Through its innovative approach, Yeastup is pioneering a new era of animal-free products that enhance global sustainability.

The generative AI platform that makes AI accessible to everyone. We are a consolidation of cutting-edge technologies, supporting over 40 languages with the best possible integrations. Our ultimate goal is to unlock the potential of AI and enable our users to turn their creative and intelligent ideas into reality.

Founded in 2014, aleno develops an online restaurant reservation system. It automates reservations, provides a graphical table planner, accesses guest data, sends reminders, offers double-seating options, and has an open interface.

Aspaara employs AI to optimize workforce planning for companies across various industries. Its platform, MatchingCore, adapts to clients' specific needs, reducing labor allocation errors by up to 6.8% and travel costs by up to 48%. Aspaara serves professional services, automotive, aircraft ground handling, and healthcare sectors.

Wyth develops an all‑in‑one digital platform that enables large organizations to create, manage, and grow private communities. The platform, called Wyth Circle, offers a fully customizable user interface, end‑to‑end event management, and collaboration tools, all hosted on a private infrastructure owned by the client. By providing a single, integrated solution, Wyth reduces implementation time and operating costs by up to 80 %. The company has worked with pilot partners across Europe, hosting tens of thousands of users from more than a hundred countries on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Wyth’s approach is data‑driven, built from discovery phases and continuous feedback, and it has attracted early investment from venture firms.

Sunflower Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative smart home security solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Established in 2015, it offers an autonomous outdoor security system designed to detect and deter unwanted visitors before they approach a home. The system integrates an array of motion and vibration sensors with a lightweight drone capable of autonomous flight, video capture, and safe landing at its weatherproof docking station. Upon detecting suspicious activity, the system alerts the user and deploys the drone to provide live video streaming of the situation. Additionally, Sunflower Labs' products include the sunflower home awareness system, which combines outdoor sensors with an aerial camera, sunflower smart lights that help establish property routines, and a flying camera for real-time monitoring. This comprehensive approach enables consumers to maintain a vigilant security presence around their homes.

Acodis specializes in document digitalization software that converts any document into structured data using artificial intelligence. This enables businesses to automate processes, enhance analytics, and integrate data with existing systems.

Alaya is a global software provider that specializes in creating a digital platform for employee engagement and corporate social responsibility. The company offers tools that help organizations foster a purpose-driven culture by facilitating employee participation in various initiatives, such as volunteering, charitable giving, and sustainable practices. Alaya's platform enables businesses to activate their purpose by encouraging employees to partake in simple actions, like biking to work or conserving energy, thereby promoting well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion. By measuring these contributions, Alaya assists companies in cultivating a meaningful impact through everyday actions.

Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.

VIU is a manufacturer and retailer of eyewear products, including eyeglasses and sunglasses, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company designs eyewear to accommodate various lifestyles and occasions, offering a range of styles such as round, rectangular, cat eye, and aviator frames. VIU emphasizes a transparent manufacturing process, utilizing premium materials like acetate, stainless steel, and titanium, along with 3D printing technology. The company serves customers through its physical stores in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as through partnerships with fashion retailers and opticians. Additionally, VIU has an online platform that facilitates the ordering and purchasing of prescription glasses and sunglasses, ensuring cost-effective options for consumers.

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.

Established in 2016, Merantix is a German company dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence through research, investment, and collaboration. It operates the Merantix AI Campus for innovation.

Bring! Labs AG, established in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, develops a comprehensive grocery shopping app for iPhone, Android, Web, Alexa, and Google Assistant devices. The app, Bring!, facilitates grocery list creation, management, and sharing, along with integrated recipes, online shopping, local offers, and loyalty card support. It caters to millions of users, promoting collaborative shopping among partners, family, and housemates. Additionally, Bring! Labs offers innovative mobile advertising platforms, benefiting retail and FMCG companies seeking to engage with their target audience.

Guuru Ltd. is a cloud software company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It operates an expertise-sharing platform that connects clients with experts across various fields through live chat. The platform allows users to post questions and receive real-time, one-on-one responses from knowledgeable individuals, facilitating a more efficient and informed decision-making process for potential customers. By integrating community-driven insights into online shopping experiences, Guuru fosters authentic connections between brands and their audiences, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. The company's international team is skilled in supporting diverse markets, providing services in multiple languages to meet the needs of a global clientele.

Fotokite develops autonomous aerial robots designed to enhance situational awareness for first responders. Their patented technology enables firefighters to deploy a tethered drone with a single button press, providing thermal and regular video footage up to 45 meters high for hours at a time. This fully autonomous system delivers real-time intelligence without requiring piloting skills, helping teams assess incidents quickly and safely.