Blumer is a social networking platform that provides social networks that can monetize time by consuming advertisements, selling nfts, and making crypto transactions. It offers social networks, crypto, digital marketing, and blockchain.
LEND is a peer-to-peer lending platform based in Switzerland, founded in 2015. The company connects investors with borrowers, facilitating transactions for private and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans and mortgages. Through its online platform, LEND enables investors to finance borrowers directly, allowing them to build diversified portfolios by investing small amounts in multiple loans. This approach provides borrowers with access to low-interest loans while offering investors the opportunity to earn substantial returns on their investments.
AVAtronics
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, AVAtronics specializes in developing noise-cancelling technology for electronic devices. Its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution offers low power consumption and wide-band capabilities, selectively cancelling unwanted noises without compromising audio quality.
Billon Group Ltd is a fintech company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in micropayment and corporate e-money solutions. Founded in 2012, the company has developed proprietary distributed ledger technology (DLT) that digitizes national currencies and stores encrypted documents on-chain, effectively combining identity, money, and data on a single platform. Billon's technology is designed for regulated institutional use, enabling banks and enterprises to achieve near real-time settlement of both domestic and cross-border payments. As a registered e-money issuer in the UK and Poland, Billon ensures full compliance with regulatory standards for both financial and document applications. Its platform offers reusable modules and APIs, facilitating the rapid creation and delivery of DLT-based solutions tailored to customer needs. The system allows banks to issue and redeem digital cash, utilizing a legal structure that simplifies transactions without requiring regulatory adjustments.
ActLight SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting solutions. Founded in 2010, ActLight has pioneered Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of light sensing applications across various sectors, including mobile devices, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. The company's innovations enable functionalities such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and 3D imaging. ActLight operates primarily on a licensing business model, generating revenue through licensing and royalty fees, as well as non-recurring engineering projects. As a fabless entity, it focuses on intellectual property in CMOS photonics and collaborates with leading institutions like EPFL to maintain its competitive edge. ActLight's expertise encompasses device design, materials integration, and circuit design, supported by a strong advisory board of industrial and scientific experts.
Flyability
Series B in 2019
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.
ShoeSize.Me
Seed Round in 2019
A leading artificial intelligence company in the footwear e-commerce industry that helps brands and retailers sell more shoes online and increase conversion rates with our intelligent and personalized experiences.
We use AI to help leading footwear brands and retailers sell more shoes online, increasing conversion rates with intelligent and personalized experiences.
The Faction Collective
Venture Round in 2019
The Faction Collective SA is a Swiss-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the design and production of skis, helmets, poles, clothing, and accessories for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Faction aims to redefine the outdoor experience by creating high-performance products that resonate with a modern culture focused on the joys of nature and camaraderie. The company operates online sales across Europe, the United States, and Canada, and also distributes its products through dealers in several European countries. Alongside its acclaimed ski products, Faction also encompasses FW Apparel, which offers stylish, high-performance clothing, and United Shapes, a brand dedicated to the future of snowboarding. Faction's headquarters are located in Verbier, Switzerland, with additional locations in Breckenridge, Colorado; Whistler and Whitewater, Canada; and Snowpark, New Zealand.
LuckaBox
Seed Round in 2019
LuckaBox is a delivery experience platform that operates independently of any specific carriers, focusing on enhancing logistics for retailers and their customers. The platform standardizes delivery information, providing transparency and improving customer experience through a data-driven approach. By partnering with over 60 carriers, LuckaBox serves a diverse clientele, including notable brands like IKEA, Decathlon, and Metro. The company's solution facilitates same-day deliveries within a two-hour window and includes tracking and support options, thereby streamlining logistics management and reducing customer service costs for businesses. Through its innovative platform, LuckaBox aims to eliminate delivery obstacles, ensuring timely product delivery and fostering customer engagement.
Scientific Visual
Series B in 2019
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced quality control systems for optical materials, specifically targeting the watch, LED, and smartphone manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010, the company offers innovative technologies such as the SapphiroScope and SapphiroScan, which facilitate the detection of internal defects in sapphire and other materials at early production stages. These tools enable manufacturers to implement objective and traceable quality control processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sapphire processing by identifying imperfections like bubbles and cracks. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides analytical services for a variety of materials, including non-polished sapphire, spinel, and mineral glass, helping clients optimize their production cycles while reducing costs and improving supply chain management.
Spyra One
Series A in 2019
Spyra One is a water gun toy manufacturer. It is used in water gun engineering, prototyping, water technology, and water matches. They focused on its objective of making people happy through engaging and thrilling experiences.
VRdirect
Seed Round in 2019
VRdirect develops a comprehensive Virtual Reality (VR) platform for enterprises. It enables users to create and publish VR projects across various devices and ecosystems, including Web browsers, smartphones, tablets, and Metaverse platforms like Meta and Pico. The company's offerings include VRdirect STUDIO for easy project creation, VRdirect Cloud for seamless content experience, and VRdirect Enterprise Platform for corporations to build VR ecosystems. Established in 2018, the company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Ordercube
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, Ordercube designs and develops an illuminated cube made from acrylic glass that replaces candles on restaurant tables. Activated via touch sensor, it signals patrons' readiness to order or pay, aiding waiter service efficiency. The product features dirt-resistant coating, customizable design, and brightness adaptation based on time of day.
SunRegen is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in creating drugs aimed at treating a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromuscular, and ophthalmic disorders. Their initial product candidates are designed to target primary optical atrophy while also being evaluated for use in serious conditions such as ALS, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. SunRegen's approach is centered on delivering drug candidates with neuroprotective properties and promoting neurite outgrowth, which may offer favorable safety and tolerability profiles. The company is driven by a team of experienced professionals who have extensive backgrounds in drug development and clinical research across the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, all committed to delivering transformative treatments to patients in need.
Arktis Radiation Detectors
Series C 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.
Essentia Analytics
Series A in 2019
Essentia Analytics Ltd is a London-based company, established in 2013, that specializes in behavioral data analytics and consulting services for professional investors. The firm aims to enhance investment decision-making by helping active fund managers identify their strengths and weaknesses through a skills-based investing approach. By analyzing historical trade data and behavioral patterns, Essentia combines insights from psychology, behavioral finance, and statistics with advanced data technology. This enables fund managers to recognize biases in their investment activities. The company provides actionable insights and decision support tools, alongside coaching, to help portfolio managers internalize these findings and improve their investment strategies, ultimately aiming for optimal performance.
Vitamu
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vitamu develops AI-powered software for breast cancer detection in mammograms, aiming to reduce human error-related misses by radiologists.
Flyability
Series B in 2018
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.
Imverse
Seed Round in 2018
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.
Enterprise Bot
Venture Round in 2018
Enterprise Bot GmbH is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered chatbots aimed at automating customer interactions for enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a range of products, including chatbots for sales and customer service, email triage bots, and scheduling assistants. Enterprise Bot's solutions are particularly tailored for financial institutions and insurance enterprises, helping to enhance customer experience while significantly reducing operational costs and wait times. By providing a multi-platform messenger that allows for natural language communication, the company enables businesses to effectively address a wide array of customer needs and queries.
UNIspotter
Seed Round in 2018
UNIspotter GmbH is a company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at assisting students in their university application processes. The application facilitates the discovery of suitable study programs, universities, and courses while offering comprehensive support throughout the application journey. UNIspotter Buddy, a feature of the platform, provides guidance in creating essential documents such as curriculum vitae and cover letters, as well as assistance with visa applications, accommodation, and financing options for studies. With additional offices in Europe, Australia, and India, UNIspotter positions itself as a reliable resource for both students and universities, enhancing accessibility and transparency in international student recruitment.
TeamEQ - The Team Intelligence Platform
Seed Round in 2018
TeamEQ is a digital platform focused on modernizing people management through technology and a human-centric approach. It offers a team analytics and intelligence solution designed to enhance team performance and achieve organizational objectives. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform tracks individual actions and provides real-time guidance based on transparent data and predictive algorithms. TeamEQ also delivers customized people management strategies that enable businesses to monitor performance effectively, reduce attrition, and enhance productivity by fostering collective intelligence and employee well-being.
Fastree3D
Angel Round in 2018
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland. It specializes in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that enable real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects, facilitating driving assistance and autonomous navigation. The company employs advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication processes to create precision sensors suitable for both consumer electronics and industrial applications. Fastree3D's technology allows clients to design vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their surroundings, significantly enhancing their ability to detect and locate fast-moving objects in three dimensions. Additionally, Fastree3D B.V., a subsidiary of the company, collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to further advance its research initiatives.
Fresh Detect
Series C in 2018
FreshDetect GmbH, based in Pullach, Germany, specializes in the development and marketing of advanced measurement instruments aimed at quality control in the food industry. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for rapidly assessing the microbial quality of food, particularly through a non-invasive device designed for detecting microbial spoilage in meat and other fresh products. With a team of experts in spectroscopy measurement technology and microbiology, FreshDetect combines its extensive experience in food processing technologies with cutting-edge techniques to ensure that consumers have access to fresh and healthy food options.
German Autolabs
Seed Round in 2018
German Autolabs specializes in developing voice assistance tools tailored for mobile workers in the logistics sector. By leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing, the company enhances the daily workflows of professional drivers, couriers, and delivery teams. Their innovative modular technology can be integrated into various platforms, including driver apps, scanners, and vehicles, allowing for a seamless voice experience that adapts to specific operational contexts such as time, location, and backend data. German Autolabs focuses on creating industry-specific solutions that empower logistics professionals to improve efficiency and service quality, making their tools essential for leading providers in the transport industry worldwide.
Cellestia
Series A in 2018
Cellestia Biotech AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of innovative anti-cancer therapies. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from EPFL in Lausanne, Cellestia focuses on its lead candidate, CB-103, an oral pan-NOTCH inhibitor designed to treat NOTCH-dependent leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The company is committed to advancing its research and development pipeline, which includes novel transcription factor inhibitors for oncology, autoimmune, and inflammatory disorders. Cellestia aims to enhance patient outcomes by developing NOTCH-specific biomarkers and diagnostics for more effective patient selection. With its emphasis on modulating pathogenic gene expression through selective inhibition of transcription factors, Cellestia is dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
Fastree3D
Angel Round in 2018
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland. It specializes in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that enable real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects, facilitating driving assistance and autonomous navigation. The company employs advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication processes to create precision sensors suitable for both consumer electronics and industrial applications. Fastree3D's technology allows clients to design vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their surroundings, significantly enhancing their ability to detect and locate fast-moving objects in three dimensions. Additionally, Fastree3D B.V., a subsidiary of the company, collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to further advance its research initiatives.
BluSense Diagnostics
Series B in 2018
BluSense Diagnostics, established in 2016, specializes in the development of innovative diagnostic systems for infectious diseases. The company combines advanced bioengineering from Scandinavia with top-tier Taiwanese hardware, software, and manufacturing expertise. Their flagship product is a consumer-oriented blood testing device that employs nanotechnology biosensing to deliver rapid results using just a single drop of blood. This enables users to monitor and manage virus outbreaks effectively.
Foreverly
Convertible Note in 2018
Foreverly GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online marketplace designed to connect bridal couples with wedding vendors. Founded in 2014, Foreverly aims to facilitate the planning of weddings by providing a platform that simplifies the process of finding and engaging vendors. As of June 2019, Foreverly operates as a subsidiary of Weddyplace, continuing to enhance its offerings in the wedding industry.
Datamaran
Series A in 2018
Datamaran is a sophisticated AI-driven business intelligence tool designed to monitor and analyze environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in real-time. Founded by former GRI Director Marjella Alma, Datamaran helps organizations navigate ESG complexities, align strategies with stakeholder priorities, enhance decision-making, and mitigate risks.
Essentia Analytics
Series A in 2018
Essentia Analytics Ltd is a London-based company, established in 2013, that specializes in behavioral data analytics and consulting services for professional investors. The firm aims to enhance investment decision-making by helping active fund managers identify their strengths and weaknesses through a skills-based investing approach. By analyzing historical trade data and behavioral patterns, Essentia combines insights from psychology, behavioral finance, and statistics with advanced data technology. This enables fund managers to recognize biases in their investment activities. The company provides actionable insights and decision support tools, alongside coaching, to help portfolio managers internalize these findings and improve their investment strategies, ultimately aiming for optimal performance.
Scientific Visual
Series A in 2018
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced quality control systems for optical materials, specifically targeting the watch, LED, and smartphone manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010, the company offers innovative technologies such as the SapphiroScope and SapphiroScan, which facilitate the detection of internal defects in sapphire and other materials at early production stages. These tools enable manufacturers to implement objective and traceable quality control processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sapphire processing by identifying imperfections like bubbles and cracks. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides analytical services for a variety of materials, including non-polished sapphire, spinel, and mineral glass, helping clients optimize their production cycles while reducing costs and improving supply chain management.
Mininavident
Venture Round in 2018
Mininavident AG is a Swiss company based in Basel that specializes in developing handheld navigation systems for dental implant surgery. Its innovative system integrates a miniaturized device with a tablet computer, allowing for real-time visualization and seamless integration of 3D implant planning with surgical procedures. This technology offers sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning, angulation, and depth control, supporting both experienced dental surgeons and general practitioners in achieving precise and minimally invasive dental implantations. By enhancing surgical accuracy, Mininavident aims to improve patient comfort and outcomes in the field of dental implantology.
Auxin Surgery
Convertible Note in 2018
AuXin Surgery is a medical technology company specializing in the development of innovative devices for separation surgeries like tumor removal and organ isolation. Its products aim to enhance surgical efficiency and minimize side effects across various indications. AuXin oversees key functions such as product development, supply chain management, and global marketing strategies, while partnering locally for distribution activities. This approach enables rapid expansion into major markets worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Brazil.
Bergen Medical Products
Convertible Note in 2018
Bergen Medical Products, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures innovative surgical medical devices aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes for patients while managing costs and risks for healthcare providers. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, the company specializes in high-quality, cost-effective products designed for use in operating rooms and emergency departments. Bergen Medical Products focuses on delivering devices that provide superior strength and facilitate fast, gentle drying of wounds, minimizing discomfort for patients and preserving skin tissue integrity. The company markets its products through a network of distributors and independent manufacturer representatives, ensuring that medical professionals have access to solutions that meet contemporary healthcare demands while maintaining value-conscious practices.
NanoLockin
Seed Round in 2018
NanoLockin develops advanced algorithm-driven software solutions for nanoparticle analysis using ultrasensitive infrared imaging. Incorporated in 2018, the company is headquartered in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Attolight
Series D in 2018
Attolight specializes in electron microscopy and ultrafast spectroscopy, offering innovative solutions that combine cathodoluminescence (CL), light microscopy (LM), and electron microscopy (EM) with hyperspectral imaging. Their products enable high-resolution, time-resolved studies of various materials, particularly semiconductors, phosphors, ceramics, rocks, and glasses, revealing ultra-trace impurities and crystallographic defects otherwise invisible.
ShoeSize.Me
Convertible Note in 2018
A leading artificial intelligence company in the footwear e-commerce industry that helps brands and retailers sell more shoes online and increase conversion rates with our intelligent and personalized experiences.
We use AI to help leading footwear brands and retailers sell more shoes online, increasing conversion rates with intelligent and personalized experiences.
Saphetor
Venture Round in 2018
Saphetor SA is a precision medicine company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing data-driven solutions to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and challenging medical conditions, including rare diseases and cognitive impairments. The company's technology aims to eliminate the diagnostic odyssey by enabling the selection of optimal therapies, stratifying patients for clinical trials, and performing sub-population analyses to enhance drug development. Saphetor offers genome-scale genetic variant analyses tailored for individual patients, which aids medical professionals in accurately identifying the causes of diseases and connecting patients with appropriate treatment options. Additionally, Saphetor is the creator of VarSome, a widely recognized platform for human genome data that serves as a comprehensive resource for genetic variant information, benefiting healthcare professionals and organizations globally.
Safe Swiss Cloud
Venture Round in 2018
Safe Swiss Cloud is a Swiss-based provider of secure cloud computing services, specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IT security solutions. The company offers innovative compute, storage, and managed cloud services that are hosted in secure data centers, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on reliability, Safe Swiss Cloud features a high level of hardware redundancy for servers, networking, storage, and electricity supply, which helps deliver dependable cloud computing at competitive prices. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, utilizing electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, positioning itself as one of the most environmentally friendly cloud providers in Europe. Safe Swiss Cloud serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, healthcare services, software companies, large corporations, manufacturers, and IT service providers, enabling them to quickly create servers and initiate operations within minutes.
CashWay
Seed Round in 2018
CashWay SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cash payment solutions. The company offers a range of services, including retail banking, bill payment, and e-commerce solutions, enabling users to make online payments using cash. By providing a simple and accessible payment method, CashWay aims to enhance financial inclusion and convenience for its customers.
Kinarus Therapeutics (SIX:KNRS)
Seed Round in 2018
Kinarus AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, focused on developing innovative medicines targeting stress-related inflammatory processes. The company employs a cross-disease area approach to assess therapeutic targets, aiming to create differentiated treatments that address unmet medical needs. By leveraging its expertise in biopharmaceutical development, Kinarus AG strives to contribute to improved health outcomes in patients suffering from various inflammatory conditions.
Talentory
Convertible Note in 2018
Talentory is an international recruitment platform that connects employers with recruitment agencies and talent management suppliers. Employers can define their requirements and publish job postings within a network of specialized search agencies, selecting the agencies they wish to work with and sourcing candidates through approved partners. Launched in 2009 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, Talentory operates across Europe to coordinate the recruitment process in a simple and efficient manner, helping companies grow their teams by aligning with suitable agencies and candidates.
ActLight SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting solutions. Founded in 2010, ActLight has pioneered Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of light sensing applications across various sectors, including mobile devices, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. The company's innovations enable functionalities such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and 3D imaging. ActLight operates primarily on a licensing business model, generating revenue through licensing and royalty fees, as well as non-recurring engineering projects. As a fabless entity, it focuses on intellectual property in CMOS photonics and collaborates with leading institutions like EPFL to maintain its competitive edge. ActLight's expertise encompasses device design, materials integration, and circuit design, supported by a strong advisory board of industrial and scientific experts.
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle items sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality products that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase items directly from these boutiques, supporting local businesses while enjoying a diverse range of offerings, from home décor to clothing. Trouva's model not only facilitates online sales for independent stores but also enhances the shopping experience for consumers seeking exclusive products.
DomoHealth
Convertible Note in 2017
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.
Arktis Radiation Detectors
Convertible Note 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.
OneLIFE’s mission is to accompany healthcare professionals in their constant pursuit of optimal levels of cleanliness for their medical devices. They do this by providing products, protocols and services that enable high-level decontamination, including detection and treatment of biofilm.
OtoSense
Convertible Note in 2017
OtoSense, Inc. is an infrastructure software company that specializes in deep-learning sound recognition technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, OtoSense has developed a software platform that converts machine sounds and vibrations into actionable insights, allowing enterprise customers to enhance their operations through sound intelligence. This platform operates on standard edge devices and is supported by a scalable cloud infrastructure. OtoSense also offers a mobile application that translates various sounds, such as doorbells and alarms, into visual and tactile alerts, catering to diverse applications from elder monitoring to military threat detection. The company has established early traction in the automotive sector through partnerships with car manufacturers and aims to expand its technology's reach into other markets where sound plays a critical role in machine monitoring and anomaly detection. As of 2018, OtoSense operates as a subsidiary of Analog Devices, Inc.
Scientific Visual
Venture Round in 2017
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced quality control systems for optical materials, specifically targeting the watch, LED, and smartphone manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010, the company offers innovative technologies such as the SapphiroScope and SapphiroScan, which facilitate the detection of internal defects in sapphire and other materials at early production stages. These tools enable manufacturers to implement objective and traceable quality control processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sapphire processing by identifying imperfections like bubbles and cracks. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides analytical services for a variety of materials, including non-polished sapphire, spinel, and mineral glass, helping clients optimize their production cycles while reducing costs and improving supply chain management.
Insightness
Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 2014, Insightness develops visual tracking systems based on brain-inspired technology. Its systems provide sensor chips with smart pixels for low-power spatial awareness, enabling fast reaction times and lag-free augmented reality experiences.
Foreverly
Seed Round in 2017
Foreverly GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online marketplace designed to connect bridal couples with wedding vendors. Founded in 2014, Foreverly aims to facilitate the planning of weddings by providing a platform that simplifies the process of finding and engaging vendors. As of June 2019, Foreverly operates as a subsidiary of Weddyplace, continuing to enhance its offerings in the wedding industry.
Inflight VR Software GmbH
Seed Round in 2017
Inflight VR Software GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing virtual reality ecosystems tailored for the inflight entertainment sector. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, airlines face significant challenges and are seeking innovative revenue streams while enhancing passenger satisfaction. The Inflight VR entertainment system offers airlines a way to monetize their services through pay-per-view, advertising, and eCommerce, while providing passengers with an immersive and engaging experience. The technology captures the full attention of travelers, significantly improving their overall journey. Notable clients, including Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, demonstrate the system's market viability, with average passenger engagement exceeding 80 minutes and a satisfaction rate above 90%. Each passenger utilizing the Inflight VR system has the potential to generate over €7 in revenue, addressing the substantial demand within the travel industry for enhanced inflight experiences.
Smart Mobile Labs
Convertible Note in 2017
Smart Mobile Labs AG is a video technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing solutions for mobile radio standards LTE (4G) and 5G, focusing on high-quality transmission and distribution of video signals. Smart Mobile Labs primarily serves sectors such as sports, entertainment, public safety, and connected vehicles, aiming to transform the landscape of live video transmission. By providing private LTE networks and innovative technology, the company enhances real-time video applications, creating new possibilities for both entertainment and security-related communications. With a team of industry experts and talented individuals from prestigious universities, Smart Mobile Labs seeks to lead the market in mobile video transmission and redefine how live video is experienced across various industries.
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.
Elthera AG is a Swiss biopharmaceutical start-up established in 2016 and based in Zug, Switzerland. The company specializes in developing innovative antibodies targeting L1CAM, an adhesion molecule implicated in various types of cancer. By employing a personalized healthcare approach, Elthera aims to provide tailored treatment options that combine targeted anti-L1CAM therapy with companion diagnostics. Their proprietary oncology drugs, including humanized antibodies, have shown efficacy in multiple tumor models, focusing on aggressive cancer phenotypes to enhance treatment outcomes. This integration of experienced pharmaceutical executives with leading academic researchers positions Elthera at the forefront of advancing cancer therapies.
Fresh Detect
Series B in 2017
FreshDetect GmbH, based in Pullach, Germany, specializes in the development and marketing of advanced measurement instruments aimed at quality control in the food industry. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for rapidly assessing the microbial quality of food, particularly through a non-invasive device designed for detecting microbial spoilage in meat and other fresh products. With a team of experts in spectroscopy measurement technology and microbiology, FreshDetect combines its extensive experience in food processing technologies with cutting-edge techniques to ensure that consumers have access to fresh and healthy food options.
BluSense Diagnostics
Series B in 2017
BluSense Diagnostics, established in 2016, specializes in the development of innovative diagnostic systems for infectious diseases. The company combines advanced bioengineering from Scandinavia with top-tier Taiwanese hardware, software, and manufacturing expertise. Their flagship product is a consumer-oriented blood testing device that employs nanotechnology biosensing to deliver rapid results using just a single drop of blood. This enables users to monitor and manage virus outbreaks effectively.
ShoeSize.Me
Venture Round in 2017
A leading artificial intelligence company in the footwear e-commerce industry that helps brands and retailers sell more shoes online and increase conversion rates with our intelligent and personalized experiences.
We use AI to help leading footwear brands and retailers sell more shoes online, increasing conversion rates with intelligent and personalized experiences.
Payrexx
Angel Round in 2017
Payrexx is a cloud-based platform facilitating multi-channel payments and commerce for small to medium-sized businesses. It enables merchants to manage checkout processes across various sales channels, offering a unified business view and back-office functionality. Payrexx also provides whitelabeling solutions for financial institutions.
Bergen Medical Products
Series B in 2017
Bergen Medical Products, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures innovative surgical medical devices aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes for patients while managing costs and risks for healthcare providers. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, the company specializes in high-quality, cost-effective products designed for use in operating rooms and emergency departments. Bergen Medical Products focuses on delivering devices that provide superior strength and facilitate fast, gentle drying of wounds, minimizing discomfort for patients and preserving skin tissue integrity. The company markets its products through a network of distributors and independent manufacturer representatives, ensuring that medical professionals have access to solutions that meet contemporary healthcare demands while maintaining value-conscious practices.
ActLight
Convertible Note in 2017
ActLight SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting solutions. Founded in 2010, ActLight has pioneered Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of light sensing applications across various sectors, including mobile devices, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. The company's innovations enable functionalities such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and 3D imaging. ActLight operates primarily on a licensing business model, generating revenue through licensing and royalty fees, as well as non-recurring engineering projects. As a fabless entity, it focuses on intellectual property in CMOS photonics and collaborates with leading institutions like EPFL to maintain its competitive edge. ActLight's expertise encompasses device design, materials integration, and circuit design, supported by a strong advisory board of industrial and scientific experts.
Cellestia
Seed Round in 2017
Cellestia Biotech AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of innovative anti-cancer therapies. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from EPFL in Lausanne, Cellestia focuses on its lead candidate, CB-103, an oral pan-NOTCH inhibitor designed to treat NOTCH-dependent leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The company is committed to advancing its research and development pipeline, which includes novel transcription factor inhibitors for oncology, autoimmune, and inflammatory disorders. Cellestia aims to enhance patient outcomes by developing NOTCH-specific biomarkers and diagnostics for more effective patient selection. With its emphasis on modulating pathogenic gene expression through selective inhibition of transcription factors, Cellestia is dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
Scientific Visual
Debt Financing in 2017
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced quality control systems for optical materials, specifically targeting the watch, LED, and smartphone manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010, the company offers innovative technologies such as the SapphiroScope and SapphiroScan, which facilitate the detection of internal defects in sapphire and other materials at early production stages. These tools enable manufacturers to implement objective and traceable quality control processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sapphire processing by identifying imperfections like bubbles and cracks. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides analytical services for a variety of materials, including non-polished sapphire, spinel, and mineral glass, helping clients optimize their production cycles while reducing costs and improving supply chain management.
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.
Scientific Visual
Seed Round in 2016
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced quality control systems for optical materials, specifically targeting the watch, LED, and smartphone manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010, the company offers innovative technologies such as the SapphiroScope and SapphiroScan, which facilitate the detection of internal defects in sapphire and other materials at early production stages. These tools enable manufacturers to implement objective and traceable quality control processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sapphire processing by identifying imperfections like bubbles and cracks. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides analytical services for a variety of materials, including non-polished sapphire, spinel, and mineral glass, helping clients optimize their production cycles while reducing costs and improving supply chain management.
GoBeyond
Venture Round in 2016
GoBeyond is a FinTech company founded in 2008 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in transforming angel investing into a scalable asset class for a diverse range of investors, from novices to experienced professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive deal platform that includes portfolio management tools, syndication and pooling options, due diligence services, and investment monitoring. Additionally, GoBeyond offers educational training modules across 11 categories, enhancing the knowledge and skills of angel investors. Its clientele consists of individuals, family offices, professional groups, and corporations, with operations extending across the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States. GoBeyond focuses its investments in various sectors, including environment, health, education, food, housing, services, medtech, biotech, technology, and luxury.
Prestodiag
Convertible Note in 2016
Prestodiag specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative solutions for the rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria. Utilizing advanced Surface Plasmon Resonance imaging technology, the company offers analytical systems that can identify harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli within hours, significantly faster than traditional methods that may take days. Prestodiag primarily serves the food safety industry, but its applications extend to medical and environmental sectors as well. By enabling early detection of microbiological pathogens in complex matrices, the company's solutions help businesses enhance product safety and increase shelf life.
Loot
Venture Round in 2016
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
Fastree3D
Angel Round in 2016
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland. It specializes in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that enable real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects, facilitating driving assistance and autonomous navigation. The company employs advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication processes to create precision sensors suitable for both consumer electronics and industrial applications. Fastree3D's technology allows clients to design vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their surroundings, significantly enhancing their ability to detect and locate fast-moving objects in three dimensions. Additionally, Fastree3D B.V., a subsidiary of the company, collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to further advance its research initiatives.
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.
Go4Venture
Seed Round in 2016
Go4Venture is a UK-based platform established in 2015, initially operating as Go4Venture Advisers, a corporate finance advisory firm. The company specializes in facilitating interactions between investors and scale-up tech companies, offering research tools to aid investment decisions.
Mininavident
Venture Round in 2016
Mininavident AG is a Swiss company based in Basel that specializes in developing handheld navigation systems for dental implant surgery. Its innovative system integrates a miniaturized device with a tablet computer, allowing for real-time visualization and seamless integration of 3D implant planning with surgical procedures. This technology offers sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning, angulation, and depth control, supporting both experienced dental surgeons and general practitioners in achieving precise and minimally invasive dental implantations. By enhancing surgical accuracy, Mininavident aims to improve patient comfort and outcomes in the field of dental implantology.
Auxin Surgery
Venture Round in 2016
AuXin Surgery is a medical technology company specializing in the development of innovative devices for separation surgeries like tumor removal and organ isolation. Its products aim to enhance surgical efficiency and minimize side effects across various indications. AuXin oversees key functions such as product development, supply chain management, and global marketing strategies, while partnering locally for distribution activities. This approach enables rapid expansion into major markets worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Brazil.
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.
OtoSense, Inc. is an infrastructure software company that specializes in deep-learning sound recognition technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, OtoSense has developed a software platform that converts machine sounds and vibrations into actionable insights, allowing enterprise customers to enhance their operations through sound intelligence. This platform operates on standard edge devices and is supported by a scalable cloud infrastructure. OtoSense also offers a mobile application that translates various sounds, such as doorbells and alarms, into visual and tactile alerts, catering to diverse applications from elder monitoring to military threat detection. The company has established early traction in the automotive sector through partnerships with car manufacturers and aims to expand its technology's reach into other markets where sound plays a critical role in machine monitoring and anomaly detection. As of 2018, OtoSense operates as a subsidiary of Analog Devices, Inc.
BEAT Fitness
Seed Round in 2016
BEAT Fitness is a Lausanne-based fitness studio that operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, offering 45-minute sessions that blend spinning, cardio, high-intensity interval training, and yoga to help people stay fit.
StayClothes
Seed Round in 2016
Stay Clothes is a community that brings together fashionistas from all around the globe to share a common passion.
BluSense Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2016
BluSense Diagnostics, established in 2016, specializes in the development of innovative diagnostic systems for infectious diseases. The company combines advanced bioengineering from Scandinavia with top-tier Taiwanese hardware, software, and manufacturing expertise. Their flagship product is a consumer-oriented blood testing device that employs nanotechnology biosensing to deliver rapid results using just a single drop of blood. This enables users to monitor and manage virus outbreaks effectively.
The Faction Collective
Convertible Note in 2016
The Faction Collective SA is a Swiss-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the design and production of skis, helmets, poles, clothing, and accessories for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Faction aims to redefine the outdoor experience by creating high-performance products that resonate with a modern culture focused on the joys of nature and camaraderie. The company operates online sales across Europe, the United States, and Canada, and also distributes its products through dealers in several European countries. Alongside its acclaimed ski products, Faction also encompasses FW Apparel, which offers stylish, high-performance clothing, and United Shapes, a brand dedicated to the future of snowboarding. Faction's headquarters are located in Verbier, Switzerland, with additional locations in Breckenridge, Colorado; Whistler and Whitewater, Canada; and Snowpark, New Zealand.
Flyability
Series A in 2016
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.
Loot
Venture Round in 2016
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
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.
Hamac is a young and innovative company created in 2009 by Florence Hallouin.
Hamac’s goal is to offer young parents the choice to use cloth nappies and baby swimwear that are handy, eco-friendly, and of good quality.
Hamac innovations are covered by several international patents, and the company is still involved in research and development so the company meets and adapts to parents’ needs.
Vigo Universal
Venture Round in 2016
Vigo Creative is an innovative company specializing in immersive gaming experiences that cater to both entertainment and professional training. The organization operates across four sectors—Vigo IT, Vigo Event, Vigo Design, and Vigo Replica—leveraging a shared foundation of skills focused on new digital technologies and emerging innovations. Vigo Creative develops a range of games, including arcade and serious games, as well as complex multiplayer experiences in free-roaming environments. Utilizing advanced technologies such as augmented reality, mixed reality, virtual reality, and gesture recognition, the company employs techniques like 3D scanning to create engaging and interactive applications. This approach enables users to access unique immersive experiences that enhance both gaming and training outcomes.
Cellestia
Seed Round in 2016
Cellestia Biotech AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of innovative anti-cancer therapies. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from EPFL in Lausanne, Cellestia focuses on its lead candidate, CB-103, an oral pan-NOTCH inhibitor designed to treat NOTCH-dependent leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The company is committed to advancing its research and development pipeline, which includes novel transcription factor inhibitors for oncology, autoimmune, and inflammatory disorders. Cellestia aims to enhance patient outcomes by developing NOTCH-specific biomarkers and diagnostics for more effective patient selection. With its emphasis on modulating pathogenic gene expression through selective inhibition of transcription factors, Cellestia is dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
Scientific Visual
Convertible Note in 2016
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced quality control systems for optical materials, specifically targeting the watch, LED, and smartphone manufacturing industries. Founded in 2010, the company offers innovative technologies such as the SapphiroScope and SapphiroScan, which facilitate the detection of internal defects in sapphire and other materials at early production stages. These tools enable manufacturers to implement objective and traceable quality control processes, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sapphire processing by identifying imperfections like bubbles and cracks. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides analytical services for a variety of materials, including non-polished sapphire, spinel, and mineral glass, helping clients optimize their production cycles while reducing costs and improving supply chain management.
Safe Swiss Cloud
Seed Round in 2016
Safe Swiss Cloud is a Swiss-based provider of secure cloud computing services, specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IT security solutions. The company offers innovative compute, storage, and managed cloud services that are hosted in secure data centers, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on reliability, Safe Swiss Cloud features a high level of hardware redundancy for servers, networking, storage, and electricity supply, which helps deliver dependable cloud computing at competitive prices. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, utilizing electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, positioning itself as one of the most environmentally friendly cloud providers in Europe. Safe Swiss Cloud serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, healthcare services, software companies, large corporations, manufacturers, and IT service providers, enabling them to quickly create servers and initiate operations within minutes.
Saphetor
Seed Round in 2016
Saphetor SA is a precision medicine company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing data-driven solutions to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and challenging medical conditions, including rare diseases and cognitive impairments. The company's technology aims to eliminate the diagnostic odyssey by enabling the selection of optimal therapies, stratifying patients for clinical trials, and performing sub-population analyses to enhance drug development. Saphetor offers genome-scale genetic variant analyses tailored for individual patients, which aids medical professionals in accurately identifying the causes of diseases and connecting patients with appropriate treatment options. Additionally, Saphetor is the creator of VarSome, a widely recognized platform for human genome data that serves as a comprehensive resource for genetic variant information, benefiting healthcare professionals and organizations globally.
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.
DomoHealth
Seed Round in 2016
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.
Mininavident
Series B in 2016
Mininavident AG is a Swiss company based in Basel that specializes in developing handheld navigation systems for dental implant surgery. Its innovative system integrates a miniaturized device with a tablet computer, allowing for real-time visualization and seamless integration of 3D implant planning with surgical procedures. This technology offers sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning, angulation, and depth control, supporting both experienced dental surgeons and general practitioners in achieving precise and minimally invasive dental implantations. By enhancing surgical accuracy, Mininavident aims to improve patient comfort and outcomes in the field of dental implantology.
The Faction Collective
Venture Round in 2015
The Faction Collective SA is a Swiss-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the design and production of skis, helmets, poles, clothing, and accessories for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Faction aims to redefine the outdoor experience by creating high-performance products that resonate with a modern culture focused on the joys of nature and camaraderie. The company operates online sales across Europe, the United States, and Canada, and also distributes its products through dealers in several European countries. Alongside its acclaimed ski products, Faction also encompasses FW Apparel, which offers stylish, high-performance clothing, and United Shapes, a brand dedicated to the future of snowboarding. Faction's headquarters are located in Verbier, Switzerland, with additional locations in Breckenridge, Colorado; Whistler and Whitewater, Canada; and Snowpark, New Zealand.
Movu
Venture Round in 2015
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.
Barefoot Power
Venture Round in 2015
Barefoot Power is a company dedicated to providing affordable solar-based energy solutions for low-income populations lacking access to electricity. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of products, including solar lamps and portable solar lighting systems, aimed at addressing the basic needs for clean and affordable lighting and phone charging. By targeting rural communities in developing countries, Barefoot Power seeks to help families transition away from inefficient and harmful light sources. The company's mission is to empower these communities by improving energy access, which is viewed as a crucial element for economic development and a means to alleviate energy poverty. Through its innovative products, Barefoot Power enables users to access reliable and cost-effective solar energy solutions for their homes and small businesses.
Flyability
Seed Round in 2015
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle items sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality products that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase items directly from these boutiques, supporting local businesses while enjoying a diverse range of offerings, from home décor to clothing. Trouva's model not only facilitates online sales for independent stores but also enhances the shopping experience for consumers seeking exclusive products.
Stylect
Angel Round in 2015
Stylect is a mobile application designed to assist women in discovering their ideal footwear. The platform aggregates products from various online retailers and utilizes user preferences, gathered through an interactive interface, to provide tailored recommendations. Users can track their preferred items and receive notifications about sales on products they love. Additionally, Stylect employs geolocation technology to inform users about nearby stores that have shoes available for purchase. The application aims to simplify the shopping experience for women by offering a curated selection of footwear and related accessories.
The Faction Collective
Venture Round in 2015
The Faction Collective SA is a Swiss-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the design and production of skis, helmets, poles, clothing, and accessories for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Faction aims to redefine the outdoor experience by creating high-performance products that resonate with a modern culture focused on the joys of nature and camaraderie. The company operates online sales across Europe, the United States, and Canada, and also distributes its products through dealers in several European countries. Alongside its acclaimed ski products, Faction also encompasses FW Apparel, which offers stylish, high-performance clothing, and United Shapes, a brand dedicated to the future of snowboarding. Faction's headquarters are located in Verbier, Switzerland, with additional locations in Breckenridge, Colorado; Whistler and Whitewater, Canada; and Snowpark, New Zealand.
Panono
Venture Round in 2015
Panono manufactures digital cameras designed for professionals seeking high-quality panoramic photo content. Specializing in high-resolution 360-degree photographic technology, Panono enables the creation, editing, and utilization of images for business and professional use.