GoBeyond

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.

Brigitte Baumann

Founder and Chief Investment Officer

Marc Daems

Investor and Deal Leader

Bethann Kassman

Chairman of The Board

Claudia Neuenschwander

Investor and Deal Leader

Manfred Petri

Investor

Balz Roth

Venture Partner

Past deals in Switzerland

LEND

Series B in 2020
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.

ActLight

Series C in 2019
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.

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.

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.

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.

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 provides an AI-powered conversational automation platform for enterprises to automate customer interactions and streamline internal processes. Its platform builds chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice bots that operate across multiple channels to improve customer experience and reduce costs. The company serves financial institutions and insurance enterprises, and offers products such as chatbots, email triage bots, and scheduling assistants. Founded in 2017, it is based in Zug, Switzerland, with an office in Bengaluru, India.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Series B 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.

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.

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.

Elthera

Series A in 2017
Elthera is a Swiss biopharmaceutical startup focused on oncology, developing antibodies against L1CAM to treat cancer and offering personalized treatment options by combining targeted therapy with companion diagnostics. Founded in 2016 and based in Zug, the company unites pharma and biotech executives with academic researchers to advance proprietary, first-in-class oncology drugs using a personalized healthcare approach that aligns treatment with tumor characteristics, including humanized antibody candidates designed to address aggressive tumor phenotypes and enable tailored therapy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Movu

Series B 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.

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

Series A 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ActLight

Series A in 2015
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.

CashSentinel

Seed Round in 2015
CashSentinel SA, founded in 2012 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, offers an online payment service tailored for mobile phone users to facilitate the buying and selling of used vehicles. The company operates as a Payment Orchestration Platform, managing hundreds of millions of yearly payment transactions for clients across Switzerland and Europe. CashSentinel provides MyPortal, a comprehensive solution that includes digital contracting, payment processing, escrow services, splitting, and payouts for both digital and physical marketplaces. Additionally, the company offers white-label payment processing services, which include client onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, escrowing, splitting, and payouts. Notable clients of CashSentinel include Agence Automobilière, Car For You, Chasseurs d'autos, Datatrans, Ewigo, Frau Gerold's Garten, Groupe Astellia, Thunes, Je Vends Votre Auto, Manor, Micas Garten, Vell, Worldline, Zur Rose Shop, and Zurich Street Food Festival.

LockStyler

Convertible Note in 2015
LockStyler develops a hair locks coloring device used by hairdressers for highlighting and lowlighting, comprising an applicator, cartridge and base, launched in 2014 and manufactured in Montreux, Switzerland.

Safe Swiss Cloud

Seed Round in 2015
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.

The Faction Collective

Series A 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.

Fastree3D

Seed Round in 2015
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.

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.

LockStyler

Series A in 2015
LockStyler develops a hair locks coloring device used by hairdressers for highlighting and lowlighting, comprising an applicator, cartridge and base, launched in 2014 and manufactured in Montreux, Switzerland.

Safe Swiss Cloud

Seed Round in 2014
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.

BugBuster

Venture Round in 2014
BugBuster SA, established in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in automated web application testing. Its cloud-based platform empowers web professionals to create functional tests without coding, manage test plans, and receive real-time notifications for site issues. The company, spun off from EPFL's LABOS, aims to reduce manual testing efforts by leveraging code analysis for automation. As of 2015, BugBuster operates as a subsidiary of AppDynamics.

LockStyler

Convertible Note in 2014
LockStyler develops a hair locks coloring device used by hairdressers for highlighting and lowlighting, comprising an applicator, cartridge and base, launched in 2014 and manufactured in Montreux, Switzerland.

DomoHealth

Venture Round in 2014
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.

The Faction Collective

Venture Round in 2014
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.

The Faction Collective

Venture Round in 2014
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.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2014
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

BugBuster

Series A in 2013
BugBuster SA, established in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in automated web application testing. Its cloud-based platform empowers web professionals to create functional tests without coding, manage test plans, and receive real-time notifications for site issues. The company, spun off from EPFL's LABOS, aims to reduce manual testing efforts by leveraging code analysis for automation. As of 2015, BugBuster operates as a subsidiary of AppDynamics.

DomoHealth

Seed Round in 2013
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.

The Faction Collective

Venture Round in 2013
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.

Sensima Technology

Series B in 2013
Sensima Technology is a Swiss company based in Gland that specializes in the design and supply of magnetic sensors for angle measurement and three-dimensional magnetic field sensing. Its product portfolio features the MagAlpha, a device that instantly detects and provides angle values in a digital format. Sensima's magnetic sensor technologies are utilized in numerous applications, including rotary encoders and electronically commutated motors, serving a diverse array of industries such as automotive, industrial, and cloud computing.

The Faction Collective

Venture Round in 2013
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.

The Faction Collective

Series A in 2012
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.

SENSIMED

Series C in 2012
Sensimed AG is a medical devices company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of integrated micro-systems for medical applications, particularly focusing on glaucoma management. Its flagship product, the SENSIMED Triggerfish, is a soft, single-use contact lens that enables continuous monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuations in glaucoma patients over a 24-hour period. The Triggerfish system includes disposable sensors, an adhesive antenna for communication, a battery-powered recorder for data collection, and software for data management and analysis. Sensimed aims to enhance personalized treatment for glaucoma patients by analyzing the collected data to identify pathological patterns and improve clinical outcomes. The company's products are distributed through partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas. As of December 2019, Sensimed operates as a subsidiary of SEED Co., Ltd.

Shadow Government

Venture Round in 2012
Shadow Government is a company that focuses on creating innovative social gaming experiences by gamifying real countries, systems, and global events. Founded in 2011, it operates from offices in New York City and Zurich. The company's platform offers mobile games that blend elements of reality, governance, and entertainment, allowing players to engage in strategic country planning and decision-making. By blurring the lines between traditional gaming and real-world scenarios, Shadow Government aims to provide a unique interactive experience that fosters awareness and understanding of global dynamics.

Sensima Technology

Series A in 2012
Sensima Technology is a Swiss company based in Gland that specializes in the design and supply of magnetic sensors for angle measurement and three-dimensional magnetic field sensing. Its product portfolio features the MagAlpha, a device that instantly detects and provides angle values in a digital format. Sensima's magnetic sensor technologies are utilized in numerous applications, including rotary encoders and electronically commutated motors, serving a diverse array of industries such as automotive, industrial, and cloud computing.

The Faction Collective

Venture Round in 2011
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.

Shadow Government

Venture Round in 2011
Shadow Government is a company that focuses on creating innovative social gaming experiences by gamifying real countries, systems, and global events. Founded in 2011, it operates from offices in New York City and Zurich. The company's platform offers mobile games that blend elements of reality, governance, and entertainment, allowing players to engage in strategic country planning and decision-making. By blurring the lines between traditional gaming and real-world scenarios, Shadow Government aims to provide a unique interactive experience that fosters awareness and understanding of global dynamics.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2011
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

Shadow Government

Angel Round in 2011
Shadow Government is a company that focuses on creating innovative social gaming experiences by gamifying real countries, systems, and global events. Founded in 2011, it operates from offices in New York City and Zurich. The company's platform offers mobile games that blend elements of reality, governance, and entertainment, allowing players to engage in strategic country planning and decision-making. By blurring the lines between traditional gaming and real-world scenarios, Shadow Government aims to provide a unique interactive experience that fosters awareness and understanding of global dynamics.

SENSIMED

Series B in 2011
Sensimed AG is a medical devices company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of integrated micro-systems for medical applications, particularly focusing on glaucoma management. Its flagship product, the SENSIMED Triggerfish, is a soft, single-use contact lens that enables continuous monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuations in glaucoma patients over a 24-hour period. The Triggerfish system includes disposable sensors, an adhesive antenna for communication, a battery-powered recorder for data collection, and software for data management and analysis. Sensimed aims to enhance personalized treatment for glaucoma patients by analyzing the collected data to identify pathological patterns and improve clinical outcomes. The company's products are distributed through partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas. As of December 2019, Sensimed operates as a subsidiary of SEED Co., Ltd.

SENSIMED

Series B in 2010
Sensimed AG is a medical devices company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of integrated micro-systems for medical applications, particularly focusing on glaucoma management. Its flagship product, the SENSIMED Triggerfish, is a soft, single-use contact lens that enables continuous monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuations in glaucoma patients over a 24-hour period. The Triggerfish system includes disposable sensors, an adhesive antenna for communication, a battery-powered recorder for data collection, and software for data management and analysis. Sensimed aims to enhance personalized treatment for glaucoma patients by analyzing the collected data to identify pathological patterns and improve clinical outcomes. The company's products are distributed through partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas. As of December 2019, Sensimed operates as a subsidiary of SEED Co., Ltd.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2010
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

The Faction Collective

Seed Round in 2010
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.

Gramitech

Venture Round in 2009
Gramitech SA, located in Orbe, Switzerland, specializes in the development and production of insulation materials and food products derived from grass. The company focuses on manufacturing insulation boards that utilize cellulose fibers extracted from meadow grass, offering superior thermal and acoustic efficiency compared to traditional materials. Gramitech's innovative approach results in products that are of higher quality and significantly lower cost than many renewable alternatives available in the market. By leveraging sustainable resources, Gramitech aims to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly insulation solutions while contributing to the environmental sustainability of the construction industry.

Poken

Seed Round in 2009
Poken, established in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing event management solutions. It offers a wearable tech engagement platform that facilitates the digital distribution of promotional materials among attendees, exhibitors, and organizers at trade shows and events. This platform enables the integration of online and offline marketing campaigns, enhancing overall event engagement and efficiency.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2009
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.
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