SICTIC

SICTIC is a non-profit association, which has a strong investor community and organizes the deal flow and matchmaking of startups and investors online and at pitching events. They have offices in Zürich, Lausanne and Ticino. Since 2018, SICTIC has become the largest and most active business angel network in Switzerland and was awarded “Best Performing EBAN Member 2018” from over 150 member organizations in more than 50 countries.

Thomas Ackermann

Managing Director

Ralph Mogicato

Board Member, Investor Community

Oliver Staffelbach

Co-Founder

Past deals in Switzerland

machineMD

Venture Round in 2024
machineMD is a medical device company based in Switzerland, with a subsidiary in Boston, that focuses on advancing the fields of neuroscience and ophthalmology. The company aims to enhance the measurement of brain function, striving for timely and accurate diagnoses of brain disorders. By collaborating with a global network of clinical and research partners, machineMD seeks to extend the diagnostic capabilities of specialized medical practitioners to primary and secondary care settings. Its innovative automated device replaces traditional, manual assessments of eye movements and pupillary function, allowing medical assistants to conduct faster and more objective examinations. This technology provides ophthalmologists and neurologists with reliable measurements, ultimately improving patient care in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.

Positrigo

Venture Round in 2024
Positrigo AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in the development, production, and sales of dedicated brain positron emission tomography (PET) scanners. Founded in 2018, Positrigo focuses on making functional brain imaging accessible for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The company provides advanced scanning solutions that aid in diagnostics, treatment monitoring, and the development of new therapies for conditions such as Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. By enabling early diagnosis in an affordable manner, Positrigo aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in managing these complex medical conditions.

Pelt8

Seed Round in 2024
Pelt8 is a Zürich-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the transition from traditional Excel spreadsheets to a more efficient system for sustainability data collection and reporting. By providing access to a marketplace of vetted sustainability solutions and service providers, Pelt8 aims to enhance companies' in-house capabilities in sustainability management. The platform allows users to create customized reporting structures based on internationally recognized standards, ensuring interoperability between different reporting frameworks. Pelt8 streamlines data collection processes by establishing workflows that assign responsibilities, allowing sustainability teams to gather and verify data efficiently. The user-friendly interface supports various data entry methods, including manual input and CSV uploads, making onboarding for new users seamless. Founded in August 2021, Pelt8 has gained recognition for its innovative approach, winning multiple awards, including the Swiss Fintech Awards 2023 in the early-stage category and the Swiss Insurtech Award for Impact on Sustainability.

Matriq

Seed Round in 2024
Matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in automated solutions for the individual marking of plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a patented technology known as DynamicMold, which allows for the direct marking of plastic parts during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology provides product manufacturers with capabilities for traceability and brand protection by embedding unique, forgery-proof codes into each plastic product.

Yainvest

Seed Round in 2024
Yainvest offers behavioral finance services based on individual investor profiles, education, and optimal personalized investment strategy matchmaking as B2B SaaS to institutional fund and wealth managers, and family offices with their own investment strategies. The company also provides behavioral finance consulting services for savings and investments product design, education workshops, and Data and Advanced Analytics services to operationalize Behavioural Insights. Yainvest was founded in 2022 and is based in Baar, Switzerland.

Emovo

Seed Round in 2024
Emovo Care SA, founded in 2020 and located in Lausanne, Switzerland, develops a robotic hand orthosis aimed at individuals with motor impairments resulting from stroke. The company is ISO 13485 certified and focuses on creating accessible robotic devices that facilitate movement at home for hemiparetic stroke patients. Their flagship product is an active orthosis designed to enable users to move their hands independently, enhancing rehabilitation efforts. The device is accompanied by a mobile application that tracks usage and motivates users, thereby providing value to patients, clinicians, and health insurers. The core technology behind the orthosis emerged from research conducted during a PhD program at EPFL, which garnered significant international media attention for its innovative approach to brain-computer interfaces. The product is expected to receive CE marking by 2022.

Swise

Venture Round in 2024
Swise is Switzerland’s first digital asset management company transforming the current private equity investing landscape. We offer a unique combination of top-quality private equity solutions and ease of access for the private wealth segment.

Cowa Thermal Solutions

Venture Round in 2024
Cowa Thermal Solutions AG specializes in thermal energy storage technology, utilizing phase change materials for both domestic and industrial applications. Established in 2019 and located in Root, Switzerland, the company offers innovative products such as COWA-Caps, which enhance the storage capacity of water-based thermal systems. Cowa Thermal Solutions also integrates heat pumps into its designs, significantly reducing reliance on mains electricity by harnessing energy from photovoltaic systems. This approach not only prolongs the availability of heat but also fosters energy independence, allowing clients to achieve sustainable heating solutions without dependence on external power sources.

Stableton

Venture Round in 2024
Stableton Financial AG is an investment firm based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an alternative investments platform that provides access to various investment opportunities, including hedge funds, startups, alternative lending, and real estate. It offers advisory services focused on absolute return strategies, targeting private and mid-sized investors, financial intermediaries, investment managers, service providers, and startups. With a commitment to facilitating investments in growth-stage, tech-enabled companies, Stableton addresses sectors such as cloud computing, enterprise software-as-a-service, consumer technology, information technology, and financial technology. The firm also operates additional offices in Zurich and Berlin, expanding its reach within the investment landscape.

Nemis Technologies

Venture Round in 2024
Nemis Technologies AG is a Swiss biotech startup founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dübendorf, Switzerland. The company specializes in the innovation and development of diagnostic test kits utilizing AquaSpark technology, which allows for on-site pathogen detection. Its diagnostic kits, which include bacteria-specific reagents and swabs, are designed for microbiological detection across various sectors, including food safety, clinical diagnostics, and water treatment. By addressing the challenges of ensuring safe food and environmental monitoring, Nemis Technologies aims to set new benchmarks for microbiological excellence and improve safety programs at cost-efficient prices.

Nexoya

Venture Round in 2024
Nexoya AG is a Zurich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a digital marketing platform designed to enhance marketing performance through artificial intelligence. The platform provides insights into marketing data and actionable advice, allowing clients to optimize their marketing campaigns and effectively allocate their advertising budgets across various channels. By collecting key performance indicators from tools such as Google Ads and Facebook, Nexoya's AI-driven algorithm evaluates the most cost-effective use of advertising funds, leading to a potential increase in return on ad spend. The platform also features predictive analytics, cross-channel reporting, and anomaly detection, which assist clients in planning and executing their marketing strategies with maximum efficiency.

rqmicro

Venture Round in 2024
Rqmicro is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in pathogen separation and detection technology. Founded in 2013, it focuses on providing rapid microbial assessments for water and food safety. The company has developed proprietary reagents and instruments that deliver accurate results in less than one hour, allowing for quick detection of dangerous water and foodborne pathogens. This technology enables clients to obtain quantitative data on contamination levels, thereby enhancing overall safety in food and water supplies.

Billte

Venture Round in 2023
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Billte is a FinTech startup that specializes in digitizing the invoicing for both, businesses and consumers. For businesses Billte reduces the time and cost spent on billing. Billte makes paying invoices fast and convenient providing the user with different payment methods; bank transfer, credit card, and installments. Billte is an online end-to-end invoicing software that does not need installation or maintenance.

Enterprise Bot

Debt Financing in 2023
Enterprise Bot GmbH is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven 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. Its solutions are particularly beneficial for financial institutions and insurance companies, providing a multi-platform messenger that addresses various customer needs and queries. By implementing these chatbots, enterprises can significantly reduce operational costs and customer wait times, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Nexoya

Series A in 2023
Nexoya AG is a Zurich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a digital marketing platform designed to enhance marketing performance through artificial intelligence. The platform provides insights into marketing data and actionable advice, allowing clients to optimize their marketing campaigns and effectively allocate their advertising budgets across various channels. By collecting key performance indicators from tools such as Google Ads and Facebook, Nexoya's AI-driven algorithm evaluates the most cost-effective use of advertising funds, leading to a potential increase in return on ad spend. The platform also features predictive analytics, cross-channel reporting, and anomaly detection, which assist clients in planning and executing their marketing strategies with maximum efficiency.

Greenteg

Venture Round in 2022
Greenteg AG, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of thermal sensors and energy harvesting solutions. The company's product range includes heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and customized sensor solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Greenteg's thermal sensors are designed for high-resolution measurement of thermal parameters and find applications across various sectors, including building, industry, medtech, and scientific research. These sensors are utilized for tasks such as assessing insulation quality, material testing, process monitoring, fouling detection, mass flow measurement, and thermal error compensation, enabling users to achieve optimal accuracy in their operations.

Neon

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account.

Signifikant Solutions

Venture Round in 2022
Signifikant Solutions develops big data analysis software solutions that measure and optimize marketing campaigns. Its solutions monitor and control in real time to improve the performance of marketing campaigns using different channels to optimize and determine the optimal communication mix. Signifikant Solutions began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Lucerne in Switzerland.

Taskbase

Seed Round in 2022
Taskbase AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced interactive learning solutions powered by artificial intelligence. The company provides a unique SaaS toolbox that enables publishers and educational institutions to create customized digital learning experiences. Taskbase's platform leverages a generic engine to deliver formative feedback and insights into student progress, strengths, and weaknesses. This technology generates engaging, curriculum-aligned content designed to enhance student motivation, engagement, and confidence. By combining technical expertise with innovative learning solutions, Taskbase aims to inspire educational success.

Matriq

Seed Round in 2022
Matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in automated solutions for the individual marking of plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a patented technology known as DynamicMold, which allows for the direct marking of plastic parts during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology provides product manufacturers with capabilities for traceability and brand protection by embedding unique, forgery-proof codes into each plastic product.

Selma Finance

Series A in 2022
Selma Finance Oy is a fintech company based in Helsinki, Finland, that specializes in developing a digital investment assistant platform. Established in 2016, the platform is designed to help users create personalized investment plans and manage their savings effectively. It offers an online chat support feature to assist users with their financial inquiries. Additionally, Selma Finance operates as an independent wealth manager in Switzerland, catering to individuals who prefer a hands-off approach to investing while ensuring that their financial strategies align with their personal circumstances.

Stableton

Series A in 2022
Stableton Financial AG is an investment firm based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an alternative investments platform that provides access to various investment opportunities, including hedge funds, startups, alternative lending, and real estate. It offers advisory services focused on absolute return strategies, targeting private and mid-sized investors, financial intermediaries, investment managers, service providers, and startups. With a commitment to facilitating investments in growth-stage, tech-enabled companies, Stableton addresses sectors such as cloud computing, enterprise software-as-a-service, consumer technology, information technology, and financial technology. The firm also operates additional offices in Zurich and Berlin, expanding its reach within the investment landscape.

Zappter

Venture Round in 2022
Zappter, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a leading no-code mobile app builder that enables users to create highly customizable applications without any technical expertise. The platform employs a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to design and develop robust apps for desktops, iOS, and Android. Zappter's technology facilitates the creation of unique applications and web apps in real-time, making it easy for entrepreneurs and business owners to enhance business processes and drive sales. Additionally, Zappter offers application development services, further supporting users in their app-building endeavors.

Typewise

Seed Round in 2022
Typewise AG is a Swiss technology company based in Binningen, founded in 2019. It develops a keyboard app for iOS and Android that supports over 30 languages and allows for simultaneous use of multiple languages, including a custom dictionary that adapts to user input. The app has been installed nearly 2 million times and has received the CES Innovation Award for two consecutive years. In addition to the keyboard app, Typewise offers an AI Writing Assistant that enhances written communication for businesses, increasing productivity by 2 to 3 times. This tool is particularly beneficial for customer service and sales teams. Furthermore, Typewise provides a Text Prediction API for developers, enabling them to integrate advanced text prediction capabilities into their applications. Overall, Typewise aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in communication through its innovative products.

Smeetz

Series A in 2022
Smeetz SA is an online booking platform based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in the leisure and entertainment industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline event organization and promotion. Its platform incorporates AI-powered tools for sales, marketing, reservation management, ticket booking, and distribution. Smeetz employs dynamic pricing strategies and data analytics to help venues optimize revenue and enhance operational efficiency. The platform also includes features such as a booking widget, cross-channel sales, access control, payment methods, and customizable ticket solutions. By unifying commerce and embedding financial tools, Smeetz aims to transform the customer experience in the leisure sector, enabling businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.

Pelt8

Angel Round in 2022
Pelt8 is a Zürich-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the transition from traditional Excel spreadsheets to a more efficient system for sustainability data collection and reporting. By providing access to a marketplace of vetted sustainability solutions and service providers, Pelt8 aims to enhance companies' in-house capabilities in sustainability management. The platform allows users to create customized reporting structures based on internationally recognized standards, ensuring interoperability between different reporting frameworks. Pelt8 streamlines data collection processes by establishing workflows that assign responsibilities, allowing sustainability teams to gather and verify data efficiently. The user-friendly interface supports various data entry methods, including manual input and CSV uploads, making onboarding for new users seamless. Founded in August 2021, Pelt8 has gained recognition for its innovative approach, winning multiple awards, including the Swiss Fintech Awards 2023 in the early-stage category and the Swiss Insurtech Award for Impact on Sustainability.

Cynos

Seed Round in 2022
Cynos specializes in providing compliance services to small and medium-sized financial institutions, particularly in Switzerland. The company offers a range of tailored IT solutions and legal services designed to help clients navigate complex financial market regulations. Their offerings include audits, client management tools, and a comprehensive support package that addresses the specific needs of independent asset managers, trustees, and fiduciaries. Additionally, Cynos provides workshops and training services to enhance clients' understanding and implementation of compliance requirements, ensuring they can effectively manage regulatory challenges.

Caplena

Seed Round in 2022
Caplena GmbH is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform for unstructured text and survey analysis. The Caplena platform utilizes natural language processing to transform customer and employee feedback from surveys, online reviews, and satisfaction trackers into actionable insights. It offers features such as data ingestion, sentiment analysis, key phrase detection, and visualizations through interactive dashboards. By integrating data from various sources, Caplena categorizes themes and analyzes behavioral trends, helping clients uncover hidden patterns and improve operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, market research agencies, and clients in the telecommunications, retail, technology, and financial sectors, supporting over 200 companies globally since its incorporation in 2017.

TieTalent

Seed Round in 2022
TieTalent is a tech-focused job platform based in Switzerland that connects companies with highly qualified talents in IT and digital marketing. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence and user psychometric data analysis, along with human expertise, TieTalent streamlines the recruitment process. The platform enhances the quality of hires for employers while reducing the time and costs associated with traditional hiring methods. It emphasizes a candidate-centric approach, eliminating the need for motivation letters, job applications, and unsolicited recruitment calls, thereby transforming the recruitment experience into a more straightforward and engaging process.

holo|one

Series A in 2022
holo|one is a software company developing “sphere” – the award-winning, standardized Mixed Reality (MR) platform solution. It hails from Switzerland, with offices in Zurich, the Bay Area, and Chongqing, China.

9T Labs

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

Daedalean

Series B in 2022
Daedalean AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing autonomous flight control systems for electric personal aircraft. The company focuses on creating machine-learning-based avionics systems for both current civil aviation and future advanced aerial mobility. With a team exceeding 150 professionals, including experts in machine learning and aviation, Daedalean is working on certification and market introduction of its AI-driven products, such as Pilot Eye™ and Ailumina Vista™, designed for visual traffic detection in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Additionally, the company offers solutions for non-GNSS positioning, landing guidance, and power line detection. Daedalean has established collaborations with aviation regulators and has produced joint reports with entities like EASA and the FAA, facilitating the certification process for its innovative, safety-critical aviation applications.

CareerFairy

Seed Round in 2021
CareerFairy GmbH operates an innovative online platform that connects emerging talent with employers. Founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company specializes in live stream-based recruitment services. By utilizing technology, CareerFairy enables companies to communicate their mission and workplace culture directly to potential candidates through live streaming events. This approach allows students and job seekers to gain real-time insights into various roles and company environments, helping them find positions that align with their personalities and aspirations. Additionally, the platform facilitates feedback collection, enabling employers to assess the effectiveness of their recruitment efforts.

Kido Dynamics

Funding Round in 2021
Kido Dynamics SA is a data intelligence company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Madrid, Sao Paulo, and Buenos Aires. Founded in 2018, it specializes in human mobility analytics, utilizing big data and machine learning technologies grounded in social physics. The company's platform transforms anonymized telecommunications data into actionable insights that help businesses and governments understand and predict human movement patterns. Kido Dynamics offers a range of applications across various sectors, including smart cities, transportation, tourism, retail, and advertising. Their solutions analyze foot and road traffic mobility, providing detailed insights into trip patterns, visitor flows, and the impact of out-of-home advertising. By examining individuals' trajectories and digital mobility footprints, Kido Dynamics enables clients to optimize operations and make informed decisions.

Tinamu

Seed Round in 2021
Tinamu is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich that specializes in robotics and automation. The company has developed an advanced drone-based platform that enables autonomous indoor inspections and stockpile volume monitoring within warehouses. Operating primarily in Europe, Tinamu serves clients across several industries, including metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass. Its technology integrates a drone system, a secured cloud analytics software, and a user-friendly dashboard, allowing businesses to acquire precise data on their assets and gain insightful analytics tailored to their needs. This innovative approach enhances operational efficiency and data accuracy for its customers.

Smeetz

Venture Round in 2021
Smeetz SA is an online booking platform based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in the leisure and entertainment industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline event organization and promotion. Its platform incorporates AI-powered tools for sales, marketing, reservation management, ticket booking, and distribution. Smeetz employs dynamic pricing strategies and data analytics to help venues optimize revenue and enhance operational efficiency. The platform also includes features such as a booking widget, cross-channel sales, access control, payment methods, and customizable ticket solutions. By unifying commerce and embedding financial tools, Smeetz aims to transform the customer experience in the leisure sector, enabling businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.

Frontify

Series C in 2021
Frontify AG is a software-as-a-service company based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, founded in 2013. It specializes in brand management through its cloud-based platform, which allows organizations to manage their branding efficiently and consistently. The platform provides access to various tools, including a brand portal, media library, pattern library, and style guides, facilitating collaboration among employees in marketing, design, and development. By streamlining branding operations, Frontify enhances brand consistency across communication channels, enabling companies to create compelling brand experiences. Its user-friendly interface supports project collaboration, feedback loops, and approvals, ultimately increasing productivity. Frontify's offerings include Digital Asset Management, CI/CD Guidelines, Web and Print Publishing, and Design Systems, all designed to strengthen brand visibility and coherence.

GET LOCAL

Seed Round in 2021
GET LOCAL AG operates a digital concierge platform tailored for premium hotels in Switzerland, allowing guests to explore and book local events and leisure activities. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zurich, the company focuses on enhancing the guest experience by offering a variety of excursion packages that include options in gastronomy, nightlife, sports, culture, wellness, and shopping. The platform provides hotels and business apartment providers with B2B marketplaces and customized software solutions, facilitating the cross-selling and upselling of local services and experiences. Guests receive a login code from their hotel, which grants them access to the latest offers, enabling them to enjoy activities favored by locals and to feel welcomed in establishments as if they were regular patrons.

TP24

Series B in 2021
A Zürich headquartered FinTech operational in Switzerland, Australia, UK and the Ntherlands. We are the architects of a progressive new world of business finance. Transforming the long-held conventions of the industry, and responding to rapid changes in technology. We support entrepreneurs, private businesses, funders and investors – to realise vast new landscapes of opportunity. By building a world that is more nimble, responsive and sustainable – enhancing relationships, efficiencies and reward. We’re making it our mission to solve some of the world’s biggest lending challenges. For banks. For insurers. And for business owners. Leading the way to a better future for business credit by creating products that customers actually want. All backed by experienced people, data insights and clever technology.

Agrinorm

Convertible Note in 2021
Agrinorm GmbH, based in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in an AI-powered cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing the sourcing of fresh produce. The company focuses on predicting the quality properties and shelf-life of perishable fruits directly at the farm gate. By leveraging data collection, advanced analytics, and an intuitive user interface, Agrinorm facilitates direct collaboration between buyers and growers, promoting profitability and sustainability. Its innovative approach not only aims to reduce food waste but also helps adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. Recognized as one of the top 100 start-ups in Switzerland and among the leading food tech companies globally, Agrinorm is committed to scaling its digital solutions to improve supply chain efficiency and operational effectiveness for various stakeholders in the food industry.

Neon

Series A in 2021
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account.

Stableton

Seed Round in 2021
Stableton Financial AG is an investment firm based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an alternative investments platform that provides access to various investment opportunities, including hedge funds, startups, alternative lending, and real estate. It offers advisory services focused on absolute return strategies, targeting private and mid-sized investors, financial intermediaries, investment managers, service providers, and startups. With a commitment to facilitating investments in growth-stage, tech-enabled companies, Stableton addresses sectors such as cloud computing, enterprise software-as-a-service, consumer technology, information technology, and financial technology. The firm also operates additional offices in Zurich and Berlin, expanding its reach within the investment landscape.

Apiax

Venture Round in 2021
Apiax AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing digital tools for managing financial regulations. The company provides an embedded compliance solution that allows financial institutions, including banks and FinTech companies, to transform complex regulations into user-friendly digital compliance rules. This technology enables clients to integrate compliance seamlessly into their existing applications and processes, facilitating faster decision-making and addressing pressing regulatory questions. By leveraging a high-performance architecture and machine learning, Apiax helps organizations navigate regulatory challenges, seize business opportunities, and reduce compliance costs. The company's presence extends beyond Switzerland, with additional offices in Lisbon and London.

Witty Works

Seed Round in 2021
Witty Works is a Zurich-based B2B SaaS company founded in 2018 that specializes in promoting inclusive language within organizations. Its AI-driven platform identifies unconscious stereotypes and biases in communication, helping companies establish and maintain inclusive language standards. By facilitating daily awareness of personal biases among employees, Witty Works supports organizations in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. The company's innovative approach combines de-biased language technology with a micro-learning tool, enabling users to address communication gaps effectively, both internally and externally. This empowers employees and executives to engage in more meaningful conversations and contribute to a more inclusive workplace environment.

Selma Finance

Series A in 2021
Selma Finance Oy is a fintech company based in Helsinki, Finland, that specializes in developing a digital investment assistant platform. Established in 2016, the platform is designed to help users create personalized investment plans and manage their savings effectively. It offers an online chat support feature to assist users with their financial inquiries. Additionally, Selma Finance operates as an independent wealth manager in Switzerland, catering to individuals who prefer a hands-off approach to investing while ensuring that their financial strategies align with their personal circumstances.

Popety.io

Venture Round in 2021
Popety.io is a real estate technology company based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing innovative digital solutions that streamline prospecting and data analysis for real estate agents. The company offers a SaaS product called landdev, which enables developers and brokers to identify and analyze underutilized land for potential development projects. Popety.io employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain, to enhance its services. The platform features a comprehensive database of verified real estate listings, facilitating easier access to information for homeowners, home seekers, and real estate agents. Through these offerings, Popety.io aims to improve efficiency in the real estate market by simplifying the collection and analysis of data.

Workspace2go

Seed Round in 2021
Workspace2go is a prominent Swiss online marketplace that connects users with available meeting rooms, desks, conference rooms, and workshop locations. The platform allows space providers to list their underutilized workspaces, making it easy for guests to book these areas for meetings or workshops. By facilitating direct connections between users and real estate owners or operators with surplus space, Workspace2go streamlines the process of finding and reserving business environments, offering a solution similar to that of hospitality platforms but focused on work-related settings. This innovative approach helps maximize the use of available resources while providing flexibility for those in need of temporary workspaces.

Gmelius

Seed Round in 2021
Gmelius Ltd is a Swiss company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a software extension designed to enhance workflow automation and team collaboration within Google Workspace. Its platform allows users to manage emails, track projects, and automate various tasks such as scheduling campaigns and setting follow-up reminders, all without the need for migrating data to external applications. Gmelius offers features like shared inboxes, Kanban boards, email templates, and integration with other tools like Slack and Trello, facilitating seamless communication and project management. The platform aims to de-silo company data and enhance productivity by enabling real-time collaboration directly from users' email inboxes. Gmelius has attracted over 10,000 paid customers, including notable companies like Netflix and JustWorks.

Struckd

Venture Round in 2021
Struckd AG is a gaming platform established in 2016 and based in Zürich, Switzerland. It enables users to create, share, and play games on mobile devices and computers. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that allows individuals of all ages to design their own stories, worlds, and challenges using ready-to-use game elements. Struckd fosters a community where users can easily share their creations and engage with friends, making it a collaborative space for gaming enthusiasts to explore their creativity and enjoy user-generated content.

Authena

Seed Round in 2021
Authena is a traceability solution provider headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, specializing in enhancing transparency across the supply chain through the integration of IoT devices, blockchain, and AI technologies. Its platform offers real-time, unit-level tracking and environmental condition monitoring, enabling industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Luxury, and Food and Beverage to safeguard brand reputation and consumer trust. Authena's notable products, Authena SHIELD™ and Authena L1VE, not only comply with regulatory standards but also foster consumer confidence through transparency and authenticity. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and is the only traceability solution provider incorporated into NEOM's Oxagon accelerator, positioning itself as a leader in promoting a greener future. By protecting product identity against counterfeiting, diversion, and fraud, Authena helps brands achieve full visibility, improve financial performance, and enhance direct-to-consumer sales.

VAY

Pre Seed Round in 2020
VAY is a computer vision company that specializes in digitizing human movements using simple camera technology. Founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, VAY's platform leverages artificial intelligence to enable precise perception and prediction of human motion. This innovative approach provides businesses with the ability to measure, analyze, and customize their products, enhancing outcomes across various applications, including health, sports, and gaming. VAY distinguishes itself with a system and hardware agnostic methodology, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows. Their technology aims to create smarter, more interactive experiences by utilizing real-life data and feedback.

Agrinorm

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Agrinorm GmbH, based in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in an AI-powered cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing the sourcing of fresh produce. The company focuses on predicting the quality properties and shelf-life of perishable fruits directly at the farm gate. By leveraging data collection, advanced analytics, and an intuitive user interface, Agrinorm facilitates direct collaboration between buyers and growers, promoting profitability and sustainability. Its innovative approach not only aims to reduce food waste but also helps adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. Recognized as one of the top 100 start-ups in Switzerland and among the leading food tech companies globally, Agrinorm is committed to scaling its digital solutions to improve supply chain efficiency and operational effectiveness for various stakeholders in the food industry.

Typewise

Seed Round in 2020
Typewise AG is a Swiss technology company based in Binningen, founded in 2019. It develops a keyboard app for iOS and Android that supports over 30 languages and allows for simultaneous use of multiple languages, including a custom dictionary that adapts to user input. The app has been installed nearly 2 million times and has received the CES Innovation Award for two consecutive years. In addition to the keyboard app, Typewise offers an AI Writing Assistant that enhances written communication for businesses, increasing productivity by 2 to 3 times. This tool is particularly beneficial for customer service and sales teams. Furthermore, Typewise provides a Text Prediction API for developers, enabling them to integrate advanced text prediction capabilities into their applications. Overall, Typewise aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in communication through its innovative products.

Smeetz

Seed Round in 2020
Smeetz SA is an online booking platform based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in the leisure and entertainment industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline event organization and promotion. Its platform incorporates AI-powered tools for sales, marketing, reservation management, ticket booking, and distribution. Smeetz employs dynamic pricing strategies and data analytics to help venues optimize revenue and enhance operational efficiency. The platform also includes features such as a booking widget, cross-channel sales, access control, payment methods, and customizable ticket solutions. By unifying commerce and embedding financial tools, Smeetz aims to transform the customer experience in the leisure sector, enabling businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.

Frontify

Series B in 2020
Frontify AG is a software-as-a-service company based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, founded in 2013. It specializes in brand management through its cloud-based platform, which allows organizations to manage their branding efficiently and consistently. The platform provides access to various tools, including a brand portal, media library, pattern library, and style guides, facilitating collaboration among employees in marketing, design, and development. By streamlining branding operations, Frontify enhances brand consistency across communication channels, enabling companies to create compelling brand experiences. Its user-friendly interface supports project collaboration, feedback loops, and approvals, ultimately increasing productivity. Frontify's offerings include Digital Asset Management, CI/CD Guidelines, Web and Print Publishing, and Design Systems, all designed to strengthen brand visibility and coherence.

Apiax

Series A in 2019
Apiax AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing digital tools for managing financial regulations. The company provides an embedded compliance solution that allows financial institutions, including banks and FinTech companies, to transform complex regulations into user-friendly digital compliance rules. This technology enables clients to integrate compliance seamlessly into their existing applications and processes, facilitating faster decision-making and addressing pressing regulatory questions. By leveraging a high-performance architecture and machine learning, Apiax helps organizations navigate regulatory challenges, seize business opportunities, and reduce compliance costs. The company's presence extends beyond Switzerland, with additional offices in Lisbon and London.

Neon

Series A in 2019
Neon is an independent Swiss mobile account.

MyCamper

Pre Seed Round in 2019
MyCamper AG operates an online platform in Switzerland that facilitates the sharing and rental of campers, including campervans, mobile homes, and caravans. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Basel, the platform allows users to search for campers, send booking requests, and confirm rentals directly from private owners. MyCamper provides an alternative to traditional commercial rental services, appealing to tourists and travelers seeking affordable and unique camping experiences. The platform is recognized as a significant player in the camper rental market, akin to Airbnb but specifically tailored for camper vehicles.

Nexoya

Seed Round in 2019
Nexoya AG is a Zurich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a digital marketing platform designed to enhance marketing performance through artificial intelligence. The platform provides insights into marketing data and actionable advice, allowing clients to optimize their marketing campaigns and effectively allocate their advertising budgets across various channels. By collecting key performance indicators from tools such as Google Ads and Facebook, Nexoya's AI-driven algorithm evaluates the most cost-effective use of advertising funds, leading to a potential increase in return on ad spend. The platform also features predictive analytics, cross-channel reporting, and anomaly detection, which assist clients in planning and executing their marketing strategies with maximum efficiency.

Gmelius

Seed Round in 2019
Gmelius Ltd is a Swiss company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a software extension designed to enhance workflow automation and team collaboration within Google Workspace. Its platform allows users to manage emails, track projects, and automate various tasks such as scheduling campaigns and setting follow-up reminders, all without the need for migrating data to external applications. Gmelius offers features like shared inboxes, Kanban boards, email templates, and integration with other tools like Slack and Trello, facilitating seamless communication and project management. The platform aims to de-silo company data and enhance productivity by enabling real-time collaboration directly from users' email inboxes. Gmelius has attracted over 10,000 paid customers, including notable companies like Netflix and JustWorks.

xorlab

Seed Round in 2018
xorlab AG is a Swiss cybersecurity company established in 2015, specializing in advanced defense solutions for email communication. The company has developed the xorlab ActiveGuard platform, which protects organizations from sophisticated threats such as spear-phishing, impersonation, ransomware, and zero-day exploits. By analyzing and learning from legitimate communication behaviors, ActiveGuard enhances email security for businesses, particularly in the financial services and high-tech sectors. Additionally, xorlab offers xorlab ThreatAnalyst, which supports security operations teams in identifying and mitigating emerging attacks. With a dedicated team of 14 professionals, xorlab safeguards over 50,000 mailboxes and processes more than 1.5 million emails daily, helping clients reduce the risk of breaches and lower operational costs through automation and proactive defense strategies.

Staxe

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Staxe is a crowdfunding platform that transforms creative projects, including music, film, and culture, into investment opportunities by leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2018, the company operates from Dublin, Ireland, Valencia, Spain, and Zug, Switzerland. Staxe's platform facilitates the coordination, structuring, and tokenization of creative assets, offering them as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to investors. This innovative approach allows clients to tokenize their productions, enabling them to share in the financial success of these creative endeavors.

LEND

Series A in 2018
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.

Frontify

Series A in 2018
Frontify AG is a software-as-a-service company based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, founded in 2013. It specializes in brand management through its cloud-based platform, which allows organizations to manage their branding efficiently and consistently. The platform provides access to various tools, including a brand portal, media library, pattern library, and style guides, facilitating collaboration among employees in marketing, design, and development. By streamlining branding operations, Frontify enhances brand consistency across communication channels, enabling companies to create compelling brand experiences. Its user-friendly interface supports project collaboration, feedback loops, and approvals, ultimately increasing productivity. Frontify's offerings include Digital Asset Management, CI/CD Guidelines, Web and Print Publishing, and Design Systems, all designed to strengthen brand visibility and coherence.

Enterprise Bot

Venture Round in 2018
Enterprise Bot GmbH is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven 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. Its solutions are particularly beneficial for financial institutions and insurance companies, providing a multi-platform messenger that addresses various customer needs and queries. By implementing these chatbots, enterprises can significantly reduce operational costs and customer wait times, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Securaxis

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Securaxis specializes in the development, installation, and operation of innovative safety and security solutions. Founded in 2018 as the first incubated company of BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, Securaxis has garnered recognition through various accolades, including the Entreprendre Network and Swisscom Start-up Challenge. The company is part of the HP Enterprise Startup Incubator and the NVIDIA Inception Program. Securaxis has a dedicated team of eight experts in fields such as machine learning, acoustics, and data management, who have collaborated for over four years. They have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application utilized by clients including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations. Securaxis operates a real-time geolocalized security information platform that employs smart acoustic sensors to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, enabling organizations to make informed decisions to enhance safety.

Kido Dynamics

Seed Round in 2018
Kido Dynamics SA is a data intelligence company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Madrid, Sao Paulo, and Buenos Aires. Founded in 2018, it specializes in human mobility analytics, utilizing big data and machine learning technologies grounded in social physics. The company's platform transforms anonymized telecommunications data into actionable insights that help businesses and governments understand and predict human movement patterns. Kido Dynamics offers a range of applications across various sectors, including smart cities, transportation, tourism, retail, and advertising. Their solutions analyze foot and road traffic mobility, providing detailed insights into trip patterns, visitor flows, and the impact of out-of-home advertising. By examining individuals' trajectories and digital mobility footprints, Kido Dynamics enables clients to optimize operations and make informed decisions.

Workspace2go

Seed Round in 2018
Workspace2go is a prominent Swiss online marketplace that connects users with available meeting rooms, desks, conference rooms, and workshop locations. The platform allows space providers to list their underutilized workspaces, making it easy for guests to book these areas for meetings or workshops. By facilitating direct connections between users and real estate owners or operators with surplus space, Workspace2go streamlines the process of finding and reserving business environments, offering a solution similar to that of hospitality platforms but focused on work-related settings. This innovative approach helps maximize the use of available resources while providing flexibility for those in need of temporary workspaces.

TestingTime

Series A in 2018
TestingTime AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in online recruitment services for test users, catering primarily to the UX and market research sectors. The company offers a diverse pool of over 350,000 participants, enabling clients to efficiently source individuals for usability tests, interviews, focus groups, and surveys in multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, Romansh, and English. By employing screening processes, predictive machine learning algorithms, and a smart rating system, TestingTime ensures the recruitment of high-quality test users with a low no-show rate. Its services are utilized by notable corporations such as UBS, Zalando, Microsoft, and Accenture, facilitating seamless research processes for their clients.

Wine & Gourmet Digital

Venture Round in 2017
The Wine & Gourmet Digital AG, headquartered in Zurich, has, commenced operations in April 2014, its founders Sebastian Post and Erik Heinzmann. The company specializes in the combination of content, community and commerce. The company includes in addition to the online store Weinclub.com the online magazines and Wein.com Feinschmecker.com offering content around the world experience of eating and drinking. The contributions of the online magazines and Wein.com Feinschmecker.com inspire a wide range of users with their shopping on the eCommerce platform Weinclub.com. The digital wine trade offers currently around 5,000 different wines from around the world. Of particular note is the first online Sommelier consultancy in Europe with wine connoisseurs as Meike Porz, Ina Finn and Wolfgang Hubert.

Xoop

Seed Round in 2017
Xoop builds innovative digital platforms to inform and entertain, especially on top of social networks, and strives to become a technology leader in the field. Xoop was founded by key people of the sector and backed by angel investors with deep insights about the industry. Xoop is based in Switzerland and Germany.

Daedalean

Venture Round in 2017
Daedalean AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing autonomous flight control systems for electric personal aircraft. The company focuses on creating machine-learning-based avionics systems for both current civil aviation and future advanced aerial mobility. With a team exceeding 150 professionals, including experts in machine learning and aviation, Daedalean is working on certification and market introduction of its AI-driven products, such as Pilot Eye™ and Ailumina Vista™, designed for visual traffic detection in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Additionally, the company offers solutions for non-GNSS positioning, landing guidance, and power line detection. Daedalean has established collaborations with aviation regulators and has produced joint reports with entities like EASA and the FAA, facilitating the certification process for its innovative, safety-critical aviation applications.

Diamond Digital

Venture Round in 2017
Diamond Digital develops a crypto-currency backed by diamonds. The crypto-currency is issued on the Ethereum1 Blockchain, and it follows both the ERC202 standard for interoperability and the suggested ERC621 3 standard for increasing and decreasing token supply. Ethereum smart contracts guarantee that there cannot be more DiamondCoins in the system than diamonds used as collateral. DiamondCoins can always be redeemed for auxiliary diamonds as a consequence. Diamond Digital began operation in 2017. It has headquarters in Feusisberg in Switzerland.

Apiax

Seed Round in 2017
Apiax AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing digital tools for managing financial regulations. The company provides an embedded compliance solution that allows financial institutions, including banks and FinTech companies, to transform complex regulations into user-friendly digital compliance rules. This technology enables clients to integrate compliance seamlessly into their existing applications and processes, facilitating faster decision-making and addressing pressing regulatory questions. By leveraging a high-performance architecture and machine learning, Apiax helps organizations navigate regulatory challenges, seize business opportunities, and reduce compliance costs. The company's presence extends beyond Switzerland, with additional offices in Lisbon and London.

Insightness

Convertible Note in 2017
Insightness GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of visual positioning systems for mobile devices. The company focuses on creating high-speed, low-power spatial awareness systems that utilize brain-inspired technology. Insightness's innovative systems compute the position and orientation of devices while generating a 3D map of the surrounding environment. By employing sensor chips instead of traditional cameras, these systems enhance the performance of mobile robots and drones, enabling them to react more quickly to both moving and static obstacles. Additionally, Insightness contributes to a lag-free augmented reality experience for smart glasses users. As of November 2019, Insightness operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

Farmy.ch

Venture Round in 2017
Farmy.ch is an online marketplace based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in local and organic food products sourced directly from farmers and food makers. Founded in June 2014, the company emphasizes quality and transparency in its selection of over 10,000 products from more than 1,000 authentic producers. Its offerings include a wide variety of items such as fruits, vegetables, cheeses from Swiss dairies, meats, baked goods, and pantry essentials. Farmy.ch utilizes smart logistics and an eco-friendly fleet of e-mobiles to deliver fresh goods efficiently and sustainably to customers' doorsteps. The focus on fresh, regional products and the commitment to responsible sourcing distinguish Farmy.ch in the online retail landscape.

TP24

Funding Round in 2017
A Zürich headquartered FinTech operational in Switzerland, Australia, UK and the Ntherlands. We are the architects of a progressive new world of business finance. Transforming the long-held conventions of the industry, and responding to rapid changes in technology. We support entrepreneurs, private businesses, funders and investors – to realise vast new landscapes of opportunity. By building a world that is more nimble, responsive and sustainable – enhancing relationships, efficiencies and reward. We’re making it our mission to solve some of the world’s biggest lending challenges. For banks. For insurers. And for business owners. Leading the way to a better future for business credit by creating products that customers actually want. All backed by experienced people, data insights and clever technology.

Contovista

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Contovista AG specializes in providing personal finance management solutions tailored for banks. Founded in 2013 and based in Schlieren, Switzerland, the company offers an analytics engine that transforms unstructured financial data into structured formats, facilitating better management of personal and business finances. Contovista's software categorizes transactions, enhancing the semantics of account statements and enabling financial institutions to improve their services. By utilizing innovative technologies and machine learning algorithms, Contovista supports the analysis, enrichment, and visualization of financial data. Its solutions are designed for seamless integration into existing online and mobile banking applications, empowering banks to effectively serve their customers across various channels. As of 2017, Contovista operates as a subsidiary of Aduno Holding AG.

Enterprise Bot

Seed Round in 2016
Enterprise Bot GmbH is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven 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. Its solutions are particularly beneficial for financial institutions and insurance companies, providing a multi-platform messenger that addresses various customer needs and queries. By implementing these chatbots, enterprises can significantly reduce operational costs and customer wait times, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Locatee

Seed Round in 2015
Locatee AG is a Zurich-based company that specializes in workplace analytics solutions aimed at optimizing office space utilization. Founded in 2014, Locatee offers an innovative analytics platform that measures office occupancy without the need for hardware. By leveraging data from various sources, the platform processes this information using patented technology to provide clear insights into space utilization. This empowers corporate leaders and managers to make informed decisions regarding their real estate portfolios. The solution not only highlights optimization opportunities but also helps organizations achieve cost savings and improve the overall workplace experience. Through intelligent analytics and user-friendly reporting features, Locatee addresses the challenges of modern corporate real estate.

CodeCheck

Funding Round in 2014
CodeCheck AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that has developed a smartphone application designed to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Founded in 2007, the CodeCheck app allows users to scan the barcodes of food and cosmetic products in Germany and the USA, providing detailed product descriptions, ingredient lists, and consumer reviews. It offers personalized ratings based on individual user profiles and the latest scientific research, catering to the growing demand for transparency regarding product ingredients and ethical standards. With a user base exceeding 3 million, CodeCheck taps into significant trends in conscious consumption and transparency. Additionally, the company has introduced Oeeda, a market research solution aimed at assisting manufacturers in understanding consumer preferences to drive innovation.

Locatee

Locatee AG is a Zurich-based company that specializes in workplace analytics solutions aimed at optimizing office space utilization. Founded in 2014, Locatee offers an innovative analytics platform that measures office occupancy without the need for hardware. By leveraging data from various sources, the platform processes this information using patented technology to provide clear insights into space utilization. This empowers corporate leaders and managers to make informed decisions regarding their real estate portfolios. The solution not only highlights optimization opportunities but also helps organizations achieve cost savings and improve the overall workplace experience. Through intelligent analytics and user-friendly reporting features, Locatee addresses the challenges of modern corporate real estate.
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