Swiss Post Ventures

Swiss Post Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm located in Bern, Switzerland. The company focuses on investing in early-stage businesses both within Switzerland and internationally. By partnering with innovative startups, Swiss Post Ventures aims to foster growth and development in emerging sectors, aligning with its strategic interests and expertise. The firm seeks to identify opportunities that can enhance its core operations while supporting the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Raphael Fässler

Investment Manager - Venture Capital

24 past transactions

Otoqi

Series B in 2024
Otoqi is a company that develops an automotive management platform aimed at enhancing the entire lifecycle of vehicles. Its innovative technology offers solutions for sales, after-sales, and shared mobility, enabling mobility operators to navigate the complexities of vehicle logistics. Otoqi's platform facilitates instant ordering and provides real-time visibility and control in the buying process for both new and used cars. Additionally, it streamlines operations by efficiently transferring vehicles between various sites, agencies, and partners. The company also offers comprehensive vehicle testing and after-sales services, ensuring that customers can access a full range of solutions tailored to their needs.

CareerFairy

Seed Round in 2023
CareerFairy GmbH operates an innovative online platform that connects emerging talent with potential employers. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company specializes in live streaming recruitment services. Through its platform, CareerFairy enables companies to effectively communicate their mission and culture by allowing employees to engage directly with students and job seekers. This approach not only helps attract candidates who align with the company's values but also assists students in identifying career opportunities that match their personal goals and ambitions. Additionally, the platform facilitates real-time feedback for companies, enhancing their recruitment strategy by assessing the effectiveness of their engagement efforts.

ContractHero

Seed Round in 2023
ContractHero is a digital contract management solution that caters to business customers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. The platform enables users to organize and manage corporate contracts efficiently by automatically analyzing and digitizing uploaded documents. It structures essential contract information and provides reminders for expiring contracts and approaching notice periods. By offering a comprehensive overview of all current contracts, ContractHero helps businesses identify unnecessary costs and mitigate risks associated with missed deadlines. This streamlined approach allows companies to maintain full control over their contracts, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency and supporting the digitization and automation of financial and legal processes.

Klarx

Venture Round in 2023
Klarx GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates an innovative platform for the rental of construction equipment, specializing in various machinery essential to the construction industry. Founded in 2015, Klarx offers a comprehensive range of equipment, including lifting technology such as cranes and forklifts, earthmoving machinery like excavators and loaders, and site infrastructure such as scaffolding and elevators. The company is also involved in the rental of energy and air equipment, vehicles, and cutting tools. Klarx’s platform is noted for its efficiency, boasting a network of 4,900 supplier stations that minimizes transport distances to construction sites and maximizes equipment utilization. With over 6,800 customers and more than 330,000 rental days, Klarx has positioned itself as a leader in the European construction equipment rental market, contributing to the energy transition by supporting the expansion of renewable energy projects. The company has ambitious plans for growth, including the establishment of additional logistics centers across Europe.

Classtime

Series A in 2023
Classtime is an educational technology company that offers a platform designed to enhance in-class teaching by delivering immediate feedback on students' understanding. The platform provides educators with essential tools for both formative and summative assessments, enabling them to effectively manage their classrooms and maintain student engagement. Additionally, Classtime fosters a global community of teachers by facilitating the sharing of question sets through a public library, thus promoting collaboration and resource sharing among educators. The company's focus is on creating a transparent path to student success, helping instructors tailor their teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students.

awork

Series A in 2023
awork is a work management tool designed specifically for creative teams. The platform enables businesses to effectively plan and distribute projects and tasks, facilitating collaboration and enhancing productivity. By offering features to manage team performance and track resource allocation, awork helps organizations streamline their workflows and optimize project outcomes. Its user-friendly interface and focus on creative processes make it a valuable asset for teams seeking to improve their operational efficiency and project management capabilities.

Jobbatical

Series A in 2022
Jobbatical OÜ is an Estonian company established in 2014 that specializes in connecting professionals with short-term employment opportunities across the globe. It serves as an AI-enabled immigration and relocation platform, streamlining the process of hiring and relocating talent by automating the employee visa process and reducing associated complexities. Jobbatical focuses on providing reliable immigration and settling-in services, allowing employers to onboard team members from diverse locations efficiently. The platform caters to a variety of professionals, including developers, graphic designers, and marketers, who seek to combine work with travel experiences. By facilitating swift approvals and ensuring compliance, Jobbatical addresses talent shortages for employers while making relocation more economical and straightforward.

Kubbo

Seed Round in 2022
Kubbo is a multi-channel e-commerce fulfillment company that assists e-commerce brands in scaling their logistics operations. It has developed a logistics management platform that enables clients to manage and process orders efficiently and accurately. This platform provides visibility into the status of each order, offers replacement forecasts, and controls inventory levels across its fulfillment centers. By enhancing order management and providing dedicated support, Kubbo empowers clients to increase their sales and improve customer fulfillment.

CareerFairy

Seed Round in 2021
CareerFairy GmbH operates an innovative online platform that connects emerging talent with potential employers. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company specializes in live streaming recruitment services. Through its platform, CareerFairy enables companies to effectively communicate their mission and culture by allowing employees to engage directly with students and job seekers. This approach not only helps attract candidates who align with the company's values but also assists students in identifying career opportunities that match their personal goals and ambitions. Additionally, the platform facilitates real-time feedback for companies, enhancing their recruitment strategy by assessing the effectiveness of their engagement efforts.

Guuru

Series A in 2020
Guuru Ltd. is a cloud software company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It operates an expertise-sharing platform that connects clients with experts across various fields through live chat. The platform allows users to post questions and receive real-time, one-on-one responses from knowledgeable individuals, facilitating a more efficient and informed decision-making process for potential customers. By integrating community-driven insights into online shopping experiences, Guuru fosters authentic connections between brands and their audiences, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. The company's international team is skilled in supporting diverse markets, providing services in multiple languages to meet the needs of a global clientele.

optilyz

Series A in 2020
Optilyz GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in direct mail marketing automation. Founded in 2015, it provides a comprehensive platform that allows clients to design and manage their direct mail campaigns efficiently. The platform enables users to book customer addresses, track campaign performance, and integrate seamlessly with their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Optilyz's services include data mapping, address review, and support for recurring campaigns, making it easier for businesses to incorporate direct mail into their overall marketing strategies. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from innovative startups to large enterprises, helping them to automate and personalize their direct mail efforts much like online marketing channels.

Metaco

Series A in 2020
Metaco is a Swiss company that specializes in providing digital asset management solutions for financial institutions. It offers a comprehensive orchestration platform that allows institutions to issue, secure, manage, and trade a diverse range of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, and smart contracts. The company’s platform supports the entire lifecycle of asset tokens with a robust smart contract framework, facilitating the management of various asset classes such as equities, bonds, and derivatives. Metaco's technology ensures a secure and agile digital asset vault for self-custody, while also providing connectivity to over 50 exchanges, brokers, and market makers, thus enabling seamless trading and efficient risk management for its clients.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2020
Beekeeper is a mobile-first communication platform designed specifically for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time messaging and targeted communication streams across various shifts, locations, and languages. Its application serves as a digital workplace hub, integrating multiple operational systems and communication channels to enhance employee engagement and retention. By automating processes and minimizing dependence on paper, Beekeeper transforms traditional workplace operations, allowing frontline workers to access essential resources such as schedules and paystubs. The platform enables users to communicate instantly, share files, and assign tasks through group chats or predefined streams, all of which can be accessed securely from both desktop and mobile devices. This comprehensive approach empowers clients to improve productivity and effectively connect their teams.

Bring!

Series B in 2020
Bring! Labs AG, established in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, develops a comprehensive grocery shopping app for iPhone, Android, Web, Alexa, and Google Assistant devices. The app, Bring!, facilitates grocery list creation, management, and sharing, along with integrated recipes, online shopping, local offers, and loyalty card support. It caters to millions of users, promoting collaborative shopping among partners, family, and housemates. Additionally, Bring! Labs offers innovative mobile advertising platforms, benefiting retail and FMCG companies seeking to engage with their target audience.

Matternet

Series B in 2020
Matternet is a leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems tailored for urban and suburban environments. The company offers the Matternet M2 drone alongside its proprietary software platform, enabling automated package exchange and efficient logistics operations. Matternet operates its technology directly for customers and collaborates with logistics organizations, such as UPS. In 2017, it became the first company authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drone logistics networks in urban areas of Switzerland. By 2019, Matternet and UPS launched drone delivery services in the United States, marking the commencement of revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the country. In 2022, the Matternet M2 achieved significant regulatory milestones by obtaining standard Type Certification and Production Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To date, Matternet's technology has facilitated over 20,000 commercial flights, solidifying its position in the drone logistics sector.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2019
Beekeeper is a mobile-first communication platform designed specifically for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time messaging and targeted communication streams across various shifts, locations, and languages. Its application serves as a digital workplace hub, integrating multiple operational systems and communication channels to enhance employee engagement and retention. By automating processes and minimizing dependence on paper, Beekeeper transforms traditional workplace operations, allowing frontline workers to access essential resources such as schedules and paystubs. The platform enables users to communicate instantly, share files, and assign tasks through group chats or predefined streams, all of which can be accessed securely from both desktop and mobile devices. This comprehensive approach empowers clients to improve productivity and effectively connect their teams.

Starship Technologies

Series A in 2019
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Trusk

Series A in 2019
Trusk is a freight forwarder that specializes in on-demand transportation of furniture and other items. The company operates a network of qualified and insured transport professionals, known as Truskers, who are trained in the company's core values through Trusk Academy. This training ensures high-quality service and expertise in the handling of goods. Trusk offers real-time tracking for its deliveries, enabling customers to monitor their shipments and ensuring a seamless experience. By providing affordable and efficient transportation solutions, Trusk addresses the logistical needs of individuals and businesses looking to move their items.

Guuru

Series A in 2019
Guuru Ltd. is a cloud software company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2015. It operates an expertise-sharing platform that connects clients with experts across various fields through live chat. The platform allows users to post questions and receive real-time, one-on-one responses from knowledgeable individuals, facilitating a more efficient and informed decision-making process for potential customers. By integrating community-driven insights into online shopping experiences, Guuru fosters authentic connections between brands and their audiences, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. The company's international team is skilled in supporting diverse markets, providing services in multiple languages to meet the needs of a global clientele.

Beekeeper

Series A in 2018
Beekeeper is a mobile-first communication platform designed specifically for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time messaging and targeted communication streams across various shifts, locations, and languages. Its application serves as a digital workplace hub, integrating multiple operational systems and communication channels to enhance employee engagement and retention. By automating processes and minimizing dependence on paper, Beekeeper transforms traditional workplace operations, allowing frontline workers to access essential resources such as schedules and paystubs. The platform enables users to communicate instantly, share files, and assign tasks through group chats or predefined streams, all of which can be accessed securely from both desktop and mobile devices. This comprehensive approach empowers clients to improve productivity and effectively connect their teams.

Matternet

Series A in 2018
Matternet is a leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems tailored for urban and suburban environments. The company offers the Matternet M2 drone alongside its proprietary software platform, enabling automated package exchange and efficient logistics operations. Matternet operates its technology directly for customers and collaborates with logistics organizations, such as UPS. In 2017, it became the first company authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drone logistics networks in urban areas of Switzerland. By 2019, Matternet and UPS launched drone delivery services in the United States, marking the commencement of revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the country. In 2022, the Matternet M2 achieved significant regulatory milestones by obtaining standard Type Certification and Production Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To date, Matternet's technology has facilitated over 20,000 commercial flights, solidifying its position in the drone logistics sector.

TestingTime

Series A in 2018
TestingTime AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, specializing in online test user recruitment for usability studies, focus groups, interviews, and surveys. The company serves the UX and market research sectors by providing access to a diverse pool of over 350,000 test users, facilitating the selection of participants tailored to specific research needs. TestingTime employs online campaigns and referral strategies to acquire test users, while utilizing a smart rating system and predictive machine learning algorithms to ensure high-quality participants with a low no-show rate. Its services are offered in multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, Romansh, and English. TestingTime's platform enables large corporations, such as UBS, Zalando, Microsoft, and Accenture, to conduct qualitative and quantitative user research efficiently, enhancing their ability to gather valuable insights.

Metaco

Venture Round in 2018
Metaco is a Swiss company that specializes in providing digital asset management solutions for financial institutions. It offers a comprehensive orchestration platform that allows institutions to issue, secure, manage, and trade a diverse range of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, and smart contracts. The company’s platform supports the entire lifecycle of asset tokens with a robust smart contract framework, facilitating the management of various asset classes such as equities, bonds, and derivatives. Metaco's technology ensures a secure and agile digital asset vault for self-custody, while also providing connectivity to over 50 exchanges, brokers, and market makers, thus enabling seamless trading and efficient risk management for its clients.

MotionTag

Seed Round in 2018
MotionTag GmbH, established in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in mobility analytics and ticketing. It offers a smartphone-based, pay-as-you-go ticketing solution for inner and intercity travelers, enabling seamless and sustainable urban mobility. The company's platform, Motion OS, uses machine learning on smartphone sensors to infer user travel patterns, helping mobility service providers understand customer behaviors, optimize transport systems, and create new mobility experiences.
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