Venture Kick is a private philanthropic initiative based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2007 to support Swiss startups at the pre-seed stage. It provides up to 150,000 Swiss francs in funding and offers structured entrepreneurial training aimed at developing sustainable businesses. Entrepreneurs participate in a competitive process, pitching their ideas up to three times for increasing funding amounts, while receiving valuable feedback from expert juries. To date, Venture Kick has supported 600 startup projects with a total of 24.9 million francs, leading to the incorporation of 454 active companies that have created over 6,000 jobs and attracted approximately 2.49 billion francs in subsequent investments. Companies founded by Venture Kick alumni have notably achieved significant recognition, with 55 percent of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award in 2018 represented by these ventures. In 2019, the initiative aimed to allocate 4.35 million francs to support idea-stage projects, facilitating the transition of Swiss scientific innovations to global markets.
WasteFlow is a technology company that specializes in optimizing recycling processes. It has developed an affordable, user-friendly learning-based vision system to analyze waste flow, identifying waste types and providing valuable insights to enhance recycling efficiency, purity, and sustainability. Unlike existing solutions, WasteFlow addresses the entire recycling cycle, not just the final sorting step, and aims to empower all actors in the recycling process with essential data and tools to maximize system performance and reduce costs.
Tethys Robotics
Grant in 2023
Tethys Robotics specializes in the development of AI-powered robotic systems designed for underwater applications. The company focuses on creating innovative underwater robots that can perform various tasks in challenging environments, including search and recovery operations, inspections, mapping, and exploration. Their products emphasize modularity and feature advanced omnidirectional control, enabling professionals to collect and process data effectively. Tethys Robotics aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of underwater operations for its users.
Ai Retailer Systems
Pre Seed Round in 2022
AI Retailer Systems (AIRS) is an innovative startup focused on automating retail processes through advanced computer vision technology. It specializes in areas such as theft prevention, shelf intelligence, and smart checkout solutions. As a spin-off from ETH and HSG Swiss Universities, AIRS has successfully deployed its technology internationally, enhancing in-store operations for retailers. The company's automated checkout systems transform traditional points-of-sale into autonomous shopping environments, allowing for a cashier-less experience. This enables retailers to offer a seamless, continuous shopping experience that integrates real-time analytics and operational efficiency, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and operational performance.
DeepJudge
Grant in 2021
DeepJudge is an AI-powered legal document processing platform designed to enhance the efficiency of legal professionals by automating the analysis of legal language. Founded by four PhDs with extensive experience in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing, DeepJudge leverages advanced algorithms to highlight important information and documents. By integrating external data sources, such as legal codes, court rulings, and commercial registries, the platform enables lawyers to streamline repetitive tasks, ultimately improving the quality of their outcomes. The company is backed by a team of distinguished advisors from both academia and industry, contributing to its innovative approach in the legal technology sector.
MATIS
Grant in 2021
MATIS specializes in the development of multispectral imaging systems that serve both the art market and forensic professionals. The company's technology focuses on hardware and software solutions designed for pigment identification, pigment mapping, and visualization of underdrawings in artworks. By enabling users to uncover hidden details in paintings, MATIS enhances the analysis and interpretation of cultural artifacts. Additionally, the company provides an encrypted collaborative platform and a secure database that facilitate scientific analysis, making it valuable for professionals in both the art and defense sectors.
VAY
Grant in 2021
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.
KickTheMap
Grant in 2020
KickTheMap offers an innovative photogrammetry service through its mobile application, designed to streamline the capturing and processing of georeferenced data. This application allows users to easily collect three-dimensional data from their surroundings and upload it to the cloud, where it can be accurately georeferenced. The platform includes user-friendly in-app controls for managing reference points, which enhances efficiency and reduces costs. By ensuring a quick turnaround time for data delivery, KickTheMap provides a valuable solution for clients needing effective and affordable data capture services.
Neuralsight
Pre Seed Round in 2019
About 70% of quality problems in manufacturing are due to errors occurring in human performed tasks. These include errors in assembly, order-picking and machine set-up. At neuralsight.ai we apply smart camera based computer vision technologies in conjunction with deep learning algorithms to identify and eliminate the occurrence of such errors at their source. They are committed to the development of a turnkey smart camera solution, that allows for a leap forward in quality rates of human performed tasks in manufacturing.
SUIND
Grant in 2019
SUIND AG is a Zurich-based company that develops artificial intelligence-driven technology to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The company specializes in precision farming solutions that address challenges such as crop loss from pest infestations and environmental variability. SUIND's drones, equipped with multispectral cameras, utilize computer vision and AI-based navigation to automate crop analysis and agro-chemical application across complex terrains. This innovative approach has led to significant reductions in agro-chemical usage by up to 60 percent and water requirements by 90 percent, while simultaneously doubling operational efficacy. By providing farmers with comprehensive insights through an easy-to-use dashboard, SUIND enables them to detect pests and diseases, implement effective treatment plans, and maximize crop yields, thereby improving overall agricultural productivity.
Percim
Grant in 2019
Percim AG is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, established in 2018. The company specializes in developing software that enhances digital visuals, focusing on the verification of images, videos, and 3D data specifically for gaming and augmented/virtual reality applications. Additionally, Percim has created an AI-enabled image and video downsampler that facilitates the capture, sharing, and display of visual content, allowing users to appreciate the beauty of the world through various media formats.
Neuralsight
Grant in 2019
About 70% of quality problems in manufacturing are due to errors occurring in human performed tasks. These include errors in assembly, order-picking and machine set-up. At neuralsight.ai we apply smart camera based computer vision technologies in conjunction with deep learning algorithms to identify and eliminate the occurrence of such errors at their source. They are committed to the development of a turnkey smart camera solution, that allows for a leap forward in quality rates of human performed tasks in manufacturing.
Neural Concept
Seed Round in 2019
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.
Sevensense Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sevensense Robotics AG specializes in developing integrated software and hardware solutions that enable robots to navigate autonomously in dynamic environments shared with humans, both indoors and outdoors. Founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company offers a suite of products, including the Alphasense Core, a multi-camera sensor that collects high-quality data crucial for robotic navigation. This data is utilized by Alphasense Position to determine the robot's precise location, while Alphasense Autonomy leverages this information to guide the robot safely to its destination and avoid obstacles. Sevensense Robotics aims to enhance the operational capabilities of mobile robots in fast-changing and crowded settings.
BlinkLabs
Pre Seed Round in 2019
BlinkLabs develops a software toolkit designed for visual inspection, utilizing deep learning technology. This toolkit addresses the challenges faced in manufacturing environments by providing solutions for quality control operations, implementation, optimization, and backlog prevention. By leveraging computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, BlinkLabs enables manufacturers to enhance productivity and improve operational efficiency. The company's focus is on delivering user-friendly software that meets the needs of complex and time-sensitive manufacturing processes.
B-rayZ
Grant in 2019
B-rayZ is a spin-off from the University Hospital Zurich, focused on enhancing radiology through advanced technology. The team comprises experienced radiologists, data scientists, and physicians with over 15 years of expertise in medical imaging. B-rayZ develops artificial intelligence-based software that aids radiologists in mammography by offering real-time assessments of image quality and breast density. This innovative software enables accurate and standardized evaluations of medical imaging data, thereby improving breast cancer detectability. By providing intelligent tools, B-rayZ supports radiologists in enhancing their diagnostic capabilities while also contributing to reduced healthcare costs.
Sevensense Robotics
Grant in 2018
Sevensense Robotics AG specializes in developing integrated software and hardware solutions that enable robots to navigate autonomously in dynamic environments shared with humans, both indoors and outdoors. Founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company offers a suite of products, including the Alphasense Core, a multi-camera sensor that collects high-quality data crucial for robotic navigation. This data is utilized by Alphasense Position to determine the robot's precise location, while Alphasense Autonomy leverages this information to guide the robot safely to its destination and avoid obstacles. Sevensense Robotics aims to enhance the operational capabilities of mobile robots in fast-changing and crowded settings.
BlinkLabs
Grant in 2018
BlinkLabs develops a software toolkit designed for visual inspection, utilizing deep learning technology. This toolkit addresses the challenges faced in manufacturing environments by providing solutions for quality control operations, implementation, optimization, and backlog prevention. By leveraging computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, BlinkLabs enables manufacturers to enhance productivity and improve operational efficiency. The company's focus is on delivering user-friendly software that meets the needs of complex and time-sensitive manufacturing processes.
Neural Concept
Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.
Neural Concept
Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.
Dotphoton
Seed Round in 2018
Dotphoton AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in developing raw image compression software solutions tailored for sectors such as earth observation, life sciences, and aerial research. The company offers a range of products, including Dotphoton CV, designed for users of raw data, and Dotphoton Core, aimed at manufacturers of cameras and optical systems. Their desktop application, Dotphoton Raw, efficiently reduces raw files while preserving edits and enabling automatic file relinking. Leveraging quantum physics research, Dotphoton's innovative technology enables significant storage savings—up to ten times—while maintaining high image quality. The company focuses on providing professional customers with comprehensive image compression solutions that include software, intellectual property licensing, support, and certification, all designed to enhance data handling capabilities and ensure quality in image transmission.
Fixposition
Grant in 2018
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for autonomous systems. Based in Zurich, it focuses on enhancing the reliability and availability of precise positioning through a combination of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. The company offers products such as NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. Fixposition's technology enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy in challenging environments, including urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals are often obstructed. This capability supports a wide range of applications, from off-road autonomous robots to industrial drone inspections and high-precision control of various autonomous machines.
Dotphoton
Grant in 2018
Dotphoton AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in developing raw image compression software solutions tailored for sectors such as earth observation, life sciences, and aerial research. The company offers a range of products, including Dotphoton CV, designed for users of raw data, and Dotphoton Core, aimed at manufacturers of cameras and optical systems. Their desktop application, Dotphoton Raw, efficiently reduces raw files while preserving edits and enabling automatic file relinking. Leveraging quantum physics research, Dotphoton's innovative technology enables significant storage savings—up to ten times—while maintaining high image quality. The company focuses on providing professional customers with comprehensive image compression solutions that include software, intellectual property licensing, support, and certification, all designed to enhance data handling capabilities and ensure quality in image transmission.
SNAQ
Grant in 2017
SNAQ GmbH, based in Zurich, Switzerland, offers a mobile application that utilizes machine learning and computer vision technology to recognize food items and calculate portion sizes from images. By linking this information with a comprehensive nutrition database, the application provides users with detailed nutritional information, including carbohydrate, calorie, and protein content of their meals. SNAQ's innovative solution has been showcased at various diabetes conferences across Europe, emphasizing its relevance in the medical field and its potential to support health and lifestyle management.
Fixposition
Grant in 2017
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for autonomous systems. Based in Zurich, it focuses on enhancing the reliability and availability of precise positioning through a combination of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. The company offers products such as NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. Fixposition's technology enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy in challenging environments, including urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals are often obstructed. This capability supports a wide range of applications, from off-road autonomous robots to industrial drone inspections and high-precision control of various autonomous machines.
Dotphoton
Grant in 2017
Dotphoton AG, founded in 2017 and based in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in developing raw image compression software solutions tailored for sectors such as earth observation, life sciences, and aerial research. The company offers a range of products, including Dotphoton CV, designed for users of raw data, and Dotphoton Core, aimed at manufacturers of cameras and optical systems. Their desktop application, Dotphoton Raw, efficiently reduces raw files while preserving edits and enabling automatic file relinking. Leveraging quantum physics research, Dotphoton's innovative technology enables significant storage savings—up to ten times—while maintaining high image quality. The company focuses on providing professional customers with comprehensive image compression solutions that include software, intellectual property licensing, support, and certification, all designed to enhance data handling capabilities and ensure quality in image transmission.
Seervision
Grant in 2016
Seervision AG, a Swiss startup founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, specializes in developing innovative software for camera automation aimed at enhancing video production efficiency. Originally conceived at ETH Zurich to improve live lecture recordings, the company has evolved into a dynamic enterprise with over 30 employees. The Seervision Suite now automates workflows primarily for corporate studios, stage events, and educational spaces. By leveraging advanced video analysis algorithms and technologies such as motion control, computer vision, and machine learning, Seervision enables fully automated productions, including autonomous camera tracking and facial recognition. This integration simplifies live production workflows, making it easier for users to manage hybrid meeting experiences and other video production needs.
Seervision
Grant in 2016
Seervision AG, a Swiss startup founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, specializes in developing innovative software for camera automation aimed at enhancing video production efficiency. Originally conceived at ETH Zurich to improve live lecture recordings, the company has evolved into a dynamic enterprise with over 30 employees. The Seervision Suite now automates workflows primarily for corporate studios, stage events, and educational spaces. By leveraging advanced video analysis algorithms and technologies such as motion control, computer vision, and machine learning, Seervision enables fully automated productions, including autonomous camera tracking and facial recognition. This integration simplifies live production workflows, making it easier for users to manage hybrid meeting experiences and other video production needs.
Eyeware
Grant in 2015
Eyeware Tech SA, founded in 2016 and based in Martigny, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced eye and head tracking software, known as GazeSense, which utilizes consumer cameras. This innovative technology is applicable across a variety of sectors, including social robotics, automotive, healthcare, gaming, and advertising. As a research spin-off from EPFL and the Idiap Research Institute, Eyeware focuses on creating platform-independent solutions that leverage proprietary computer vision algorithms and machine perception AI. These advancements enable cost-effective and reliable eye tracking without the need for specialized hardware. Eyeware's software allows devices to understand user attention and intention, facilitating more natural interactions between people and technology. The company’s offerings are designed to support a wide range of applications, positioning Eyeware as a key player in the integration of human perception technology into everyday consumer devices and services.
Insightness
Grant in 2014
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.
Fastree3D
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.
Astrivis
Grant in 2014
Astrivis specializes in developing real-time 3D software technologies that transform smartphones and tablets into interactive 3D scanners. The company's ecosystem provides comprehensive tools for building tailored 3D scanning infrastructures, catering to the specific requirements of its users. By utilizing advanced scanning technology, Astrivis enables both professionals and individuals to capture photographs and videos that are converted into detailed three-dimensional models. This innovation not only enhances the accuracy of visual representations but also creates new business opportunities and adds value through customized digital solutions.
PlayfulVision
Grant in 2014
PlayfulVision is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ecublens, specializing in automatic real-time video analytics and statistics for various team sports, including volleyball, tennis, and equestrian. As a spin-off from the Computer Vision Lab at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, the company leverages over a decade of research expertise to deliver innovative solutions in fully automated people-tracking. PlayfulVision's technology enables users to access real-time data, such as the 3D positions of athletes and balls, which was previously unattainable. This capability enhances the analysis and understanding of sports performance at all levels, fulfilling the company's mission to advance sports analytics.
Insightness
Grant in 2014
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.
Medopticon / Panopticon
Grant in 2014
Medopticon / Panopticon is an innovative tumor analysis and classification platform.
Fastree3D
Grant in 2014
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.
Fastree3D
Grant in 2013
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.
Upicto
Grant in 2013
Upicto is a technology company specializing in video processing for automatic summarization and event detection. Originating as a spinoff from the Computer Vision Lab at ETH Zurich, Upicto offers advanced solutions for analyzing video content, particularly in the context of video surveillance. Its software autonomously learns and enhances its capabilities over time, enabling it to identify and alert users to abnormal or significant events within video footage.
Faceshift
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Faceshift AG, founded in 2011 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in real-time markerless facial motion capture software. The company has developed Faceshift Studio, an innovative solution that analyzes an actor's facial movements, translating them into a blend of basic expressions, head orientation, and eye gaze. This technology is particularly valuable in the media industry, enhancing communication and storytelling through precise facial animation. Faceshift AG also offers various plugins for integration with platforms such as Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder, facilitating live streaming, expression mapping, rigging, and animation creation. As of November 2015, Faceshift AG operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Upicto
Grant in 2013
Upicto is a technology company specializing in video processing for automatic summarization and event detection. Originating as a spinoff from the Computer Vision Lab at ETH Zurich, Upicto offers advanced solutions for analyzing video content, particularly in the context of video surveillance. Its software autonomously learns and enhances its capabilities over time, enabling it to identify and alert users to abnormal or significant events within video footage.
Sight.io
Grant in 2012
Sight.io was a company specializing in advanced computer vision algorithms designed to assess the aesthetics and composition quality of photographs. Its technology enabled automatic image rating and organization, making it easier for users to manage and curate visual content. The company's innovative solutions were made accessible through a web application programming interface, enhancing user experience in the realm of photography. In 2014, Sight.io was acquired by EyeEm, a platform focused on photography and visual content.
Faceshift
Grant in 2012
Faceshift AG, founded in 2011 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in real-time markerless facial motion capture software. The company has developed Faceshift Studio, an innovative solution that analyzes an actor's facial movements, translating them into a blend of basic expressions, head orientation, and eye gaze. This technology is particularly valuable in the media industry, enhancing communication and storytelling through precise facial animation. Faceshift AG also offers various plugins for integration with platforms such as Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder, facilitating live streaming, expression mapping, rigging, and animation creation. As of November 2015, Faceshift AG operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Pix4D
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Pix4D is a software company specializing in aerial image processing, offering solutions that transform standard photographs into professional, geo-referenced images and three-dimensional models. Founded in 2011 as a spinoff of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, Pix4D leverages years of academic research to deliver advanced mapping technology. Their software suite allows users to combine multiple aerial images captured by drones or mobile cameras, facilitating the creation of detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional environment models. These models serve various applications, including urban planning and environmental monitoring, making Pix4D a leader in photogrammetry and innovative mapping solutions.
Faceshift
Grant in 2012
Faceshift AG, founded in 2011 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in real-time markerless facial motion capture software. The company has developed Faceshift Studio, an innovative solution that analyzes an actor's facial movements, translating them into a blend of basic expressions, head orientation, and eye gaze. This technology is particularly valuable in the media industry, enhancing communication and storytelling through precise facial animation. Faceshift AG also offers various plugins for integration with platforms such as Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder, facilitating live streaming, expression mapping, rigging, and animation creation. As of November 2015, Faceshift AG operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Pix4D
Grant in 2011
Pix4D is a software company specializing in aerial image processing, offering solutions that transform standard photographs into professional, geo-referenced images and three-dimensional models. Founded in 2011 as a spinoff of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, Pix4D leverages years of academic research to deliver advanced mapping technology. Their software suite allows users to combine multiple aerial images captured by drones or mobile cameras, facilitating the creation of detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional environment models. These models serve various applications, including urban planning and environmental monitoring, making Pix4D a leader in photogrammetry and innovative mapping solutions.
Pix4D
Grant in 2011
Pix4D is a software company specializing in aerial image processing, offering solutions that transform standard photographs into professional, geo-referenced images and three-dimensional models. Founded in 2011 as a spinoff of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, Pix4D leverages years of academic research to deliver advanced mapping technology. Their software suite allows users to combine multiple aerial images captured by drones or mobile cameras, facilitating the creation of detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional environment models. These models serve various applications, including urban planning and environmental monitoring, making Pix4D a leader in photogrammetry and innovative mapping solutions.
MindMaze
Grant in 2010
MindMaze is a digital neurotherapeutic company that specializes in developing advanced technologies aimed at accelerating brain recovery, learning, and adaptation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Zürich, Ecublens, and San Francisco, MindMaze creates medical-grade virtual reality products designed to stimulate neural recovery. Its flagship offering, MindMotionPRO, delivers engaging virtual reality rehabilitation programs that enable patients to follow personalized exercise regimens prescribed by rehabilitation experts. By combining immersive virtual reality, motion capture, and neurophysiological recording technologies, MindMaze allows clinicians to tailor therapies to individual patient needs and optimize rehabilitation delivery. The company also develops intuitive human-machine interfaces that integrate VR, computer graphics, and brain imaging, facilitating applications in gaming, brain-machine control, and healthcare.
MindMaze
Grant in 2010
MindMaze is a digital neurotherapeutic company that specializes in developing advanced technologies aimed at accelerating brain recovery, learning, and adaptation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Zürich, Ecublens, and San Francisco, MindMaze creates medical-grade virtual reality products designed to stimulate neural recovery. Its flagship offering, MindMotionPRO, delivers engaging virtual reality rehabilitation programs that enable patients to follow personalized exercise regimens prescribed by rehabilitation experts. By combining immersive virtual reality, motion capture, and neurophysiological recording technologies, MindMaze allows clinicians to tailor therapies to individual patient needs and optimize rehabilitation delivery. The company also develops intuitive human-machine interfaces that integrate VR, computer graphics, and brain imaging, facilitating applications in gaming, brain-machine control, and healthcare.
Scandit
Pre Seed Round in 2010
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.
VisioSafe
Grant in 2010
VisioSafe is a software firm based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and video analytics. Founded by researchers from EPFL and Stanford, the company focuses on developing intelligent video management solutions, including a patented Smart Sensor designed to anonymously capture visitor flow in various environments. Its web-based platform offers features such as visitor counting and analysis of customer behavior, which provide valuable metrics like average queuing and serving times, as well as peak hours. This enables businesses, particularly in telecommunications, parking management, and transportation, to optimize operations and enhance staffing strategies. VisioSafe serves a global clientele, leveraging its expertise to help organizations monitor and improve their daily operations effectively.
Scandit
Grant in 2009
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.
Scandit
Grant in 2009
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.
ViSSee
Grant in 2008
ViSSee AG is a Swiss company based in Zug, specializing in the design and development of visual speed and depth sensors. Founded in 2009, the company creates small cameras that enhance traditional imaging by measuring motion and shape through environmental variations. These sensors are particularly beneficial for musicians, helping them maintain focus during performances, and for athletes, as they can assist in preventing injuries in high-speed activities such as motorcycle racing. ViSSee's innovative technology provides clients with accurate and rapid readings, enhancing their ability to analyze and respond to dynamic environments.
Dacuda
Grant in 2008
Dacuda is a computer vision company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional locations in Palo Alto, California, and Shanghai, China. The company specializes in developing software solutions that enhance camera capabilities through real-time 2D and 3D algorithms. Dacuda aims to simplify the process of 3D content creation for consumers, making it as straightforward as capturing a video. Its technology supports app-based scanning, facilitating the adoption of 3D applications in augmented and virtual reality. Additionally, Dacuda's offerings include low-cost solutions that enable high-quality scans, powerful text recognition, and the transformation of printed text and tables into editable formats. This technology streamlines data entry and content sharing for users. Dacuda has received several awards for its innovation and entrepreneurial achievements, highlighting its position as a leader in the software 3D camera market.
KeyLemon
Grant in 2008
KeyLemon S.A., founded in 2008 by Gilles Florey and Yann Rodriguez in Martigny, Switzerland, specializes in biometric authentication technology, particularly through face recognition. The company aims to provide a seamless and secure user experience by allowing devices to recognize their owners naturally, eliminating the need for passwords. KeyLemon has developed innovative solutions, including its flagship product, Oasis, which enables mobile authentication by simply taking a selfie. This technology is designed for various applications, enhancing secure access to high-value services such as banking and payment across multiple devices and systems. Over the years, KeyLemon has established itself as a leader in biometric solutions, serving a diverse clientele globally while remaining committed to continuous improvement in user recognition and security. As of 2018, KeyLemon operates as a subsidiary of ams AG.
KeyLemon
Grant in 2007
KeyLemon S.A., founded in 2008 by Gilles Florey and Yann Rodriguez in Martigny, Switzerland, specializes in biometric authentication technology, particularly through face recognition. The company aims to provide a seamless and secure user experience by allowing devices to recognize their owners naturally, eliminating the need for passwords. KeyLemon has developed innovative solutions, including its flagship product, Oasis, which enables mobile authentication by simply taking a selfie. This technology is designed for various applications, enhancing secure access to high-value services such as banking and payment across multiple devices and systems. Over the years, KeyLemon has established itself as a leader in biometric solutions, serving a diverse clientele globally while remaining committed to continuous improvement in user recognition and security. As of 2018, KeyLemon operates as a subsidiary of ams AG.
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