Venture Kick

Venture Kick is a Swiss initiative supporting early-stage startups with pre-seed funding and entrepreneurial training. It has awarded over CHF 24.9 million to 600 projects, creating 6,033 jobs and attracting subsequent investments worth CHF 2.49 billion.

Beat Schillig

Founder

Past deals in Industrial Automation

Mimic

Grant in 2025
Mimic develops industrial robotic hands and AI models that enable human-like manipulation skills. Their products aim to bridge the gap between human capabilities and robotics, offering gesture-based control and simplified joint design for cost-efficient automation.

Sentinus

Seed Round in 2024
Sentinus provides innovative technologies that automate manual assembly operations by incorporating deep-learning-based quality assurance systems.

Ascento

Grant in 2023
Ascento Robotics focuses on developing wheeled bipedal robotic systems designed for practical applications in outdoor security. By integrating the agility of legs with the efficiency of wheels, the company's robots can navigate obstacles such as stairs while providing quick and energy-efficient movement. Their robotics-as-a-service platform enhances outdoor security patrolling, allowing professionals to secure and inspect assets more effectively. This innovative approach not only reduces intervention times but also improves data collection capabilities, making it suitable for various real-world scenarios.

matriq

Seed Round in 2022
matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in innovative marking solutions for plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed patented DynamicMold technology that allows for the individual marking of plastic parts directly during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology enables each plastic item to bear a unique and tamper-proof code, enhancing traceability and product protection for manufacturers. By integrating marking capabilities into the production line, matriq AG provides solutions that support brand integrity and consumer trust.

Isochronic

Seed Round in 2022
Isochronic is a manufacturer of advanced industrial robotic products designed for pick-and-place applications. The company focuses on developing next-generation robots that can transport multiple parts simultaneously, thus enhancing efficiency in high-volume production lines. By enabling industries to automate their operations, Isochronic significantly increases the number of products processed at any given time while optimizing the use of factory floor space. Its innovative approach aims to revolutionize the traditional pick-and-place methods, providing businesses with the tools necessary for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.

SenSiC

Grant in 2022
SenSiC is a start-up focused on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of devices and systems in the field of radiation and process monitoring, in particular sensors made of silicon carbide.

Isochronic

Grant in 2021
Isochronic is a manufacturer of advanced industrial robotic products designed for pick-and-place applications. The company focuses on developing next-generation robots that can transport multiple parts simultaneously, thus enhancing efficiency in high-volume production lines. By enabling industries to automate their operations, Isochronic significantly increases the number of products processed at any given time while optimizing the use of factory floor space. Its innovative approach aims to revolutionize the traditional pick-and-place methods, providing businesses with the tools necessary for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.

Flybotix

Seed Round in 2021
Flybotix specializes in manufacturing drones designed specifically for indoor inspection tasks within narrow spaces. Their drones serve the oil and gas, energy, and mining industries by providing safe and efficient inspections of infrastructure in confined areas.

matriq

Grant in 2021
matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in innovative marking solutions for plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed patented DynamicMold technology that allows for the individual marking of plastic parts directly during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology enables each plastic item to bear a unique and tamper-proof code, enhancing traceability and product protection for manufacturers. By integrating marking capabilities into the production line, matriq AG provides solutions that support brand integrity and consumer trust.

Bota Systems

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2020, Bota Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing sensors for robotic arms, exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and surgery platforms. Its product portfolio includes force torque sensors designed to enable robots to interact safely and naturally with their environment.

Miraex

Grant in 2020
Miraex develops and manufactures photonic and quantum solutions for sensing, networking and computing. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company produces photonic sensors, quantum transducers and quantum converters for industrial solutions, aerospace, security and defense, as well as quantum networking and computing applications. Its industrial sensing offerings aim to prevent asset failures in demanding environments where conventional electronic sensors are inadequate. Miraex also builds quantum integrated circuits for high-sensitivity measurements and distributed quantum computing infrastructures, and pursues full-stack photonic and quantum systems, including prototypes and patented quantum interconnect designs to scale quantum processors, microwave and ion-trap modules, quantum memories, and quantum-enhanced RF receivers for satellite communications and next-generation optical radar systems.

No-Touch Robotics

Grant in 2020
No-Touch Robotics specializes in developing advanced robotic grippers that operate without mechanical contact. Utilizing ultrasound-generated pressure fields, the company's solutions enable precise, damage-free manipulation of objects across various industries.

matriq

Grant in 2020
matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in innovative marking solutions for plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed patented DynamicMold technology that allows for the individual marking of plastic parts directly during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology enables each plastic item to bear a unique and tamper-proof code, enhancing traceability and product protection for manufacturers. By integrating marking capabilities into the production line, matriq AG provides solutions that support brand integrity and consumer trust.

IMITec

Grant in 2020
IMITec GmbH is a Swiss company specializing in turnkey automated solutions for aircraft maintenance and inspection. Founded in 2018 and based in Meilen, the company integrates its expertise in aerospace engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), and software development to enhance the efficiency and availability of aviation systems. IMITec's services encompass the entire aerospace development process, including design, training, certification, and maintenance data digitalization, as well as process automation. Through its innovative approach, IMITec aims to streamline maintenance operations and improve overall operational performance in the aerospace sector.

Bota Systems

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2020, Bota Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing sensors for robotic arms, exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and surgery platforms. Its product portfolio includes force torque sensors designed to enable robots to interact safely and naturally with their environment.

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.

Auxivo

Seed Round in 2019
Auxivo AG is a Swiss company based in Zürich that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable exoskeletons. These innovative devices are designed to support and protect workers engaged in physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects. By reducing the physical strain and fatigue associated with such work, Auxivo's products aim to enhance worker safety and well-being, ultimately minimizing the risk of injuries. The company's focus on creating accessible exoskeletons underscores its commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring the long-term health of its users.

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.

DuraMon

Grant in 2019
DuraMon specializes in the development of embeddable wireless multifunctional sensors aimed at monitoring critical parameters related to corrosion and durability. By integrating advanced sensor technology with data interpretation and analysis techniques, the company provides reliable diagnoses and forecasts of corrosion issues. This capability allows DuraMon to recommend the urgency of repairs, helping businesses and government entities to effectively manage and reduce corrosion-related costs while ensuring safety in their operations.

Agrinium Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agrinium Technologies is a company focused on the development of robotic mushroom harvesters designed to efficiently harvest button mushrooms year-round. Their advanced harvesting technology operates at high speeds while maintaining quality, significantly reducing operational costs by up to 50%. This innovation addresses common challenges faced by farmers, such as staffing issues and employee turnover, ultimately enabling them to remain competitive against imported products and sustain profitability in the market.

Neural Concept

Seed Round in 2019
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.

Flybotix

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flybotix specializes in manufacturing drones designed specifically for indoor inspection tasks within narrow spaces. Their drones serve the oil and gas, energy, and mining industries by providing safe and efficient inspections of infrastructure in confined areas.

Auxivo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Auxivo AG is a Swiss company based in Zürich that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable exoskeletons. These innovative devices are designed to support and protect workers engaged in physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects. By reducing the physical strain and fatigue associated with such work, Auxivo's products aim to enhance worker safety and well-being, ultimately minimizing the risk of injuries. The company's focus on creating accessible exoskeletons underscores its commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring the long-term health of its users.

Agrinium Technologies

Grant in 2018
Agrinium Technologies is a company focused on the development of robotic mushroom harvesters designed to efficiently harvest button mushrooms year-round. Their advanced harvesting technology operates at high speeds while maintaining quality, significantly reducing operational costs by up to 50%. This innovation addresses common challenges faced by farmers, such as staffing issues and employee turnover, ultimately enabling them to remain competitive against imported products and sustain profitability in the market.

Flybotix

Grant in 2018
Flybotix specializes in manufacturing drones designed specifically for indoor inspection tasks within narrow spaces. Their drones serve the oil and gas, energy, and mining industries by providing safe and efficient inspections of infrastructure in confined areas.

Synthara

Grant in 2018
Synthara is a Swiss semiconductor company focused on in-memory computing for embedded chips and smart sensor applications. It develops ComputeRAM, a drop-in memory-based compute technology that performs complex calculations directly in memory, reducing CPU workload and improving performance for AI workloads. The technology targets energy-constrained environments and applications including wearables, hearing aids, biomedical monitoring, AR/VR, and industrial IoT sensors, as well as drones, autonomous navigation, space, aerospace, and automotive use cases. Synthara's approach is processor-agnostic and can be integrated with existing microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency and latency without redesigning silicon. The company supports chipmakers and device manufacturers seeking lower costs, shorter time to market, and greater computational throughput. Based in Zurich, Synthara emphasizes enabling seamless adoption of in-memory computing across embedded platforms to extend battery life and unlock new opportunities for intelligent sensing.

Voliro

Grant in 2018
Voliro specializes in mobile robotics, focusing on innovative solutions for work at heights using advanced flying robots. Their proprietary tiltable rotor system enables precise interaction with the environment, allowing inspections even on curved surfaces. Voliro's drones are equipped with various Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors and Lightning Protection System (LPS) sensors, enhancing safety and efficiency in asset inspection.

Auxivo

Grant in 2018
Auxivo AG is a Swiss company based in Zürich that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable exoskeletons. These innovative devices are designed to support and protect workers engaged in physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects. By reducing the physical strain and fatigue associated with such work, Auxivo's products aim to enhance worker safety and well-being, ultimately minimizing the risk of injuries. The company's focus on creating accessible exoskeletons underscores its commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring the long-term health of its users.

Neural Concept

Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.

Tinamu Labs

Grant in 2018
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.

Touchless Automation

Grant in 2018
Touchless Automation GmbH is a high-tech company based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, specializing in the manufacture of contactless handling equipment for the manipulation, assembly, and inspection of small components, particularly in the fields of optoelectronics, MEMS, and micro-optics. Founded in 2016, the company offers innovative products such as Levio, an automatic die sorter that efficiently picks components from adhesive tapes, and Paradigma, a platform designed for pick-and-place operations that eliminates the need for physical contact with components. Touchless Automation's technology is applicable in various industries, including aerospace, semiconductors, luxury watches, microsystems, and medtech, significantly enhancing production efficiency and yield by facilitating the handling of components ranging from 0.1 to 20 millimeters.

Synthara

Grant in 2018
Synthara is a Swiss semiconductor company focused on in-memory computing for embedded chips and smart sensor applications. It develops ComputeRAM, a drop-in memory-based compute technology that performs complex calculations directly in memory, reducing CPU workload and improving performance for AI workloads. The technology targets energy-constrained environments and applications including wearables, hearing aids, biomedical monitoring, AR/VR, and industrial IoT sensors, as well as drones, autonomous navigation, space, aerospace, and automotive use cases. Synthara's approach is processor-agnostic and can be integrated with existing microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency and latency without redesigning silicon. The company supports chipmakers and device manufacturers seeking lower costs, shorter time to market, and greater computational throughput. Based in Zurich, Synthara emphasizes enabling seamless adoption of in-memory computing across embedded platforms to extend battery life and unlock new opportunities for intelligent sensing.

Neural Concept

Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.

Voliro

Grant in 2018
Voliro specializes in mobile robotics, focusing on innovative solutions for work at heights using advanced flying robots. Their proprietary tiltable rotor system enables precise interaction with the environment, allowing inspections even on curved surfaces. Voliro's drones are equipped with various Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors and Lightning Protection System (LPS) sensors, enhancing safety and efficiency in asset inspection.

Touchless Automation

Grant in 2018
Touchless Automation GmbH is a high-tech company based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, specializing in the manufacture of contactless handling equipment for the manipulation, assembly, and inspection of small components, particularly in the fields of optoelectronics, MEMS, and micro-optics. Founded in 2016, the company offers innovative products such as Levio, an automatic die sorter that efficiently picks components from adhesive tapes, and Paradigma, a platform designed for pick-and-place operations that eliminates the need for physical contact with components. Touchless Automation's technology is applicable in various industries, including aerospace, semiconductors, luxury watches, microsystems, and medtech, significantly enhancing production efficiency and yield by facilitating the handling of components ranging from 0.1 to 20 millimeters.

Fixposition

Grant in 2018
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced navigation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing autonomous navigation by providing high-precision positioning capabilities through the integration of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. Fixposition's products include NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. These solutions deliver centimeter-level accuracy and maintain operational reliability even in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals may be limited. By offering dependable navigation technology, Fixposition enables a variety of applications, including off-road robotics, industrial inspections, and the precise control of autonomous machines.

Tinamu Labs

Grant in 2018
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.

Komp-ACT

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

UniteLabs

Grant in 2017
UniteLabs is an automation infrastructure platform for life-science lab automation. It connects hardware and software across vendor boundaries to digitalize research and development, enabling rapid design and deployment of custom workflows. The platform provides bidirectional connectors for diverse lab equipment, a scalable cloud platform with an open API, and a powerful workflow engine with an integrated compute environment, enabling real-time control and modular workflows. It supports Lab-as-Code with a dynamic Python SDK and application-specific components, and combines digital lab infrastructure with open-source tools, a growing connector library, and SDKs for API access. The platform is designed for ambitious biotech companies, large pharmaceutical organizations, integrators, and hardware vendors to automate and optimize experimental processes, improving quality, reproducibility, and throughput. UniteLabs is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Fixposition

Grant in 2017
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced navigation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing autonomous navigation by providing high-precision positioning capabilities through the integration of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. Fixposition's products include NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. These solutions deliver centimeter-level accuracy and maintain operational reliability even in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals may be limited. By offering dependable navigation technology, Fixposition enables a variety of applications, including off-road robotics, industrial inspections, and the precise control of autonomous machines.

Komp-ACT

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Zaphiro

Seed Round in 2017
Zaphiro Technologies is a company specializing in the development of advanced monitoring and automation systems for electrical distribution grids. Founded in April 2017 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, it was established by researchers Paolo Romano, Marco Pignati, and Lorenzo Zanni. The company's technology provides real-time visibility into energy flows within the grid and includes capabilities for accurately locating faults. By utilizing distributed sensing and a central grid controller, Zaphiro enhances the efficiency and profitability of grid operations, enabling clients to integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles effectively. The company's solutions help utilities respond swiftly to electrical faults, thereby minimizing the impact of power outages and transitioning grids from passive to proactive management.

Komp-ACT

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Thingdust

Grant in 2017
Thingdust AG is a technology-driven company based in Lucerne, Switzerland, founded in 2017. It specializes in the Internet of Things (IoT) by developing analytical devices that measure, analyze, and optimize office spaces. Utilizing a network of multi-sensors, Thingdust's products wirelessly transmit data on occupancy and indoor climate, enabling real-time monitoring and management of various commercial environments such as desks, meeting rooms, and collaboration areas. The company's solutions assist facility managers in maximizing space utilization and enhancing workplace efficiency, catering to a diverse clientele that includes office furniture manufacturers, architects, consultancy firms, and facility management professionals.

Thingdust

Grant in 2016
Thingdust AG is a technology-driven company based in Lucerne, Switzerland, founded in 2017. It specializes in the Internet of Things (IoT) by developing analytical devices that measure, analyze, and optimize office spaces. Utilizing a network of multi-sensors, Thingdust's products wirelessly transmit data on occupancy and indoor climate, enabling real-time monitoring and management of various commercial environments such as desks, meeting rooms, and collaboration areas. The company's solutions assist facility managers in maximizing space utilization and enhancing workplace efficiency, catering to a diverse clientele that includes office furniture manufacturers, architects, consultancy firms, and facility management professionals.

ROVENSO

Grant in 2016
ROVENSO is a Swiss company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, with additional facilities in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of remotely operated robots designed for challenging environments, focusing on security monitoring, safety assessment, and anomaly detection. Its flagship product, ROVéo, is a four-wheeled rover capable of operating autonomously around the clock in industrial settings, providing cost-effective security solutions that are two to three times more efficient than traditional manned guarding. ROVéo is equipped to patrol both indoor and outdoor spaces, detecting intrusions, thefts, and potential safety hazards such as fires or gas leaks, which can be critical for protecting lives and property. ROVENSO's innovations also include a lightweight immersive control station, LISéo, which enhances the operational capabilities of its robotic systems.

IRsweep

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, IRsweep specializes in manufacturing optical spectrometers with high spectral resolutions. Its flagship product, IRcell, is a compact multipass cell combining optical paths. The company's core technology, IRspectrometer, offers an electrically-pumped mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy system capable of measuring and distinguishing substances at lower concentrations. IRsweep's quantum cascade laser frequency comb sensing technology enables high-speed molecular analysis, with applications in real-time protein folding observation and high throughput screening.

Novamet sarl

Funding Round in 2015
Novamet Sarl, established in 2014 and located in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, specializes in optimizing aluminum melting and recycling processes through its innovative data-driven platform. The company offers a product called SmartMelt, which utilizes online data acquisition, numerical modeling, and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of industrial furnaces in the aluminum sector. By integrating real-time data analysis with advanced simulation techniques, Novamet's system collects information from sensors placed within melting furnaces. This enables the prediction of optimal melting cycles, allowing aluminum and metallurgy plants to improve energy efficiency and overall productivity during production.

ROVENSO

Grant in 2015
ROVENSO is a Swiss company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, with additional facilities in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of remotely operated robots designed for challenging environments, focusing on security monitoring, safety assessment, and anomaly detection. Its flagship product, ROVéo, is a four-wheeled rover capable of operating autonomously around the clock in industrial settings, providing cost-effective security solutions that are two to three times more efficient than traditional manned guarding. ROVéo is equipped to patrol both indoor and outdoor spaces, detecting intrusions, thefts, and potential safety hazards such as fires or gas leaks, which can be critical for protecting lives and property. ROVENSO's innovations also include a lightweight immersive control station, LISéo, which enhances the operational capabilities of its robotic systems.

Novamet sarl

Grant in 2015
Novamet Sarl, established in 2014 and located in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, specializes in optimizing aluminum melting and recycling processes through its innovative data-driven platform. The company offers a product called SmartMelt, which utilizes online data acquisition, numerical modeling, and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of industrial furnaces in the aluminum sector. By integrating real-time data analysis with advanced simulation techniques, Novamet's system collects information from sensors placed within melting furnaces. This enables the prediction of optimal melting cycles, allowing aluminum and metallurgy plants to improve energy efficiency and overall productivity during production.

IRsweep

Grant in 2015
Founded in 2014, IRsweep specializes in manufacturing optical spectrometers with high spectral resolutions. Its flagship product, IRcell, is a compact multipass cell combining optical paths. The company's core technology, IRspectrometer, offers an electrically-pumped mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy system capable of measuring and distinguishing substances at lower concentrations. IRsweep's quantum cascade laser frequency comb sensing technology enables high-speed molecular analysis, with applications in real-time protein folding observation and high throughput screening.

Flyability

Seed Round in 2015
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.

IRsweep

Grant in 2014
Founded in 2014, IRsweep specializes in manufacturing optical spectrometers with high spectral resolutions. Its flagship product, IRcell, is a compact multipass cell combining optical paths. The company's core technology, IRspectrometer, offers an electrically-pumped mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy system capable of measuring and distinguishing substances at lower concentrations. IRsweep's quantum cascade laser frequency comb sensing technology enables high-speed molecular analysis, with applications in real-time protein folding observation and high throughput screening.

Flyability

Grant in 2014
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.

Flyability

Grant in 2014
Flyability develops and manufactures flying drones for inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible, and confined spaces. Its flagship drone, Elios, is collision-tolerant and enables industrial inspectors to access complex indoor environments safely. The company provides flying kits, spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability focuses on industrial inspection to reduce risk by enabling drone operation inside cities, buildings, and near people, supporting inspections of critical infrastructures such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime facilities, as well as search and rescue and security applications.

Strensor

Grant in 2013
Strensor Systems develops and produces automated sensors that detect hazardous defects in the automated assembly of medical syringes, that up to now have not been detected at all, or in an unreliable manner.

Henschel-Robotics

Grant in 2013
Henschel-Robotics GmbH is an electronics company based in Winterthur, Switzerland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development of HDrive, an IoT-enabled servo drive featuring a sophisticated position control system. Henschel-Robotics offers two primary products: HDrive17-ETH-I, tailored for industrial applications, and HDrive17-ETH, designed for prototyping purposes. The configurable control system of HDrive allows users to motorize a wide range of applications, making it a versatile solution in the robotics and automation sectors. The products are available for purchase online, catering to both industrial clients and individual developers.

Toradex

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Toradex AG is a Swiss-based company that specializes in developing computer-on-module and system-on-module products for various industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Horw, Switzerland, Toradex creates customized single board computers, evaluation boards, and carrier boards, among other accessories. The company's solutions are utilized in sectors such as aerospace, medical care, industrial automation, robotics, and transportation, catering to over 3,000 business customers in more than 100 countries. Toradex aims to enhance the value of its clients' offerings by providing robust, ready-to-deploy embedded computing solutions, characterized by long life cycles and transparent pricing. With a commitment to quality, the company offers direct support from development engineers, ensuring customer satisfaction and reliability in their product applications. Toradex also has a global presence, with offices in Europe, the United States, and the Asia Pacific, enabling it to serve a diverse range of clients effectively.

Stignergy

Grant in 2012
Founded in 2012, Stignergy develops a Smart Energy Management System that monitors energy consumption patterns of various devices to reduce electricity bills for professionals. Its system consists of modules like terminals, submeter, and gateway, serving clients by optimizing power load demand dynamically.

Stignergy

Grant in 2012
Founded in 2012, Stignergy develops a Smart Energy Management System that monitors energy consumption patterns of various devices to reduce electricity bills for professionals. Its system consists of modules like terminals, submeter, and gateway, serving clients by optimizing power load demand dynamically.

THELKIN

Pre Seed Round in 2011
THELKIN develops and sells advanced testing systems and simulators for the mechanical characterization of products, components, and materials. The company manufactures high-level testing equipment and servo-electric actuator driven systems used to assess performance of orthopedic implants, plastics, microelectronics, and other components, with applications across transportation and manufacturing. In addition to equipment, THELKIN provides mechanical device testing as a service to enable rapid, accurate data collection. By leveraging servo-electric technology rather than traditional hydraulic or pneumatic actuators, the company aims to shorten testing times and reduce costs while improving data quality for engineers and designers.

Marmota Engineering

Grant in 2010
Marmota Engineering AG is a Swiss company specializing in fiber-optic sensing solutions for geotechnical and general engineering applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Zurich, the company offers a range of products, including GeoScan for pipeline integrity and landslide monitoring, PileScan for foundation load transfer, BoreScan for settlement monitoring, and StructureScan for monitoring bridges, tunnels, historic buildings, and pavements. Marmota's innovative fiber-optic sensors allow clients to monitor structural parameters across entire sites, enhancing safety and efficiency in construction and engineering projects. In addition to its products, Marmota Engineering provides comprehensive services such as monitoring design, installation, measurement, and data interpretation, ensuring high-quality support for various applications, including pile integrity testing and tunnel monitoring.

THELKIN

Grant in 2010
THELKIN develops and sells advanced testing systems and simulators for the mechanical characterization of products, components, and materials. The company manufactures high-level testing equipment and servo-electric actuator driven systems used to assess performance of orthopedic implants, plastics, microelectronics, and other components, with applications across transportation and manufacturing. In addition to equipment, THELKIN provides mechanical device testing as a service to enable rapid, accurate data collection. By leveraging servo-electric technology rather than traditional hydraulic or pneumatic actuators, the company aims to shorten testing times and reduce costs while improving data quality for engineers and designers.

Marmota Engineering

Grant in 2010
Marmota Engineering AG is a Swiss company specializing in fiber-optic sensing solutions for geotechnical and general engineering applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Zurich, the company offers a range of products, including GeoScan for pipeline integrity and landslide monitoring, PileScan for foundation load transfer, BoreScan for settlement monitoring, and StructureScan for monitoring bridges, tunnels, historic buildings, and pavements. Marmota's innovative fiber-optic sensors allow clients to monitor structural parameters across entire sites, enhancing safety and efficiency in construction and engineering projects. In addition to its products, Marmota Engineering provides comprehensive services such as monitoring design, installation, measurement, and data interpretation, ensuring high-quality support for various applications, including pile integrity testing and tunnel monitoring.

THELKIN

Grant in 2010
THELKIN develops and sells advanced testing systems and simulators for the mechanical characterization of products, components, and materials. The company manufactures high-level testing equipment and servo-electric actuator driven systems used to assess performance of orthopedic implants, plastics, microelectronics, and other components, with applications across transportation and manufacturing. In addition to equipment, THELKIN provides mechanical device testing as a service to enable rapid, accurate data collection. By leveraging servo-electric technology rather than traditional hydraulic or pneumatic actuators, the company aims to shorten testing times and reduce costs while improving data quality for engineers and designers.

CAScination

Grant in 2010
CAScination AG is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions in computer-assisted and image-guided soft tissue surgery. The company aims to enhance current treatment options by providing advanced navigation systems and surgical robots that improve the accuracy and efficiency of surgical procedures. By prioritizing the delivery of less-invasive treatments, CAScination seeks to improve patient outcomes and enable healthcare professionals to perform interventional procedures with greater precision and reproducibility.

Imina Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2009
Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that facilitates high-precision interactions with samples, allowing for detailed characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's products enable stable electrical contacts and precise probe positioning, which are critical for the semiconductor industry. By providing advanced tools for nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis, Imina Technologies has established itself as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, supporting clients in producing safe and reliable products.

CAScination

Grant in 2009
CAScination AG is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions in computer-assisted and image-guided soft tissue surgery. The company aims to enhance current treatment options by providing advanced navigation systems and surgical robots that improve the accuracy and efficiency of surgical procedures. By prioritizing the delivery of less-invasive treatments, CAScination seeks to improve patient outcomes and enable healthcare professionals to perform interventional procedures with greater precision and reproducibility.

greenTEG

Grant in 2009
greenTEG develops, manufactures, and markets thermal sensing and energy harvesting solutions, including heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and thermoelectric generators. The company serves building, industrial, medtech, and scientific sectors with customized sensor solutions for OEMs, and operates in research and development settings such as universities and labs. Its thermal sensors provide high-resolution measurements for insulation assessment, material testing, process monitoring, fouling detection, mass flow measurement, and thermal error compensation. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, greenTEG was founded in 2009.

Nanotion

Grant in 2009
Nanotion AG, founded in June 2010 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of analytical devices tailored for the water, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company focuses on detecting and characterizing nanoparticles in liquid media, offering innovative solutions for nanosized particle analysis. Collaborating with ETH Zurich and eawag, Nanotion has developed its technology to serve both as a service and as a standalone analytical device. The company's mission is to facilitate the safe use of nanomaterials by providing effective technologies to optimize industrial processes while mitigating associated risks.

Imina Technologies

Grant in 2009
Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that facilitates high-precision interactions with samples, allowing for detailed characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's products enable stable electrical contacts and precise probe positioning, which are critical for the semiconductor industry. By providing advanced tools for nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis, Imina Technologies has established itself as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, supporting clients in producing safe and reliable products.

greenTEG

Grant in 2009
greenTEG develops, manufactures, and markets thermal sensing and energy harvesting solutions, including heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and thermoelectric generators. The company serves building, industrial, medtech, and scientific sectors with customized sensor solutions for OEMs, and operates in research and development settings such as universities and labs. Its thermal sensors provide high-resolution measurements for insulation assessment, material testing, process monitoring, fouling detection, mass flow measurement, and thermal error compensation. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, greenTEG was founded in 2009.

Imina Technologies

Grant in 2009
Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that facilitates high-precision interactions with samples, allowing for detailed characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's products enable stable electrical contacts and precise probe positioning, which are critical for the semiconductor industry. By providing advanced tools for nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis, Imina Technologies has established itself as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, supporting clients in producing safe and reliable products.

Zurich Instruments

Pre Seed Round in 2008
Zurich Instruments AG is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in the development and sale of advanced measurement instruments. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of products including lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, phase-locked loops, digitizers, and boxcar averagers. These instruments are designed to facilitate dynamic signal analysis and are utilized in various applications such as spectroscopy, quantum technologies, and nanotechnology. Zurich Instruments emphasizes the importance of system integration, which enhances efficiency and reliability in laboratory workflows. Their products are equipped with LabOne software for comprehensive instrument control, data capture, analysis, and storage, providing market-leading specifications in terms of sensitivity, dynamic range, and accuracy. The company serves key markets worldwide, either directly or through selected partners, and is recognized for its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for scientists and technologists facing challenging measurement tasks.

Humanikin

Grant in 2008
Humanikin GmbH, founded in October 2008 in Appenzell, Switzerland, is a company specializing in the development of physical human simulators. It offers a range of products including thermal manikins, body parts, and body monitoring solutions utilizing MSR dataloggers. The company also focuses on simulation solutions that address coupled physical processes such as thermal and moisture transport through building structures, as well as the design of industrial protective clothing. Humanikin was established as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research and has been recognized as a viable small and medium-sized enterprise by the European Union, allowing it to participate in EU framework projects since 2009. The trademark "Humanikin" has been registered since 2010, reinforcing its commitment to simulating the human body.

Optotune

Pre Seed Round in 2008
Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Zurich Instruments

Grant in 2008
Zurich Instruments AG is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in the development and sale of advanced measurement instruments. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of products including lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, phase-locked loops, digitizers, and boxcar averagers. These instruments are designed to facilitate dynamic signal analysis and are utilized in various applications such as spectroscopy, quantum technologies, and nanotechnology. Zurich Instruments emphasizes the importance of system integration, which enhances efficiency and reliability in laboratory workflows. Their products are equipped with LabOne software for comprehensive instrument control, data capture, analysis, and storage, providing market-leading specifications in terms of sensitivity, dynamic range, and accuracy. The company serves key markets worldwide, either directly or through selected partners, and is recognized for its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for scientists and technologists facing challenging measurement tasks.

Optotune

Grant in 2008
Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Zurich Instruments

Grant in 2008
Zurich Instruments AG is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in the development and sale of advanced measurement instruments. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of products including lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, phase-locked loops, digitizers, and boxcar averagers. These instruments are designed to facilitate dynamic signal analysis and are utilized in various applications such as spectroscopy, quantum technologies, and nanotechnology. Zurich Instruments emphasizes the importance of system integration, which enhances efficiency and reliability in laboratory workflows. Their products are equipped with LabOne software for comprehensive instrument control, data capture, analysis, and storage, providing market-leading specifications in terms of sensitivity, dynamic range, and accuracy. The company serves key markets worldwide, either directly or through selected partners, and is recognized for its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for scientists and technologists facing challenging measurement tasks.

Optotune

Grant in 2007
Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.
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