Vinci Capital

Vinci Capital SA is a Swiss venture capital and private equity firm focused on investing in mid and late-stage companies, particularly in the technology and industrial sectors. Established in 2003 and based in Geneva with an additional office in Zug, the firm specializes in various financing strategies, including succession financing, management buy-outs, and corporate spin-offs. Vinci Capital targets small and medium enterprises in Switzerland, typically investing between CHF7 million and CHF10 million in companies with annual sales ranging from CHF20 million to CHF80 million. The firm is particularly interested in sectors such as new media technologies, life sciences, microelectronics, nanotechnology, and software. With over CHF200 million under management, Vinci Capital has a robust track record, having provided equity to over 30 Swiss companies to support innovation and growth. The firm’s investment team brings 40 years of combined experience in private equity, enhancing its capability to navigate complex financial situations.

15 past transactions

beqom

Convertible Note in 2014
Beqom SA is a company that specializes in employee compensation management and performance software solutions for large organizations across various industries worldwide. Founded in 2008 and based in Fribourg, Switzerland, Beqom provides a comprehensive platform that includes salary management, bonus management, long-term incentives, and sales performance management. The platform integrates with various systems, such as HRIS, ERP, finance, and payroll, enabling organizations to manage compensation effectively. Beqom's solutions are designed to enhance employee satisfaction and performance, making it easier for business managers to align and motivate their workforce. The company serves over 100 large clients globally, including notable names like Microsoft and Vodafone, focusing on optimizing performance, retention, and overall employee happiness.

Anergis

Series A in 2014
Anergis SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, focused on developing allergy vaccines utilizing its proprietary technology of Contiguous Overlapping Peptides for rapid desensitization. Founded in 2001, Anergis specializes in immunotherapy targeting common allergens, including birch pollen, ragweed pollen, and house dust mites. The company's approach aims to provide long-term relief for allergy sufferers by offering a treatment that reduces the duration of therapy while effectively modifying the underlying allergic response. Anergis is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients dealing with allergies through innovative medical solutions.

SENSIMED

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

Anergis

Series A in 2011
Anergis SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, focused on developing allergy vaccines utilizing its proprietary technology of Contiguous Overlapping Peptides for rapid desensitization. Founded in 2001, Anergis specializes in immunotherapy targeting common allergens, including birch pollen, ragweed pollen, and house dust mites. The company's approach aims to provide long-term relief for allergy sufferers by offering a treatment that reduces the duration of therapy while effectively modifying the underlying allergic response. Anergis is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients dealing with allergies through innovative medical solutions.

SolvAxis

Venture Round in 2010
SolvAxis is a leader in the design of ERP systems for SMEs . Since 1987, they offer enterprise software and related services. Their innovative and reliable ProConcept ERP solution lets you create and manage your business processes efficiently. 15'000 users on more than 1000 sites are already working with this standard solution. They are more and more numerous every day. Relationships with their customers, prospects and partners are based on mutual trust. Thus, their employees give your project a great importance. They collaborate with you in a close and constructive way.

Evolva

Post in 2009
Evolva Holding SA is a biotechnology company based in Switzerland that specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative ingredients for various sectors, including food, nutrition, personal healthcare, and agriculture. Founded in 2004, the company leverages a proprietary synthetic biology technology platform to create high-quality ingredients that mirror the properties of natural products while eliminating their drawbacks. Evolva's product portfolio includes branded ingredients like Veri-te Resveratrol, used for age-related health, and EverSweet Stevia, a natural sweetener. Additionally, the company offers Nootkashield for pest control, EveNootkatone for flavor and fragrance applications, and EveValencene, a citrus flavoring. Evolva serves diverse markets, including nutrition, flavors and fragrances, animal health, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, both developing its own products and collaborating with other industry players.

Evolva

Series B in 2009
Evolva Holding SA is a biotechnology company based in Switzerland that specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative ingredients for various sectors, including food, nutrition, personal healthcare, and agriculture. Founded in 2004, the company leverages a proprietary synthetic biology technology platform to create high-quality ingredients that mirror the properties of natural products while eliminating their drawbacks. Evolva's product portfolio includes branded ingredients like Veri-te Resveratrol, used for age-related health, and EverSweet Stevia, a natural sweetener. Additionally, the company offers Nootkashield for pest control, EveNootkatone for flavor and fragrance applications, and EveValencene, a citrus flavoring. Evolva serves diverse markets, including nutrition, flavors and fragrances, animal health, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, both developing its own products and collaborating with other industry players.

Symetis

Series B in 2009
Symetis is a Swiss company based in Ecublens that specializes in developing innovative minimally invasive heart valve replacement therapies for patients with heart valve diseases, particularly aortic valve stenosis. The company focuses on enhancing patient care and safety by providing simple and accurate solutions for heart valve replacement. Its proprietary Acurate Aortic Valve Replacement System features a distinctive self-positioning design, which facilitates easy implant positioning and alignment, thereby improving the overall ease of use for healthcare providers. Through its advanced transcatheter aortic valve implantation devices, Symetis aims to address severe cardiac valve conditions and enhance treatment options within the healthcare industry.

Omnisens

Venture Round in 2008
Omnisens SA is a company that specializes in optic-based real-time asset integrity monitoring solutions tailored for the energy industry. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, it provides a range of services including pipeline monitoring to detect leaks and prevent damage, cable condition monitoring, and structural health assessments. The company's technology leverages advanced fiber optic sensing methods, such as Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensing and Distributed Acoustic Sensing, to ensure continuous monitoring of critical assets. These solutions assist in early detection of potential threats to asset integrity, optimizing performance and enhancing safety. Omnisens serves vital sectors, including oil and gas, power, and civil engineering, delivering its products through system integrators and resellers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With headquarters in Morges, Switzerland, and an additional office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Omnisens has established itself as a leader in long-distance fiber optic sensing.

SENSIMED

Series A in 2007
Sensimed AG is a medical devices company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of integrated micro-systems for medical applications, particularly focusing on glaucoma management. Its flagship product, the SENSIMED Triggerfish, is a soft, single-use contact lens that enables continuous monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuations in glaucoma patients over a 24-hour period. The Triggerfish system includes disposable sensors, an adhesive antenna for communication, a battery-powered recorder for data collection, and software for data management and analysis. Sensimed aims to enhance personalized treatment for glaucoma patients by analyzing the collected data to identify pathological patterns and improve clinical outcomes. The company's products are distributed through partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas. As of December 2019, Sensimed operates as a subsidiary of SEED Co., Ltd.

Datamars

Venture Round in 2006
Datamars was founded in 1988 as a joint venture between the technology companies Datalogic and Audemars to develop, design and manufacture state-of-the-art RFID solutions. The company quickly established itself as a world leader in RFID solutions for the animal and textile identification markets.

Kuros Biosciences

Post in 2005
Kuros Biosciences AG is a Swiss biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative products for tissue repair and regeneration. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Kuros has built a diverse pipeline based on proprietary technology platforms developed in collaboration with institutions such as the University of Zürich and the California Institute of Technology. The company's offerings include Neuroseal, a biomaterial for dural sealing currently undergoing CE marking review in the EU, and MagnetOs Granules and Putty, approved for orthopedic, spinal, and dental applications in both the EU and the US. Kuros has an active clinical program, having conducted trials involving over 600 patients with promising results in various indications. Furthermore, Kuros has engaged in collaborations to advance its research, including work on CYT003 for oncology. Positioned for growth, Kuros is transitioning towards commercial operations, with plans for additional product approvals in the near future.

Kuros Biosciences

Post in 2005
Kuros Biosciences AG is a Swiss biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative products for tissue repair and regeneration. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Kuros has built a diverse pipeline based on proprietary technology platforms developed in collaboration with institutions such as the University of Zürich and the California Institute of Technology. The company's offerings include Neuroseal, a biomaterial for dural sealing currently undergoing CE marking review in the EU, and MagnetOs Granules and Putty, approved for orthopedic, spinal, and dental applications in both the EU and the US. Kuros has an active clinical program, having conducted trials involving over 600 patients with promising results in various indications. Furthermore, Kuros has engaged in collaborations to advance its research, including work on CYT003 for oncology. Positioned for growth, Kuros is transitioning towards commercial operations, with plans for additional product approvals in the near future.

Addex Therapeutics

Series B in 2004
Addex Therapeutics Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative small-molecule pharmaceutical products aimed at treating central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company specializes in creating oral allosteric modulators that target G-protein coupled receptors, which are crucial for therapeutic interventions. Its leading programs include Dipraglurant, designed for treating levodopa-induced dyskinesia and dystonia in Parkinson’s disease, ADX71149 for epilepsy and other undisclosed CNS disorders, and a GABAB PAM aimed at addressing addiction. Addex Therapeutics has established a collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals to advance the development of mGluR2PAM compounds for human health applications. Founded in 2002, the company has evolved its focus and pipeline based on a pioneering drug discovery platform that emphasizes allosteric modulation.
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