VSORA
Venture Round in 2025
VSORA develops digital signal processing IP and chips for 5G networks, featuring a multicore DSP architecture that removes the need for DSP coprocessors and a shared DSP development flow that unites signal processing and software engineers in one environment to speed time-to-market. The company aims to boost DSP computing power while reducing power consumption, improving system performance, and shrinking silicon footprint. Based in France, founded in 2015 by veteran DSP engineers, VSORA serves chipmakers designing next-generation digital communications systems.
FaradaIC Sensors
Seed Round in 2025
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.
QuantWare
Series A in 2025
QuantWare is the global leader in quantum hardware, specializing in scalable quantum processors. It offers a unique 3D chip architecture that enables clients to build powerful quantum computers capable of tackling real-world challenges in fields like climate and life sciences.
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.
AQLAS is shaping the quantum future and discovering Next-Gen Lasers redefining quantum computing. Our high-quality hardware is set apart by its economical, compact, and efficient nature, thus paving the way for the proliferation of quantum computers.
Hideez Group
Grant in 2024
Hideez Group is a cybersecurity company that designs authentication devices and software to secure physical and logical access. It develops hybrid hardware and software solutions, including the Hideez Key, a wireless authentication and password-management device that also handles RFID credentials and digital signatures. The solution relies on encrypted Bluetooth, RFID, and NFC technologies, with proprietary encryption protocols and platform-agnostic compatibility to complement existing vendors. It provides passwordless identity management software that consolidates authentication workflows, using proximity sensing, one-time passwords, smart cards, and full-day authentication to improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency for organizations.
Axelera AI
Series B in 2024
Axelera AI specializes in developing hardware and software platforms designed to accelerate artificial intelligence tasks, particularly for edge computing. Its flagship product, the Metis™ AI Platform, integrates both hardware and software components to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient AI inference solutions. The company is headquartered in Eindhoven with R&D offices in Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy.
Qblox is a Dutch scaleup specializing in quantum technology, focused on developing patented solutions for the scalable control of quantum computers. The company designs and manufactures modular control hardware that simplifies the experimental setups involving qubits, employing a distributed processor architecture to enhance gate fidelities. By advancing electronics with improved noise and drift performance, Qblox enables scientists to minimize crosstalk and achieve low-latency arbitrary control flows while optimizing measurement efficiency in dynamic readout conditions. The company aims to address the scientific and engineering challenges that must be overcome to transition from prototype quantum computers to powerful, practical quantum processors.
QphoX
Venture Round in 2024
QphoX develops quantum modem devices that facilitate communication among quantum computers over a quantum network.
Lotus Microsystems
Series A in 2023
Lotus Microsystems offers miniaturized highly integrated point of load power converters. The devices are engineered for portable electronics manufacturers ready for usage whenever tiny power supply units are needed. Our devices offer up to 72% reduction in footprint compared to existing solutions with higher efficiency and reliability. Our plug and play solutions enable our customers to innovate their electronics without worrying about power supply units.
Quantum Diamonds
Seed Round in 2023
Quantum Diamonds specializes in the development of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing applications. The company designs advanced quantum sensors capable of measuring magnetic fields, temperature, and pressure, offering enhanced sensitivity and resolution compared to traditional sensors. These sensors enable a range of applications, including navigation, bio-imaging, geographical surveying, and spectroscopy, even under challenging conditions. Quantum Diamonds focuses on optimizing performance in areas such as crystal lattice strain, Rabi contrast, and charge state stability, catering to both industrial and academic customers seeking innovative solutions in quantum mechanics.
Quandela is a company focused on advancing quantum computing technology, specifically in the realms of communication networks and optical computers. It specializes in manufacturing photonic quantum computers, which it supplies to industrial clients. A key innovation from Quandela is its single-photon source device, which integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots. This device enables the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, significantly reducing charge noise decoherence and facilitating the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. Such capabilities are essential for the development of advanced quantum applications in communication, computation, and sensing, positioning Quandela as a pivotal player in the quantum technology landscape.
VSORA develops digital signal processing IP and chips for 5G networks, featuring a multicore DSP architecture that removes the need for DSP coprocessors and a shared DSP development flow that unites signal processing and software engineers in one environment to speed time-to-market. The company aims to boost DSP computing power while reducing power consumption, improving system performance, and shrinking silicon footprint. Based in France, founded in 2015 by veteran DSP engineers, VSORA serves chipmakers designing next-generation digital communications systems.
EyeControl
Venture Round in 2023
EyeControl is a medical technology company specializing in innovative communication solutions for healthcare. It develops devices that enable patients, particularly those with limited mobility or speech impairments, to communicate using eye movements. The company's flagship product is an intensive care unit communication device featuring an infrared camera and a connected computer that translates blinks and eye movements into commands.
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.
Alice & Bob
Convertible Note in 2023
Alice & Bob is a Paris-based quantum computing hardware company founded in 2020. It develops universal quantum computers designed to enable industries and researchers to tackle complex problems. The company focuses on integrating error correction into its hardware, using cat qubits with built-in error resilience, and provides a platform with cloud access for remote testing and expert support. This combination aims to deliver early quantum computational advantages for practical applications in science and industry.
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.
Abbelight
Venture Round in 2023
Abbelight is a company that develops modular single-molecule localization microscopy technology to enable super-resolved fluorescence imaging for biological research. Its solution combines consumables, hardware, and software to deliver reliable, state-of-the-art imaging and supports researchers in biology, pharmacology, and environmental science who seek higher-resolution observations of biological samples. The modular platform enables researchers to implement SMLM without compromising instrument performance, and the company provides end-to-end support from sample preparation to data analysis by integrating chemistry, software, and optical components. By simplifying workflows and offering integrated tools, Abbelight aims to make advanced microscopy accessible to laboratories of varying sizes, helping users observe subcellular structures with improved resolution.
Qurv, established in 2020, specializes in developing advanced image sensor technologies and integrated solutions. The company's core business is enabling next-generation computer vision applications, catering to the growing demands of autonomous and intelligent systems. Qurv's innovative technology, built on over eight years of research, leverages current CMOS manufacturing and advanced materials to deliver high-performance, reliable, and functional solutions for XR devices, service robots, and automotive industries.
FaradaIC Sensors
Pre Seed Round in 2022
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.
FaradaIC Sensors
Grant in 2022
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.
Founded in 2010, Qarnot is a French company that designs and develops innovative computing heaters, embedding microprocessors as heat sources connected to the internet. These devices, known as Q.rad, provide economical and ecological cloud HPC solutions, repurposing server heat to warm buildings while offering affordable high-performance computing services.
PhoneOptika
Venture Round in 2022
PhoneOptika specializes in developing advanced optical film technology to enhance user experience and safety when interacting with digital displays on mobile devices.
PhoneOptika specializes in developing advanced optical film technology to enhance user experience and safety when interacting with digital displays on mobile devices.
Quandela is a company focused on advancing quantum computing technology, specifically in the realms of communication networks and optical computers. It specializes in manufacturing photonic quantum computers, which it supplies to industrial clients. A key innovation from Quandela is its single-photon source device, which integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots. This device enables the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, significantly reducing charge noise decoherence and facilitating the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. Such capabilities are essential for the development of advanced quantum applications in communication, computation, and sensing, positioning Quandela as a pivotal player in the quantum technology landscape.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
QuantWare is the global leader in quantum hardware, specializing in scalable quantum processors. It offers a unique 3D chip architecture that enables clients to build powerful quantum computers capable of tackling real-world challenges in fields like climate and life sciences.
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.
XenomatiX specializes in developing automotive vision systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. Their solutions employ complementary metal oxide semiconductor-based detectors, multi-beam laser projectors, and light detection and ranging technology to provide real-time 3D digitization of a vehicle's surroundings. Additionally, their solid-state LiDAR solutions cater to industries such as road construction, surveying, industrial, mining, agriculture, off-road vehicles, and railways.
Alice & Bob
Series A in 2022
Alice & Bob is a Paris-based quantum computing hardware company founded in 2020. It develops universal quantum computers designed to enable industries and researchers to tackle complex problems. The company focuses on integrating error correction into its hardware, using cat qubits with built-in error resilience, and provides a platform with cloud access for remote testing and expert support. This combination aims to deliver early quantum computational advantages for practical applications in science and industry.
Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.
DyeMansion
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2013, DyeMansion specializes in transforming raw, 3D-printed polymer parts into high-value consumer and industrial products. The company offers precision coloring and finishing systems that work with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, enabling high-volume production for diverse applications.
iPronics develops optical networking hardware and software that enables programmable, software-defined photonics for data-center and AI workloads. The company offers a general-purpose integrated programmable photonic system that allows optical hardware to be configured through software to perform multiple functions. This optical reconfigurability supports applications such as data-center interconnection, artificial intelligence, signal processing, sensing, and quantum information, enabling businesses to apply the same hardware across diverse computational tasks. The technology facilitates seamless AI cluster communication and aims to future-proof data-center infrastructure by providing flexible, high-performance photonic capabilities.
Equal1 develops innovative quantum computing technologies using commercially available silicon semiconductors. Their solution employs nanometer-scale quantum dots to create qubits on standard CMOS processes, integrating all necessary functions for a quantum processing unit (QPU) operating at 3 kelvin with over 10 million transistors.
Quandela
Venture Round in 2021
Quandela is a company focused on advancing quantum computing technology, specifically in the realms of communication networks and optical computers. It specializes in manufacturing photonic quantum computers, which it supplies to industrial clients. A key innovation from Quandela is its single-photon source device, which integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots. This device enables the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, significantly reducing charge noise decoherence and facilitating the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. Such capabilities are essential for the development of advanced quantum applications in communication, computation, and sensing, positioning Quandela as a pivotal player in the quantum technology landscape.
SiPearl
Venture Round in 2021
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.
SiPearl is a French semiconductor company specializing in designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for exascale supercomputers. Its flagship product, Rhea, based on Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and manufactured using TSMC's N6 or better processes, aims to advance computing infrastructure for critical applications such as HPC, AI, and data centers.
Wooptix
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.
Simplicity Works
Venture Round in 2021
Simplicity Works specializes in innovative bonding technology aimed at transforming the footwear manufacturing process. The company has developed a patented method known as 3D Bonding, which utilizes a three-dimensional mold to inject polymer, creating interconnected components. This approach not only produces high-quality, waterproof products but also simplifies assembly, leading to significant reductions in production costs. By enabling large-scale, local, and fully automated manufacturing, Simplicity Works helps footwear manufacturers decrease their reliance on manpower while minimizing the consumption of leather, fabric, and energy.
Lotus Microsystems
Grant in 2021
Lotus Microsystems offers miniaturized highly integrated point of load power converters. The devices are engineered for portable electronics manufacturers ready for usage whenever tiny power supply units are needed. Our devices offer up to 72% reduction in footprint compared to existing solutions with higher efficiency and reliability. Our plug and play solutions enable our customers to innovate their electronics without worrying about power supply units.
Simplicity Works
Grant in 2021
Simplicity Works specializes in innovative bonding technology aimed at transforming the footwear manufacturing process. The company has developed a patented method known as 3D Bonding, which utilizes a three-dimensional mold to inject polymer, creating interconnected components. This approach not only produces high-quality, waterproof products but also simplifies assembly, leading to significant reductions in production costs. By enabling large-scale, local, and fully automated manufacturing, Simplicity Works helps footwear manufacturers decrease their reliance on manpower while minimizing the consumption of leather, fabric, and energy.
QphoX develops quantum modem devices that facilitate communication among quantum computers over a quantum network.
Alice & Bob is a Paris-based quantum computing hardware company founded in 2020. It develops universal quantum computers designed to enable industries and researchers to tackle complex problems. The company focuses on integrating error correction into its hardware, using cat qubits with built-in error resilience, and provides a platform with cloud access for remote testing and expert support. This combination aims to deliver early quantum computational advantages for practical applications in science and industry.
QphoX develops quantum modem devices that facilitate communication among quantum computers over a quantum network.
Qblox is a Dutch scaleup specializing in quantum technology, focused on developing patented solutions for the scalable control of quantum computers. The company designs and manufactures modular control hardware that simplifies the experimental setups involving qubits, employing a distributed processor architecture to enhance gate fidelities. By advancing electronics with improved noise and drift performance, Qblox enables scientists to minimize crosstalk and achieve low-latency arbitrary control flows while optimizing measurement efficiency in dynamic readout conditions. The company aims to address the scientific and engineering challenges that must be overcome to transition from prototype quantum computers to powerful, practical quantum processors.
Swiss Vault designs and builds economical data storage systems with a vision to disrupt the economics of data management and enable organizations to save and access every piece of data forever, with high privacy. Its technology emphasizes low power consumption, lightweight design, quiet operation, and a long service life, complemented by hardware-embedded security to protect information, enabling economical, resilient, and environmentally sustainable data management throughout the product's lifecycle.
Qblox is a Dutch scaleup specializing in quantum technology, focused on developing patented solutions for the scalable control of quantum computers. The company designs and manufactures modular control hardware that simplifies the experimental setups involving qubits, employing a distributed processor architecture to enhance gate fidelities. By advancing electronics with improved noise and drift performance, Qblox enables scientists to minimize crosstalk and achieve low-latency arbitrary control flows while optimizing measurement efficiency in dynamic readout conditions. The company aims to address the scientific and engineering challenges that must be overcome to transition from prototype quantum computers to powerful, practical quantum processors.
EyeControl is a medical technology company specializing in innovative communication solutions for healthcare. It develops devices that enable patients, particularly those with limited mobility or speech impairments, to communicate using eye movements. The company's flagship product is an intensive care unit communication device featuring an infrared camera and a connected computer that translates blinks and eye movements into commands.
EyeControl
Series A in 2020
EyeControl is a medical technology company specializing in innovative communication solutions for healthcare. It develops devices that enable patients, particularly those with limited mobility or speech impairments, to communicate using eye movements. The company's flagship product is an intensive care unit communication device featuring an infrared camera and a connected computer that translates blinks and eye movements into commands.
Heyday Integrated Circuits
Venture Round in 2020
Heyday Integrated Circuits is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and selling isolated gate drivers tailored for the power electronics market. Utilizing CMOS silicon technology, the company's products are engineered to enhance performance by reducing switching losses and increasing reliability. These advancements enable clients to achieve improvements in efficiency, bill of materials (BOM) count, module size, and overall cost, while also minimizing module weight. Through its innovative solutions, Heyday Integrated Circuits aims to support the evolving needs of the power electronics industry.
Heyday Integrated Circuits
Grant in 2020
Heyday Integrated Circuits is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing and selling isolated gate drivers tailored for the power electronics market. Utilizing CMOS silicon technology, the company's products are engineered to enhance performance by reducing switching losses and increasing reliability. These advancements enable clients to achieve improvements in efficiency, bill of materials (BOM) count, module size, and overall cost, while also minimizing module weight. Through its innovative solutions, Heyday Integrated Circuits aims to support the evolving needs of the power electronics industry.
K | Lens is a technology startup that develops imaging solutions based on its patented K|Lens technology, a third-dimensional lens capable of capturing color and depth information in a single shot with any standard camera. The technology, invented at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University and further developed during an incubation with IT Inkubator, enables control of sharpness and blurring to deliver photorealistic images with DSLR-like quality. This approach helps manufacturers improve efficiency and accuracy in production processes, and ensure product quality.
IQM Quantum Computers
Venture Round in 2020
IQM Quantum Computers, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing hardware systems for quantum computing. The company focuses on scalable hardware solutions utilizing superconducting technology to build quantum processors for universal quantum computers. By concentrating on practical applications, IQM aims to enhance quantum computing capabilities and address challenges faced by various industries and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has achieved significant advancements in areas such as thermal management, which are crucial for improving computational speed and information accuracy. The company's innovations position it as a leader in the global pursuit of large-scale quantum computing solutions. IQM also offers access to its hardware for research laboratories and supercomputing centers, helping businesses reduce error rates that currently limit computing performance.
Lightspace Labs
Grant in 2020
Lightspace Technologies SIA specializes in the development of advanced optical solutions and technologies for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) displays. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Mārupe, Latvia, the company focuses on creating multifocal, accommodating AR headsets and future glasses-free 3D image displays. Their portfolio includes innovative products such as a multilayer liquid crystal switching diffuser, VR/AR near-eye display architecture, and a unity 3D rendering software plugin designed for volumetric displays. Lightspace's volumetric 3D monitor is particularly significant in sectors like medicine and security, providing real-time 3D displays with optically deep images. This technology facilitates applications such as three-dimensional microscopy, image-guided surgery, and diagnostics, enhancing both image quality and eye comfort for professionals across various fields. Recognized as a leading contributor to volumetric 3D display technologies, Lightspace continues to advance optical reality solutions by reducing the optical hardware requirements for light field display technology significantly.
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2013, DyeMansion specializes in transforming raw, 3D-printed polymer parts into high-value consumer and industrial products. The company offers precision coloring and finishing systems that work with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, enabling high-volume production for diverse applications.
photonicSENS
Grant in 2020
PhotonicSens is a developer of advanced single-lens 3-dimensional camera modules that generate depth maps and RGB images, capturing intricate details of the environment. The company focuses on enhancing depth perception experiences on mobile devices, facilitating applications such as gesture recognition, face recognition, navigation, and mixed reality. By combining innovative optics with sophisticated algorithms, PhotonicSens has pioneered a technology that allows mobile devices to replicate the human eye's ability to accurately judge distance, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
K | Lens
Seed Round in 2020
K | Lens is a technology startup that develops imaging solutions based on its patented K|Lens technology, a third-dimensional lens capable of capturing color and depth information in a single shot with any standard camera. The technology, invented at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University and further developed during an incubation with IT Inkubator, enables control of sharpness and blurring to deliver photorealistic images with DSLR-like quality. This approach helps manufacturers improve efficiency and accuracy in production processes, and ensure product quality.
Hypermemo
Seed Round in 2020
Hypermemo is a company specializing in innovative glass processing technology through its all-in-one GLAZER system. This advanced tool redefines traditional methods by integrating multiple operations, such as glass cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, into a single platform. The GLAZER system operates without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders, significantly streamlining the glass processing workflow. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser that produces short pulses, Hypermemo's technology achieves superior cutting performance compared to traditional lasers, making it a competitive alternative to mechanical processing methods. This focus on contactless and precise techniques positions Hypermemo as a transformative player in the glass processing industry, promoting efficiency and sustainability.
IQM Quantum Computers
Grant in 2020
IQM Quantum Computers, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing hardware systems for quantum computing. The company focuses on scalable hardware solutions utilizing superconducting technology to build quantum processors for universal quantum computers. By concentrating on practical applications, IQM aims to enhance quantum computing capabilities and address challenges faced by various industries and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has achieved significant advancements in areas such as thermal management, which are crucial for improving computational speed and information accuracy. The company's innovations position it as a leader in the global pursuit of large-scale quantum computing solutions. IQM also offers access to its hardware for research laboratories and supercomputing centers, helping businesses reduce error rates that currently limit computing performance.
Qarnot
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2010, Qarnot is a French company that designs and develops innovative computing heaters, embedding microprocessors as heat sources connected to the internet. These devices, known as Q.rad, provide economical and ecological cloud HPC solutions, repurposing server heat to warm buildings while offering affordable high-performance computing services.
Lightspace Labs
Venture Round in 2020
Lightspace Technologies SIA specializes in the development of advanced optical solutions and technologies for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) displays. Incorporated in 2014 and based in Mārupe, Latvia, the company focuses on creating multifocal, accommodating AR headsets and future glasses-free 3D image displays. Their portfolio includes innovative products such as a multilayer liquid crystal switching diffuser, VR/AR near-eye display architecture, and a unity 3D rendering software plugin designed for volumetric displays. Lightspace's volumetric 3D monitor is particularly significant in sectors like medicine and security, providing real-time 3D displays with optically deep images. This technology facilitates applications such as three-dimensional microscopy, image-guided surgery, and diagnostics, enhancing both image quality and eye comfort for professionals across various fields. Recognized as a leading contributor to volumetric 3D display technologies, Lightspace continues to advance optical reality solutions by reducing the optical hardware requirements for light field display technology significantly.
Weber Hospital Systems
Grant in 2020
Weber Hospital Systems is a company that specializes in developing solutions to help minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. By developing innovative solutions to help reduce the risk of HAIs, Weber Hospital Systems is likely to play an important role in improving patient outcomes and overall hospital safety. Their solutions include a range of products such as disinfectant systems, air filtration systems, and surface coatings that are designed to eliminate or reduce the presence of harmful pathogens in the hospital environment.
One of the company's flagship products is the Weber Mediclean System, a fully automated disinfection system that uses UV-C light to kill bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces. This system is designed to be fast and efficient, eliminating up to 99.99% of bacteria and viruses within a matter of minutes.
In addition to their disinfection systems, Weber Hospital Systems also offers air filtration systems that use advanced HEPA filtration technology to remove harmful particles and pathogens from the air. Their surface coatings are designed to create a barrier that prevents the growth of bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces, providing an additional layer of protection against HAIs.
Robo Wunderkind
Grant in 2020
Robo Wunderkind is a manufacturer of innovative robotics kits aimed at children, designed to facilitate learning in coding and robotics through engaging play. The company provides a variety of hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors that respond to environmental stimuli such as noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with educational materials and online tutorials, allowing children to build, program, and experiment with their robotic creations. By fostering curiosity and nurturing creativity, Robo Wunderkind helps cultivate essential problem-solving skills in young learners.
Robo Wunderkind
Venture Round in 2020
Robo Wunderkind is a manufacturer of innovative robotics kits aimed at children, designed to facilitate learning in coding and robotics through engaging play. The company provides a variety of hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors that respond to environmental stimuli such as noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with educational materials and online tutorials, allowing children to build, program, and experiment with their robotic creations. By fostering curiosity and nurturing creativity, Robo Wunderkind helps cultivate essential problem-solving skills in young learners.
Weber Hospital Systems
Venture Round in 2020
Weber Hospital Systems is a company that specializes in developing solutions to help minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. By developing innovative solutions to help reduce the risk of HAIs, Weber Hospital Systems is likely to play an important role in improving patient outcomes and overall hospital safety. Their solutions include a range of products such as disinfectant systems, air filtration systems, and surface coatings that are designed to eliminate or reduce the presence of harmful pathogens in the hospital environment.
One of the company's flagship products is the Weber Mediclean System, a fully automated disinfection system that uses UV-C light to kill bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces. This system is designed to be fast and efficient, eliminating up to 99.99% of bacteria and viruses within a matter of minutes.
In addition to their disinfection systems, Weber Hospital Systems also offers air filtration systems that use advanced HEPA filtration technology to remove harmful particles and pathogens from the air. Their surface coatings are designed to create a barrier that prevents the growth of bacteria and viruses on hospital surfaces, providing an additional layer of protection against HAIs.
Hypermemo is a company specializing in innovative glass processing technology through its all-in-one GLAZER system. This advanced tool redefines traditional methods by integrating multiple operations, such as glass cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, into a single platform. The GLAZER system operates without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders, significantly streamlining the glass processing workflow. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser that produces short pulses, Hypermemo's technology achieves superior cutting performance compared to traditional lasers, making it a competitive alternative to mechanical processing methods. This focus on contactless and precise techniques positions Hypermemo as a transformative player in the glass processing industry, promoting efficiency and sustainability.
Sensibel
Venture Round in 2020
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.
ZUMA is an innovative company dedicated to the development of high-end mechatronic systems for the bicycle industry. With a strong foundation in research and industrial experience, the company focuses on addressing market-level challenges by enhancing bicycles with advanced features and capabilities. As the bicycle market shifts from purely mechanical models to integrated mechatronic systems, ZUMA aims to elevate the potential of bicycles for both leisure and transportation. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of reliable electronic chainring shifters that enable sequential operation and offer a wider range of transmissions with smaller jumps. Additionally, ZUMA produces a lightweight rear MTB cassette that enhances pedaling dynamics for cyclists. The ultimate goal is to establish ZUMA as a leading reference in the industry by offering unique and differentiated products.
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.
photonicSENS
Seed Round in 2019
PhotonicSens is a developer of advanced single-lens 3-dimensional camera modules that generate depth maps and RGB images, capturing intricate details of the environment. The company focuses on enhancing depth perception experiences on mobile devices, facilitating applications such as gesture recognition, face recognition, navigation, and mixed reality. By combining innovative optics with sophisticated algorithms, PhotonicSens has pioneered a technology that allows mobile devices to replicate the human eye's ability to accurately judge distance, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
CREAL develops near-eye light-field displays for virtual and augmented reality, delivering true optical depth and more immersive, strain-free viewing. Its patented light-field micro-display technology stack projects images with depth cues that mimic real-world sight, addressing eye strain, nausea, and discomfort commonly associated with current headsets while enabling a smaller form factor and simpler manufacturing. The company focuses on enabling natural, healthy visual experiences in AR hardware, supporting more comfortable long-term use.
Abbelight
Venture Round in 2019
Abbelight is a company that develops modular single-molecule localization microscopy technology to enable super-resolved fluorescence imaging for biological research. Its solution combines consumables, hardware, and software to deliver reliable, state-of-the-art imaging and supports researchers in biology, pharmacology, and environmental science who seek higher-resolution observations of biological samples. The modular platform enables researchers to implement SMLM without compromising instrument performance, and the company provides end-to-end support from sample preparation to data analysis by integrating chemistry, software, and optical components. By simplifying workflows and offering integrated tools, Abbelight aims to make advanced microscopy accessible to laboratories of varying sizes, helping users observe subcellular structures with improved resolution.
NanoAvionics
Grant in 2019
NanoAvionics is a manufacturer of small satellite bus systems and a mission integrator with operations in the US, UK, and Lithuania. The company specializes in providing comprehensive small satellite solutions, catering to both single missions and larger constellations. Its small satellite platform integrates flight computers, attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), and communication subsystems on a single printed circuit board, along with non-toxic propulsion systems. This design approach allows for the optimization of hardware, launch, and operational costs, making it economically viable for various businesses and organizations to deploy small satellite missions. With a proven track record of over 85 successful satellite missions and commercial projects, NanoAvionics emphasizes modularity in its systems architecture, ensuring adaptability for diverse applications in the commercial space market.