Founderful is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in supporting pre-seed stage companies. Established in 2017, it focuses on the technology sector, aiming to identify and back promising tech entrepreneurs in Switzerland. Founderful is recognized for its founder-friendly approach, emphasizing quick and efficient investment processes to help startups become global market leaders. By providing essential resources and guidance, Founderful seeks to foster innovation and growth within the Swiss tech ecosystem.
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
Saeki
Seed Round in 2025
SAEKI is focused on creating advanced, flexible manufacturing solutions through the integration of digital technologies and robotics. The company specializes in end-to-end automation processes that encompass 3D printing, machining, and inspection of large, mission-critical components. By developing a comprehensive platform that combines robotics, 3D printing, milling, post-processing, and 3D scanning, SAEKI enables manufacturers to produce large-scale components efficiently and cost-effectively. This innovative approach allows for on-demand production with a variety of polymers, ultimately streamlining operations and reducing lead times, with next-day delivery of finished parts.
Nala Earth
Seed Round in 2025
Nala Earth provides data and tools that enable businesses to better understand and connect with the natural world.
tiun.
Pre Seed Round in 2024
tiun began with a simple idea - to allow the next generation of consumers to connect their mobile wallets with any application and pay based on usage. We are building the new standard, enabling interoperability between wallets and applications through a low-code solution that we offer to businesses.
Kyan Health
Series A in 2024
Kyan Health is a pioneering Swiss digital health company that specializes in providing comprehensive, personalized mental wellbeing and health solutions for employees and their families. The company aims to facilitate seamless access to mental health support services in the workplace, encompassing employee engagement, awareness initiatives, self-improvement, self-care, coaching, and counseling. By offering a platform that enhances psychological safety, Kyan Health empowers organizations and their workforce to improve overall emotional health and performance.
Flink Robotics
Seed Round in 2024
Flink Robotics is a robotics engineering company.
EthonAI
Series A in 2024
EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.
Anthropos
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Anthropos.work helps individuals and companies with their career management. Anthropos.work aims to help users grow faster and develop the roles and capabilities they will need in their future. It was founded in 2023 and was headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
8links
Pre Seed Round in 2024
8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.
8links
Pre Seed Round in 2024
8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.
Axmed
Seed Round in 2024
Axmed is a business focuses on LMICs and strengthens the purchasing power of these markets to ensure the supply of cost-effective, high-quality medicines. We partner exclusively with authorized, high-quality pharmaceutical companies and certified caregivers to accelerate access to medicines.
mimic
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mimic specializes in developing and deploying advanced robotic systems to address global labor shortages. The company focuses on creating industrial robotic hands that facilitate gesture-based control and feature a simplified joint design, promoting cost efficiency. By leveraging a scalable foundational AI model, Mimic's robots are capable of dexterous manipulation, adapting through direct learning from human data. This innovative approach allows their solutions to integrate seamlessly into existing human workplaces, enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency.
Isospec Analytics
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Isospec Analytics SA is a life science company that aims at simplifying molecular identification. We are unlocking the potential of glycomics and metabolomics in disease biomarker discovery and for the development of safer nutritional and pharmaceutical products.
Cultivated Biosciences
Seed Round in 2024
Cultivated Biosciences is a food production company focused on developing specialized fat ingredients derived from oleaginous yeast. This innovative approach aims to enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of plant-based dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, making them more appealing to consumers. The company's yeast-based ingredients provide a clean label and sustainable production process, mimicking the texture and color of traditional dairy while featuring properties like low lipid oxidation and natural emulsification. This enables the production of healthier, animal-free alternatives that cater to the growing demand for plant-based options.
Chiral
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Next-generation electronics with nanomaterials
Nala Earth
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nala Earth provides data and tools that enable businesses to better understand and connect with the natural world.
Tune Insight
Seed Round in 2023
Tune Insight specializes in data security software that enables secure collaborations on sensitive data among multiple organizations. The company's innovative platform employs advanced analytics, privacy measures, and encryption technologies to facilitate federated learning, allowing organizations to collaboratively extract insights while maintaining control over their data. By fostering a secure environment for data sharing, Tune Insight helps organizations make informed decisions together, leveraging collective intelligence without compromising data privacy.
Ascento
Pre Seed Round 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.
Saeki
Pre Seed Round in 2023
SAEKI is focused on creating advanced, flexible manufacturing solutions through the integration of digital technologies and robotics. The company specializes in end-to-end automation processes that encompass 3D printing, machining, and inspection of large, mission-critical components. By developing a comprehensive platform that combines robotics, 3D printing, milling, post-processing, and 3D scanning, SAEKI enables manufacturers to produce large-scale components efficiently and cost-effectively. This innovative approach allows for on-demand production with a variety of polymers, ultimately streamlining operations and reducing lead times, with next-day delivery of finished parts.
Numarics
Seed Round in 2023
Numarics® is Switzerland’s first 100% digital accounting ecosystem, with a consistent mobile-first approach. Accounting, payroll, tax returns, invoicing, document management are now streamlined via the Numarics Ecosystem in the app or on the web, and make business management for entrepreneurs simple, accessible and transparent. Numarics was developed in 2020 by experts in the fields of accounting, digitalization, artificial intelligence and auditing with the vision of seamlessly integrating accounting into the lifestyle of today's entrepreneurs.
DePoly
Seed Round in 2023
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
Calvin Risk
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Calvin Risk develops comprehensive and quantitative solutions for assessing and managing the risks of commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and risk management platform lay the groundwork for reliable and responsible AI. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
UniSieve
Seed Round in 2023
UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.
EthonAI
Seed Round in 2023
EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.
Oxyle
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Oxyle AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in wastewater treatment aimed at removing persistent and toxic micropollutants from water sources. Established in 2020, the company has developed a novel technology that effectively degrades hazardous substances, including pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Oxyle serves a diverse clientele, including the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, food and beverage sectors, research laboratories, hospitals, and wastewater treatment facilities. Its innovative approach not only helps clients comply with regulatory standards but also offers a sustainable alternative to wastewater incineration, thereby contributing to reduced CO2 emissions.
Calvin Risk
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calvin Risk develops comprehensive and quantitative solutions for assessing and managing the risks of commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and risk management platform lay the groundwork for reliable and responsible AI. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Aspaara
Venture Round in 2022
Aspaara specializes in artificial intelligence-based solutions aimed at optimizing workforce planning and aircraft ground handling operations. Their platform enhances efficiency, reduces labor costs, and improves employee satisfaction by providing customized scheduling and accurate demand predictions. By addressing the complexities of staffing and resource allocation, Aspaara helps clients in sectors such as professional services, automotive, aircraft ground handling, and healthcare. The optimization engine effectively minimizes wrongly allocated labor costs by up to 6.8% and cuts unnecessary travel expenses by up to 48%. This approach not only boosts productivity for clients but also aligns supply with demand, ultimately benefiting both customer airlines and their employees.
nsave
Seed Round in 2022
Nsave is a fintech startup focused on providing a digital banking services platform designed to offer secure savings solutions. The platform allows customers to save in multiple currencies, including USD, EUR, and GBP, while ensuring the highest level of financial security. Nsave promotes financial inclusion by removing account restrictions, enabling users to access global safe accounts for their funds. This approach aims to enhance the financial well-being of individuals by making saving more accessible and secure.
Cultivated Biosciences
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cultivated Biosciences is a food production company focused on developing specialized fat ingredients derived from oleaginous yeast. This innovative approach aims to enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of plant-based dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, making them more appealing to consumers. The company's yeast-based ingredients provide a clean label and sustainable production process, mimicking the texture and color of traditional dairy while featuring properties like low lipid oxidation and natural emulsification. This enables the production of healthier, animal-free alternatives that cater to the growing demand for plant-based options.
grape
Pre Seed Round in 2022
By leveraging automation and seamlessly integrating health services, grape simplifies administrative processes for businesses, reducing complexity and improving efficiency. The platform is designed to ensure companies can manage insurance effortlessly while enhancing their employee well-being at the same time.
Lightly
Seed Round in 2022
Lightly is a database software company founded in 2019 by Igor Susmelj and Matthias Heller. The company specializes in developing a data curation platform aimed at enhancing machine learning models by optimizing the use of appropriate data. Its platform offers a cloud-based interface that allows users to curate, analyze, and explore unlabeled data. This functionality helps reduce overfitting and improve generalization in machine learning applications by diversifying datasets. Additionally, Lightly's tools enable organizations to identify and eliminate redundancies and biases within their data, thereby enhancing the overall quality and effectiveness of their machine learning efforts.
Strong Network
Seed Round in 2022
Strong Network, founded by experienced cybersecurity engineers Laurent Balmelli and Ozrenko Dragic, specializes in providing secure Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) for organizations. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with operations in Serbia and California, the company has raised EUR 5.1 million in Seed funding and has received multiple awards in cybersecurity, including the 2022 best startup award from the International Forum on Cybersecurity. Strong Network addresses the dual challenges faced by its clients: enhancing the efficiency of the development process within the DevOps cycle and ensuring robust security against data leaks. Unlike traditional solutions that treat these issues separately, Strong Network's platform integrates these functions, offering a low-bandwidth, locally executing development environment that prioritizes both security and developer productivity. This innovative approach enables clients to centralize management, improve developer experience, and reduce IT costs, ultimately reconciling the need for productivity with enterprise data protection. With a diverse team of over 25 professionals and significant clients like Broadcom and WeBank, Strong Network is positioned as a leader in the DevSecOps space.
9T Labs
Series A in 2022
9T Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers that produce carbon composite parts. The company integrates advanced software, additive manufacturing, and industry-standard materials to offer a digital composite production solution. Utilizing its proprietary Additive Fusion Technology (AFT), 9T Labs enables manufacturers to create lightweight structural components with precise 3D fiber orientation, facilitating mass production at reduced costs. The intuitive design software supports optimal fiber placement, while automated production equipment enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. The technology allows for the efficient production of high-performance parts, including applications in drones and prosthetics, making it accessible for engineers and manufacturers alike.
Certifaction
Seed Round in 2022
Certifaction AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software-as-a-service (SaaS) for certifying and verifying documents on the blockchain. Founded in 2020, the company leverages cryptography-based technology to authenticate a range of documents, including credit reports, academic credentials, medical records, and financial prospectuses. Certifaction is recognized as a leader in privacy-first electronic signing solutions, addressing growing concerns about data confidentiality and security. Its enterprise solutions are widely adopted in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and education, where protecting sensitive information is critical. By facilitating the digitization of processes while ensuring compliance with stringent security regulations, Certifaction enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. The company's modular technology is adaptable to various identity networks, positioning it well to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Adaptyv Bio
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Adaptyv Biosystems developing a protein engineering platform using cell-free synthetic biology and nanofluidics.
EthonAI
Pre Seed Round in 2022
EthonAI develops an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing quality inspection and root cause analysis in manufacturing. The platform offers no-code applications that can be easily utilized by factory operators and engineers without the need for coding skills. By specializing in visual inspection and quality management, EthonAI enables manufacturers to detect and prevent quality defects, which helps reduce production waste. Additionally, the platform aims to improve job satisfaction for factory workers by streamlining quality assurance processes.
Corintis
Seed Round in 2022
Corintis specializes in innovative cooling solutions for advanced computing technologies, including high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators. The company is developing silicon microfluidic cooling technologies that allow liquid coolant to come into direct contact with silicon chips. This embedded liquid cooling system features a network of microscopically small cooling channels integrated within the chip, effectively addressing heat extraction challenges and enabling sustainable computing. By leveraging these groundbreaking technologies, Corintis aims to help various industries overcome thermal limitations and contribute to more efficient and environmentally friendly computing solutions.
Archlet
Series A in 2021
At Archlet, we help companies make better and faster sourcing decisions. We believe in creating easy to use and intelligent software products to disrupt the currently mostly manual and time-consuming approach in strategic sourcing.
Urbio
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Urbio is a software company that specializes in facilitating the energy transition by enhancing the design and planning of energy infrastructure and technologies for buildings. By integrating human expertise with artificial intelligence, Urbio aims to streamline traditional processes that often rely on manual trial-and-error, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced timeframes. The software employs advanced data modeling tools to assist professional planners in making informed decisions that promote the sustainability of buildings, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. Urbio's commitment to improving building efficiency plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change and the development of more sustainable urban environments.
Scewo
Series A in 2021
Scewo AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative electric wheelchairs tailored for individuals with mobility impairments. The company has developed a unique stair-climbing wheelchair that integrates both wheels and tracks, allowing for enhanced maneuverability over various terrains, including curbs, tram tracks, grass, and uneven surfaces. This self-balancing wheelchair features an active control system that maintains stability and levelness, enabling users to navigate obstacles with ease. Users can control the chair through a joystick or by shifting their body weight, providing a versatile solution to improve mobility and independence for those with disabilities.
Tune Insight
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tune Insight specializes in data security software that enables secure collaborations on sensitive data among multiple organizations. The company's innovative platform employs advanced analytics, privacy measures, and encryption technologies to facilitate federated learning, allowing organizations to collaboratively extract insights while maintaining control over their data. By fostering a secure environment for data sharing, Tune Insight helps organizations make informed decisions together, leveraging collective intelligence without compromising data privacy.
Kollabo
Seed Round in 2021
Kollabo is a specialized job platform focused on connecting skilled blue-collar workers with construction firms and staffing agencies. It aims to streamline the job search process for both job seekers and employers by offering a searchable database of construction jobs. Users can create profiles, upload resumes, and apply directly for positions through the platform, which also provides job alerts to keep them informed of new opportunities. Kollabo's extensive network of temporary offices and dedicated team enhances its ability to match candidates with suitable job openings, facilitating a more efficient recruiting process. By digitally enabling all stakeholders in the employment ecosystem, Kollabo aspires to create a mutually beneficial environment for workers and employers alike.
Backbone
Seed Round in 2021
Backbone Art SA operates a platform that connects professional photographers and videographers with businesses and consumers for various visual content needs, including real estate, events, and food products. The platform offers a range of services such as booking, content hosting, post-production, invoicing, and payment processing. It serves a diverse clientele, including real estate companies, international event planners, and global marketplaces. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Backbone facilitates the instant ordering and management of real estate visuals, enabling seamless collaboration among stakeholders.
Backbone
Seed Round in 2021
Backbone Technology is a full-service web development company offering integrated digital design and creative services along with custom application development, e-business solutions, and server/network administration. We have offices in Vancouver, Medellín, Athens and Bogotá.
RoomPriceGenie
Seed Round in 2021
RoomPriceGenie AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, specializes in developing revenue management software for hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals. The platform employs advanced dynamic pricing algorithms and real-time analytics to optimize room pricing based on market demand and occupancy levels. It offers features such as automated pricing adjustments, manual control options, and seamless integration with various property management systems and channel managers. This allows users to update all prices with a single click, enhancing operational efficiency. RoomPriceGenie is designed for small to medium-sized hotels, providing a user-friendly interface and excellent customer support to help clients boost their revenue effectively.
Kyan Health
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kyan Health is a pioneering Swiss digital health company that specializes in providing comprehensive, personalized mental wellbeing and health solutions for employees and their families. The company aims to facilitate seamless access to mental health support services in the workplace, encompassing employee engagement, awareness initiatives, self-improvement, self-care, coaching, and counseling. By offering a platform that enhances psychological safety, Kyan Health empowers organizations and their workforce to improve overall emotional health and performance.
CareerLunch
Seed Round in 2021
CareerLunch is a recruitment platform established in 2019 by Simon Hofer and Konstantin Nesterov. The platform facilitates informal lunch meetings between potential hires and current employees, allowing candidates to gain insights into the company culture and their prospective colleagues. This approach not only helps candidates assess their fit within the organization but also provides employers with a more authentic means of evaluating potential hires. By fostering genuine interactions, CareerLunch streamlines the hiring process, enhancing the overall experience for both candidates and companies.
Archlet
Seed Round in 2021
At Archlet, we help companies make better and faster sourcing decisions. We believe in creating easy to use and intelligent software products to disrupt the currently mostly manual and time-consuming approach in strategic sourcing.
DePoly
Pre Seed Round in 2020
DePoly is a chemical recycling company focused on addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. Its innovative technology converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into their primary raw materials at room temperature, eliminating the need for pre-washing, pre-sorting, or separating other plastics. This process enables the production of high-quality raw materials that can be reintegrated into the industry, facilitating the creation of new virgin-quality plastic products. By promoting this method, DePoly aims to contribute to a circular plastic economy, supporting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
UniSieve
Venture Round in 2020
UniSieve Ltd, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, develops and manufactures advanced molecular sieving membranes that enable efficient separation solutions across various industries. The company's innovative platform technology integrates molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to facilitate applications such as chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, gas and liquid separation, and specialized uses in sensing and space-related projects. UniSieve's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency in size-based purification processes, supporting clients in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, improving recycling rates, and lowering operational costs.
Bring!
Series B in 2020
Bring! Labs is an online shopping platform designed to enhance the grocery shopping experience for users. The app allows individuals to create and share shopping lists, plan meals, and access integrated recipes, making it easier for families or housemates to coordinate their purchases. Users can also take advantage of local offers, loyalty cards, and the option to shop online directly through the platform. Additionally, Bring! Labs provides innovative mobile advertising solutions for companies in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, helping them reach their marketing objectives effectively.
CyanoGuard
Seed Round in 2020
CyanoGuard AG is a Swiss chemical technology company established in 2016, focused on advancing methods for cyanide detection across various sectors, including mining, environmental monitoring, food safety, and healthcare. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions such as CyanoKit, a semi-quantitative cyanide test, and CyanoGuard, a mobile quantitative monitoring test. Additionally, it offers Cyano.iO, an online monitoring and optimization platform. CyanoGuard's technology is designed to deliver fast and safe cyanide detection in diverse samples, requiring no specialized training or equipment. With over six years of collaboration with industry partners, the company aims to address cyanide-related challenges effectively, ensuring reliable monitoring and compliance in different settings.
Backbone
Seed Round in 2020
Backbone Art SA operates a platform that connects professional photographers and videographers with businesses and consumers for various visual content needs, including real estate, events, and food products. The platform offers a range of services such as booking, content hosting, post-production, invoicing, and payment processing. It serves a diverse clientele, including real estate companies, international event planners, and global marketplaces. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Backbone facilitates the instant ordering and management of real estate visuals, enabling seamless collaboration among stakeholders.
Kollabo
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kollabo is a specialized job platform focused on connecting skilled blue-collar workers with construction firms and staffing agencies. It aims to streamline the job search process for both job seekers and employers by offering a searchable database of construction jobs. Users can create profiles, upload resumes, and apply directly for positions through the platform, which also provides job alerts to keep them informed of new opportunities. Kollabo's extensive network of temporary offices and dedicated team enhances its ability to match candidates with suitable job openings, facilitating a more efficient recruiting process. By digitally enabling all stakeholders in the employment ecosystem, Kollabo aspires to create a mutually beneficial environment for workers and employers alike.
Archlet
Pre Seed Round in 2020
At Archlet, we help companies make better and faster sourcing decisions. We believe in creating easy to use and intelligent software products to disrupt the currently mostly manual and time-consuming approach in strategic sourcing.
RoomPriceGenie
Seed Round in 2019
RoomPriceGenie AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, specializes in developing revenue management software for hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals. The platform employs advanced dynamic pricing algorithms and real-time analytics to optimize room pricing based on market demand and occupancy levels. It offers features such as automated pricing adjustments, manual control options, and seamless integration with various property management systems and channel managers. This allows users to update all prices with a single click, enhancing operational efficiency. RoomPriceGenie is designed for small to medium-sized hotels, providing a user-friendly interface and excellent customer support to help clients boost their revenue effectively.
N-Dream AG (AirConsole)
Series A in 2019
N-Dream is the company behind AirConsole is a cloud-based multiplayer game console that uses smartphones as gamepads.They are building a next-gen online game console.
CyanoGuard
Seed Round in 2017
CyanoGuard AG is a Swiss chemical technology company established in 2016, focused on advancing methods for cyanide detection across various sectors, including mining, environmental monitoring, food safety, and healthcare. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions such as CyanoKit, a semi-quantitative cyanide test, and CyanoGuard, a mobile quantitative monitoring test. Additionally, it offers Cyano.iO, an online monitoring and optimization platform. CyanoGuard's technology is designed to deliver fast and safe cyanide detection in diverse samples, requiring no specialized training or equipment. With over six years of collaboration with industry partners, the company aims to address cyanide-related challenges effectively, ensuring reliable monitoring and compliance in different settings.
Zippsafe
Seed Round in 2017
Zippsafe AG is a technology company that specializes in space-efficient storage solutions. It focuses on the development, manufacture, and installation of innovative lockable closing bags designed for changing rooms and public spaces. By utilizing a flexible, smart fabric-based locker system, Zippsafe's self-service wardrobe systems provide an effective alternative to traditional sheet metal lockers. This design not only enhances efficiency but also maximizes available space, making it particularly beneficial for event organizers, conference centers, and warehouse owners. Through its products, Zippsafe aims to help clients reduce costs and increase occupancy in various settings.
Insightness
Seed Round in 2016
Insightness GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development of visual positioning systems for mobile devices. The company focuses on creating high-speed, low-power spatial awareness systems that utilize brain-inspired technology. Insightness's innovative systems compute the position and orientation of devices while generating a 3D map of the surrounding environment. By employing sensor chips instead of traditional cameras, these systems enhance the performance of mobile robots and drones, enabling them to react more quickly to both moving and static obstacles. Additionally, Insightness contributes to a lag-free augmented reality experience for smart glasses users. As of November 2019, Insightness operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.
Ava
Series A in 2016
Ava is a company that focuses on enhancing women's health by providing tools for understanding their reproductive cycles and overall well-being. It offers a wearable medical device that includes a sensor bracelet paired with a mobile application and advanced backend technology. This system utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor hormonal changes, accurately track ovulation, and identify potential health issues. By delivering reliable data related to fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, Ava empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and maximize their physical and emotional potential.
Algrano
Funding Round in 2016
Algrano is a marketplace that connects coffee producers directly with the processing industry, facilitating efficient and transparent coffee trading. The platform allows producers to market their beans directly to roasters, thus simplifying the sourcing process at the origin. By enabling direct communication between producers and roasters, Algrano enhances supply chain transparency and control, allowing clients to trace products and differentiate their offerings. The company focuses on building trusted relationships within the coffee community, providing service assistance to both growers and roasters to ensure a smooth transaction process.
Bring!
Seed Round in 2016
Bring! Labs is an online shopping platform designed to enhance the grocery shopping experience for users. The app allows individuals to create and share shopping lists, plan meals, and access integrated recipes, making it easier for families or housemates to coordinate their purchases. Users can also take advantage of local offers, loyalty cards, and the option to shop online directly through the platform. Additionally, Bring! Labs provides innovative mobile advertising solutions for companies in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, helping them reach their marketing objectives effectively.
Wingtra
Seed Round in 2016
Wingtra AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of professional drones, notably the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV. This drone is designed for high-precision data collection and has applications across various industries, including surveying, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure management. Since its market introduction in 2017, Wingtra has established partnerships with over 50 major surveying equipment dealers globally, facilitating the adoption of its technology. The WingtraOne can be operated using WingtraPilot software, enabling users to collect survey-grade aerial data that can be transformed into two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional models, thereby enhancing monitoring and inspection capabilities in sectors such as construction, mining, and environmental management.
DillySocks
Pre Seed Round in 2016
DillySocks AG is an e-commerce retailer based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in colorful and sustainable socks. Founded in 2013, the company offers a diverse range of high-quality socks featuring various patterns, all made from organic cotton. DillySocks emphasizes environmental responsibility by using packaging made from PLA instead of traditional plastic, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The company's focus on eco-friendly products allows customers to make sustainable choices while enjoying vibrant and stylish accessories.
N-Dream AG (AirConsole)
Seed Round in 2015
N-Dream is the company behind AirConsole is a cloud-based multiplayer game console that uses smartphones as gamepads.They are building a next-gen online game console.
Archilogic
Seed Round in 2015
Archilogic is a developer of a digital twin management platform focused on transforming floor plans into standardized, dynamic data models for real estate teams. The platform facilitates the digitization and ongoing management of floor plans, ensuring that all associated metadata remains current and accessible to other systems. By providing an SDK and API, Archilogic allows for the creation of custom applications that integrate seamlessly with its services. Additionally, the company's approach to standardizing spatial data prepares real estate assets for advanced analysis and artificial intelligence applications, enabling users to efficiently address complex portfolio inquiries. The platform also features a marketplace for third-party integrations, which enhances its functionality for product managers and developers looking to create future-proof digital properties.
Selfnation
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Selfnation is a company specializing in custom jeans tailored to individual preferences, emphasizing sustainability and fair production practices. It combines modern engineering with fashion design to create unique garments that reflect the wearer's personality over time. By utilizing three-dimensional visualization and algorithms, Selfnation offers an innovative online platform for customers to input their measurements and select styles and colors. This approach ensures a perfect fit and allows each pair of jeans to become a personal companion, growing in character with the wearer. Rooted in the design spirit of Berlin and influenced by the lifestyle of its founders from Zürich, Selfnation aims to enhance urban living through its elegant and distinctive clothing.
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