GoBeyond

GoBeyond is a FinTech company founded in 2008 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in transforming angel investing into a scalable asset class for a diverse range of investors, from novices to experienced professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive deal platform that includes portfolio management tools, syndication and pooling options, due diligence services, and investment monitoring. Additionally, GoBeyond offers educational training modules across 11 categories, enhancing the knowledge and skills of angel investors. Its clientele consists of individuals, family offices, professional groups, and corporations, with operations extending across the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States. GoBeyond focuses its investments in various sectors, including environment, health, education, food, housing, services, medtech, biotech, technology, and luxury.

Brigitte Baumann

Founder and Chief Investment Officer

Marc Daems

Investor and Deal Leader

Bethann Kassman

Chairman of The Board

Claudia Neuenschwander

Investor and Deal Leader

Manfred Petri

Investor

Balz Roth

Venture Partner

Past deals in Switzerland

LEND

Series B in 2020
LEND provides peer to peer lending in Switzerland. It connects investors with borrowers. Moreover, investors earn substantial returns and borrowers benefit from low interest rates. The company is based in Switzerland and it was founded in 2015.

ActLight

Series C in 2019
ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

Flyability

Series B in 2019
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.

Scientific Visual

Series B in 2019
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing quality control systems for optical materials, particularly sapphire, to enhance production processes in the watch, LED, and smartphone industries. The company offers innovative products such as SapphiroScope, a semi-automatic scanner for inspecting pre-wafered sapphire ingots, and SapphiroScan, which automatically detects material defects in watch sapphire covers. These technologies enable manufacturers to objectively identify and quantify internal defects in sapphire earlier in the production cycle, facilitating streamlined supply chains and reduced production costs. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides quality control services for a range of materials, including sapphire, spinel, and optical crystals. Founded in 2010, the company aims to improve the quality and efficiency of sapphire processing, ensuring that users can implement reliable and traceable quality control processes.

Flyability

Series B in 2018
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.

Imverse

Seed Round in 2018
Imverse is a 3D graphics software company headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, specializing in volumetric technology for location-based entertainment and enterprise applications. Founded in 2017, the company provides real-time simulation and modeling tools that transform 2D images into immersive 3D virtual environments suitable for live streaming, gaming, and remote collaboration. Its platform leverages depth cameras and reality capture software to enable the streaming of real-time three-dimensional holograms, fostering deeper personal connections and enhancing communication and content creation for various organizations. As a subsidiary of Imverse SA, Imverse aims to innovate the way users engage with digital content through advanced volumetric video solutions.

Enterprise Bot

Venture Round in 2018
Enterprise Bot GmbH is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven chatbots aimed at automating customer interactions for enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a range of products, including chatbots for sales and customer service, email triage bots, and scheduling assistants. Its solutions are particularly beneficial for financial institutions and insurance companies, providing a multi-platform messenger that addresses various customer needs and queries. By implementing these chatbots, enterprises can significantly reduce operational costs and customer wait times, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Fastree3D

Angel Round in 2018
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Cellestia

Series A in 2018
Cellestia Biotech AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for cancer and immunological disorders. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with an additional location in Lausanne. Cellestia focuses on its lead compound, CB-103, which is a novel oral pan-NOTCH inhibitor targeting NOTCH-dependent leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The drug has successfully advanced to Phase 2 clinical trials for patients with multi-drug resistant cancers. In addition to CB-103, Cellestia is developing a pipeline of novel transcription factor inhibitors and NOTCH-specific biomarkers to enhance patient selection and treatment outcomes. The company's approach aims to control and modulate pathogenic gene expression through selective inhibition of transcription factors in the cell nucleus, contributing to integrated drug and personalized medicine development.

Fastree3D

Angel Round in 2018
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Scientific Visual

Series A in 2018
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing quality control systems for optical materials, particularly sapphire, to enhance production processes in the watch, LED, and smartphone industries. The company offers innovative products such as SapphiroScope, a semi-automatic scanner for inspecting pre-wafered sapphire ingots, and SapphiroScan, which automatically detects material defects in watch sapphire covers. These technologies enable manufacturers to objectively identify and quantify internal defects in sapphire earlier in the production cycle, facilitating streamlined supply chains and reduced production costs. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides quality control services for a range of materials, including sapphire, spinel, and optical crystals. Founded in 2010, the company aims to improve the quality and efficiency of sapphire processing, ensuring that users can implement reliable and traceable quality control processes.

NanoLockin

Seed Round in 2018
NanoLockin GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced algorithm and software solutions for nanoparticle analysis using ultrasensitive infrared imaging. The company has created a detection and analysis platform that sets a new benchmark for identifying and evaluating nanoparticles across a variety of products. This platform allows manufacturers and research laboratories to assess different types of nanoparticles, facilitating the measurement of a wide range of samples. By providing analytical instruments tailored for those involved in nanoparticle research and development, NanoLockin supports the growing need for precise nanoparticle detection in diverse applications.

Saphetor

Venture Round in 2018
Saphetor SA, founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in data-driven solutions aimed at enhancing diagnostics and therapy selection for cancer and challenging medical conditions, including rare diseases and cognitive impairments. The company's flagship platform, VarSome, serves as a comprehensive resource for human genome data, offering extensive variant analyses that assist healthcare professionals in accurately identifying genetic causes of diseases. By facilitating the selection of targeted therapies, stratifying patients for clinical trials, and supporting drug development through sub-population analysis, Saphetor plays a critical role in modern precision medicine. Its technology also aids in the discovery and validation of new drug targets and biomarkers, significantly improving patient outcomes and healthcare practices globally.

Safe Swiss Cloud

Venture Round in 2018
Safe Swiss Cloud is a Swiss-based provider of secure cloud computing services, specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IT security solutions. The company offers innovative compute, storage, and managed cloud services that are hosted in secure data centers, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on reliability, Safe Swiss Cloud features a high level of hardware redundancy for servers, networking, storage, and electricity supply, which helps deliver dependable cloud computing at competitive prices. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, utilizing electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, positioning itself as one of the most environmentally friendly cloud providers in Europe. Safe Swiss Cloud serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, healthcare services, software companies, large corporations, manufacturers, and IT service providers, enabling them to quickly create servers and initiate operations within minutes.

Talentory

Convertible Note in 2018
Talentory is an international recruitment platform that facilitates connections between employers and recruitment agencies, as well as talent management suppliers. Launched in 2009 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the platform enables employers to specify their hiring criteria and publish job openings across a network of specialized recruitment agencies. Employers have the flexibility to choose which agencies to collaborate with, allowing them to source candidates through approved partners. By streamlining the recruitment process, Talentory aims to help companies efficiently find suitable candidates and expand their teams with minimal hassle.

ActLight

Series B in 2017
ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

DomoHealth

Convertible Note in 2017
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.

Scientific Visual

Venture Round in 2017
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing quality control systems for optical materials, particularly sapphire, to enhance production processes in the watch, LED, and smartphone industries. The company offers innovative products such as SapphiroScope, a semi-automatic scanner for inspecting pre-wafered sapphire ingots, and SapphiroScan, which automatically detects material defects in watch sapphire covers. These technologies enable manufacturers to objectively identify and quantify internal defects in sapphire earlier in the production cycle, facilitating streamlined supply chains and reduced production costs. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides quality control services for a range of materials, including sapphire, spinel, and optical crystals. Founded in 2010, the company aims to improve the quality and efficiency of sapphire processing, ensuring that users can implement reliable and traceable quality control processes.

Insightness

Convertible Note in 2017
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.

Elthera

Series A in 2017
Elthera AG is a Swiss biopharmaceutical start-up headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, that focuses on developing innovative antibodies targeting L1CAM, an adhesion molecule associated with various cancers. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide personalized treatment options by combining targeted anti-L1CAM therapies with companion diagnostics. Elthera's proprietary oncology drugs have shown efficacy in multiple tumor models, utilizing humanized antibodies tailored to correlate with aggressive tumor phenotypes. This approach enables the delivery of precise treatments for cancer patients, facilitating improved recovery outcomes. The company brings together experienced professionals from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors with leading academic researchers to advance its drug development initiatives.

ActLight

Convertible Note in 2017
ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

Cellestia

Seed Round in 2017
Cellestia Biotech AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for cancer and immunological disorders. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with an additional location in Lausanne. Cellestia focuses on its lead compound, CB-103, which is a novel oral pan-NOTCH inhibitor targeting NOTCH-dependent leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The drug has successfully advanced to Phase 2 clinical trials for patients with multi-drug resistant cancers. In addition to CB-103, Cellestia is developing a pipeline of novel transcription factor inhibitors and NOTCH-specific biomarkers to enhance patient selection and treatment outcomes. The company's approach aims to control and modulate pathogenic gene expression through selective inhibition of transcription factors in the cell nucleus, contributing to integrated drug and personalized medicine development.

Scientific Visual

Debt Financing in 2017
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing quality control systems for optical materials, particularly sapphire, to enhance production processes in the watch, LED, and smartphone industries. The company offers innovative products such as SapphiroScope, a semi-automatic scanner for inspecting pre-wafered sapphire ingots, and SapphiroScan, which automatically detects material defects in watch sapphire covers. These technologies enable manufacturers to objectively identify and quantify internal defects in sapphire earlier in the production cycle, facilitating streamlined supply chains and reduced production costs. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides quality control services for a range of materials, including sapphire, spinel, and optical crystals. Founded in 2010, the company aims to improve the quality and efficiency of sapphire processing, ensuring that users can implement reliable and traceable quality control processes.

Scientific Visual

Seed Round in 2016
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing quality control systems for optical materials, particularly sapphire, to enhance production processes in the watch, LED, and smartphone industries. The company offers innovative products such as SapphiroScope, a semi-automatic scanner for inspecting pre-wafered sapphire ingots, and SapphiroScan, which automatically detects material defects in watch sapphire covers. These technologies enable manufacturers to objectively identify and quantify internal defects in sapphire earlier in the production cycle, facilitating streamlined supply chains and reduced production costs. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides quality control services for a range of materials, including sapphire, spinel, and optical crystals. Founded in 2010, the company aims to improve the quality and efficiency of sapphire processing, ensuring that users can implement reliable and traceable quality control processes.

GoBeyond

Venture Round in 2016
GoBeyond is a FinTech company founded in 2008 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in transforming angel investing into a scalable asset class for a diverse range of investors, from novices to experienced professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive deal platform that includes portfolio management tools, syndication and pooling options, due diligence services, and investment monitoring. Additionally, GoBeyond offers educational training modules across 11 categories, enhancing the knowledge and skills of angel investors. Its clientele consists of individuals, family offices, professional groups, and corporations, with operations extending across the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States. GoBeyond focuses its investments in various sectors, including environment, health, education, food, housing, services, medtech, biotech, technology, and luxury.

Fastree3D

Angel Round in 2016
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Movu

Venture Round in 2016
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

Flyability

Series A in 2016
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.

Movu

Series B in 2016
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

Cellestia

Seed Round in 2016
Cellestia Biotech AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for cancer and immunological disorders. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with an additional location in Lausanne. Cellestia focuses on its lead compound, CB-103, which is a novel oral pan-NOTCH inhibitor targeting NOTCH-dependent leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The drug has successfully advanced to Phase 2 clinical trials for patients with multi-drug resistant cancers. In addition to CB-103, Cellestia is developing a pipeline of novel transcription factor inhibitors and NOTCH-specific biomarkers to enhance patient selection and treatment outcomes. The company's approach aims to control and modulate pathogenic gene expression through selective inhibition of transcription factors in the cell nucleus, contributing to integrated drug and personalized medicine development.

Scientific Visual

Convertible Note in 2016
Scientific Visual SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing quality control systems for optical materials, particularly sapphire, to enhance production processes in the watch, LED, and smartphone industries. The company offers innovative products such as SapphiroScope, a semi-automatic scanner for inspecting pre-wafered sapphire ingots, and SapphiroScan, which automatically detects material defects in watch sapphire covers. These technologies enable manufacturers to objectively identify and quantify internal defects in sapphire earlier in the production cycle, facilitating streamlined supply chains and reduced production costs. Additionally, Scientific Visual provides quality control services for a range of materials, including sapphire, spinel, and optical crystals. Founded in 2010, the company aims to improve the quality and efficiency of sapphire processing, ensuring that users can implement reliable and traceable quality control processes.

Safe Swiss Cloud

Seed Round in 2016
Safe Swiss Cloud is a Swiss-based provider of secure cloud computing services, specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IT security solutions. The company offers innovative compute, storage, and managed cloud services that are hosted in secure data centers, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on reliability, Safe Swiss Cloud features a high level of hardware redundancy for servers, networking, storage, and electricity supply, which helps deliver dependable cloud computing at competitive prices. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, utilizing electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, positioning itself as one of the most environmentally friendly cloud providers in Europe. Safe Swiss Cloud serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, healthcare services, software companies, large corporations, manufacturers, and IT service providers, enabling them to quickly create servers and initiate operations within minutes.

Saphetor

Seed Round in 2016
Saphetor SA, founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in data-driven solutions aimed at enhancing diagnostics and therapy selection for cancer and challenging medical conditions, including rare diseases and cognitive impairments. The company's flagship platform, VarSome, serves as a comprehensive resource for human genome data, offering extensive variant analyses that assist healthcare professionals in accurately identifying genetic causes of diseases. By facilitating the selection of targeted therapies, stratifying patients for clinical trials, and supporting drug development through sub-population analysis, Saphetor plays a critical role in modern precision medicine. Its technology also aids in the discovery and validation of new drug targets and biomarkers, significantly improving patient outcomes and healthcare practices globally.

Movu

Series A in 2016
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

DomoHealth

Seed Round in 2016
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.

Movu

Venture Round in 2015
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

Flyability

Seed Round in 2015
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.

ActLight

Series A in 2015
ActLight SA, founded in 2010 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of advanced photodetectors and photovoltaic energy harvesting technologies. The company is known for its Dynamic PhotoDiode (DPD) technology, which enhances the efficiency and accuracy of various light sensing applications, such as heart rate monitoring, gesture control, and optical data transfer. ActLight operates primarily in the fields of CMOS photonics, serving markets including consumer electronics, healthcare, autonomous driving, and robotics. As a fabless company, it focuses on intellectual property and offers design and technology advisory services to its clients. The company's innovative R&D efforts are bolstered by collaborations with leading institutions, allowing it to establish a strong presence in the photonics sector. ActLight generates revenue through a licensing business model, which includes license and royalty fees as well as non-recurring engineering projects. Its team comprises experts in various fields, ensuring robust support for its technologies and clients.

CashSentinel

Seed Round in 2015
CashSentinel SA is a Swiss-based company founded in 2012, headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains. It specializes in online payment services, particularly facilitating transactions for buying and selling used vehicles. The company operates a Payment Orchestration Platform that manages hundreds of millions in payment flows annually across Switzerland and Europe. Its offerings include MyPortal, a comprehensive solution that integrates digital contracting, payment processing, escrow services, and payout mechanisms for both digital and physical marketplaces. Additionally, CashSentinel provides white-label payment processing tailored for various financial service providers and marketplaces, ensuring compliance with regulations while handling client onboarding, KYC, escrow, and payout functions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including automotive agencies and various marketplace operators.

LockStyler

Convertible Note in 2015
LockStyler is a company that offers a specialized hair locks coloring device aimed at hairdressers for the purposes of highlighting and lowlighting. Launched in 2014, the device consists of an applicator, cartridge, and base, designed for ease of use and precision. Manufactured in Montreux, Switzerland, LockStyler enables hair professionals to apply highlights efficiently with a single tool, streamlining the coloring process and enhancing the overall experience for both stylists and clients.

Safe Swiss Cloud

Seed Round in 2015
Safe Swiss Cloud is a Swiss-based provider of secure cloud computing services, specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IT security solutions. The company offers innovative compute, storage, and managed cloud services that are hosted in secure data centers, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on reliability, Safe Swiss Cloud features a high level of hardware redundancy for servers, networking, storage, and electricity supply, which helps deliver dependable cloud computing at competitive prices. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, utilizing electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, positioning itself as one of the most environmentally friendly cloud providers in Europe. Safe Swiss Cloud serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, healthcare services, software companies, large corporations, manufacturers, and IT service providers, enabling them to quickly create servers and initiate operations within minutes.

Fastree3D

Seed Round in 2015
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Flyability

Seed Round in 2015
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.

LockStyler

Series A in 2015
LockStyler is a company that offers a specialized hair locks coloring device aimed at hairdressers for the purposes of highlighting and lowlighting. Launched in 2014, the device consists of an applicator, cartridge, and base, designed for ease of use and precision. Manufactured in Montreux, Switzerland, LockStyler enables hair professionals to apply highlights efficiently with a single tool, streamlining the coloring process and enhancing the overall experience for both stylists and clients.

Safe Swiss Cloud

Seed Round in 2014
Safe Swiss Cloud is a Swiss-based provider of secure cloud computing services, specializing in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and IT security solutions. The company offers innovative compute, storage, and managed cloud services that are hosted in secure data centers, ensuring compliance with Swiss and European regulatory frameworks. With a strong emphasis on reliability, Safe Swiss Cloud features a high level of hardware redundancy for servers, networking, storage, and electricity supply, which helps deliver dependable cloud computing at competitive prices. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, utilizing electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, positioning itself as one of the most environmentally friendly cloud providers in Europe. Safe Swiss Cloud serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, healthcare services, software companies, large corporations, manufacturers, and IT service providers, enabling them to quickly create servers and initiate operations within minutes.

BugBuster

Venture Round in 2014
BugBuster SA, established in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in automated web application testing. Its cloud-based platform empowers web professionals to create functional tests without coding, manage test plans, and receive real-time notifications for site issues. The company, spun off from EPFL's LABOS, aims to reduce manual testing efforts by leveraging code analysis for automation. As of 2015, BugBuster operates as a subsidiary of AppDynamics.

LockStyler

Convertible Note in 2014
LockStyler is a company that offers a specialized hair locks coloring device aimed at hairdressers for the purposes of highlighting and lowlighting. Launched in 2014, the device consists of an applicator, cartridge, and base, designed for ease of use and precision. Manufactured in Montreux, Switzerland, LockStyler enables hair professionals to apply highlights efficiently with a single tool, streamlining the coloring process and enhancing the overall experience for both stylists and clients.

DomoHealth

Venture Round in 2014
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2014
Lemoptix specializes in the development, sale, and licensing of advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) that utilize laser scanning and microprojection technologies for consumer and automotive applications. The company is known for its MVIEW systems, which are recognized as the world's smallest laser microprojection solutions. These systems are designed for integration by automotive manufacturers and original design manufacturers, facilitating applications such as head-up displays in vehicles and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. By enabling the projection of information directly onto nearby surfaces, Lemoptix's technology allows users to view and share content without the constraints of traditional displays. Additionally, the company is exploring wearable display solutions for smart glasses and collaborates with industry partners to develop these innovations further. Founded as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Lemoptix is situated in a leading micro- and nanotechnology hub and is supported by reputable private investors and Swisscom Ventures.

BugBuster

Series A in 2013
BugBuster SA, established in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in automated web application testing. Its cloud-based platform empowers web professionals to create functional tests without coding, manage test plans, and receive real-time notifications for site issues. The company, spun off from EPFL's LABOS, aims to reduce manual testing efforts by leveraging code analysis for automation. As of 2015, BugBuster operates as a subsidiary of AppDynamics.

DomoHealth

Seed Round in 2013
DomoHealth is a company that specializes in smart home care services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. Founded in 2011 by Edouard Goupy and Guillaume DuPasquier, the company emerged from personal experiences that highlighted the need for better care solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, DomoHealth conducted extensive trials and feasibility studies across various European countries, receiving validations from care networks, hospitals, and families. Since 2015, the company has marketed its services through a partner network in Europe, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves listening to the needs of seniors, families, doctors, and nurses. DomoHealth has demonstrated the effectiveness of its services through partnerships with care networks and has been recognized as an expert in homecare within the framework of the European Commission's AAL program.

Sensima Technology

Series B in 2013
Sensima Technology is a Switzerland-based company that specializes in designing and supplying advanced magnetic sensors for angle measurement and three-dimensional magnetic field sensing. Its product line includes MagAlpha, a sensor that instantly detects and delivers angle values in a digital format. Sensima's magnetic sensor technologies are utilized in a variety of applications, including rotary encoders and electronically commutated motors. The company serves multiple industries, such as automotive, industrial, and cloud computing, providing innovative solutions to meet their sensing needs.

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.

Shadow Government

Venture Round in 2012
Shadow Government is a company that specializes in social gaming by leveraging the gamification of real countries, systems, and global events. Founded in 2011, with offices located in New York City and Zurich, the company develops games that create a unique blend of reality, governance, and entertainment. Their platform allows players to engage in strategic simulations that reflect real-world scenarios, fostering an interactive experience that aims to have a tangible impact. Through its innovative approach, Shadow Government is redefining the boundaries of traditional gaming by integrating elements of social and civic engagement.

Sensima Technology

Series A in 2012
Sensima Technology is a Switzerland-based company that specializes in designing and supplying advanced magnetic sensors for angle measurement and three-dimensional magnetic field sensing. Its product line includes MagAlpha, a sensor that instantly detects and delivers angle values in a digital format. Sensima's magnetic sensor technologies are utilized in a variety of applications, including rotary encoders and electronically commutated motors. The company serves multiple industries, such as automotive, industrial, and cloud computing, providing innovative solutions to meet their sensing needs.

Shadow Government

Venture Round in 2011
Shadow Government is a company that specializes in social gaming by leveraging the gamification of real countries, systems, and global events. Founded in 2011, with offices located in New York City and Zurich, the company develops games that create a unique blend of reality, governance, and entertainment. Their platform allows players to engage in strategic simulations that reflect real-world scenarios, fostering an interactive experience that aims to have a tangible impact. Through its innovative approach, Shadow Government is redefining the boundaries of traditional gaming by integrating elements of social and civic engagement.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2011
Lemoptix specializes in the development, sale, and licensing of advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) that utilize laser scanning and microprojection technologies for consumer and automotive applications. The company is known for its MVIEW systems, which are recognized as the world's smallest laser microprojection solutions. These systems are designed for integration by automotive manufacturers and original design manufacturers, facilitating applications such as head-up displays in vehicles and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. By enabling the projection of information directly onto nearby surfaces, Lemoptix's technology allows users to view and share content without the constraints of traditional displays. Additionally, the company is exploring wearable display solutions for smart glasses and collaborates with industry partners to develop these innovations further. Founded as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Lemoptix is situated in a leading micro- and nanotechnology hub and is supported by reputable private investors and Swisscom Ventures.

Shadow Government

Angel Round in 2011
Shadow Government is a company that specializes in social gaming by leveraging the gamification of real countries, systems, and global events. Founded in 2011, with offices located in New York City and Zurich, the company develops games that create a unique blend of reality, governance, and entertainment. Their platform allows players to engage in strategic simulations that reflect real-world scenarios, fostering an interactive experience that aims to have a tangible impact. Through its innovative approach, Shadow Government is redefining the boundaries of traditional gaming by integrating elements of social and civic engagement.

SENSIMED

Series B in 2011
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.

SENSIMED

Series B in 2010
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.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2010
Lemoptix specializes in the development, sale, and licensing of advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) that utilize laser scanning and microprojection technologies for consumer and automotive applications. The company is known for its MVIEW systems, which are recognized as the world's smallest laser microprojection solutions. These systems are designed for integration by automotive manufacturers and original design manufacturers, facilitating applications such as head-up displays in vehicles and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. By enabling the projection of information directly onto nearby surfaces, Lemoptix's technology allows users to view and share content without the constraints of traditional displays. Additionally, the company is exploring wearable display solutions for smart glasses and collaborates with industry partners to develop these innovations further. Founded as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Lemoptix is situated in a leading micro- and nanotechnology hub and is supported by reputable private investors and Swisscom Ventures.

Gramitech

Venture Round in 2009
Gramitech SA, based in Orbe, Switzerland, specializes in the development and production of insulation materials made from meadow grass. The company offers insulation boards that are not only of higher quality but also 50% more cost-effective than traditional renewable competitors. By extracting cellulose fibers from grass, Gramitech creates thermally and acoustically efficient insulation panels tailored for the Swiss market. In addition to insulation products, the company also produces food items derived from grass, further diversifying its offerings.

Poken

Seed Round in 2009
Poken, established in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing event management solutions. It offers a wearable tech engagement platform that facilitates the digital distribution of promotional materials among attendees, exhibitors, and organizers at trade shows and events. This platform enables the integration of online and offline marketing campaigns, enhancing overall event engagement and efficiency.

Lemoptix

Venture Round in 2009
Lemoptix specializes in the development, sale, and licensing of advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) that utilize laser scanning and microprojection technologies for consumer and automotive applications. The company is known for its MVIEW systems, which are recognized as the world's smallest laser microprojection solutions. These systems are designed for integration by automotive manufacturers and original design manufacturers, facilitating applications such as head-up displays in vehicles and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. By enabling the projection of information directly onto nearby surfaces, Lemoptix's technology allows users to view and share content without the constraints of traditional displays. Additionally, the company is exploring wearable display solutions for smart glasses and collaborates with industry partners to develop these innovations further. Founded as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Lemoptix is situated in a leading micro- and nanotechnology hub and is supported by reputable private investors and Swisscom Ventures.
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