Swiss Post Ventures

Swiss Post Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm located in Bern, Switzerland. The company focuses on investing in early-stage businesses both within Switzerland and internationally. By partnering with innovative startups, Swiss Post Ventures aims to foster growth and development in emerging sectors, aligning with its strategic interests and expertise. The firm seeks to identify opportunities that can enhance its core operations while supporting the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Raphael Fässler

Investment Manager - Venture Capital

24 past transactions

Otoqi

Series B in 2024
Otoqi specializes in developing an automotive management platform that streamlines the entire lifecycle of vehicles. The company's technology simplifies the logistics involved in moving, servicing, charging, repairing, and delivering a large number of vehicles. By facilitating instant ordering and providing real-time visibility and control during the buying process of new and used cars, Otoqi enhances operational efficiency. Additionally, it enables quick transfers of vehicles between various sites, agencies, and partners, while also offering comprehensive vehicle testing and after-sales services. This holistic approach allows mobility operators to access a full range of services tailored to their needs.

CareerFairy

Seed Round in 2023
CareerFairy GmbH operates an innovative online platform that connects emerging talent with employers. Founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company specializes in live stream-based recruitment services. By utilizing technology, CareerFairy enables companies to communicate their mission and workplace culture directly to potential candidates through live streaming events. This approach allows students and job seekers to gain real-time insights into various roles and company environments, helping them find positions that align with their personalities and aspirations. Additionally, the platform facilitates feedback collection, enabling employers to assess the effectiveness of their recruitment efforts.

ContractHero

Seed Round in 2023
ContractHero is a leading digital contract management solution for business customers. The smart and easy-to-use software provides an overview of all current contracts, quickly identifies unnecessary costs and reduces risks from missed contract deadlines. As a result, companies have full control over their contracts and avoid missed deadlines and unnecessary costs.

Klarx

Venture Round in 2023
Klarx GmbH is a digital platform based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in the rental of construction equipment and heavy machinery. Founded in 2015, Klarx provides a diverse range of equipment for the construction industry, including lifting technology such as cranes and forklifts, earthmovers like excavators and loaders, and various site equipment including scaffolding and construction site drones. The platform also offers energy and air equipment, vehicles, and cutting tools. As a leader in the European construction equipment rental market, Klarx has served over 6,800 customers and facilitated more than 330,000 rental days. With a network of 4,900 supplier stations and logistic centers, Klarx ensures efficient equipment delivery, typically within 50 kilometers of the construction site. The company has successfully developed the klarxManager software and plans to expand its logistic network across Europe, having already raised over 23.7 million euros from notable investors.

Classtime

Series A in 2023
Classtime is an educational platform that enhances classroom teaching by providing immediate feedback on students' understanding. The platform offers tools for formative and summative assessments, enabling educators to effectively manage their classes and engage learners. It includes a public library for sharing question sets, fostering a global network among teachers. Classtime aims to create a transparent pathway to student success, making the learning experience more interactive and enjoyable.

awork

Series A in 2023
awork is a work management tool designed specifically for creative teams. Its platform facilitates the planning and distribution of projects and tasks, enabling teams to manage their performance effectively. By providing features that allow businesses to track progress and allocate resources, awork aims to enhance productivity and streamline operations within creative environments. The tool supports collaboration and ensures that team members can efficiently coordinate their efforts to meet project deadlines and objectives.

Jobbatical

Series A in 2022
Jobbatical OÜ is an online platform that specializes in connecting professionals with short-term employment opportunities globally. Founded in 2014 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, Jobbatical facilitates a seamless immigration and relocation process for both employees and employers. The platform primarily serves professionals such as developers, graphic designers, and marketers seeking to combine work and travel experiences. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Jobbatical automates the employee visa process, simplifying the complexities of immigration and compliance. This approach allows companies to efficiently relocate international talent, addressing labor shortages while making the process cost-effective and straightforward.

Kubbo

Seed Round in 2022
Kubbo is a multi-channel e-commerce fulfillment company that assists e-commerce brands in scaling their logistics operations. The company has developed a logistics management platform that facilitates the accurate management and processing of orders. This platform provides clients with real-time visibility into the status of each order, along with inventory management across various fulfillment centers. By offering these services, Kubbo enables clients to enhance their sales through improved customer fulfillment and dedicated support, streamlining their logistics processes.

CareerFairy

Seed Round in 2021
CareerFairy GmbH operates an innovative online platform that connects emerging talent with employers. Founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company specializes in live stream-based recruitment services. By utilizing technology, CareerFairy enables companies to communicate their mission and workplace culture directly to potential candidates through live streaming events. This approach allows students and job seekers to gain real-time insights into various roles and company environments, helping them find positions that align with their personalities and aspirations. Additionally, the platform facilitates feedback collection, enabling employers to assess the effectiveness of their recruitment efforts.

Guuru

Series A in 2020
Guuru Ltd. is a Swiss company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform designed to connect clients with experts across various fields. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zurich, Guuru offers an intermediary service that facilitates consultancy through a live chat tool, allowing clients to pose questions and receive real-time answers from knowledgeable professionals. The platform enhances customer experiences by enabling interactions between potential customers and brand ambassadors, who provide insights and share their experiences regarding specific products. This approach not only helps businesses respond more swiftly to customer inquiries but also accelerates the purchasing decision process by fostering meaningful exchanges that build authentic connections between brands and consumers.

optilyz

Series A in 2020
optilyz GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in direct mail marketing automation. Established in 2015, it offers a platform that enables clients to design, book, and track customer addresses for their marketing campaigns. The software allows businesses to automate the printing and sending of letters, postcards, and self-mailers, effectively integrating direct mail into their overall marketing strategies. Additionally, optilyz provides services such as data mapping, address review, and tools for recurring campaigns, helping clients optimize their marketing efforts and reduce customer acquisition costs. Its user-friendly interface and robust analytics capabilities make it a preferred choice for many innovative companies and major retail chains across Europe.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2020
Beekeeper is a mobile communication platform designed specifically for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time messaging and targeted communication across various shifts, locations, and languages. By integrating operational systems and communication channels into a single secure hub, Beekeeper enhances employee engagement and retention while automating processes and minimizing reliance on paper. The platform enables frontline workers to access essential resources such as schedules and paystubs, share files, and assign tasks through group chats or predefined streams. With accessibility from both desktop and mobile devices, Beekeeper empowers organizations to improve productivity and streamline workplace operations effectively.

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.

Matternet

Series B in 2020
Matternet is a prominent developer of commercial drone delivery systems aimed at urban and suburban environments. The company offers the Matternet M2 drone along with its proprietary software platform, which allows for automated package exchange and efficient logistics operations. Matternet has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, being the first to gain authorization for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in Switzerland in 2017. In collaboration with logistics partners like UPS, Matternet launched drone delivery services in the U.S. in 2019, marking the beginning of revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the country. The Matternet M2 drone achieved significant regulatory milestones, becoming the first drone delivery system to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2022. To date, Matternet's technology has facilitated over 20,000 commercial flights, demonstrating its capability in building and operating comprehensive drone logistics networks for transporting goods.

Starship Technologies

Series A in 2019
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Trusk

Series A in 2019
Trusk is a freight forwarder specializing in on-demand transportation services, primarily focused on moving furniture. The company operates a network of qualified and insured transport professionals, known as Truskers, who are trained in the company's values through a dedicated training program called Trusk Academy. Trusk's services include real-time tracking of shipments, allowing customers to monitor the movement of their items to ensure timely delivery. By providing an efficient and affordable transportation solution, Trusk aims to simplify the logistics of moving objects from one location to another.

Guuru

Series A in 2019
Guuru Ltd. is a Swiss company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform designed to connect clients with experts across various fields. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zurich, Guuru offers an intermediary service that facilitates consultancy through a live chat tool, allowing clients to pose questions and receive real-time answers from knowledgeable professionals. The platform enhances customer experiences by enabling interactions between potential customers and brand ambassadors, who provide insights and share their experiences regarding specific products. This approach not only helps businesses respond more swiftly to customer inquiries but also accelerates the purchasing decision process by fostering meaningful exchanges that build authentic connections between brands and consumers.

Beekeeper

Series A in 2018
Beekeeper is a mobile communication platform designed specifically for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time messaging and targeted communication across various shifts, locations, and languages. By integrating operational systems and communication channels into a single secure hub, Beekeeper enhances employee engagement and retention while automating processes and minimizing reliance on paper. The platform enables frontline workers to access essential resources such as schedules and paystubs, share files, and assign tasks through group chats or predefined streams. With accessibility from both desktop and mobile devices, Beekeeper empowers organizations to improve productivity and streamline workplace operations effectively.

Matternet

Series A in 2018
Matternet is a prominent developer of commercial drone delivery systems aimed at urban and suburban environments. The company offers the Matternet M2 drone along with its proprietary software platform, which allows for automated package exchange and efficient logistics operations. Matternet has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, being the first to gain authorization for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in Switzerland in 2017. In collaboration with logistics partners like UPS, Matternet launched drone delivery services in the U.S. in 2019, marking the beginning of revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the country. The Matternet M2 drone achieved significant regulatory milestones, becoming the first drone delivery system to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2022. To date, Matternet's technology has facilitated over 20,000 commercial flights, demonstrating its capability in building and operating comprehensive drone logistics networks for transporting goods.

TestingTime

Series A in 2018
TestingTime AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in online recruitment services for test users, catering primarily to the UX and market research sectors. The company offers a diverse pool of over 350,000 participants, enabling clients to efficiently source individuals for usability tests, interviews, focus groups, and surveys in multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, Romansh, and English. By employing screening processes, predictive machine learning algorithms, and a smart rating system, TestingTime ensures the recruitment of high-quality test users with a low no-show rate. Its services are utilized by notable corporations such as UBS, Zalando, Microsoft, and Accenture, facilitating seamless research processes for their clients.

Metaco

Venture Round in 2018
Metaco is a Swiss company that specializes in providing institutional digital asset management solutions. It offers a comprehensive orchestration platform designed for financial institutions to issue, secure, manage, and trade digital assets. Metaco's platform supports the entire lifecycle of asset tokens, including the management of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and smart contracts. By utilizing advanced blockchain technologies, the company ensures a secure and efficient environment for digital asset management. Additionally, Metaco's solutions incorporate risk management to balance asset security and liquidity, allowing institutions to connect with over 50 exchanges, brokers, and market makers, thereby facilitating seamless trading across various asset classes such as equities, bonds, and derivatives.
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