Swisscom

Swisscom is Switzerland's leading telecommunications and IT company, headquartered in Ittigen near Bern. It holds a significant market share in both mobile and fixed-line services, leveraging a favorable regulatory environment and historical market stability to maintain higher pricing compared to its competitors. The company also operates internationally, primarily through its subsidiary Fastweb in Italy, which is a major broadband provider. Swisscom Ventures, established in 2007 and based in Zurich, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of the Swisscom Group, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies across telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the Swisscom StartUp Challenge promotes sustainability by supporting tech startups that contribute innovative solutions to climate protection. Overall, Swisscom is recognized as one of the most sustainable companies in Switzerland and Europe, with a workforce of approximately 21,500 employees.

Damian Janzi

Investment Manager

Semih Kaçan

Investment Director

Stefan Kuentz

Investment Partner

Myoung-Ok Kwon Ph.D

Investment Partner

Par Lange

Partner

Victoria Lietha

Investment Director

Saskia Müller

Analyst, M&A

Elisa Santana

Founder and Managing Director

Alexander Schlaepfer

Partner

Alexander Schläpfer

Investment Partner

Eugen Stermetz

CFO and Member of the Executive Board

Jennifer Webb

Investment Director

Klea Wenger

Investment Director

Past deals in Telecommunications

AccelerComm

Series B in 2023
AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor IP-core company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, specializing in Forward Error Correction (FEC) solutions for wireless communications. Established in 2016, the company develops innovative error correction decoders designed for various markets, including mobile handsets, base stations, and satellite communications. Its product offerings include Polar, Turbo Decoder, and LDPC encoding/decoding chains, which are compliant with 3GPP standards. AccelerComm's technology addresses performance bottlenecks in next-generation wireless communication by enhancing the error correction processes necessary to mitigate the impacts of noise, interference, and poor signal strength. By providing cost-effective and high-performance solutions, AccelerComm enables clients to optimize their digital communication systems.

TiBit Communications

Series C in 2022
TiBit Communications specializes in innovative technology aimed at transforming broadband access deployment in the global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company designs small, low-power, and cost-effective devices that can be easily integrated into existing networks. These devices facilitate multi-Gigabit connectivity and enable high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By virtualizing the access network, TiBit Communications helps businesses reduce operational costs and simplify their network architecture, making it easier for service providers to adapt to evolving demands.

Cato Networks

Venture Round in 2021
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Cato Networks

Series F in 2021
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform, designed to offer secure, scalable connectivity for modern enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company delivers an integrated networking and security solution that connects various enterprise locations, users, and data. Its offerings include software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, firewall services, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato's platform enables organizations to reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS networks, improve performance across global locations, and ensure secure internet access for mobile users and cloud applications. By converging networking and security into a cloud-native service, Cato Networks helps businesses streamline operations and enhance security in a distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled environment. The company also has a presence in key global locations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Aircall

Series C in 2020
Aircall, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based phone support software designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, Aircall offers a SaaS application that enables companies to easily set up and manage phone support online. Its innovative voice platform integrates with popular productivity and helpdesk tools, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing customer support and sales engagement. The software also allows businesses to monitor individual and team performance metrics in real-time, enabling them to make measurable improvements in their operations. Aircall has established a strategic partnership with Telarus Inc. to further enhance its service offerings.

Swissto12

Series B in 2019
SWISSto12 SA, founded in 2011 and based in Renens, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing and supplying radio frequency (RF) and microwave components and systems. The company offers a variety of antenna products, including horn antennas, airborne antenna arrays, and custom-designed antennas tailored to specific needs. Additionally, SWISSto12 produces waveguide products, filters, and subsystems, employing advanced 3D printing and surface treatment techniques to enhance its offerings. The company is also engaged in developing a WebMCK software solution for material properties extraction. Its innovative manufacturing approaches aim to increase design flexibility while reducing costs, lead times, and weight of components. SWISSto12 serves markets including satellite communications, airborne satellites, and research institutions, with additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Rehovot, Israel. The firm's name reflects its Swiss engineering heritage and expertise in terahertz signal technology.

TiBit Communications

Series B in 2019
TiBit Communications specializes in innovative technology aimed at transforming broadband access deployment in the global Service Provider markets, including cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company designs small, low-power, and cost-effective devices that can be easily integrated into existing networks. These devices facilitate multi-Gigabit connectivity and enable high-performance Ethernet switching systems to replace traditional access equipment. By virtualizing the access network, TiBit Communications helps businesses reduce operational costs and simplify their network architecture, making it easier for service providers to adapt to evolving demands.

Netrounds

Series A in 2019
Netrounds AB is a Swedish company that specializes in providing cloud-based tools for testing and troubleshooting various aspects of network performance, including IPTV, SIP, and real-time Internet services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Luleå, with additional offices in Massachusetts and Tokyo, the company offers subscription-based solutions that enable automated testing and monitoring across diverse network environments such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and data centers. Its software-based Genalyzer Probes and Agents facilitate real-world network traffic generation and remote traffic analysis, which helps network operators, consultants, and enterprise IT firms enhance end-user experiences while minimizing reliance on traditional hardware. By adopting Netrounds' platform, communications service providers can streamline their network testing processes and reduce operational costs.

RtBrick

Series A in 2018
Rtbrick India Private Limited provides a value delivery system for network infrastructure operators. The company has built an operating system for driving bare metal network switches, a multi-tenant continuous integration release platform and a fully integrated cloud-based network visibility, analytics and, management system. Rtbrick India Private Limited was founded in 2015 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

MATRIXX Software

Series C in 2018
MATRIXX Software, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-native digital commerce solutions that enhance business operations for clients in various sectors, including telecommunications and digital services. The company offers a modern commerce platform designed to support global marketplaces and consumption-based services. Its technology allows users to create digital offerings, manage services, and execute flexible charging options, including prepay and post-pay models. Through its patented real-time capabilities, MATRIXX enables service providers to innovate, accelerate data monetization, and enhance customer engagement. The platform's performance significantly surpasses traditional systems, providing clients with a competitive edge. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, MATRIXX Software also operates offices in London, Dubai, and various cities across Australia and New Zealand.

Actility

Series D in 2017
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

MATRIXX Software

Venture Round in 2017
MATRIXX Software, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-native digital commerce solutions that enhance business operations for clients in various sectors, including telecommunications and digital services. The company offers a modern commerce platform designed to support global marketplaces and consumption-based services. Its technology allows users to create digital offerings, manage services, and execute flexible charging options, including prepay and post-pay models. Through its patented real-time capabilities, MATRIXX enables service providers to innovate, accelerate data monetization, and enhance customer engagement. The platform's performance significantly surpasses traditional systems, providing clients with a competitive edge. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, MATRIXX Software also operates offices in London, Dubai, and various cities across Australia and New Zealand.

Kumu Networks

Series C in 2016
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Cognia

Venture Round in 2015
Cognia is a developer and provider of a cloud-based communications-intelligence platform that serves various sectors, including finance, government, energy, healthcare, and retail. The platform facilitates the capture, storage, and analysis of voice and non-voice communications, enabling organizations to address compliance, service assurance, and productivity challenges. By offering a secure, global communication services platform, Cognia transforms the cost and ease with which organizations can manage their communications. This solution integrates traditional fixed-line and mobile communications with emerging IP technologies, eliminating the need for expensive and complex on-premise systems. Instead, it offers a flexible, pay-as-you-use pricing model that enhances operational efficiency for distributed workforces.

Actility

Series C in 2015
Actility is an industry leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). ThingPark by Actility offers a carrier-grade IoT platform, with a growing ecosystem of partners; low-power, long-range wireless networks for sensors and devices; an operating system and middleware that enables web applications to connect seamlessly with data from different sensors; and a B2B e-commerce market featuring tested and approved IoT device, connectivity, and application partners. Actility is a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™.

MATRIXX Software

Venture Round in 2012
MATRIXX Software, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-native digital commerce solutions that enhance business operations for clients in various sectors, including telecommunications and digital services. The company offers a modern commerce platform designed to support global marketplaces and consumption-based services. Its technology allows users to create digital offerings, manage services, and execute flexible charging options, including prepay and post-pay models. Through its patented real-time capabilities, MATRIXX enables service providers to innovate, accelerate data monetization, and enhance customer engagement. The platform's performance significantly surpasses traditional systems, providing clients with a competitive edge. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, MATRIXX Software also operates offices in London, Dubai, and various cities across Australia and New Zealand.

ASSIA

Series D in 2010
ASSIA, Inc provides broadband and Wi-Fi performance monitoring, management and optimization software to internet service providers (ISP), communications regulators, and wholesalers so they can improve customer quality of experience and satisfaction, reduce costs through operational efficiencies and increase revenues with new multi-media services.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

ASSIA

Venture Round in 2009
ASSIA, Inc provides broadband and Wi-Fi performance monitoring, management and optimization software to internet service providers (ISP), communications regulators, and wholesalers so they can improve customer quality of experience and satisfaction, reduce costs through operational efficiencies and increase revenues with new multi-media services.

Firecomms

Venture Round in 2009
Firecomms is a compound semiconductor company based in Cork, Ireland, specializing in high-speed light sources within the visible range wavelengths. The company focuses on developing lasers and LEDs that facilitate low-cost, high-speed optical data transmission and data capture, primarily for small area networks used in applications such as automotive and home networking. By integrating advanced compound and silicon semiconductor technologies, Firecomms creates fiber optic solutions and optical transceivers that enhance data communication capabilities. Their innovations in photonics consumer electronics aim to open new avenues for efficient optical data communications.

Omnisens

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

Webcall

Acquisition in 2008
Webcall GmbH specializes in voice and data communication services, offering a range of products and solutions designed to enhance telecommunications. The company provides e-phone software, headsets, handsets, IP fixed phones, and terminal adapters. In addition to its product offerings, Webcall also delivers telecommunication consulting, Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony, and project management services. Through its comprehensive portfolio, Webcall aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the telecommunications sector.

Sequans Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Sequans Communications S.A. is a designer and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions, focusing on 5G and 4G technologies for massive, broadband, and critical Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has developed a comprehensive product portfolio that includes its Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms, which cater to massive IoT applications with low power consumption and integrated functionalities. For broadband and critical IoT applications, Sequans offers the Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and Taurus 5G chip platforms, optimized for residential, enterprise, and industrial use. The company's solutions are integral to various devices, such as smartphones, portable routers, and other connected technologies, and are certified for deployment in global 4G networks. Sequans maintains additional offices in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.

FASTWEB

Acquisition in 2007
Fastweb is a telecommunications and internet service provider that offers a range of services to private individuals, businesses, and medium to large enterprises. Its offerings include fixed-line telecommunications, broadband internet, mobile internet services, cloud computing applications, and security solutions. In addition to its core business, Fastweb engages in social initiatives, inviting customers to support healthcare access for marginalized groups in Italy through donations to mobile clinics operated by Emergency. The company matches customer donations, enhancing the impact of their contributions.

CT Cinetrade

Acquisition in 2004
CT Cinetrade AG is a prominent film rights and content trading company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Established in 1989, it specializes in the purchase and commercialization of program and sportscast rights for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets. The company operates cinemas in various Swiss cities, including Zurich, Bern, and Basel, while also offering TELECLUB, a subscription television platform that features an extensive pay-TV selection. Additionally, CT Cinetrade provides video-on-demand and sports pay-per-view services, along with multimedia applications tailored for the advertising industry. Its strategic focus on innovative distribution methods such as satellite, IPTV, and online services has solidified its unique position within the Swiss market. Since 2005, Swisscom AG has held a stake in CT Cinetrade, increasing its involvement to full ownership by late 2017 to support its growth in the IPTV sector.
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