CellX Biosolutions
Pre Seed Round in 2025
CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste cost-effectively and sustainably.
DPhi Space
Pre Seed Round in 2025
DPhi Space is developing ridesharing platforms for space access democratization. Their goal is to provide affordable infrastructure, enabling faster deployment of software or hardware in orbit.
qCella
Pre Seed Round in 2025
qCella specializes in innovative heating solutions. It infuses natural fibers with copper to create heating mats that uniformly warm up when connected to a power source, outperforming conventional heating wires. The company's technology extends beyond mats, also heating car seats, interiors, clothing, and other products directly and homogenously, eliminating the need for heat-losing layers.
Jaipur Robotics
Grant in 2024
Jaipur Robotics focuses on developing waste recycling ecosystem doliutions usng AI Algorithms.
Ionic Wind is a technology company that specializes in energy-efficient airflow solutions. It has developed a patented technology that generates airflow using electric fields instead of traditional rotating machinery, making its systems noiseless and versatile. The company's innovations aim to drive operational efficiency and environmental sustainability across various industries, including drying, electronics cooling, air purification, and extreme condition applications.
CellX Biosolutions
Grant in 2024
CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste cost-effectively and sustainably.
WasteFlow
Seed Round in 2024
WasteFlow is a technology company that specializes in optimizing recycling processes. It has developed an affordable, user-friendly learning-based vision system to analyze waste flow, identifying waste types and providing valuable insights to enhance recycling efficiency. Unlike existing solutions, WasteFlow aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of recycling processes and their key performance indicators (KPIs) by addressing data gaps throughout the recycling cycle. By empowering all actors in the recycling process with these tools, WasteFlow seeks to increase sorted material purity, maximize existing system performance, and improve recycling energy efficiency.
RTDT Laboratories
Grant in 2024
RTDT is a No-code SaaS for Structural Health Monitoring of wind turbines.
DPhi Space
Pre Seed Round in 2024
DPhi Space is developing ridesharing platforms for space access democratization. Their goal is to provide affordable infrastructure, enabling faster deployment of software or hardware in orbit.
Planeto is an energy transition company specializing in energy planning software solutions. It focuses on developing energy efficiency software aimed at decarbonizing the heating energy supply in buildings. The company's offerings include district heating and cooling networks that facilitate the connection of buildings to renewable energy sources, thereby enabling clients to achieve a sustainable and clean environment.
qCella specializes in innovative heating solutions. It infuses natural fibers with copper to create heating mats that uniformly warm up when connected to a power source, outperforming conventional heating wires. The company's technology extends beyond mats, also heating car seats, interiors, clothing, and other products directly and homogenously, eliminating the need for heat-losing layers.
PlasNifix is a technology company that has developed a novel process for nitrogen fixation, using plasma assistance to enable the production of ammonia and other nitrogen-containing compounds at lower temperatures and with significantly less energy. This innovative method relies on proprietary catalysts and plasma generators, facilitating a more efficient and sustainable production process that can help agricultural and fertilizer industries reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
Cotierra operates a decentralized biochar production platform, Terra Preta, which aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere and enhance soil health. The company transforms farmers' agricultural residues into a natural soil enhancer, biochar, using a mobile, cost-effective reactor. This process is digitally tracked and verified, enabling companies to offset their emissions and improve climate resilience in agricultural supply chains while benefiting farmers' livelihoods.
Gaia Tech
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Gaia Tech innovatively converts agricultural sidestreams into bio-compounds and high-value ingredients, primarily focusing on olive waste products. Its scalable technology enables cost-effective production of antioxidants, biochar, activated carbon, biogas, and other valuable resources for cosmetics, food, and feed industries. This approach helps reduce environmental footprint while creating new value streams for the primary sector.
Neology Hydrogen
Convertible Note in 2023
Neology’s ammonia-powered genset represents the next generation of clean power solutions. This advanced system delivers reliable energy with zero emissions, operating completely carbon-free. Designed to be mobile and versatile, it is perfect for off-grid and remote applications. Additionally, its silent operation ensures minimal noise pollution, making it an ideal choice for sustainable and efficient energy generation in any environment.
Simon & Joseph
Grant in 2022
Simon & Josef specializes in providing a personalized room service system for the hospitality industry, enabling hotels to enhance guest experiences while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative solution allows guests who stay two nights or more to customize their room cleaning preferences, ensuring that resources such as water, electricity, and cleaning products are used efficiently. By allowing guests to request services only when necessary, the company helps hotels reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact. This approach not only caters to the individual needs of guests but also supports hoteliers in their efforts to operate in a more sustainable manner.
WattAnyWhere
Grant in 2022
WattAnyWhere specializes in decentralized, adaptable solutions for delivering high power electricity. It focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources and centralized infrastructure to customer-centric approaches.
Corintis develops silicon microfluidic cooling technology for high-performance computing, enabling liquid coolant to flow in direct contact with the silicon chip. The company offers an embedded cooling system with microscale channels integrated inside the processor to remove heat more efficiently than conventional methods. Its approach targets next-generation GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators, aiming to sustain higher performance and longer device lifespans while reducing energy use for cooling. By addressing thermal limitations with direct chip cooling, Corintis supports more sustainable computing across data centers and other compute-intensive environments.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2022
Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.
Reactive Illumination
Grant in 2022
Reactive Illumination proposes an innovative green way to convert any organic waste (biowaste, tyres etc.) to mainly solid carbon and energy-efficient gases like H2, CH4, etc. within seconds without any chemicals that can be collected and used.
TOSA Swisstech
Grant in 2022
TOSA Swisstech specializes in the development of composite bipolar plates intended to replace traditional metal plates used in clean energy applications, particularly in fuel cells. By offering a manufacturing process that focuses on conductive composites, the company addresses significant cost and weight challenges, as these plates account for over 30% of the overall price and more than 70% of the weight in fuel cell systems. TOSA Swisstech's innovative solutions aim to support industries in their efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonization initiatives.
WattAnyWhere
Convertible Note in 2022
WattAnyWhere specializes in decentralized, adaptable solutions for delivering high power electricity. It focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources and centralized infrastructure to customer-centric approaches.
Simon & Joseph
Grant in 2022
Simon & Josef specializes in providing a personalized room service system for the hospitality industry, enabling hotels to enhance guest experiences while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative solution allows guests who stay two nights or more to customize their room cleaning preferences, ensuring that resources such as water, electricity, and cleaning products are used efficiently. By allowing guests to request services only when necessary, the company helps hotels reduce operational costs and minimize their environmental impact. This approach not only caters to the individual needs of guests but also supports hoteliers in their efforts to operate in a more sustainable manner.
Beyond Scroll
Grant in 2022
Beyond Scroll, headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in developing and manufacturing oil-free gas compressors. Utilizing miniaturized, co-rotating scroll technology, the company's products ensure contamination-free gas compression, making them ideal for renewable energy applications and hazardous environments. Their offerings include low-pressure compression systems for hydrogen production and sealed hermetic compressors, designed to minimize maintenance and enable operation in demanding conditions.
Voltiris develops innovative solar modules designed specifically for greenhouses. Their spectral filtering technology allows essential light for plant growth while converting unused light into renewable energy, enabling greenhouse owners to generate electricity without compromising crop yield.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2022
Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.
Sympheny
Venture Round in 2022
Sympheny empowers urban planners and managers to optimize energy systems design for buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. Its SaaS platform combines digital twin technology with powerful optimization algorithms, enabling practical energy solutions and expediting analyses that once took days.
Exomotion SA is a Swiss company founded in 2018, located in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company specializes in the development of innovative personal mobility devices that utilize robotics technology. Exomotion's products are designed to enhance omnidirectional movement, featuring electronic movement systems that combine electrical boards with motion sensors and a wheeled mechanism. This technology enables the devices to move in any direction and rotate instantly, significantly improving the user experience. By rethinking the concept of e-mobility, Exomotion aims to enhance mobility solutions with a focus on omnidirectionality and safety.
Antefil Composite Tech
Convertible Note in 2021
Antefil Composite Tech develops fiber-reinforced plastics and thermoplastics for lightweight structures and improved process performance. It produces recyclable material preforms for thermoset-bound processes and uses a patent-pending technology to coat glass fibers with meltable, recyclable plastic, enabling large-scale production of lightweight structures and sustainable textiles from hybrid fibers. These innovations aim to reduce material and energy costs in fiber-reinforced plastics manufacturing.
SoHHytec develops innovative systems for onsite renewable energy production. It uses a patented photo-electrochemical device to simultaneously generate hydrogen, oxygen, electricity, and heat using sunlight and water as inputs. The company's flagship product, 'Arb', aims to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources, offering a cleaner, greener, and cost-effective alternative.
Antefil Composite Tech
Grant in 2021
Antefil Composite Tech develops fiber-reinforced plastics and thermoplastics for lightweight structures and improved process performance. It produces recyclable material preforms for thermoset-bound processes and uses a patent-pending technology to coat glass fibers with meltable, recyclable plastic, enabling large-scale production of lightweight structures and sustainable textiles from hybrid fibers. These innovations aim to reduce material and energy costs in fiber-reinforced plastics manufacturing.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2021
Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.
UniSieve
Pre Seed Round in 2020
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Mithras Technology
Grant in 2020
Mithras Technology specializes in developing thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that convert human body heat into usable electricity. Their innovative technology aims to promote sustainable energy solutions and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly technologies.
Exnaton is an IT services company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on smart energy solutions, including electric vehicle (EV) smart charging and facilitating the energy transition. The company's platform is designed for renewable energy power trading, providing tools for energy data management that enable energy suppliers to capitalize on digital business opportunities in local energy markets. By enhancing energy independence and optimizing operations, Exnaton allows grid operators to implement effective models for integrating renewable energy sources into their systems, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for energy utilities.
Bloom Biorenewables
Grant in 2020
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.
Inergio is a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne that specializes in the development of advanced fuel cell technology. The company focuses on creating portable energy units that deliver ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, Inergio's innovative fuel cell design utilizes readily available and safe fuels like butane and propane, providing high autonomy for various applications. This modular and miniaturized power system is aimed at addressing the challenge of reliable energy supply, offering a clean, efficient, and lightweight solution. The technology is versatile, suitable for diverse applications, including charging consumer electronics, supplying auxiliary power for drones, and serving as automobile fuel cells. Inergio has developed a working prototype and is in the process of preparing a minimal viable product to initiate pilot projects with potential partners and customers.
Swistor develops high-energy, ultra-fast charging battery replacements and density-energy battery solutions that enable devices to recharge quickly and achieve longer lifetimes. The technology relies on carbon nanotube supercapacitors to replace conventional batteries, delivering faster charging and greater durability while using environmentally friendly and safe materials. Swistor targets major mobile phone providers and the growing self-powered IoT market, helping manufacturers offer products with extended battery life and rapid recharging without compromising safety or sustainability.
SoHHytec develops innovative systems for onsite renewable energy production. It uses a patented photo-electrochemical device to simultaneously generate hydrogen, oxygen, electricity, and heat using sunlight and water as inputs. The company's flagship product, 'Arb', aims to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources, offering a cleaner, greener, and cost-effective alternative.
IxsirGas is a developer of a catalytic process intended to transform natural gas into liquid chemicals and fuels. The company's process is developed to transform the enormous wasted amounts of natural gas into valuable commodity chemicals with unparalleled productivity and efficiency, enabling industries to use it without causing any adverse impact on the environment.
SmartHelio is a software company specializing in predictive analytics for the solar industry. Its platform uses advanced algorithms and AI to detect faults in solar systems, enabling real-time insights and recommendations for improved performance and efficiency. By integrating with existing IT platforms or providing a dashboard, SmartHelio helps solar companies optimize their operations, reduce O&M efforts by 30%, and generate up to 5% extra energy.
Sympheny
Convertible Note in 2019
Sympheny empowers urban planners and managers to optimize energy systems design for buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. Its SaaS platform combines digital twin technology with powerful optimization algorithms, enabling practical energy solutions and expediting analyses that once took days.
Inergio
Seed Round in 2019
Inergio is a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne that specializes in the development of advanced fuel cell technology. The company focuses on creating portable energy units that deliver ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, Inergio's innovative fuel cell design utilizes readily available and safe fuels like butane and propane, providing high autonomy for various applications. This modular and miniaturized power system is aimed at addressing the challenge of reliable energy supply, offering a clean, efficient, and lightweight solution. The technology is versatile, suitable for diverse applications, including charging consumer electronics, supplying auxiliary power for drones, and serving as automobile fuel cells. Inergio has developed a working prototype and is in the process of preparing a minimal viable product to initiate pilot projects with potential partners and customers.
Roll2Go is a digital platform that visualizes and monitors shared micro-mobility in cities. It automates data collection, permit management, and safety measures for new mobility forms like shared bicycles and e-scooters, facilitating collaboration between cities and service providers.
Bloom Biorenewables
Convertible Note in 2019
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.
FenX
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, FenX designs and develops sustainable insulation products using locally sourced mineral waste and low-value natural materials. Its portfolio includes panels, bricks, and customized parts, serving real estate developers, construction companies, and architects. FenX's technology enables the transformation of these materials into non-flammable, recyclable insulation, supporting a circular economy.
Sympheny empowers urban planners and managers to optimize energy systems design for buildings, neighborhoods, and cities. Its SaaS platform combines digital twin technology with powerful optimization algorithms, enabling practical energy solutions and expediting analyses that once took days.
Shematic is a company founded in Geneva in 2018 that specializes in providing customized electric powertrains for a variety of vehicle manufacturers, including those producing passenger cars, leisure vehicles, and commercial transport. The company aims to facilitate the transition to electric mobility by offering tailored solutions that meet specific performance requirements, with power outputs ranging from 1kW to 500kW. Leveraging its extensive expertise in electric mobility, Shematic also delivers consulting services to assist clients in implementing production processes, as well as designing and manufacturing approved electric motors and battery packs. This diverse skill set positions Shematic as a comprehensive partner for manufacturers seeking to enhance their vehicle traction systems and electrical networks, ultimately supporting their electric mobility projects both in Switzerland and internationally.
Inergio is a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne that specializes in the development of advanced fuel cell technology. The company focuses on creating portable energy units that deliver ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, Inergio's innovative fuel cell design utilizes readily available and safe fuels like butane and propane, providing high autonomy for various applications. This modular and miniaturized power system is aimed at addressing the challenge of reliable energy supply, offering a clean, efficient, and lightweight solution. The technology is versatile, suitable for diverse applications, including charging consumer electronics, supplying auxiliary power for drones, and serving as automobile fuel cells. Inergio has developed a working prototype and is in the process of preparing a minimal viable product to initiate pilot projects with potential partners and customers.
Oxara
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.
Gaia Membranes
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Gaia Membranes AG, established in 2019 and headquartered in Windisch, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing Amphion membranes. These are atmospheric ion exchange membranes designed to enhance the charge-discharge efficiency of Vanadium redox batteries, crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Gaia's innovative technology, spun off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, addresses limitations of traditional membranes by enabling proton conductivity and ionic selectivity, thereby reducing the levelised cost of storage in vanadium flow batteries. The company's flagship product, gAM-40 membrane, is based on proprietary intellectual property developed under the guidance of experienced researchers Lorenz Gubler and Fabio.
FenX
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, FenX designs and develops sustainable insulation products using locally sourced mineral waste and low-value natural materials. Its portfolio includes panels, bricks, and customized parts, serving real estate developers, construction companies, and architects. FenX's technology enables the transformation of these materials into non-flammable, recyclable insulation, supporting a circular economy.
Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.
TestCompany is focused on enhancing the management of urban sewer systems through the application of artificial intelligence. By leveraging deep learning techniques, cloud computing, and data analysis, the company addresses the challenges posed by urbanization. Its innovative approach aims to promote sustainability and resilience within communities, ensuring that urban drainage systems are more efficient and effective in handling the increasing demands of growing populations. Through the integration of advanced technologies, TestCompany seeks to improve infrastructure management and support the long-term viability of urban environments.
Dimpora
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.
Founded in 2019, FenX designs and develops sustainable insulation products using locally sourced mineral waste and low-value natural materials. Its portfolio includes panels, bricks, and customized parts, serving real estate developers, construction companies, and architects. FenX's technology enables the transformation of these materials into non-flammable, recyclable insulation, supporting a circular economy.
CapAgain is a company focused on developing innovative recycling systems specifically for single-use coffee capsules. Its technology aims to address the environmental challenges posed by coffee capsule waste by providing a solution that can be integrated into standard capsule machines. This system automatically separates coffee grounds from the capsule packaging, allowing users to dispose of the grounds as organic waste while facilitating the recycling of the plastic or metallic components of the capsules. Through its efforts, CapAgain seeks to reduce pollution and promote sustainable practices in the coffee industry.
Brainwhere operates airborne wind turbines to generate electricity. Founded in 2018, the company aims to solve tomorrow's energy challenges by harnessing high-altitude winds.
Gaia Membranes
Grant in 2018
Gaia Membranes AG, established in 2019 and headquartered in Windisch, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing Amphion membranes. These are atmospheric ion exchange membranes designed to enhance the charge-discharge efficiency of Vanadium redox batteries, crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Gaia's innovative technology, spun off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, addresses limitations of traditional membranes by enabling proton conductivity and ionic selectivity, thereby reducing the levelised cost of storage in vanadium flow batteries. The company's flagship product, gAM-40 membrane, is based on proprietary intellectual property developed under the guidance of experienced researchers Lorenz Gubler and Fabio.
UniSieve
Pre Seed Round in 2018
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.
Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.
Aqualife is a technology provider for desalination, industrial processes, material recovery and wastewater treatment sectors.
MIRoboticsCH
Grant in 2018
MIRobotics strives to invent and introduce modular, man-packable inspection and monitoring robots into fish farming and environmental monitoring, contributing to a healthier environment.
Gaia Membranes
Grant in 2018
Gaia Membranes AG, established in 2019 and headquartered in Windisch, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing Amphion membranes. These are atmospheric ion exchange membranes designed to enhance the charge-discharge efficiency of Vanadium redox batteries, crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Gaia's innovative technology, spun off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, addresses limitations of traditional membranes by enabling proton conductivity and ionic selectivity, thereby reducing the levelised cost of storage in vanadium flow batteries. The company's flagship product, gAM-40 membrane, is based on proprietary intellectual property developed under the guidance of experienced researchers Lorenz Gubler and Fabio.
Founded in 2018, MeduSoil specializes in producing and commercializing a soil stabilization agent that induces mineral calcite formation underground. Its patented technology addresses construction challenges like soil erosion, landslide mitigation, and soil consolidation, transforming typical soil into a strong, rock-like foundation.
Exomotion SA is a Swiss company founded in 2018, located in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company specializes in the development of innovative personal mobility devices that utilize robotics technology. Exomotion's products are designed to enhance omnidirectional movement, featuring electronic movement systems that combine electrical boards with motion sensors and a wheeled mechanism. This technology enables the devices to move in any direction and rotate instantly, significantly improving the user experience. By rethinking the concept of e-mobility, Exomotion aims to enhance mobility solutions with a focus on omnidirectionality and safety.
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.
Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.
Komp-ACT
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2018
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
Daphne Technology
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Founded in 2018, MeduSoil specializes in producing and commercializing a soil stabilization agent that induces mineral calcite formation underground. Its patented technology addresses construction challenges like soil erosion, landslide mitigation, and soil consolidation, transforming typical soil into a strong, rock-like foundation.
Hive Power develops technology to optimize and democratize energy management for the electrical grid and local energy communities. Its FLEXO AI engine helps organizations monitor and control devices connected to the grid, including energy communities and EV charging, with emphasis on asset management, grid reliability, and peak shaving. The company also offers a blockchain-based energy meter that tokenizes energy, enabling safe energy trading, better solar and battery utilization, and system-wide power quality and current limitation benefits. Together, these offerings enable local energy communities to lower bills, valorize assets, and support sustainable energy deployment.
Skypull
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Skypull develops airborne wind energy systems using autonomous drones that fly at higher altitudes, capturing strong winds and transmitting power via tether to ground-based generators. Founded in 2013, Skypull aims to provide clean, affordable energy while minimizing environmental impact.
Ultra Low Power GPS
Grant in 2017
Ultra Low Power GPS improves the power consumption of GPS by orders of magnitude. It allows for satellite navigation technology to be applied in energy restricted situations such as wearable devices. Ultra Low Power GPS is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Founded in 2016, Swissloop is a transportation company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It develops next-generation pod vehicles for sustainable transportation and fosters innovation in Hyperloop technology.
SelfPuris is a social enterprise focused on enhancing social and environmental sustainability in emerging economies through innovative technology. The company has developed a modular water purification device that employs a unique biofilm-membrane filtration technology. This device operates without chemicals, allowing users to purify greywater and surface water into safe drinking water while requiring minimal energy input. By leveraging this technology, SelfPuris aims to create a significant economic impact while addressing critical water quality challenges in underserved regions.
Founded in 2018, SAMAWATT specializes in optimizing renewable energy trading for wind and solar park operators. Its AI-driven platform offers services such as accurate production and price forecasting, strategic spot market trading, battery storage management, and peer-to-peer energy exchange, helping operators manage risk and enhance profitability.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2017
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
MIRO Analytical
Grant in 2017
MIRO Analytical Technologies GmbH specializes in the manufacture of advanced laser-based gas analyzers aimed at addressing global warming and air pollution. Founded in 2018 in Dübendorf, Switzerland, as a spinoff from Empa, the company leverages cutting-edge mid-infrared gas sensing technology utilizing quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Their innovative instruments employ direct laser absorption spectroscopy to enable precise and simultaneous detection of multiple pollutants, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, while minimizing the footprint and operational costs associated with gas measurements. MIRO Analytical serves a diverse clientele, including scientists, regulatory authorities, and various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and automotive, all of which depend on accurate gas analysis for process control, emissions monitoring, and workplace safety.
Skypull develops airborne wind energy systems using autonomous drones that fly at higher altitudes, capturing strong winds and transmitting power via tether to ground-based generators. Founded in 2013, Skypull aims to provide clean, affordable energy while minimizing environmental impact.
Zaphiro
Seed Round in 2017
Zaphiro Technologies is a company specializing in the development of advanced monitoring and automation systems for electrical distribution grids. Founded in April 2017 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, it was established by researchers Paolo Romano, Marco Pignati, and Lorenzo Zanni. The company's technology provides real-time visibility into energy flows within the grid and includes capabilities for accurately locating faults. By utilizing distributed sensing and a central grid controller, Zaphiro enhances the efficiency and profitability of grid operations, enabling clients to integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles effectively. The company's solutions help utilities respond swiftly to electrical faults, thereby minimizing the impact of power outages and transitioning grids from passive to proactive management.
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2017
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
InstaHeat is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. It develops a heating device that generates heat directly within conductive fluids, eliminating the need for a conventional heating element. The compact unit is designed to fit into various machines, enabling instant and precise heating of conductive fluids. The company aims to provide a streamlined solution for industries requiring rapid, localized heat without bulky external systems.
SMT Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2017, SMT Energy specializes in manufacturing electrochemical energy storage systems. These systems enable homeowners, businesses, and utilities to manage their resources effectively by storing surplus clean electricity from solar installations for later use. The company's solutions support self-consumption, load shifting, frequency response services, and market participation.
Skypull develops airborne wind energy systems using autonomous drones that fly at higher altitudes, capturing strong winds and transmitting power via tether to ground-based generators. Founded in 2013, Skypull aims to provide clean, affordable energy while minimizing environmental impact.
Founded in 2017, SMT Energy specializes in manufacturing electrochemical energy storage systems. These systems enable homeowners, businesses, and utilities to manage their resources effectively by storing surplus clean electricity from solar installations for later use. The company's solutions support self-consumption, load shifting, frequency response services, and market participation.
WormUp GmbH is a Swiss company based in Zurich, established in 2017, specializing in the development of innovative worm composting systems designed for urban households and communities. The company offers practical and stylish products, including the WormUp HOME, an organic waste recycling system that utilizes compost worms to effectively recycle organic waste. By providing convenient solutions for composting, WormUp aims to reduce the amount of biogenic waste that ends up in traditional garbage, promoting a cleaner environment. The company also sells its products online, making them accessible to a wider audience while offering a rewarding and engaging recycling experience at an affordable price.
Younergy
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
Younergy
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.
Chargeee is a company dedicated to advancing electric mobility through its innovative smart charging point network. By providing cloud-based software and maintenance for its charging stations, Chargeee enables businesses, municipalities, offices, and other hosts to offer electric vehicle charging solutions without the need for upfront investment or ongoing maintenance responsibilities. The company's infrastructure allows electric vehicle drivers to easily access and manage their charging sessions, fostering a more accessible and efficient environment for electric mobility.
WormUp GmbH is a Swiss company based in Zurich, established in 2017, specializing in the development of innovative worm composting systems designed for urban households and communities. The company offers practical and stylish products, including the WormUp HOME, an organic waste recycling system that utilizes compost worms to effectively recycle organic waste. By providing convenient solutions for composting, WormUp aims to reduce the amount of biogenic waste that ends up in traditional garbage, promoting a cleaner environment. The company also sells its products online, making them accessible to a wider audience while offering a rewarding and engaging recycling experience at an affordable price.
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.
Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.