Venture Kick

Venture Kick, a private philanthropic initiative, provides as much 150,000 Swiss francs in pre-seed funding to Swiss startups and offers structured, entrepreneurial training to build robust, winning businesses. Entrepreneurs pitch for finance as many as three times, as they compete for increasing amounts of funding at each stage. Founders gain direct feedback from the expert juries and access to an international network of successful entrepreneurs and investors. Venture Kick has supported 600 Swiss startup projects with 24.9 million francs to date. Supported projects have incorporated as 454 active companies, creating 6,033 jobs, and attracting 2.49 billion francs worth of subsequent investment. Companies founded by Venture Kick alums represented 55 percent of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award 2018. In 2019 Venture Kick will support idea-stage startup projects with 4.35 million francs, to bring Swiss science to global markets.

Beat Schillig

Founder

Past deals in Drones

SUIND

Grant in 2019
SUIND AG is a Zurich-based company that develops artificial intelligence-driven technology to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The company specializes in precision farming solutions that address challenges such as crop loss from pest infestations and environmental variability. SUIND's drones, equipped with multispectral cameras, utilize computer vision and AI-based navigation to automate crop analysis and agro-chemical application across complex terrains. This innovative approach has led to significant reductions in agro-chemical usage by up to 60 percent and water requirements by 90 percent, while simultaneously doubling operational efficacy. By providing farmers with comprehensive insights through an easy-to-use dashboard, SUIND enables them to detect pests and diseases, implement effective treatment plans, and maximize crop yields, thereby improving overall agricultural productivity.

Aero41

Grant in 2019
Aero41 is developing a drone entirely dedicated to crop protection, a flexible and intelligent platform that will integrate AI and collect data to make crop protection more and more eco-responsible while being effective to ensure the necessary yields.

RigiTech

Grant in 2019
Rigi Technologies is a pioneering drone technology company developing next-generation logistics vehicles for faster, easier and eco-friendly deliveries, enabling universal access to goods to communities, governments, and private businesses.

Dronistics

Grant in 2019
Dronistics, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in developing a personal drone delivery system designed for last-centimeter delivery to hard-to-reach locations. The company's drones operate autonomously, utilizing GPS technology and a web application that can be accessed from various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Each delivery is facilitated through a 4G internet connection, ensuring seamless control and communication. Dronistics emphasizes safety in its operations, incorporating multiple safety checks to protect individuals during the flight and delivery process. This innovative approach enables logistics and online retail companies to effectively address delivery challenges in remote areas.

RigiTech

Grant in 2019
Rigi Technologies is a pioneering drone technology company developing next-generation logistics vehicles for faster, easier and eco-friendly deliveries, enabling universal access to goods to communities, governments, and private businesses.

Flybotix

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flybotix SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of drones designed for indoor inspections, particularly targeting the oil and gas, energy, and mining industries. The company utilizes proprietary propulsion and steering technology to create compact drones equipped with a dual rotor, collision-tolerant system that measures just 350 mm. This innovative design allows the drones to navigate narrow shafts and ducts, enhancing their maneuverability and effectively doubling flight time. Flybotix's drones are specifically engineered for indoor visual inspections of infrastructure, providing a reliable solution for assessing assets within industrial plants.

Voliro

Grant in 2018
Voliro is a pioneer in mobile robotics, specializing in innovative solutions for work at heights through advanced flying robots. These robots are designed for contact-based tasks, leveraging a proprietary tiltable rotor system that transforms conventional drones into versatile robotic platforms capable of precise environmental interaction. Their unique 360° drone design enables inspections on curved and sloped surfaces, setting them apart in the market. Voliro's aerial robots can be equipped with various payloads, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors and Lightning Protection System (LPS) sensors, to enhance the efficiency and reliability of inspections. The company focuses on delivering automated nondestructive testing inspections, ultrasonic thickness measurements, and thermal imaging, allowing clients to achieve asset inspection and monitoring services that are safer, faster, and more cost-effective.

Tinamu

Grant in 2018
Tinamu is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich that specializes in robotics and automation. The company has developed an advanced drone-based platform that enables autonomous indoor inspections and stockpile volume monitoring within warehouses. Operating primarily in Europe, Tinamu serves clients across several industries, including metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass. Its technology integrates a drone system, a secured cloud analytics software, and a user-friendly dashboard, allowing businesses to acquire precise data on their assets and gain insightful analytics tailored to their needs. This innovative approach enhances operational efficiency and data accuracy for its customers.

Voliro

Grant in 2018
Voliro is a pioneer in mobile robotics, specializing in innovative solutions for work at heights through advanced flying robots. These robots are designed for contact-based tasks, leveraging a proprietary tiltable rotor system that transforms conventional drones into versatile robotic platforms capable of precise environmental interaction. Their unique 360° drone design enables inspections on curved and sloped surfaces, setting them apart in the market. Voliro's aerial robots can be equipped with various payloads, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) sensors and Lightning Protection System (LPS) sensors, to enhance the efficiency and reliability of inspections. The company focuses on delivering automated nondestructive testing inspections, ultrasonic thickness measurements, and thermal imaging, allowing clients to achieve asset inspection and monitoring services that are safer, faster, and more cost-effective.

Fixposition

Grant in 2018
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for autonomous systems. Based in Zurich, it focuses on enhancing the reliability and availability of precise positioning through a combination of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. The company offers products such as NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. Fixposition's technology enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy in challenging environments, including urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals are often obstructed. This capability supports a wide range of applications, from off-road autonomous robots to industrial drone inspections and high-precision control of various autonomous machines.

Tinamu

Grant in 2018
Tinamu is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich that specializes in robotics and automation. The company has developed an advanced drone-based platform that enables autonomous indoor inspections and stockpile volume monitoring within warehouses. Operating primarily in Europe, Tinamu serves clients across several industries, including metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass. Its technology integrates a drone system, a secured cloud analytics software, and a user-friendly dashboard, allowing businesses to acquire precise data on their assets and gain insightful analytics tailored to their needs. This innovative approach enhances operational efficiency and data accuracy for its customers.

Skypull

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Skypull SA is a Swiss company founded in 2013, focused on developing an airborne wind energy system that utilizes a hybrid drone capable of vertical take-off and landing. This drone operates at higher altitudes, where it captures energy from strong and consistent winds through a tether connected to a ground-based generator, thereby generating electricity. Skypull's proprietary airframe design enhances the drone's efficiency and versatility, setting it apart from competitors. The company's technology aims to provide an affordable and clean energy solution that contributes to climate change mitigation by facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Fixposition

Grant in 2017
Fixposition AG is a Swiss company founded in 2014, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for autonomous systems. Based in Zurich, it focuses on enhancing the reliability and availability of precise positioning through a combination of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. The company offers products such as NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. Fixposition's technology enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy in challenging environments, including urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals are often obstructed. This capability supports a wide range of applications, from off-road autonomous robots to industrial drone inspections and high-precision control of various autonomous machines.

Skypull

Grant in 2017
Skypull SA is a Swiss company founded in 2013, focused on developing an airborne wind energy system that utilizes a hybrid drone capable of vertical take-off and landing. This drone operates at higher altitudes, where it captures energy from strong and consistent winds through a tether connected to a ground-based generator, thereby generating electricity. Skypull's proprietary airframe design enhances the drone's efficiency and versatility, setting it apart from competitors. The company's technology aims to provide an affordable and clean energy solution that contributes to climate change mitigation by facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

MotionPilot

Grant in 2017
MotionPilot is an electronic company that revolutionizes the way to interact with drones with an intuitive and immersive remote control. The company made its product bundle as intuitive as possible. A live video stream of the drone in the goggles allows a complete immersion. With MotionPilot, the user can control the drone by moving the hand. Simply lean the controller forward and the drone moves forward. Leaning it sideways and the drone automatically turns.

INVOLI

Grant in 2017
INVOLI specializes in air traffic awareness systems aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in drone operations. The company provides real-time monitoring solutions for low-altitude airspace, crucial for the safe integration of drones, including drone taxis, into busy environments. Its technology enables autonomous drone flights and supports advanced applications by alerting pilots to nearby air traffic and potential collision risks. By collaborating with community and industry partners, INVOLI ensures comprehensive coverage that facilitates the widespread adoption of drones across various sectors, aligning with evolving regulations that promote integrated airspace solutions.

Skypull

Grant in 2017
Skypull SA is a Swiss company founded in 2013, focused on developing an airborne wind energy system that utilizes a hybrid drone capable of vertical take-off and landing. This drone operates at higher altitudes, where it captures energy from strong and consistent winds through a tether connected to a ground-based generator, thereby generating electricity. Skypull's proprietary airframe design enhances the drone's efficiency and versatility, setting it apart from competitors. The company's technology aims to provide an affordable and clean energy solution that contributes to climate change mitigation by facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Aerotain

Pre Seed Round in 2016
AEROTAIN fascinates spectators at live events with monetizable entertainment in the third dimension.

Aerotain

Grant in 2016
AEROTAIN fascinates spectators at live events with monetizable entertainment in the third dimension.

Aerotain

Grant in 2015
AEROTAIN fascinates spectators at live events with monetizable entertainment in the third dimension.

Insightness

Grant in 2014
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.

Insightness

Grant in 2014
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.

SenseFly

Pre Seed Round in 2010
At senseFly they develop and produce aerial imaging drones for professional applications. Safe, ultra-light and easy to use, these highly automated data collection tools are employed by customers around the world in fields such as surveying, agriculture, GIS, industrial inspection, mining and humanitarian aid. senseFly was founded in 2009 by a team of robotics researchers and quickly became the industry leader in mapping drones. Today they continue to lead the way in developing situationally aware systems that help professionals make better decisions. senseFly is a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition.

SenseFly

Grant in 2010
At senseFly they develop and produce aerial imaging drones for professional applications. Safe, ultra-light and easy to use, these highly automated data collection tools are employed by customers around the world in fields such as surveying, agriculture, GIS, industrial inspection, mining and humanitarian aid. senseFly was founded in 2009 by a team of robotics researchers and quickly became the industry leader in mapping drones. Today they continue to lead the way in developing situationally aware systems that help professionals make better decisions. senseFly is a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition.

SenseFly

Grant in 2009
At senseFly they develop and produce aerial imaging drones for professional applications. Safe, ultra-light and easy to use, these highly automated data collection tools are employed by customers around the world in fields such as surveying, agriculture, GIS, industrial inspection, mining and humanitarian aid. senseFly was founded in 2009 by a team of robotics researchers and quickly became the industry leader in mapping drones. Today they continue to lead the way in developing situationally aware systems that help professionals make better decisions. senseFly is a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition.
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