Flybotix
Seed Round in 2021
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.
TerraRad Tech
Grant in 2020
TerraRad Tech specializes in the development and marketing of remote sensing devices designed to optimize agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The company offers drone and vehicle-mounted sensors that measure soil moisture and crop water content, providing actionable data that helps reduce water usage in farming. Their turfRad line specifically targets golf courses, utilizing a SaaS model combined with sensor hardware to achieve significant irrigation water savings. By developing advanced microwave radiometers for both UAV-based and ground-based systems, TerraRad Tech aims to enhance soil moisture measurement capabilities, ultimately supporting more efficient agricultural practices.
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 SA, incorporated in 2019 and based in Aigle, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of drones specifically for crop protection. The company is focused on developing a flexible and intelligent drone platform that integrates artificial intelligence to enhance eco-responsible crop management. Aero41's drones are designed to minimize drift and comply with agricultural standards, ensuring effective spraying solutions that help farmers maintain productivity and achieve necessary yields. The drones have received approval from the Swiss government, highlighting their commitment to safety and adherence to regulatory requirements in agriculture.
Rigi Technologies is an innovative company focused on drone technology aimed at enhancing logistics and delivery systems. It specializes in developing advanced drone vehicles that facilitate faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly deliveries. By providing inter-city drone delivery support services, Rigi Technologies seeks to ensure that communities, governments, and private businesses have universal access to goods. Its commitment to creating next-generation logistics solutions positions the company as a leader in the evolving field of drone-assisted delivery.
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.
Rigi Technologies is an innovative company focused on drone technology aimed at enhancing logistics and delivery systems. It specializes in developing advanced drone vehicles that facilitate faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly deliveries. By providing inter-city drone delivery support services, Rigi Technologies seeks to ensure that communities, governments, and private businesses have universal access to goods. Its commitment to creating next-generation logistics solutions positions the company as a leader in the evolving field of drone-assisted delivery.
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.
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 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 Labs AG, established in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software solutions that leverage drone technology for various applications. The company's core offering is a data acquisition platform that enables multi-camera live streaming for sports and filming productions, and provides business management services such as inventory management, inspection tasks, and surveillance. Tinamu Labs' platform processes captured data and generates reports, offering clients precise and consistent data acquisition along with insightful analytics. Originally spun off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, with a particular expertise in autonomous drone flight within warehouses. Tinamu Labs operates in Europe, serving clients from industries including metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, offering automated indoor stockpile volume monitoring services.
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 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 Labs AG, established in 2018 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software solutions that leverage drone technology for various applications. The company's core offering is a data acquisition platform that enables multi-camera live streaming for sports and filming productions, and provides business management services such as inventory management, inspection tasks, and surveillance. Tinamu Labs' platform processes captured data and generates reports, offering clients precise and consistent data acquisition along with insightful analytics. Originally spun off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, with a particular expertise in autonomous drone flight within warehouses. Tinamu Labs operates in Europe, serving clients from industries including metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, offering automated indoor stockpile volume monitoring services.
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 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.
MotionPilot SA, based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of drones and related equipment, including radio controllers, joysticks, and first-person view goggles. The company aims to enhance the drone flight experience by offering an intuitive and immersive control system. MotionPilot's products allow users to operate drones using natural hand gestures, facilitating a seamless interaction with the device. The product bundle includes a drone, a joystick, and goggles, providing a live video stream that immerses users in the flight experience. Through its innovative approach, MotionPilot seeks to revolutionize the way individuals engage with drone technology.
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 SA, based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of drones and related equipment, including radio controllers, joysticks, and first-person view goggles. The company aims to enhance the drone flight experience by offering an intuitive and immersive control system. MotionPilot's products allow users to operate drones using natural hand gestures, facilitating a seamless interaction with the device. The product bundle includes a drone, a joystick, and goggles, providing a live video stream that immerses users in the flight experience. Through its innovative approach, MotionPilot seeks to revolutionize the way individuals engage with drone technology.
Precision Vine
Grant in 2017
Precision Vine SARL is a Swiss company specializing in aerial decision support for the wine industry. Established in 2016 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, it focuses on improving wine quality by working closely with growers and winemakers. The company offers high-resolution hyper/multispectral aerial imaging and provides tailored vineyard-specific data services. These services address various aspects of vineyard management, including vineyard heterogeneity, irrigation systems, harvest planning, disease mapping, and nutritional needs. By collecting and analyzing remote sensing data, Precision Vine assists its clients in integrating this information into effective management plans. The company operates through a broad network of drone operators and currently offers its services across several countries, including the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and Australia.
Involi, established in 2016 and headquartered in Renens, Switzerland, specializes in air traffic awareness systems for professional drone applications. The company provides real-time air traffic monitoring, similar to Waze for drones, ensuring safety and enabling widespread drone use across various sectors. Involi's systems facilitate autonomous drone flights and other advanced applications by alerting users to potential collisions with aircraft, thereby promoting safe and efficient drone operations.
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 SA, based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of drones and related equipment, including radio controllers, joysticks, and first-person view goggles. The company aims to enhance the drone flight experience by offering an intuitive and immersive control system. MotionPilot's products allow users to operate drones using natural hand gestures, facilitating a seamless interaction with the device. The product bundle includes a drone, a joystick, and goggles, providing a live video stream that immerses users in the flight experience. Through its innovative approach, MotionPilot seeks to revolutionize the way individuals engage with drone technology.
Aerotain
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Aerotain specializes in creating engaging entertainment experiences at live events through innovative aerial advertising. The company has developed a lightweight interactive airship drone that floats above crowds, displaying digital advertisements in various formats such as placards, banners, and posters. This unique approach allows brands to enhance their visibility and marketing efforts from an elevated position, making it particularly effective in busy areas, sports venues, and shopping locations. By combining technology and creativity, Aerotain provides a platform for brands to promote newly launched products and engage with audiences in a memorable way.
Aerotain specializes in creating engaging entertainment experiences at live events through innovative aerial advertising. The company has developed a lightweight interactive airship drone that floats above crowds, displaying digital advertisements in various formats such as placards, banners, and posters. This unique approach allows brands to enhance their visibility and marketing efforts from an elevated position, making it particularly effective in busy areas, sports venues, and shopping locations. By combining technology and creativity, Aerotain provides a platform for brands to promote newly launched products and engage with audiences in a memorable way.
Aerotain specializes in creating engaging entertainment experiences at live events through innovative aerial advertising. The company has developed a lightweight interactive airship drone that floats above crowds, displaying digital advertisements in various formats such as placards, banners, and posters. This unique approach allows brands to enhance their visibility and marketing efforts from an elevated position, making it particularly effective in busy areas, sports venues, and shopping locations. By combining technology and creativity, Aerotain provides a platform for brands to promote newly launched products and engage with audiences in a memorable way.
Flyability
Seed Round in 2015
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.
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.
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.
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.
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, specializing in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for industrial inspections in inaccessible and confined spaces. The company’s flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant flying robot that allows for safe inspections in complex environments, such as within buildings and urban areas, reducing the need for human presence in hazardous situations. Flyability’s technology addresses critical issues in the rapidly growing drone industry, particularly concerning collision and injury risks. Its applications extend beyond industrial inspections to include search and rescue operations and security assessments, enabling professionals to gather vital data while ensuring safety. The company has received numerous accolades, including the Drones for Good Award, reflecting its commitment to innovation and societal impact.
SenseFly
Pre Seed Round in 2010
SenseFly develops and produces aerial imaging drones tailored for professional applications. Founded in 2009 by robotics researchers, the company has established itself as a leader in mapping drone technology. Its ultra-light and highly automated drones are designed to simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, serving various industries including surveying, agriculture, industrial inspection, mining, and humanitarian aid. The drones facilitate the entire data collection process, from flight planning to generating accurate outputs, allowing professionals to make informed decisions based on reliable data. As a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition, SenseFly continues to innovate in the field of situationally aware systems for enhanced operational efficiency.
SenseFly develops and produces aerial imaging drones tailored for professional applications. Founded in 2009 by robotics researchers, the company has established itself as a leader in mapping drone technology. Its ultra-light and highly automated drones are designed to simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, serving various industries including surveying, agriculture, industrial inspection, mining, and humanitarian aid. The drones facilitate the entire data collection process, from flight planning to generating accurate outputs, allowing professionals to make informed decisions based on reliable data. As a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition, SenseFly continues to innovate in the field of situationally aware systems for enhanced operational efficiency.
SenseFly develops and produces aerial imaging drones tailored for professional applications. Founded in 2009 by robotics researchers, the company has established itself as a leader in mapping drone technology. Its ultra-light and highly automated drones are designed to simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, serving various industries including surveying, agriculture, industrial inspection, mining, and humanitarian aid. The drones facilitate the entire data collection process, from flight planning to generating accurate outputs, allowing professionals to make informed decisions based on reliable data. As a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition, SenseFly continues to innovate in the field of situationally aware systems for enhanced operational efficiency.