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.
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.
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.
Evoly specializes in transforming traditional energy and water meters into smart devices, significantly reducing costs for energy providers. The company develops technology that facilitates the collection and analysis of consumption data, offering a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution. This includes a combination of hardware and software that allows for plug-and-play meter installations. Evoly's offerings provide real-time insights into the electric grid, gateway management services, and live data tracking. By automating essential tasks, the technology enables energy providers to detect fraud, perform remote readings, implement automatic billing, and adjust pricing dynamically, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement.
WattAnyWhere
Grant in 2022
WattAnyWhere is a company focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high power electricity through innovative, decentralized solutions that prioritize renewable energy. It develops clean electricity generators specifically designed to provide fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles. By utilizing renewable ethanol derived from biomass, WattAnyWhere's mobile generators convert this energy source into clean electricity. This approach not only facilitates high-power generation in remote locations but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to enhance accessibility to electric vehicle charging while promoting a shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner energy alternatives.
Viboo is a company that specializes in self-learning predictive control technology powered by physics-informed machine learning. It provides a cloud-based platform designed for smart thermostat manufacturers and building automation companies, facilitating the development of computationally efficient models for predictive control in buildings. Viboo's platform offers smart thermostat solutions tailored for residential environments and building automation services for light commercial spaces. The company’s intuitive API delivers control algorithms that help users optimize energy usage by taking into account both user preferences and weather forecasts. Through its innovative approach, Viboo aims to enhance energy efficiency and user comfort in building management systems.
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.
Evoly specializes in transforming traditional energy and water meters into smart devices, significantly reducing costs for energy providers. The company develops technology that facilitates the collection and analysis of consumption data, offering a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution. This includes a combination of hardware and software that allows for plug-and-play meter installations. Evoly's offerings provide real-time insights into the electric grid, gateway management services, and live data tracking. By automating essential tasks, the technology enables energy providers to detect fraud, perform remote readings, implement automatic billing, and adjust pricing dynamically, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement.
WattAnyWhere
Convertible Note in 2022
WattAnyWhere is a company focused on revolutionizing the delivery of high power electricity through innovative, decentralized solutions that prioritize renewable energy. It develops clean electricity generators specifically designed to provide fast-charging services for battery electric vehicles. By utilizing renewable ethanol derived from biomass, WattAnyWhere's mobile generators convert this energy source into clean electricity. This approach not only facilitates high-power generation in remote locations but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to enhance accessibility to electric vehicle charging while promoting a shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner energy alternatives.
Sympheny
Venture Round in 2022
Sympheny is a provider of software-as-a-service solutions and energy planning services designed to assist planners and managers of buildings and urban areas in facilitating the global energy transition. The company leverages a unique combination of digital twin technology and advanced optimization algorithms to enable the efficient design of sector-coupled energy systems at various scales, from individual buildings to entire neighborhoods and cities. By streamlining analyses that traditionally required days into mere hours, Sympheny enhances energy performance outcomes while minimizing risks associated with investment decisions. This efficiency not only supports sustainability objectives but also fosters greater stakeholder engagement and reduces resource expenditures throughout the planning process.
Enerdrape is a company that specializes in transforming existing underground environments into renewable energy sources for heating and cooling buildings. By developing prefabricated geothermal panels, Enerdrape captures geothermal and waste heat found in spaces such as underground parking, tunnels, and stations. This innovative technology serves as a cost-effective retrofit solution, allowing building owners to harness the untapped energy potential beneath urban settings. By integrating this system with heat pump technology, Enerdrape enables a transition towards more sustainable energy practices, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions in urban environments.
Flybotix
Seed Round in 2021
Flybotix SA, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing drones tailored for indoor inspections within the oil and gas industry. The company's proprietary propulsion and steering technology enable its drones to navigate through narrow shafts and ducts, doubling flight time and maneuverability compared to conventional models. Flybotix serves clients from the oil and gas, energy, and mining sectors by providing innovative solutions for visual inspection of industrial infrastructure.
SoHHytec SA, based in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the onsite production of renewable fuel and energy, focusing on hydrogen, electricity, and heat. The company utilizes innovative patented technology based on an integrated photo-electrochemical device that effectively employs solar energy and water to produce hydrogen and oxygen, alongside electricity and heat, all simultaneously and on the same site. This solution, known as Arb, aims to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy systems, providing a cleaner, greener, and more cost-effective alternative. SoHHytec's systems are designed to enhance efficiency and stability in energy production while addressing the challenges of grid instability associated with intermittent renewable sources. With a vision to realize a sustainable hydrogen economy, SoHHytec aims to facilitate the transition to a future where hydrogen is a prevalent energy source.
Enerdrape is a company that specializes in transforming existing underground environments into renewable energy sources for heating and cooling buildings. By developing prefabricated geothermal panels, Enerdrape captures geothermal and waste heat found in spaces such as underground parking, tunnels, and stations. This innovative technology serves as a cost-effective retrofit solution, allowing building owners to harness the untapped energy potential beneath urban settings. By integrating this system with heat pump technology, Enerdrape enables a transition towards more sustainable energy practices, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions in urban environments.
Mithras Technology is a developer of innovative thermoelectric technology focused on creating wearable equipment that converts human body heat into usable electricity. Their flagship product utilizes the temperature difference between the skin and the surrounding air to generate energy, charging a battery integrated into a wearable bracelet. This technology not only empowers users to harness their own energy but also promotes sustainable energy solutions, encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly practices. By leveraging expertise in thermoelectric power generation, Mithras Technology aims to contribute to a more sustainable future and alter perceptions of energy consumption.
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.
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.
SoHHytec SA, based in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the onsite production of renewable fuel and energy, focusing on hydrogen, electricity, and heat. The company utilizes innovative patented technology based on an integrated photo-electrochemical device that effectively employs solar energy and water to produce hydrogen and oxygen, alongside electricity and heat, all simultaneously and on the same site. This solution, known as Arb, aims to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy systems, providing a cleaner, greener, and more cost-effective alternative. SoHHytec's systems are designed to enhance efficiency and stability in energy production while addressing the challenges of grid instability associated with intermittent renewable sources. With a vision to realize a sustainable hydrogen economy, SoHHytec aims to facilitate the transition to a future where hydrogen is a prevalent energy source.
COWA Thermal Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cowa Thermal Solutions AG, founded in 2019 and based in Root, Switzerland, specializes in developing thermal energy storage technologies utilizing phase change materials for both domestic and industrial applications. The company's flagship product, COWA-Caps, enhances the storage capacity of water-based thermal systems. Cowa Thermal Solutions also operates a heat pump that significantly reduces reliance on mains electricity by effectively utilizing energy generated from photovoltaic systems. This innovative approach not only extends the duration of heat provision but also empowers clients with sustainable heating solutions, promoting independence from external energy suppliers and the power grid.
SmartHelio is an innovative technology company focused on enhancing solar energy performance through its advanced software and IoT sensor solutions. The company's platform utilizes deep learning algorithms to facilitate real-time fault detection and identification in solar systems, allowing organizations to address issues swiftly and improve efficiency by up to 3%. With capabilities for generating intelligent insights, SmartHelio equips solar companies with essential analytics tools for better decision-making and enhanced site performance. Their solutions can be integrated into existing IT infrastructures, and the software is designed to be user-friendly, requiring minimal training. Additionally, SmartHelio deploys AI on edge devices to optimize data collection and processing costs while maintaining high-quality analytics services. This empowers energy developers and managers to maximize asset performance with reduced human intervention, ultimately generating an extra 5% in energy output and optimizing operational and maintenance efforts by 30%.
Sympheny
Convertible Note in 2019
Sympheny is a provider of software-as-a-service solutions and energy planning services designed to assist planners and managers of buildings and urban areas in facilitating the global energy transition. The company leverages a unique combination of digital twin technology and advanced optimization algorithms to enable the efficient design of sector-coupled energy systems at various scales, from individual buildings to entire neighborhoods and cities. By streamlining analyses that traditionally required days into mere hours, Sympheny enhances energy performance outcomes while minimizing risks associated with investment decisions. This efficiency not only supports sustainability objectives but also fosters greater stakeholder engagement and reduces resource expenditures throughout the planning process.
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.
Sympheny is a provider of software-as-a-service solutions and energy planning services designed to assist planners and managers of buildings and urban areas in facilitating the global energy transition. The company leverages a unique combination of digital twin technology and advanced optimization algorithms to enable the efficient design of sector-coupled energy systems at various scales, from individual buildings to entire neighborhoods and cities. By streamlining analyses that traditionally required days into mere hours, Sympheny enhances energy performance outcomes while minimizing risks associated with investment decisions. This efficiency not only supports sustainability objectives but also fosters greater stakeholder engagement and reduces resource expenditures throughout the planning process.
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.
Neural Concept
Seed Round in 2019
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
COWA Thermal Solutions
Grant in 2019
Cowa Thermal Solutions AG, founded in 2019 and based in Root, Switzerland, specializes in developing thermal energy storage technologies utilizing phase change materials for both domestic and industrial applications. The company's flagship product, COWA-Caps, enhances the storage capacity of water-based thermal systems. Cowa Thermal Solutions also operates a heat pump that significantly reduces reliance on mains electricity by effectively utilizing energy generated from photovoltaic systems. This innovative approach not only extends the duration of heat provision but also empowers clients with sustainable heating solutions, promoting independence from external energy suppliers and the power grid.
Flybotix
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flybotix SA, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing drones tailored for indoor inspections within the oil and gas industry. The company's proprietary propulsion and steering technology enable its drones to navigate through narrow shafts and ducts, doubling flight time and maneuverability compared to conventional models. Flybotix serves clients from the oil and gas, energy, and mining sectors by providing innovative solutions for visual inspection of industrial infrastructure.
Flybotix SA, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing drones tailored for indoor inspections within the oil and gas industry. The company's proprietary propulsion and steering technology enable its drones to navigate through narrow shafts and ducts, doubling flight time and maneuverability compared to conventional models. Flybotix serves clients from the oil and gas, energy, and mining sectors by providing innovative solutions for visual inspection of industrial infrastructure.
Neural Concept
Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
Brainwhere GmbH, established in 2018 and headquartered in Kilchberg, Switzerland, operates airborne wind turbines to generate electricity. The company aims to address tomorrow's energy challenges by harnessing high-altitude winds for power production. Brainwhere offers innovative solutions such as vertical systems and mobile deployment, targeting clients like wind park owners, governments, NGOs, islands, and oil, gas, and mining operators seeking clean, decentralized energy at a lower cost compared to traditional diesel generators.
Neural Concept
Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
Hive Power is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through its innovative AI platform, FLEXO. The company's offerings include a blockchain-based energy meter that facilitates energy trading, promoting the use of solar energy and battery storage. This technology supports local energy communities by enhancing operational safety, asset management, and grid stability. Hive Power's solutions contribute to reducing energy costs and maximizing asset value for users while ensuring compliance with power quality standards and enabling features such as current limitation and peak shaving. By integrating smart technologies, Hive Power aims to streamline the management of various grid-connected devices, including electric vehicle charging systems, enhancing overall energy efficiency and sustainability.
Skypull
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Skypull SA is a Swiss company established in 2013, focused on developing an innovative airborne wind energy system that harnesses high-altitude winds to generate electricity. The company has designed a hybrid drone capable of vertical take-off and landing, which operates at greater altitudes where winds are stronger and more consistent. This drone is connected to a ground-based generator via a tether, allowing it to capture and convert wind energy into clean power. Skypull's proprietary airframe technology provides enhanced efficiency and resilience, making the system more versatile than competitors. By leveraging this technology, the company aims to offer an affordable, renewable energy solution that addresses climate change and promotes the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.
Skypull SA is a Swiss company established in 2013, focused on developing an innovative airborne wind energy system that harnesses high-altitude winds to generate electricity. The company has designed a hybrid drone capable of vertical take-off and landing, which operates at greater altitudes where winds are stronger and more consistent. This drone is connected to a ground-based generator via a tether, allowing it to capture and convert wind energy into clean power. Skypull's proprietary airframe technology provides enhanced efficiency and resilience, making the system more versatile than competitors. By leveraging this technology, the company aims to offer an affordable, renewable energy solution that addresses climate change and promotes the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.
Skypull SA is a Swiss company established in 2013, focused on developing an innovative airborne wind energy system that harnesses high-altitude winds to generate electricity. The company has designed a hybrid drone capable of vertical take-off and landing, which operates at greater altitudes where winds are stronger and more consistent. This drone is connected to a ground-based generator via a tether, allowing it to capture and convert wind energy into clean power. Skypull's proprietary airframe technology provides enhanced efficiency and resilience, making the system more versatile than competitors. By leveraging this technology, the company aims to offer an affordable, renewable energy solution that addresses climate change and promotes the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.
Insolight
Seed Round in 2016
Insolight is an energy company founded in 2015 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced solar panels. The company has achieved record efficiency levels of 29 percent for its solar modules, significantly lowering residential solar electricity costs. Insolight utilizes innovative optical technology that combines high efficiency with the ease of mounting similar to standard flat panels. The company has also demonstrated its capabilities through third-party validations, achieving 36 percent efficiency on lab prototypes and 29 percent on pre-industrial modules. Insolight's business model focuses on developing intellectual property, controlling wholesale distribution, and outsourcing manufacturing. Additionally, the company is engaged in creating photovoltaic systems aimed at reducing solar electricity costs in the agricultural sector, employing integrated tracking methods to optimize energy production based on the sun's position.
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.
Insolight is an energy company founded in 2015 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced solar panels. The company has achieved record efficiency levels of 29 percent for its solar modules, significantly lowering residential solar electricity costs. Insolight utilizes innovative optical technology that combines high efficiency with the ease of mounting similar to standard flat panels. The company has also demonstrated its capabilities through third-party validations, achieving 36 percent efficiency on lab prototypes and 29 percent on pre-industrial modules. Insolight's business model focuses on developing intellectual property, controlling wholesale distribution, and outsourcing manufacturing. Additionally, the company is engaged in creating photovoltaic systems aimed at reducing solar electricity costs in the agricultural sector, employing integrated tracking methods to optimize energy production based on the sun's position.
Insolight is an energy company founded in 2015 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced solar panels. The company has achieved record efficiency levels of 29 percent for its solar modules, significantly lowering residential solar electricity costs. Insolight utilizes innovative optical technology that combines high efficiency with the ease of mounting similar to standard flat panels. The company has also demonstrated its capabilities through third-party validations, achieving 36 percent efficiency on lab prototypes and 29 percent on pre-industrial modules. Insolight's business model focuses on developing intellectual property, controlling wholesale distribution, and outsourcing manufacturing. Additionally, the company is engaged in creating photovoltaic systems aimed at reducing solar electricity costs in the agricultural sector, employing integrated tracking methods to optimize energy production based on the sun's position.
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 2015
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 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.
TwingTec
Seed Round in 2014
TwingTec AG is a Swiss company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of a mobile wind energy system known as the TT100. This innovative system is designed to generate clean energy in remote and challenging locations, such as off-grid mines, isolated communities, and resorts. TwingTec's technology features an energy harvesting kite that captures wind power at higher altitudes, allowing for the efficient production of electricity at a lower cost than fossil fuels. The kite operates in conjunction with a ground station that collects energy through tension reels, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources and significantly reducing diesel consumption and environmental impact.
Eturnity AG is a Swiss software development company specializing in solutions for the renewable energy sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chur, with an additional office in Sankt Gallen, Eturnity creates tools that enhance sales and customer service for renewable energy systems. The company offers a suite of products, including the Eturnity Solar Calculator and Eturnity Heating Calculator, which allow users to evaluate the potential of photovoltaic and heating systems, generate non-binding quotations, and provide digital consulting through a web portal. Additionally, Eturnity's software assists in simulating planned systems, calculating energy consumption, and supporting the selection of optimal heating solutions. Eturnity aims to facilitate the transition to decentralized energy systems, empowering energy providers to effectively engage with customers who are increasingly becoming electricity producers. Through its innovative platform, Eturnity enhances the consultation process, enabling businesses to save time, improve customer interactions, and ultimately close more sales.
Osmo Blue, founded in 2013 and located in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of technologies for recycling low-temperature waste heat to generate electricity. The company’s patented technology can convert heat as low as 30°C into usable energy, allowing for the generation of hundreds of kilowatts of electricity from unexploited waste energy. Osmo Blue's solutions are applicable across various industries, including data centers, chemical plants, oil refineries, and incinerators, helping businesses reduce energy costs by harnessing waste heat that would otherwise go unused.
Osmo Blue
Seed Round in 2014
Osmo Blue, founded in 2013 and located in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of technologies for recycling low-temperature waste heat to generate electricity. The company’s patented technology can convert heat as low as 30°C into usable energy, allowing for the generation of hundreds of kilowatts of electricity from unexploited waste energy. Osmo Blue's solutions are applicable across various industries, including data centers, chemical plants, oil refineries, and incinerators, helping businesses reduce energy costs by harnessing waste heat that would otherwise go unused.
TwingTec AG is a Swiss company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of a mobile wind energy system known as the TT100. This innovative system is designed to generate clean energy in remote and challenging locations, such as off-grid mines, isolated communities, and resorts. TwingTec's technology features an energy harvesting kite that captures wind power at higher altitudes, allowing for the efficient production of electricity at a lower cost than fossil fuels. The kite operates in conjunction with a ground station that collects energy through tension reels, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources and significantly reducing diesel consumption and environmental impact.
DEPsys is a Swiss technology company based in Puidoux, located on the shores of Lake Geneva in the Lavaux region, known for its vineyard terraces. The company specializes in developing modular systems for power grids, focusing on integrating renewable energy sources like photovoltaic systems and wind turbines into traditional low-voltage electricity networks. Its network optimization platform is designed to measure, monitor, and control the low-voltage grid, allowing energy providers to adapt to the challenges posed by decentralized production and increased energy loads. By offering innovative solutions, DEPsys aims to support the evolution of energy systems in response to the growing demand for sustainable energy practices.
Osmo Blue, founded in 2013 and located in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of technologies for recycling low-temperature waste heat to generate electricity. The company’s patented technology can convert heat as low as 30°C into usable energy, allowing for the generation of hundreds of kilowatts of electricity from unexploited waste energy. Osmo Blue's solutions are applicable across various industries, including data centers, chemical plants, oil refineries, and incinerators, helping businesses reduce energy costs by harnessing waste heat that would otherwise go unused.
TwingTec AG is a Swiss company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of a mobile wind energy system known as the TT100. This innovative system is designed to generate clean energy in remote and challenging locations, such as off-grid mines, isolated communities, and resorts. TwingTec's technology features an energy harvesting kite that captures wind power at higher altitudes, allowing for the efficient production of electricity at a lower cost than fossil fuels. The kite operates in conjunction with a ground station that collects energy through tension reels, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources and significantly reducing diesel consumption and environmental impact.
DEPsys is a Swiss technology company based in Puidoux, located on the shores of Lake Geneva in the Lavaux region, known for its vineyard terraces. The company specializes in developing modular systems for power grids, focusing on integrating renewable energy sources like photovoltaic systems and wind turbines into traditional low-voltage electricity networks. Its network optimization platform is designed to measure, monitor, and control the low-voltage grid, allowing energy providers to adapt to the challenges posed by decentralized production and increased energy loads. By offering innovative solutions, DEPsys aims to support the evolution of energy systems in response to the growing demand for sustainable energy practices.
Osmo Blue, founded in 2013 and located in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of technologies for recycling low-temperature waste heat to generate electricity. The company’s patented technology can convert heat as low as 30°C into usable energy, allowing for the generation of hundreds of kilowatts of electricity from unexploited waste energy. Osmo Blue's solutions are applicable across various industries, including data centers, chemical plants, oil refineries, and incinerators, helping businesses reduce energy costs by harnessing waste heat that would otherwise go unused.
Eaternity AG is a Zurich-based company that specializes in software management solutions tailored for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2014, it provides tools that enable restaurant owners to gain valuable insights into their supply chain, enhancing decision-making processes. Eaternity's platform features a real-time calculation engine that facilitates allergen and nutrition declarations while also assessing the carbon footprint of meals and restaurants. This functionality empowers organizations globally to accurately calculate the environmental impact of their food offerings, promoting transparency and informed choices among consumers and decision-makers. Eaternity's mission centers on fostering a sustainable food system that operates within planetary boundaries.
Designergy
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Designergy SA, established in 2011 and based in San Vittore, Switzerland, specializes in providing innovative building construction materials that integrate solar energy exploitation and energy-saving functions. The company offers roofing services and has developed a unique system of integrated modules with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities. Designergy operates its own research and development department and production line, focusing on creating products that enhance traditional building envelope functions with renewable energy production and energy efficiency features. Their activities are conducted directly in Switzerland and through international partners, adhering to modern construction standards and technological advancements.
Stignergy SA is a Swiss company based in Yverdon-les-Bains that specializes in developing and manufacturing a Smart Energy Management System (SEMS) aimed at optimizing energy consumption for professionals. Founded in 2012, Stignergy addresses the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in managing energy costs through its innovative system, which utilizes artificial intelligence and bio-inspired technology. The SEMS comprises various modules, including terminals, submeters, and gateways, enabling the monitoring and control of energy-intensive devices such as heaters, air conditioners, compressors, and motors. By intelligently managing power load demand and scheduling electricity consumption, Stignergy's solution not only reduces electricity bills but also provides clients with automatic preventive maintenance and failure detection, promoting efficiency and sustainability in energy use.
ElectricFeel
Grant in 2012
ElectricFeel AG, founded in 2012 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software that facilitates the operation of electric mobility solutions, particularly E-Bikes and related charging infrastructures. The company focuses on creating profitable, sustainable fleets of electric vehicles by leveraging advanced technology and deep industry expertise. ElectricFeel's software systems are designed to manage various aspects of fleet operations, including usage tracking, maintenance, user accounts, payments, and data analytics. This comprehensive approach enables entrepreneurs, utility companies, and mobility providers to successfully establish and scale micromobility businesses while ensuring a seamless experience for users.
Stignergy SA is a Swiss company based in Yverdon-les-Bains that specializes in developing and manufacturing a Smart Energy Management System (SEMS) aimed at optimizing energy consumption for professionals. Founded in 2012, Stignergy addresses the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in managing energy costs through its innovative system, which utilizes artificial intelligence and bio-inspired technology. The SEMS comprises various modules, including terminals, submeters, and gateways, enabling the monitoring and control of energy-intensive devices such as heaters, air conditioners, compressors, and motors. By intelligently managing power load demand and scheduling electricity consumption, Stignergy's solution not only reduces electricity bills but also provides clients with automatic preventive maintenance and failure detection, promoting efficiency and sustainability in energy use.
Designergy SA, established in 2011 and based in San Vittore, Switzerland, specializes in providing innovative building construction materials that integrate solar energy exploitation and energy-saving functions. The company offers roofing services and has developed a unique system of integrated modules with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities. Designergy operates its own research and development department and production line, focusing on creating products that enhance traditional building envelope functions with renewable energy production and energy efficiency features. Their activities are conducted directly in Switzerland and through international partners, adhering to modern construction standards and technological advancements.
ElectricFeel
Grant in 2011
ElectricFeel AG, founded in 2012 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software that facilitates the operation of electric mobility solutions, particularly E-Bikes and related charging infrastructures. The company focuses on creating profitable, sustainable fleets of electric vehicles by leveraging advanced technology and deep industry expertise. ElectricFeel's software systems are designed to manage various aspects of fleet operations, including usage tracking, maintenance, user accounts, payments, and data analytics. This comprehensive approach enables entrepreneurs, utility companies, and mobility providers to successfully establish and scale micromobility businesses while ensuring a seamless experience for users.
Designergy SA, established in 2011 and based in San Vittore, Switzerland, specializes in providing innovative building construction materials that integrate solar energy exploitation and energy-saving functions. The company offers roofing services and has developed a unique system of integrated modules with photovoltaic (PV) capabilities. Designergy operates its own research and development department and production line, focusing on creating products that enhance traditional building envelope functions with renewable energy production and energy efficiency features. Their activities are conducted directly in Switzerland and through international partners, adhering to modern construction standards and technological advancements.
eSMART is a company that specializes in developing intelligent management systems for homes and workplaces, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency. Established in 2011 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the company offers a unique technology that integrates easily into existing buildings without requiring additional cabling. Its micro-modules, installed behind standard switches, communicate through the existing wiring, allowing users to monitor and control various building functions, such as heating, lighting, and electricity, via a touchscreen interface. These systems provide real-time data on energy and water consumption, helping users to manage their resources effectively. eSMART serves a range of clients, including major construction companies in Switzerland, reflecting its commitment to accessible and user-friendly building automation solutions.
eSMART is a company that specializes in developing intelligent management systems for homes and workplaces, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency. Established in 2011 as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the company offers a unique technology that integrates easily into existing buildings without requiring additional cabling. Its micro-modules, installed behind standard switches, communicate through the existing wiring, allowing users to monitor and control various building functions, such as heating, lighting, and electricity, via a touchscreen interface. These systems provide real-time data on energy and water consumption, helping users to manage their resources effectively. eSMART serves a range of clients, including major construction companies in Switzerland, reflecting its commitment to accessible and user-friendly building automation solutions.
EcoWizz
Pre Seed Round in 2010
EcoWizz is a company dedicated to enhancing environmental protection through innovative solutions for energy management. It provides interactive communication tools that target individuals, families, and small businesses, aiming to reduce energy consumption. The company's flagship products include smart plugs, which display energy consumption data and facilitate monitoring, allowing users to understand and manage their electricity usage effectively. By automatically cutting unnecessary electricity expenditure, EcoWizz enables its users to save power, decrease costs, and ultimately enhance profitability. The company's focus is on empowering households and businesses to make informed decisions about their energy consumption, contributing to a sustainable future.
EcoWizz is a company dedicated to enhancing environmental protection through innovative solutions for energy management. It provides interactive communication tools that target individuals, families, and small businesses, aiming to reduce energy consumption. The company's flagship products include smart plugs, which display energy consumption data and facilitate monitoring, allowing users to understand and manage their electricity usage effectively. By automatically cutting unnecessary electricity expenditure, EcoWizz enables its users to save power, decrease costs, and ultimately enhance profitability. The company's focus is on empowering households and businesses to make informed decisions about their energy consumption, contributing to a sustainable future.
EcoWizz is a company dedicated to enhancing environmental protection through innovative solutions for energy management. It provides interactive communication tools that target individuals, families, and small businesses, aiming to reduce energy consumption. The company's flagship products include smart plugs, which display energy consumption data and facilitate monitoring, allowing users to understand and manage their electricity usage effectively. By automatically cutting unnecessary electricity expenditure, EcoWizz enables its users to save power, decrease costs, and ultimately enhance profitability. The company's focus is on empowering households and businesses to make informed decisions about their energy consumption, contributing to a sustainable future.
GreenTEG AG, founded in 2009 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of thermal sensors and energy harvesting solutions. The company's product portfolio includes heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and customized sensor solutions aimed at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). GreenTEG's thermal sensors provide ultra-high resolution measurements of thermal parameters, which are utilized across various sectors, including building, industry, medical technology, and scientific research. These sensors are instrumental in applications such as assessing insulation quality, conducting material tests, monitoring processes, detecting fouling, measuring mass flow, and compensating for thermal errors.
GreenTEG AG, founded in 2009 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of thermal sensors and energy harvesting solutions. The company's product portfolio includes heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and customized sensor solutions aimed at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). GreenTEG's thermal sensors provide ultra-high resolution measurements of thermal parameters, which are utilized across various sectors, including building, industry, medical technology, and scientific research. These sensors are instrumental in applications such as assessing insulation quality, conducting material tests, monitoring processes, detecting fouling, measuring mass flow, and compensating for thermal errors.
Enairys Powertech
Grant in 2007
Enairys Powertech SA is a Swiss company established in 2008, focused on the development, manufacture, and marketing of sustainable energy storage and management systems utilizing hydro-pneumatic and power electronics technologies. Based in Lausanne, the company specializes in clean energy storage solutions that leverage compressed air and consists of systems made from natural components and recyclable metals. Enairys Powertech's innovative technology aims to provide energy sector companies with sustainable energy storage options, contributing to the protection and conservation of natural resources.