WasteFlow
Seed Round in 2024
WasteFlow is a technology company that specializes in optimizing recycling processes. It has developed an affordable, user-friendly learning-based vision system to analyze waste flow, identifying waste types and providing valuable insights to enhance recycling efficiency. Unlike existing solutions, WasteFlow aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of recycling processes and their key performance indicators (KPIs) by addressing data gaps throughout the recycling cycle. By empowering all actors in the recycling process with these tools, WasteFlow seeks to increase sorted material purity, maximize existing system performance, and improve recycling energy efficiency.
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.
Inverto's goal is to automate mangrove restoration as a service for mangrove restoration organizations. Mangroves are much better carbon sinks than terrestrial forests and are essential for biodiversity.
A-Metal specializes in manufacturing compact, safe, and affordable laser powder bed fusion machines for metal additive manufacturing. Their unique cartridge system enables operation without a laboratory environment, making metal 3D printing accessible to small and medium enterprises and research departments for prototyping, testing, or limited production.
WattAnyWhere
Grant in 2022
WattAnyWhere specializes in decentralized, adaptable solutions for delivering high power electricity. It focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources and centralized infrastructure to customer-centric approaches.
Biosimo
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Biosimo is a startup focused on developing processes to produce bio-based platform chemicals. Its innovative approach involves using ethanol derived from biomass and waste to create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based chemicals, catering primarily to the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material industries.
Synature is a Swiss startup that aims to quantify biodiversity by measuring ecosystem sounds through bioacoustics. Based at EPFL Innovation Park, it develops AI-enabled microphones and autonomous recorders that capture animal vocalizations with GPS time and location data, manage and annotate audio data, and automatically analyze it to derive bioacoustic indices. A dashboard presents findings in an accessible format, helping researchers and land managers monitor wildlife and ecosystem health. By combining automated field data collection with advanced signal processing and AI, Synature supports objective assessments of biodiversity and the ecological heartbeat of environments.
Corintis develops silicon microfluidic cooling technology for high-performance computing, enabling liquid coolant to flow in direct contact with the silicon chip. The company offers an embedded cooling system with microscale channels integrated inside the processor to remove heat more efficiently than conventional methods. Its approach targets next-generation GPUs, CPUs, and AI accelerators, aiming to sustain higher performance and longer device lifespans while reducing energy use for cooling. By addressing thermal limitations with direct chip cooling, Corintis supports more sustainable computing across data centers and other compute-intensive environments.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2022
Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.
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.
Biosimo is a startup focused on developing processes to produce bio-based platform chemicals. Its innovative approach involves using ethanol derived from biomass and waste to create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based chemicals, catering primarily to the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material industries.
Capt'n Greenfin
Grant in 2022
Capt'n Greenfin is a manufacturer focused on creating sustainable fishing baits that aim to transform the sportfishing industry. The company specializes in plastic-free protein baits and lead-free fishing products, including tungsten and steel fishing jigs that mimic baitfish, appealing to predatory fish. Capt'n Greenfin sells its products directly to consumers and businesses across Europe, promoting environmentally conscious fishing practices. By developing innovative materials and eliminating harmful substances from its products, the company is committed to shaping a more sustainable future for predator fishing.
WattAnyWhere
Convertible Note in 2022
WattAnyWhere specializes in decentralized, adaptable solutions for delivering high power electricity. It focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources and centralized infrastructure to customer-centric approaches.
Voltiris develops innovative solar modules designed specifically for greenhouses. Their spectral filtering technology allows essential light for plant growth while converting unused light into renewable energy, enabling greenhouse owners to generate electricity without compromising crop yield.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2022
Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.
Antefil Composite Tech
Convertible Note in 2021
Antefil Composite Tech develops fiber-reinforced plastics and thermoplastics for lightweight structures and improved process performance. It produces recyclable material preforms for thermoset-bound processes and uses a patent-pending technology to coat glass fibers with meltable, recyclable plastic, enabling large-scale production of lightweight structures and sustainable textiles from hybrid fibers. These innovations aim to reduce material and energy costs in fiber-reinforced plastics manufacturing.
SoHHytec develops innovative systems for onsite renewable energy production. It uses a patented photo-electrochemical device to simultaneously generate hydrogen, oxygen, electricity, and heat using sunlight and water as inputs. The company's flagship product, 'Arb', aims to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources, offering a cleaner, greener, and cost-effective alternative.
Antefil Composite Tech
Grant in 2021
Antefil Composite Tech develops fiber-reinforced plastics and thermoplastics for lightweight structures and improved process performance. It produces recyclable material preforms for thermoset-bound processes and uses a patent-pending technology to coat glass fibers with meltable, recyclable plastic, enabling large-scale production of lightweight structures and sustainable textiles from hybrid fibers. These innovations aim to reduce material and energy costs in fiber-reinforced plastics manufacturing.
Composite Recycling
Grant in 2021
Composite Recycling specializes in developing innovative recycling technologies for sustainable waste management. Its proprietary thermolysis process enables the recovery of glass fiber from composite material waste, converting it into reusable materials and promoting environmental sustainability while reducing landfill dependency.
UniSieve
Pre Seed Round in 2020
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Mithras Technology
Grant in 2020
Mithras Technology specializes in developing thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that convert human body heat into usable electricity. Their innovative technology aims to promote sustainable energy solutions and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly technologies.
Infrascreen develops nano-based light filters and greenhouse screens designed to optimize climate control in greenhouses. The company’s technology uses nanoscale materials to improve energy efficiency and insulating properties, helping to maintain stable temperatures, reduce heat stress on crops, and lower heating and operating costs for growers. By enabling more efficient climate management, the solution supports sustainable agriculture and lowers the carbon footprint of food production. Infrascreen is collaborating with the PV-center of the CSEM in Neuchâtel to co-develop its products, and has demonstrated its concept in laboratory conditions.
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.
Bloom Biorenewables
Grant in 2020
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.
Helvitek Labs
Grant in 2020
Founded in Lausanne in 2019 by Théo-Tim Denisart and Roberto Costa, Helvitek Labs develops innovative anti-pollution face masks. Initially inspired by pollution experiences in China, the company aims to improve comfort and protection for health professionals using AI-driven sealing technology.
Swistor develops high-energy, ultra-fast charging battery replacements and density-energy battery solutions that enable devices to recharge quickly and achieve longer lifetimes. The technology relies on carbon nanotube supercapacitors to replace conventional batteries, delivering faster charging and greater durability while using environmentally friendly and safe materials. Swistor targets major mobile phone providers and the growing self-powered IoT market, helping manufacturers offer products with extended battery life and rapid recharging without compromising safety or sustainability.
SoHHytec develops innovative systems for onsite renewable energy production. It uses a patented photo-electrochemical device to simultaneously generate hydrogen, oxygen, electricity, and heat using sunlight and water as inputs. The company's flagship product, 'Arb', aims to replace conventional fossil fuel-based energy sources, offering a cleaner, greener, and cost-effective alternative.
Cowa Thermal Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Cowa Thermal Solutions specializes in developing thermal energy storage solutions using phase change materials. Its key product, COWA-Caps, enhances the capacity of water-based thermal storage systems for both residential and industrial applications.
RatioX Sàrl is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in the development of an innovative bicycle transmission system. Founded in 2017, RatioX utilizes constantly variable transmission (CVT) technology to create automatic, low-maintenance, and lightweight bicycle gear systems. This technology allows cyclists to enjoy seamless rides without the need to manually change gears, enhancing the cycling experience. By offering a practical solution that simplifies cycling, RatioX aims to cater to both commuters and recreational riders, promoting improved health while contributing to reduced pollution and congestion. The company focuses on delivering reliable and user-friendly products that enhance the overall cycling experience.
Inergio
Seed Round in 2019
Inergio is a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne that specializes in the development of advanced fuel cell technology. The company focuses on creating portable energy units that deliver ten times the power while being half the weight of existing solutions. Founded by Mahmoud Hadad, Inergio's innovative fuel cell design utilizes readily available and safe fuels like butane and propane, providing high autonomy for various applications. This modular and miniaturized power system is aimed at addressing the challenge of reliable energy supply, offering a clean, efficient, and lightweight solution. The technology is versatile, suitable for diverse applications, including charging consumer electronics, supplying auxiliary power for drones, and serving as automobile fuel cells. Inergio has developed a working prototype and is in the process of preparing a minimal viable product to initiate pilot projects with potential partners and customers.
Roll2Go is a digital platform that visualizes and monitors shared micro-mobility in cities. It automates data collection, permit management, and safety measures for new mobility forms like shared bicycles and e-scooters, facilitating collaboration between cities and service providers.
Bloom Biorenewables
Convertible Note in 2019
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.
RatioX Sàrl is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in the development of an innovative bicycle transmission system. Founded in 2017, RatioX utilizes constantly variable transmission (CVT) technology to create automatic, low-maintenance, and lightweight bicycle gear systems. This technology allows cyclists to enjoy seamless rides without the need to manually change gears, enhancing the cycling experience. By offering a practical solution that simplifies cycling, RatioX aims to cater to both commuters and recreational riders, promoting improved health while contributing to reduced pollution and congestion. The company focuses on delivering reliable and user-friendly products that enhance the overall cycling experience.
YASAI GmbH is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in creating circular vertical farms within urban environments. Established in 2020, YASAI rents out grow space to customers while cultivating a variety of herbs, including Thai basil, mint, coriander, and rosemary, using traditional farming methods. The company emphasizes sustainability by utilizing 90% of wastewater and capturing CO2 emissions from city traffic to promote plant growth, all without the use of harmful pesticides. This approach not only supports local food production but also aims to reduce the environmental footprint of agricultural activities. By providing fresh, locally grown products, YASAI contributes to the development of circular and local food systems, catering to both business-to-business and business-to-consumer customers.
Aero41 SA, established in 2019 and based in Aigle, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of drones specifically designed for crop protection. The company focuses on developing an advanced drone platform that incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance eco-responsibility in agricultural practices while ensuring effective yield management. Aero41's drones have received approval from the Swiss government and are engineered to minimize drift, adhering to stringent agricultural standards. This innovative approach assists farmers in maintaining their crops efficiently and sustainably.
RigiTech specializes in developing advanced drone technologies for efficient, environmentally friendly deliveries. Their innovative solutions aim to enhance accessibility to goods for communities, governments, and businesses.
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.
Shematic is a company founded in Geneva in 2018 that specializes in providing customized electric powertrains for a variety of vehicle manufacturers, including those producing passenger cars, leisure vehicles, and commercial transport. The company aims to facilitate the transition to electric mobility by offering tailored solutions that meet specific performance requirements, with power outputs ranging from 1kW to 500kW. Leveraging its extensive expertise in electric mobility, Shematic also delivers consulting services to assist clients in implementing production processes, as well as designing and manufacturing approved electric motors and battery packs. This diverse skill set positions Shematic as a comprehensive partner for manufacturers seeking to enhance their vehicle traction systems and electrical networks, ultimately supporting their electric mobility projects both in Switzerland and internationally.
Oxara
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.
Gaia Membranes
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Gaia Membranes AG, established in 2019 and headquartered in Windisch, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing Amphion membranes. These are atmospheric ion exchange membranes designed to enhance the charge-discharge efficiency of Vanadium redox batteries, crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Gaia's innovative technology, spun off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, addresses limitations of traditional membranes by enabling proton conductivity and ionic selectivity, thereby reducing the levelised cost of storage in vanadium flow batteries. The company's flagship product, gAM-40 membrane, is based on proprietary intellectual property developed under the guidance of experienced researchers Lorenz Gubler and Fabio.
Cowa Thermal Solutions
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2019, Cowa Thermal Solutions specializes in developing thermal energy storage solutions using phase change materials. Its key product, COWA-Caps, enhances the capacity of water-based thermal storage systems for both residential and industrial applications.
RigiTech specializes in developing advanced drone technologies for efficient, environmentally friendly deliveries. Their innovative solutions aim to enhance accessibility to goods for communities, governments, and businesses.
Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.
Gaia Membranes
Grant in 2018
Gaia Membranes AG, established in 2019 and headquartered in Windisch, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing Amphion membranes. These are atmospheric ion exchange membranes designed to enhance the charge-discharge efficiency of Vanadium redox batteries, crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Gaia's innovative technology, spun off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, addresses limitations of traditional membranes by enabling proton conductivity and ionic selectivity, thereby reducing the levelised cost of storage in vanadium flow batteries. The company's flagship product, gAM-40 membrane, is based on proprietary intellectual property developed under the guidance of experienced researchers Lorenz Gubler and Fabio.
Swiss Vault designs and builds economical data storage systems with a vision to disrupt the economics of data management and enable organizations to save and access every piece of data forever, with high privacy. Its technology emphasizes low power consumption, lightweight design, quiet operation, and a long service life, complemented by hardware-embedded security to protect information, enabling economical, resilient, and environmentally sustainable data management throughout the product's lifecycle.
UniSieve
Pre Seed Round in 2018
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Gaia Membranes
Grant in 2018
Gaia Membranes AG, established in 2019 and headquartered in Windisch, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing Amphion membranes. These are atmospheric ion exchange membranes designed to enhance the charge-discharge efficiency of Vanadium redox batteries, crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Gaia's innovative technology, spun off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, addresses limitations of traditional membranes by enabling proton conductivity and ionic selectivity, thereby reducing the levelised cost of storage in vanadium flow batteries. The company's flagship product, gAM-40 membrane, is based on proprietary intellectual property developed under the guidance of experienced researchers Lorenz Gubler and Fabio.
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
Komp-ACT
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2018
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
Daphne Technology
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
UniSieve develops and manufactures molecular sieving membranes for various applications. Its technology combines different molecular sieves with polymeric membranes to provide reliable separation solutions. UniSieve's products are used in chemical feedstock purification, biogas upgrading, sensing, space-related applications, gas separation, and liquid separation.
KITRO is a Swiss company founded in 2016, specializing in IT solutions for food waste management within the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Renens, KITRO offers an AI-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution that automates the measurement and analysis of food waste in commercial kitchens, including restaurants and canteens. By harnessing advanced technology, KITRO enables clients to identify, track, and monitor their food waste, which can lead to a reduction of avoidable waste by at least 20%. The company's system provides users with an online dashboard for access to comprehensive analytics, allowing them to optimize operational practices and ultimately save between 2% to 8% of their annual food costs. KITRO's approach simplifies food waste management, promoting efficiency and sustainability in the food service sector.
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
SelfPuris is a social enterprise focused on enhancing social and environmental sustainability in emerging economies through innovative technology. The company has developed a modular water purification device that employs a unique biofilm-membrane filtration technology. This device operates without chemicals, allowing users to purify greywater and surface water into safe drinking water while requiring minimal energy input. By leveraging this technology, SelfPuris aims to create a significant economic impact while addressing critical water quality challenges in underserved regions.
Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2017
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
MIRO Analytical
Grant in 2017
MIRO Analytical Technologies GmbH specializes in the manufacture of advanced laser-based gas analyzers aimed at addressing global warming and air pollution. Founded in 2018 in Dübendorf, Switzerland, as a spinoff from Empa, the company leverages cutting-edge mid-infrared gas sensing technology utilizing quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Their innovative instruments employ direct laser absorption spectroscopy to enable precise and simultaneous detection of multiple pollutants, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, while minimizing the footprint and operational costs associated with gas measurements. MIRO Analytical serves a diverse clientele, including scientists, regulatory authorities, and various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and automotive, all of which depend on accurate gas analysis for process control, emissions monitoring, and workplace safety.
Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Daphne Technology
Grant in 2017
Daphne Technology SA is a climate technology company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in catalyst-free, nano-technology solutions designed to help the petrochemical, power, and transportation industries significantly reduce air emissions in accordance with international and national regulations. Its patented technology effectively breaks down toxic pollutants, converting them into non-hazardous elements or valuable by-products. This miniaturized solution is particularly well-suited for marine vessels and offers a cost-effective alternative to existing technologies by lowering both capital and operational costs without necessitating a switch in fuel sources. As a result, Daphne Technology addresses environmental challenges by enabling a cleaner and more sustainable approach to emissions management across various sectors.
Embion Technologies
Grant in 2016
Embion Technologies SA, founded in 2016 and based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in the extraction of prebiotic ingredients from industrial plant byproduct feedstocks for both human and animal nutrition. The company focuses on developing and marketing advanced bioactive nutritional ingredients that support sugar reduction and microbiome health. By employing innovative biomass processing technology, Embion aims to produce natural, sustainable products with low emissions and high functionality, addressing the growing global demand for nutrition and promoting a circular bioeconomy. Their unique approach not only enhances the efficiency of product development but also significantly reduces costs and time-to-market for clients in the nutrition sector.
Younergy
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
Younergy
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.
Chargeee is a company dedicated to advancing electric mobility through its innovative smart charging point network. By providing cloud-based software and maintenance for its charging stations, Chargeee enables businesses, municipalities, offices, and other hosts to offer electric vehicle charging solutions without the need for upfront investment or ongoing maintenance responsibilities. The company's infrastructure allows electric vehicle drivers to easily access and manage their charging sessions, fostering a more accessible and efficient environment for electric mobility.
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.
Younergy is a Swiss start-up focused on providing distributed solar electricity solutions to consumers. The company specializes in solar energy financing, installation, pricing, and monitoring services. By offering tailored solutions, Younergy aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for its customers, promoting sustainable energy practices and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
TwentyGreen is a Swiss company that specializes in the production of probiotic feed supplements aimed at enhancing sustainable animal farming practices. Founded in 2015 and based in Root, Switzerland, the company has developed a unique triple active probiotic product that addresses challenges faced in intensive animal farming, such as improving digestion, enhancing feed conversion ratios, and reducing disease and pollution. The probiotic supplement is grounded in research from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, focusing on the enhancement of gut microbiota, which is crucial for food metabolism and immune defense. Targeting animal farmers, feed suppliers, and large retailers, TwentyGreen aims to capture a 10% share of the rapidly growing global animal feed probiotic market, which exceeds $4 billion annually. The commercialization of their product involves rigorous research and development in collaboration with esteemed academic partners to meet regulatory standards for animal feed.
MilKit
Pre Seed Round in 2015
MilKit specializes in innovative products designed to enhance the experience of mountain biking. Their signature product is a portable kit that allows riders to quickly measure and replenish tire sealant while keeping tires inflated, maintaining air pressure, and minimizing mess.
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.
MilKit specializes in innovative products designed to enhance the experience of mountain biking. Their signature product is a portable kit that allows riders to quickly measure and replenish tire sealant while keeping tires inflated, maintaining air pressure, and minimizing mess.
Smart-LED is offering smart led streetlights that empower safety and green functionalities.
AquAero is a Swiss technology company developing solutions to extract drinking water from air and to improve industrial drying efficiency. Founded in 2014 and based in Windisch, the company pursues harvesting water in arid environments using scalable processes grounded in metal-organic frameworks. It also advances industrial drying technology that reduces energy use and CO2 emissions by enabling electrification of drying operations. Through its dual focus, AquAero aims to provide pure water in desert regions while helping manufacturers adopt more sustainable, electrified drying processes. The company combines materials science with practical engineering to address water scarcity and energy-intensive manufacturing challenges.
ImagineCargo
Grant in 2014
ImagineCargo is a logistics company that provides sustainable, city-focused package delivery for e-commerce. It connects bike couriers in urban areas with a network of professional cargo operators and trains to offer a green, end-to-end delivery solution managed through a proprietary platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, the company offers a carrier-independent interface, simple integration, and direct shipments from warehouses. Its approach emphasizes speed, flexibility, transparency, and sustainability, with a one-stop solution that can dispatch relevant parts of the supply chain to third-party operators and provide live tracking for customers. By creating city hub-based delivery chains and a track-and-trace portal, ImagineCargo helps clients differentiate themselves, improve customer experience, and boost conversion and revenues in the competitive e-commerce logistics space.
Mikro Trees is a mobile and web platform to help protect the environment and fight deforestation.
MilKit specializes in innovative products designed to enhance the experience of mountain biking. Their signature product is a portable kit that allows riders to quickly measure and replenish tire sealant while keeping tires inflated, maintaining air pressure, and minimizing mess.
Gamaya is a company focused on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of both large-scale and small-holder farming through advanced farmland mapping and diagnostics solutions. It employs patented hyperspectral imaging technology, embedded cameras, and analytical software to convert raw hyperspectral and satellite data into actionable insights for farmers. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their use of water, fertilizers, chemicals, and fuel, ultimately improving the quality and quantity of their agricultural production. By facilitating better decision-making, Gamaya's solutions contribute to increased crop yields while minimizing environmental impact, thereby supporting sustainable agriculture and global food security.
Eturnity develops software solutions for sales and customer service in the renewable energy sector. Its key products include Eturnity Solar Calculator and Expert for photovoltaic system planning, and Eturnity Heating Calculator and Expert for heating system assessments. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Chur, Switzerland with an additional office in St. Gallen.
Gamaya is a company focused on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of both large-scale and small-holder farming through advanced farmland mapping and diagnostics solutions. It employs patented hyperspectral imaging technology, embedded cameras, and analytical software to convert raw hyperspectral and satellite data into actionable insights for farmers. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their use of water, fertilizers, chemicals, and fuel, ultimately improving the quality and quantity of their agricultural production. By facilitating better decision-making, Gamaya's solutions contribute to increased crop yields while minimizing environmental impact, thereby supporting sustainable agriculture and global food security.
Founded in Zurich in 2013, Sigmatools specializes in energy and resource efficiency for manufacturing industries. They provide analytics services to optimize tools and equipment, offering measurement services and analysis methods to enhance production sustainability.
CleanGreens Solutions SA
Pre Seed Round in 2013
CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.
Solar Greenings
Grant in 2013
Solar Greenings develops a safe process for planning, financing, installing, and operating solar power plants. It concentrates on homogeneous areas with a high solar potential. Solar Greenings offers an impact investment model including all stakeholders, property owners, solar providers, solar investors, energy suppliers, banks, and government.
Eaternity develops a software management platform for the restaurant industry that provides real-time calculations for allergen and nutrition declarations and estimates the carbon footprint of meals and restaurant operations. The platform also tracks supply-chain data and delivers insights to support smart decision-making toward a more sustainable food system. Through the Eaternity Score, the environmental impact of food products is made transparent to consumers and decision-makers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
CleanGreens Solutions SA
Grant in 2012
CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.
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.
CleanGreens Solutions SA
Grant in 2012
CleanGreens Solutions SA is an agricultural technology company based in Molondin, Switzerland, focused on innovative methods for growing fresh lettuce. Established in 2012, the company utilizes mobile aeroponics, which significantly reduces water consumption and minimizes contamination risks. By integrating advancements in logistics, agronomy, climate control, and automation, CleanGreens Solutions aims to achieve up to 70 times the productivity compared to traditional farming methods. This approach not only enhances the quality and longevity of the lettuce but also ensures that customers receive fresh and pesticide-free produce. Through its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, CleanGreens Solutions is transforming the supply chain for fresh greens.
Citiviz creates smart urban mobility applications & ecosystems for citizens, experts and stakeholders. They like sharing ideas about innovative transportation solutions and sustainable cities!
They develop computing and geo-visualization solutions for urban intelligence, spatio-temporal monitoring and decision making. Citiviz is specialized on urban transportation and innovative mobility for sustainable cities. Three products are commercialized: Parking Monitoring, Shared Mobility Monitoring, and Advanced Graph/Spatial Computing Platform. They are a team of experienced and quick study engineers!
Citiviz is delivering consulting and business intelligence product for urban mobility, contributing to the next generation of intelligent cities. Their solutions and expertise are used by multinationals, enterprises, SMEs, public institutions, professionals and experts, academics, and R&D groups. Their clients are mainly located in Switzerland, France, Scotland and United Kingdom. Citiviz’ ecosystem and knowledge help them in solving complex problems and in answering urgent needs related to transportation, urban & regional planning, architecture and environmental engineering.
Founded in August 2012, Citiviz Sàrl (Citiviz) is a spin-off from Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (LASIG) leaded by Prof. François Golay. Over last 10 years, Citiviz and its international R&D partners have completed different projects in various countries: Québec City, Barcelona, Genève, Portugal, Bagdad, Winterthur, Ljubljana, Nice Côte d'Azur.
Based on their solutions, these projects were looking on building better knowledge for actions related to transportation, economic development & management, urban planning and humanitarian crisis analysis.
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.
Enovacities is an assessment tool of urban environmental quality.
Founded in 2010 by Nicolas Ecabert and Sylvain Melis, ecaVert is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in water and soil protection. The company develops and commercializes innovative solutions for live soil management, focusing on vertical green biobeds for water treatment.
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.
Solar Light System
Grant in 2009
Solar Light System produces and manufactures sustainable lighting system based on solar energy and new generation light source. They provide an organic solar light system that works with solar panel directly to consumer's house. Their main aim is to support the green revolution for a new approach of clean-tech.
Enairys Powertech
Grant in 2007
Founded in 2008, Enairys Powertech specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing sustainable energy storage systems based on compressed air technology. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy sources.
NaturLoop is a Swiss-based cleantech and material science company focused on sustainable development through the production of natural biocomposites. It engineers biocomposites from agricultural waste using bio-based adhesives and scalable manufacturing, including a turnkey micro-factory concept to enable industrial production. The company develops commercially viable products and aims to mitigate natural resource depletion while integrating rural communities into the value chain. It also manufactures coconut-based fiberboards made from agroforestry waste via an accessible, low-tech process, providing affordable, sustainable building materials by leveraging existing wood panel infrastructure and supporting circular economy practices.