Venture Kick

Venture Kick is a Swiss initiative supporting early-stage startups with pre-seed funding and entrepreneurial training. It has awarded over CHF 24.9 million to 600 projects, creating 6,033 jobs and attracting subsequent investments worth CHF 2.49 billion.

Beat Schillig

Founder

Past deals in Hardware

Lightium

Seed Round in 2025
Lightium specializes in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), offering foundry services based on its proprietary Thin-Film Lithium Niobate platform. It addresses industry challenges by providing superior photonic performance, simplified supply chains, and rapid scale-up capabilities from prototyping to mass production.

Almer Technologies

Grant in 2022
Almer Technologies specializes in developing compact, lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses tailored for frontline workers. Their AR as a service includes hardware and software, enabling remote problem-solving and expertise sharing to enhance productivity.

SenSiC

Grant in 2022
SenSiC is a start-up focused on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of devices and systems in the field of radiation and process monitoring, in particular sensors made of silicon carbide.

Bota Systems

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2020, Bota Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing sensors for robotic arms, exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and surgery platforms. Its product portfolio includes force torque sensors designed to enable robots to interact safely and naturally with their environment.

No-Touch Robotics

Grant in 2020
No-Touch Robotics specializes in developing advanced robotic grippers that operate without mechanical contact. Utilizing ultrasound-generated pressure fields, the company's solutions enable precise, damage-free manipulation of objects across various industries.

Bota Systems

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2020, Bota Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing sensors for robotic arms, exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and surgery platforms. Its product portfolio includes force torque sensors designed to enable robots to interact safely and naturally with their environment.

Yago

Seed Round in 2019
Yago enables independence for people with hand motor impairments. Yago is a portable exoskeleton to support independence in daily living for people with hand motor impairments.

AVAtronics

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, AVAtronics specializes in developing noise-cancelling technology for electronic devices. Its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution offers low power consumption and wide-band capabilities, selectively cancelling unwanted noises without compromising audio quality.

Yago

Grant in 2019
Yago enables independence for people with hand motor impairments. Yago is a portable exoskeleton to support independence in daily living for people with hand motor impairments.

AVAtronics

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2016, AVAtronics specializes in developing noise-cancelling technology for electronic devices. Its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution offers low power consumption and wide-band capabilities, selectively cancelling unwanted noises without compromising audio quality.

Synthara

Grant in 2018
Synthara is a Swiss semiconductor company focused on in-memory computing for embedded chips and smart sensor applications. It develops ComputeRAM, a drop-in memory-based compute technology that performs complex calculations directly in memory, reducing CPU workload and improving performance for AI workloads. The technology targets energy-constrained environments and applications including wearables, hearing aids, biomedical monitoring, AR/VR, and industrial IoT sensors, as well as drones, autonomous navigation, space, aerospace, and automotive use cases. Synthara's approach is processor-agnostic and can be integrated with existing microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency and latency without redesigning silicon. The company supports chipmakers and device manufacturers seeking lower costs, shorter time to market, and greater computational throughput. Based in Zurich, Synthara emphasizes enabling seamless adoption of in-memory computing across embedded platforms to extend battery life and unlock new opportunities for intelligent sensing.

Swiss Vault

Grant in 2018
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.

Synthara

Grant in 2018
Synthara is a Swiss semiconductor company focused on in-memory computing for embedded chips and smart sensor applications. It develops ComputeRAM, a drop-in memory-based compute technology that performs complex calculations directly in memory, reducing CPU workload and improving performance for AI workloads. The technology targets energy-constrained environments and applications including wearables, hearing aids, biomedical monitoring, AR/VR, and industrial IoT sensors, as well as drones, autonomous navigation, space, aerospace, and automotive use cases. Synthara's approach is processor-agnostic and can be integrated with existing microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency and latency without redesigning silicon. The company supports chipmakers and device manufacturers seeking lower costs, shorter time to market, and greater computational throughput. Based in Zurich, Synthara emphasizes enabling seamless adoption of in-memory computing across embedded platforms to extend battery life and unlock new opportunities for intelligent sensing.

Qnami

Seed Round in 2018
Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.

Swiss Blockchain Technology

Grant in 2018
Swiss Blockchain Technology creates physical products that protect the digital financial assets, the digital identity, the privacy and the communications of individuals and organizations in the digital world. Their products fulfil the high security needs of the new Crypto Finance, Digital Communications and Internet-of-Things international markets.

Foldaway

Grant in 2018
Foldaway specializes in the development of ultra-portable and low-cost origami haptic interfaces that enhance user interaction through the sense of touch. Its innovative devices are designed to provide advanced tactile experiences by enabling users to perceive force, stiffness, and texture. The first prototype features three degrees of freedom and can track finger motion, allowing for dynamic interaction. Its compact, palm-sized, and thin design makes it an ideal user interface for various portable devices. By utilizing origami manufacturing techniques, Foldaway's products can fold away when not in use, offering both functionality and convenience. The company's haptic interfaces aim to enrich digital navigation by translating data into tangible sensations, thereby improving user engagement with technology.

Qnami

Grant in 2018
Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.

MotionPilot

Grant in 2017
MotionPilot SA is a Swiss company based in Ecublens that specializes in the design and manufacture of drones and related electronic equipment. The company offers a comprehensive kit that includes a ready-to-fly drone, a joystick, and first-person view goggles, creating an immersive flying experience for users. MotionPilot's innovative approach allows for intuitive control of drones through hand gestures, enabling users to maneuver the drone by leaning the controller in the desired direction. This user-friendly system enhances the overall experience of piloting drones by providing a live video feed directly to the goggles, allowing for a fully immersive operation.

CREAL

Grant in 2017
CREAL develops near-eye light-field displays for virtual and augmented reality, delivering true optical depth and more immersive, strain-free viewing. Its patented light-field micro-display technology stack projects images with depth cues that mimic real-world sight, addressing eye strain, nausea, and discomfort commonly associated with current headsets while enabling a smaller form factor and simpler manufacturing. The company focuses on enabling natural, healthy visual experiences in AR hardware, supporting more comfortable long-term use.

Foldaway

Grant in 2017
Foldaway specializes in the development of ultra-portable and low-cost origami haptic interfaces that enhance user interaction through the sense of touch. Its innovative devices are designed to provide advanced tactile experiences by enabling users to perceive force, stiffness, and texture. The first prototype features three degrees of freedom and can track finger motion, allowing for dynamic interaction. Its compact, palm-sized, and thin design makes it an ideal user interface for various portable devices. By utilizing origami manufacturing techniques, Foldaway's products can fold away when not in use, offering both functionality and convenience. The company's haptic interfaces aim to enrich digital navigation by translating data into tangible sensations, thereby improving user engagement with technology.

Qnami

Grant in 2017
Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.

CREAL

Grant in 2017
CREAL develops near-eye light-field displays for virtual and augmented reality, delivering true optical depth and more immersive, strain-free viewing. Its patented light-field micro-display technology stack projects images with depth cues that mimic real-world sight, addressing eye strain, nausea, and discomfort commonly associated with current headsets while enabling a smaller form factor and simpler manufacturing. The company focuses on enabling natural, healthy visual experiences in AR hardware, supporting more comfortable long-term use.

MotionPilot

Grant in 2017
MotionPilot SA is a Swiss company based in Ecublens that specializes in the design and manufacture of drones and related electronic equipment. The company offers a comprehensive kit that includes a ready-to-fly drone, a joystick, and first-person view goggles, creating an immersive flying experience for users. MotionPilot's innovative approach allows for intuitive control of drones through hand gestures, enabling users to maneuver the drone by leaning the controller in the desired direction. This user-friendly system enhances the overall experience of piloting drones by providing a live video feed directly to the goggles, allowing for a fully immersive operation.

TWIICE

Grant in 2017
TWIICE is a Swiss company based in Lausanne, founded in 2015, that specializes in the development and manufacture of lower limb exoskeletons. These innovative devices are designed specifically to assist paraplegic individuals in standing and walking again, catering to various morphologies and medical conditions. The exoskeletons feature electric motors that enable movement in the hip and knee joints, providing users with the ability to regain the sensations and benefits associated with standing and walking. TWIICE aims to enhance the independence of individuals with mobility challenges, allowing them to participate more fully in daily activities and improve their overall quality of life.

Faitron

Grant in 2017
Faitron AG, based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, specializes in innovative heating solutions for the food and consumer industry. The company's flagship product, the HeatsBox, is a portable lunchbox designed to heat meals quickly and conveniently, enabling users to warm their food anytime and anywhere. Faitron has invested significantly in intellectual property and technology, leading to the development of patented, temperature-controlled heating devices. The HeatsBox features multi-sided heating and USB-C battery power, catering to a diverse user base that includes school children and office workers. In addition, Faitron offers the BabyBoo Bottle & Sleeve Warmer, which allows parents to warm milk to the ideal temperature within five minutes, ensuring optimal nutrient preservation. With a range of five different models, Faitron aims to redefine industry standards and promote healthy eating habits.

MotionPilot

Grant in 2016
MotionPilot SA is a Swiss company based in Ecublens that specializes in the design and manufacture of drones and related electronic equipment. The company offers a comprehensive kit that includes a ready-to-fly drone, a joystick, and first-person view goggles, creating an immersive flying experience for users. MotionPilot's innovative approach allows for intuitive control of drones through hand gestures, enabling users to maneuver the drone by leaning the controller in the desired direction. This user-friendly system enhances the overall experience of piloting drones by providing a live video feed directly to the goggles, allowing for a fully immersive operation.

SynSense

Grant in 2016
SynSense is a neuromorphic computing company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing ultra-low-power vision and biosignal processors, as well as point cloud and always-on auditory processing solutions. These products are designed for artificial intelligence edge computing applications, including autonomous robots, mobile and embedded devices, wearable healthcare systems, security, computing, and IoT applications. SynSense's neuromorphic processors overcome the limitations of traditional von Neumann computers by providing an unprecedented combination of ultra-low power consumption and low-latency performance.

Synple Chem

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, Synple Chem specializes in the manufacture of automated reagent cartridge-based synthesizers. Its products, such as Synple 1 and Synple 2, accelerate drug research by enabling rapid synthesis of molecules, improving efficiency, and reducing reaction times.

Vigilitech

Seed Round in 2016
Vigilitech develops a cloud-based embedded software platform for non-invasive monitoring of animals' vital functions. The platform wirelessly records data and uploads it to the cloud for analysis and storage, enhancing flexibility and performance in animal health management.

ROVENSO

Grant in 2016
ROVENSO is a Swiss company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, with additional facilities in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of remotely operated robots designed for challenging environments, focusing on security monitoring, safety assessment, and anomaly detection. Its flagship product, ROVéo, is a four-wheeled rover capable of operating autonomously around the clock in industrial settings, providing cost-effective security solutions that are two to three times more efficient than traditional manned guarding. ROVéo is equipped to patrol both indoor and outdoor spaces, detecting intrusions, thefts, and potential safety hazards such as fires or gas leaks, which can be critical for protecting lives and property. ROVENSO's innovations also include a lightweight immersive control station, LISéo, which enhances the operational capabilities of its robotic systems.

Vigilitech

Grant in 2016
Vigilitech develops a cloud-based embedded software platform for non-invasive monitoring of animals' vital functions. The platform wirelessly records data and uploads it to the cloud for analysis and storage, enhancing flexibility and performance in animal health management.

Vigilitech

Grant in 2015
Vigilitech develops a cloud-based embedded software platform for non-invasive monitoring of animals' vital functions. The platform wirelessly records data and uploads it to the cloud for analysis and storage, enhancing flexibility and performance in animal health management.

ROVENSO

Grant in 2015
ROVENSO is a Swiss company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, with additional facilities in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of remotely operated robots designed for challenging environments, focusing on security monitoring, safety assessment, and anomaly detection. Its flagship product, ROVéo, is a four-wheeled rover capable of operating autonomously around the clock in industrial settings, providing cost-effective security solutions that are two to three times more efficient than traditional manned guarding. ROVéo is equipped to patrol both indoor and outdoor spaces, detecting intrusions, thefts, and potential safety hazards such as fires or gas leaks, which can be critical for protecting lives and property. ROVENSO's innovations also include a lightweight immersive control station, LISéo, which enhances the operational capabilities of its robotic systems.

Axiamo

Grant in 2015
Founded in 2015, Axiamo specializes in developing software and manufacturing motion sensors. These sensors measure key physical performance parameters, with a focus on analyzing running scientifically. The company is based in Nidau, Switzerland.

Comfylight

Grant in 2015
ComfyLight AG is an innovative company headquartered in Zurich and Munich, specializing in home security and lighting solutions. Incubated in the BOSCH Internet of Things Lab at St Gallen University and ETH Zurich, the company has developed its flagship product, ComfyLight, which is a uniquely designed LED lamp that integrates advanced security features. This sensor-equipped light bulb works in conjunction with a smartphone app, providing users with a simple yet effective means of enhancing their home security. ComfyLight AG has garnered significant recognition for its contributions to the industry, including the CES Innovation Award in 2016, reflecting its commitment to combining technology with user-friendly design to improve home safety.

Sensiwall

Grant in 2015
Sensiwall is a company in creation which develops interactive and intelligent training devices for ball sports.

Stealth Key

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Swiss-based Stealth Key specializes in developing advanced security solutions. They manufacture unique 3D metal printed keys and cylinder locks designed to prevent unauthorized duplication by concealing their security features, ensuring affordable and secure systems for customers.

Comfylight

Grant in 2014
ComfyLight AG is an innovative company headquartered in Zurich and Munich, specializing in home security and lighting solutions. Incubated in the BOSCH Internet of Things Lab at St Gallen University and ETH Zurich, the company has developed its flagship product, ComfyLight, which is a uniquely designed LED lamp that integrates advanced security features. This sensor-equipped light bulb works in conjunction with a smartphone app, providing users with a simple yet effective means of enhancing their home security. ComfyLight AG has garnered significant recognition for its contributions to the industry, including the CES Innovation Award in 2016, reflecting its commitment to combining technology with user-friendly design to improve home safety.

Relish Brothers

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Relish Brothers AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the production and sale of premium electric guitars. Founded in 2013 and based in Sempach, the company is known for its innovative designs, including models such as the jane and mary, which are available in both aluminum and wood variations. The guitars are crafted using dark strand woven bamboo and feature a distinctive Swiss floating sandwich construction technique for their bodies, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and superior sound quality. Relish Brothers AG is dedicated to delivering high-quality musical instruments that cater to the needs of musicians.

Composyt Light Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Composyt Light Labs is a company focused on creating innovative eyewear products, specifically ultra-compact wearable displays that seamlessly integrate with traditional eyewear. This technology aims to usher in a new era of aesthetic smart glasses, enhancing functionality while maintaining a discreet appearance. Additionally, Composyt Light Labs develops computer display protection spectacles designed to assist individuals with eye problems, contributing to eye health and comfort. The company originated as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, reflecting its strong foundation in research and technology.

Stealth Key

Grant in 2014
Swiss-based Stealth Key specializes in developing advanced security solutions. They manufacture unique 3D metal printed keys and cylinder locks designed to prevent unauthorized duplication by concealing their security features, ensuring affordable and secure systems for customers.

Relish Brothers

Grant in 2014
Relish Brothers AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the production and sale of premium electric guitars. Founded in 2013 and based in Sempach, the company is known for its innovative designs, including models such as the jane and mary, which are available in both aluminum and wood variations. The guitars are crafted using dark strand woven bamboo and feature a distinctive Swiss floating sandwich construction technique for their bodies, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and superior sound quality. Relish Brothers AG is dedicated to delivering high-quality musical instruments that cater to the needs of musicians.

Henschel-Robotics

Grant in 2013
Henschel-Robotics GmbH is an electronics company based in Winterthur, Switzerland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development of HDrive, an IoT-enabled servo drive featuring a sophisticated position control system. Henschel-Robotics offers two primary products: HDrive17-ETH-I, tailored for industrial applications, and HDrive17-ETH, designed for prototyping purposes. The configurable control system of HDrive allows users to motorize a wide range of applications, making it a versatile solution in the robotics and automation sectors. The products are available for purchase online, catering to both industrial clients and individual developers.

CTsystems

Grant in 2013
CTsystems develops dielectric elastomer technology that produces polymer actuators, sensors, and generators. The company offers a complete value chain from raw materials to finished components, enabling customized machine development and improved product performance across various applications.

Relish Brothers

Grant in 2013
Relish Brothers AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the production and sale of premium electric guitars. Founded in 2013 and based in Sempach, the company is known for its innovative designs, including models such as the jane and mary, which are available in both aluminum and wood variations. The guitars are crafted using dark strand woven bamboo and feature a distinctive Swiss floating sandwich construction technique for their bodies, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and superior sound quality. Relish Brothers AG is dedicated to delivering high-quality musical instruments that cater to the needs of musicians.

Stealth Key

Grant in 2013
Swiss-based Stealth Key specializes in developing advanced security solutions. They manufacture unique 3D metal printed keys and cylinder locks designed to prevent unauthorized duplication by concealing their security features, ensuring affordable and secure systems for customers.

GEOSATIS

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Geosatis SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of GPS-based electronic monitoring devices aimed at the criminal justice system. Founded in 2011 in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, the company offers a range of products including GPS ankle bracelets, victim protection devices, and interactive home stations that facilitate communication between monitored individuals and supervising professionals. Geosatis also provides the Geopolis platform, which assists in managing alarms and guiding individuals through their reintegration process. The company's innovative solutions are designed to enhance public safety, improve offender rehabilitation, and reduce recidivism, all while maintaining a high level of security against manipulation attempts. With a focus on customer needs and technological advancements, Geosatis aims to revolutionize the electronic monitoring industry.

CTsystems

Grant in 2013
CTsystems develops dielectric elastomer technology that produces polymer actuators, sensors, and generators. The company offers a complete value chain from raw materials to finished components, enabling customized machine development and improved product performance across various applications.

Toradex

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Toradex AG is a Swiss-based company that specializes in developing computer-on-module and system-on-module products for various industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Horw, Switzerland, Toradex creates customized single board computers, evaluation boards, and carrier boards, among other accessories. The company's solutions are utilized in sectors such as aerospace, medical care, industrial automation, robotics, and transportation, catering to over 3,000 business customers in more than 100 countries. Toradex aims to enhance the value of its clients' offerings by providing robust, ready-to-deploy embedded computing solutions, characterized by long life cycles and transparent pricing. With a commitment to quality, the company offers direct support from development engineers, ensuring customer satisfaction and reliability in their product applications. Toradex also has a global presence, with offices in Europe, the United States, and the Asia Pacific, enabling it to serve a diverse range of clients effectively.

Naneos

Grant in 2012
Naneos is a Swiss manufacturer of nanoparticle detection instruments that prioritizes compactness, ease of use, and affordability. The company employs a novel non‑contact detection method based on induced currents to measure the lung‑deposited surface area of nanoparticles, providing accurate air‑quality data. Its instruments feature self‑test capabilities that enhance reliability and simplify maintenance. By advancing electrical aerosol measurement technology, Naneos offers a more accessible and efficient solution for monitoring airborne nanoparticles.

Novaccess

Grant in 2012
Novaccess is a Swiss company that develops Industrial Internet of Things solutions for smart cities and smart buildings. It designs hardware electronic communication modules and software for street lighting management and road traffic management, offering pole controllers, wall controllers, and cable controllers, NovaLight Gateway and NovaLight Software for street light maps, dimming profiles, scheduling, consumption analysis, and failure detection. The integrated platform uses a radio mesh network to connect controllers to a remote control system, enabling optimization of infrastructure, reduced energy consumption, and improved sustainability. Founded in 2011 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland.

Velolock

Grant in 2012
VeloLock connects bikes to the Smartphone generation with its recently patented 2.0 GPS bicycle lock to revolutionize the bicycle market. It began operation on July 12, 2012, until it closed on February 26, 2019, with its headquarters in Beckley in the United Kingdom.

GEOSATIS

Grant in 2012
Geosatis SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of GPS-based electronic monitoring devices aimed at the criminal justice system. Founded in 2011 in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, the company offers a range of products including GPS ankle bracelets, victim protection devices, and interactive home stations that facilitate communication between monitored individuals and supervising professionals. Geosatis also provides the Geopolis platform, which assists in managing alarms and guiding individuals through their reintegration process. The company's innovative solutions are designed to enhance public safety, improve offender rehabilitation, and reduce recidivism, all while maintaining a high level of security against manipulation attempts. With a focus on customer needs and technological advancements, Geosatis aims to revolutionize the electronic monitoring industry.

GEOSATIS

Grant in 2012
Geosatis SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of GPS-based electronic monitoring devices aimed at the criminal justice system. Founded in 2011 in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, the company offers a range of products including GPS ankle bracelets, victim protection devices, and interactive home stations that facilitate communication between monitored individuals and supervising professionals. Geosatis also provides the Geopolis platform, which assists in managing alarms and guiding individuals through their reintegration process. The company's innovative solutions are designed to enhance public safety, improve offender rehabilitation, and reduce recidivism, all while maintaining a high level of security against manipulation attempts. With a focus on customer needs and technological advancements, Geosatis aims to revolutionize the electronic monitoring industry.

CTsystems

Grant in 2012
CTsystems develops dielectric elastomer technology that produces polymer actuators, sensors, and generators. The company offers a complete value chain from raw materials to finished components, enabling customized machine development and improved product performance across various applications.

Kandou Bus

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Kandou Bus specializes in designing high-speed, pin-efficient serial links for various applications. Its technology increases data transfer speed and reduces energy consumption, enabling improvements in devices like DRAM, graphics cards, servers, mobile devices, game consoles, routers, FPGAs, and defense electronics.

TheFabric Physical Computing

Grant in 2011
TheFabric Physical Computing, established in 2011 by Dr. Xavier Righetti in Geneva, Switzerland, focuses on creating interactive solutions. These solutions can be tangible, utilizing open hardware systems, or graphical, leveraging open source software. The company's technology includes low-end wireless home automation modules aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and comfort for clients, ultimately driving growth and revenue.

Kandou Bus

Grant in 2011
Kandou Bus specializes in designing high-speed, pin-efficient serial links for various applications. Its technology increases data transfer speed and reduces energy consumption, enabling improvements in devices like DRAM, graphics cards, servers, mobile devices, game consoles, routers, FPGAs, and defense electronics.

swissaudec

Grant in 2010
swissaudec creates professional three-dimensional sound from one single audio channel. They thereby save 50% up to 88% of the audio signal bandwidth and, vice versa, enhance any audio data to a professional three-dimensional sound image. They license their professional audio codecs for their industrial use in consumer electronics, satellite services, cars handsfree sets, measurement and medtech.

Kandou Bus

Grant in 2010
Kandou Bus specializes in designing high-speed, pin-efficient serial links for various applications. Its technology increases data transfer speed and reduces energy consumption, enabling improvements in devices like DRAM, graphics cards, servers, mobile devices, game consoles, routers, FPGAs, and defense electronics.

Handoo

Grant in 2009
Handoo specializes in delivering multi-touch display platforms to its clients.

Optotune

Pre Seed Round in 2008
Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Lemoptix

Grant in 2008
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

Zelig

Grant in 2008
Zelig develops a reconfigurable chips that replaces special and general purpose chips for the digital signal processing market.

Optotune

Grant in 2008
Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Lemoptix

Grant in 2008
Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

Optotune

Grant in 2007
Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Versive

Versive is a medical equipment company that has developed an innovative manual wheelchair featuring a steering-by-leaning system, making wheelchair propulsion more efficient and reducing shoulder strain for users.
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