Venture Kick

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

Beat Schillig

Founder

Past deals in Industrial Automation

WasteFlow

Seed Round in 2024
WasteFlow is a learning-based vision system developed to analyze waste flow. Today, the low recycling rate can be explained by the low financial incentive to recycle. By identifying the type of waste, we can gain a better understanding of its value and optimize the recycling process. Unfortunately, current solutions are expensive and focused on the final sorting step. Due to data gaps throughout the cycle, they fail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved and their respective KPIs. Our affordable and user-friendly service is designed to be accessible to all actors in the recycling cycle. By empowering them with the necessary tools, we strive to increase sorted material's purity, maximize existing system performance, and enhance recycling energy efficiency.

Sentinus

Seed Round in 2024
Sentinus provides innovative technologies that automate manual assembly operations by incorporating deep-learning-based quality assurance systems.

matriq

Seed Round in 2022
Matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in automated solutions for the individual marking of plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a patented technology known as DynamicMold, which allows for the direct marking of plastic parts during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology provides product manufacturers with capabilities for traceability and brand protection by embedding unique, forgery-proof codes into each plastic product.

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.

matriq

Grant in 2021
Matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in automated solutions for the individual marking of plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a patented technology known as DynamicMold, which allows for the direct marking of plastic parts during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology provides product manufacturers with capabilities for traceability and brand protection by embedding unique, forgery-proof codes into each plastic product.

Bota Systems

Grant in 2020
Bota Systems AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced sensors for robotic applications. Incorporated in 2020, the company produces a range of products including force torque sensors, load cells, and robotic grippers designed to enhance the functionality of robotic arms, exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and surgical platforms. Bota Systems' offerings include the Rokubi and SensONE force torque sensors, which facilitate safe and efficient interactions between robots and their environments. By providing high-quality and cost-effective components, the company aims to meet the growing demand for automation technology, enabling clients to implement integrated robotic solutions that streamline processes and improve productivity.

No-touch Robotics

Grant in 2020
No-Touch Robotics specializes in the development and manufacturing of contactless robotic manipulators and grippers designed to handle small and fragile objects without mechanical contact. Their innovative solutions utilize electromechanical transducers and proprietary control software to manipulate, move, and monitor objects, ensuring there is no damage or contamination. This technology is particularly beneficial for automating processes that traditionally required manual handling, such as laboratory tasks in microscopy and 3D printing. By providing a safe and efficient means of object manipulation, No-Touch Robotics aims to enhance automation in various industries, addressing the needs of clients who require precision and care in handling delicate items.

matriq

Grant in 2020
Matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in automated solutions for the individual marking of plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a patented technology known as DynamicMold, which allows for the direct marking of plastic parts during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology provides product manufacturers with capabilities for traceability and brand protection by embedding unique, forgery-proof codes into each plastic product.

IMITec

Grant in 2020
IMITec is a provider of turnkey automated aircraft maintenance and inspection solutions. IMITec connects its unique competences in aerospace-, NDT-, and software engineering to create solutions that improve the availability of transportation systems.

Bota Systems

Grant in 2020
Bota Systems AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced sensors for robotic applications. Incorporated in 2020, the company produces a range of products including force torque sensors, load cells, and robotic grippers designed to enhance the functionality of robotic arms, exoskeletons, prosthetic devices, and surgical platforms. Bota Systems' offerings include the Rokubi and SensONE force torque sensors, which facilitate safe and efficient interactions between robots and their environments. By providing high-quality and cost-effective components, the company aims to meet the growing demand for automation technology, enabling clients to implement integrated robotic solutions that streamline processes and improve productivity.

Auxivo

Seed Round in 2019
Auxivo AG is a company based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializing in the development and manufacturing of wearable exoskeletons. These innovative devices are designed to support and protect workers engaged in physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects. By reducing strain and fatigue, Auxivo's exoskeletons enhance worker safety and overall well-being, helping to prevent injuries and improve productivity in the workplace. The company's focus on creating accessible and effective solutions aims to ensure that workers can perform their duties with greater ease and security.

DuraMon

Grant in 2019
DuraMon specializes in the development of embeddable wireless multifunctional sensors aimed at monitoring critical parameters related to corrosion and durability. The company's innovative sensors integrate advanced sensor technology with data interpretation and analysis methods to deliver accurate diagnoses and forecasts regarding corrosion. By providing insights into the urgency of repairs, DuraMon's solutions help organizations, including businesses and government entities, to minimize corrosion-related expenses and enhance safety measures.

Agrinium Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agrinium Technologies is a company focused on developing robotic mushroom harvesters designed to efficiently harvest button mushrooms year-round. Their innovative harvester operates at a high speed while maintaining the quality of the mushrooms, significantly reducing operational costs by up to 50%. This technology addresses common challenges faced by farmers, such as staffing issues and employee turnover, allowing them to remain competitive against imported products and sustain profitability in the market.

Neural Concept

Seed Round in 2019
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.

Flybotix

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

Agrinium Technologies

Grant in 2018
Agrinium Technologies is a company focused on developing robotic mushroom harvesters designed to efficiently harvest button mushrooms year-round. Their innovative harvester operates at a high speed while maintaining the quality of the mushrooms, significantly reducing operational costs by up to 50%. This technology addresses common challenges faced by farmers, such as staffing issues and employee turnover, allowing them to remain competitive against imported products and sustain profitability in the market.

Synthara

Grant in 2018
Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Voliro

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

Neural Concept

Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.

Tinamu

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

Touchless Automation

Grant in 2018
Touchless Automation GmbH is a high-tech company based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, specializing in the production of contactless handling equipment for the manipulation, assembly, and inspection of small components, particularly in the optoelectronic, MEMS, and micro-optical sectors. Founded in 2016, the company offers innovative solutions such as Levio, an automatic die sorter that efficiently picks up components from adhesive tapes, and Paradigma, a platform designed for pick and place operations without physical contact. Their technology is applicable across various industries, including aerospace, semiconductor, optoelectronics, luxury watches, microsystems, and medtech, facilitating processes such as inspection, sorting, palletizing, and assembly. Touchless Automation's systems enable the handling of components ranging from 0.1 to 20 millimeters, significantly enhancing production yield and operational efficiency.

Synthara

Grant in 2018
Synthara AG, a Swiss semiconductor startup founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, specializes in designing advanced smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and other energy-sensitive uses. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient computational AI chips tailored for various applications, including wearables, health monitoring, augmented reality/virtual reality, and aerospace technologies. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations to be performed directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload, enhances system performance, and improves efficiency, particularly for AI applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By empowering chipmakers and device manufacturers, Synthara aims to lower costs, accelerate time to market, and foster new avenues for innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Neural Concept

Grant in 2018
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.

Voliro

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

Fixposition

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

Tinamu

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

Komp-ACT

Pre Seed Round in 2018
KOMP-ACT has developed Modula, an innovative electric actuator solution that is poised to electrify the next generation of the industrial machines in the automation industry for the benefits of the machines builders, end-users and last but not least our environment towards an important reduction of CO2 emissions.

Fixposition

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

UniteLabs

Grant in 2017
UniteLabs, AG is a software company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2017, that specializes in automation solutions for life science research facilities. The company offers an infrastructure platform that integrates hardware and software across various vendors, enabling the digitalization of life science research and development. Its solutions include a plug-and-play robotic lab assistant, on-demand automation, and control software, which help improve the quality and reproducibility of scientific work. By facilitating seamless connections between laboratory equipment, UniteLabs allows users to rapidly build and deploy custom workflows, enhancing lab efficiency and flexibility. The platform also features a growing library of connectors and software development kits for API access, aimed at transforming laboratory operations and accelerating scientific throughput.

Komp-ACT

Grant in 2017
KOMP-ACT has developed Modula, an innovative electric actuator solution that is poised to electrify the next generation of the industrial machines in the automation industry for the benefits of the machines builders, end-users and last but not least our environment towards an important reduction of CO2 emissions.

Zaphiro

Seed Round in 2017
Zaphiro is a company that specializes in developing real-time monitoring and automation systems aimed at improving the efficiency and profitability of electrical grid operations. Founded in April 2017 as a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, it was established by researchers Paolo Romano, Marco Pignati, and Lorenzo Zanni. The company’s technology provides a comprehensive view of energy flows within the grid and enhances fault detection capabilities. By utilizing distributed sensing and a central grid controller, Zaphiro enables clients to safely incorporate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles into their systems. Its solutions facilitate quick responses to electrical faults, thereby reducing the impact of power outages.

Komp-ACT

Grant in 2017
KOMP-ACT has developed Modula, an innovative electric actuator solution that is poised to electrify the next generation of the industrial machines in the automation industry for the benefits of the machines builders, end-users and last but not least our environment towards an important reduction of CO2 emissions.

Thingdust

Grant in 2017
Thingdust AG, founded in 2017 and based in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of analytical devices that utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to measure, analyze, and optimize office spaces. The company's technology employs multi-sensors to wirelessly transmit data regarding occupancy and indoor climate, allowing for real-time monitoring and management of various commercial environments, including desks, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces. Thingdust's solutions assist facility managers and office stakeholders in optimizing space utilization and enhancing employee experience by providing visibility into available workspaces. Their clientele includes office furniture manufacturers, architects, consultancy firms, and facility management companies, all seeking to adapt to the evolving demands for modern, efficient workspaces.

Thingdust

Grant in 2016
Thingdust AG, founded in 2017 and based in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in the development of analytical devices that utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to measure, analyze, and optimize office spaces. The company's technology employs multi-sensors to wirelessly transmit data regarding occupancy and indoor climate, allowing for real-time monitoring and management of various commercial environments, including desks, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces. Thingdust's solutions assist facility managers and office stakeholders in optimizing space utilization and enhancing employee experience by providing visibility into available workspaces. Their clientele includes office furniture manufacturers, architects, consultancy firms, and facility management companies, all seeking to adapt to the evolving demands for modern, efficient workspaces.

ROVENSO

Grant in 2016
ROVENSO is a Swiss startup from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) incorporated in 2016.We are based near Lausanne (Switzerland). We develop, manufacture and market ROVéo, an agile robot for security and safety monitoring of industrial sites.ROVéo patrols fully autonomously 24/7, 2-3x more cost-effective than manned guarding, inside and outside industrial buildings, preventing intrusions, detecting any thefts of assets, but also detecting safety hazards such as start of fires, leaks or systems dysfunctions that could put people’s life at risks and that could be even missed by security guards.

IRsweep

Pre Seed Round in 2015
IRsweep AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical spectrometers, particularly for the mid-infrared region. The company’s flagship product, the IRis-F1, leverages Quantum Cascade Laser Frequency Combs, a technology developed by its co-founders at ETH Zurich in 2012. This innovative spectrometer is designed to achieve high measurement speeds, allowing for microsecond time resolution, which is crucial for observing rapid molecular processes such as protein folding and enzyme kinetics. IRsweep's products, including the compact IRcell, enhance the capabilities of spectroscopy by enabling users to analyze lower concentrations of substances more effectively. The technology is set to transform process analytics and may pave the way for portable applications in various industrial and laboratory settings.

ROVENSO

Grant in 2015
ROVENSO is a Swiss startup from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) incorporated in 2016.We are based near Lausanne (Switzerland). We develop, manufacture and market ROVéo, an agile robot for security and safety monitoring of industrial sites.ROVéo patrols fully autonomously 24/7, 2-3x more cost-effective than manned guarding, inside and outside industrial buildings, preventing intrusions, detecting any thefts of assets, but also detecting safety hazards such as start of fires, leaks or systems dysfunctions that could put people’s life at risks and that could be even missed by security guards.

Novamet sarl

Grant in 2015
Novamet develops a smart data-driven tool to optimize aluminium melting (recycling) processes. Novamet develops Smart Controling System to enhance the efficiency of metling process in Aluminium industries. The approach is based on on-line data acquisition, efficient numerical modeling and machine learning of heat exchanges within a industerial furnace.

IRsweep

Grant in 2015
IRsweep AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical spectrometers, particularly for the mid-infrared region. The company’s flagship product, the IRis-F1, leverages Quantum Cascade Laser Frequency Combs, a technology developed by its co-founders at ETH Zurich in 2012. This innovative spectrometer is designed to achieve high measurement speeds, allowing for microsecond time resolution, which is crucial for observing rapid molecular processes such as protein folding and enzyme kinetics. IRsweep's products, including the compact IRcell, enhance the capabilities of spectroscopy by enabling users to analyze lower concentrations of substances more effectively. The technology is set to transform process analytics and may pave the way for portable applications in various industrial and laboratory settings.

IRsweep

Grant in 2014
IRsweep AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced optical spectrometers, particularly for the mid-infrared region. The company’s flagship product, the IRis-F1, leverages Quantum Cascade Laser Frequency Combs, a technology developed by its co-founders at ETH Zurich in 2012. This innovative spectrometer is designed to achieve high measurement speeds, allowing for microsecond time resolution, which is crucial for observing rapid molecular processes such as protein folding and enzyme kinetics. IRsweep's products, including the compact IRcell, enhance the capabilities of spectroscopy by enabling users to analyze lower concentrations of substances more effectively. The technology is set to transform process analytics and may pave the way for portable applications in various industrial and laboratory settings.

Strensor

Grant in 2013
Strensor Systems develops and produces automated sensors that detect hazardous defects in the automated assembly of medical syringes, that up to now have not been detected at all, or in an unreliable manner.

Henschel-Robotics

Grant in 2013
Henschel-Robotics GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in the development of IoT-enabled servo drives. The company's flagship product, HDrive, features a sophisticated and configurable position control system, making it suitable for various applications in different industries. Henschel-Robotics offers two versions of the HDrive: the HDrive17-ETH-I, tailored for industrial use, and the HDrive17-ETH, designed for prototyping purposes. The company provides its products through online sales, aiming to equip users with innovative solutions to motorize their applications effectively.

Imina Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2009
Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that enables the semiconductor industry to enhance product safety by providing high-precision services for sample interaction and characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's systems position probes with exceptional accuracy while maintaining stable electrical contacts. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve deep integration with various microscopy and semiconductor test equipment, solidifying Imina Technologies' reputation as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, particularly in nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis.

Greenteg

Grant in 2009
Greenteg AG, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of thermal sensors and energy harvesting solutions. The company's product range includes heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and customized sensor solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Greenteg's thermal sensors are designed for high-resolution measurement of thermal parameters and find applications across various sectors, including building, industry, medtech, and scientific research. These sensors are utilized for tasks such as assessing insulation quality, material testing, process monitoring, fouling detection, mass flow measurement, and thermal error compensation, enabling users to achieve optimal accuracy in their operations.

Nanotion

Grant in 2009
Nanotion AG, founded in June 2010 in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing analytical devices designed for the water, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company focuses on detecting and characterizing nanoparticles in liquid media, offering both technology as a service and analytical devices to address the challenges associated with nanosized particle analysis. Founded by Dr. Christopher Latkoczy and Bartjan den Hartogh, Nanotion emerged from a technical collaboration with ETH Zurich and Eawag. The company's mission is to optimize industrial processes and mitigate risks linked to the use of nanomaterials, ensuring safer applications across various sectors. Tom Forrer, who has been with Nanotion since its inception, plays a key role in algorithm programming and software development, supporting the company's commitment to providing effective solutions for nanoparticle analysis.

Greenteg

Grant in 2009
Greenteg AG, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of thermal sensors and energy harvesting solutions. The company's product range includes heat flux sensors, laser power detectors, and customized sensor solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Greenteg's thermal sensors are designed for high-resolution measurement of thermal parameters and find applications across various sectors, including building, industry, medtech, and scientific research. These sensors are utilized for tasks such as assessing insulation quality, material testing, process monitoring, fouling detection, mass flow measurement, and thermal error compensation, enabling users to achieve optimal accuracy in their operations.

Imina Technologies

Grant in 2009
Imina Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in robotic solutions for the characterization of samples under optical and scanning electron microscopes. The company develops precision robotic technology that enables the semiconductor industry to enhance product safety by providing high-precision services for sample interaction and characterization at the nanometer scale. Utilizing a unique motion technology, Imina's systems position probes with exceptional accuracy while maintaining stable electrical contacts. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve deep integration with various microscopy and semiconductor test equipment, solidifying Imina Technologies' reputation as a leader in the semiconductor test equipment market, particularly in nanoprobing and electrical failure analysis.

Zurich Instruments

Pre Seed Round in 2008
Zurich Instruments is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, developing and selling measurement instruments and delivering customer support in key markets around the world, either directly or with carefully selected partners. They are a growing, independent and founder-led company. Zurich Instruments makes cutting-edge instrumentation for scientists and technologists in advanced labs who are passionate about phenomena that are often notoriously difficult to measure. Their core offering includes lock-in amplifiers, phase-locked loops, arbitrary waveform generator, impedance analyzers, digitizers and boxcar averagers. They believe that system integration is good. They believe that system integration leads to significant time savings, reduced lab setup complexity, efficient workflows and reliable, accurate measurements. Their instruments deliver market-leading specifications for sensitivity, dynamic range, feature set, speed and accuracy as a list of Zurich Instruments' industry firsts shows:d delivering customer support in key markets around the world, either directly or with carefully selected partners. They are a growing, independent and founder-led company.

Humanikin

Grant in 2008
Humanikin GmbH, founded in 2008 as a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, specializes in the development of physical human simulators. The company focuses on creating thermal manikins and body parts, as well as body monitoring solutions that utilize MSR dataloggers. Additionally, Humanikin provides simulation solutions for coupled physical processes, including thermal and moisture transport in building structures, and offers industrial protective clothing. Since its inception, the company has been recognized as a viable small and medium-sized enterprise by the European Union, allowing it to participate in various EU FP7 framework projects. Humanikin has established itself as a registered trademark for simulating the human body since 2010. The company is based in Appenzell, Switzerland.

Zurich Instruments

Grant in 2008
Zurich Instruments is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, developing and selling measurement instruments and delivering customer support in key markets around the world, either directly or with carefully selected partners. They are a growing, independent and founder-led company. Zurich Instruments makes cutting-edge instrumentation for scientists and technologists in advanced labs who are passionate about phenomena that are often notoriously difficult to measure. Their core offering includes lock-in amplifiers, phase-locked loops, arbitrary waveform generator, impedance analyzers, digitizers and boxcar averagers. They believe that system integration is good. They believe that system integration leads to significant time savings, reduced lab setup complexity, efficient workflows and reliable, accurate measurements. Their instruments deliver market-leading specifications for sensitivity, dynamic range, feature set, speed and accuracy as a list of Zurich Instruments' industry firsts shows:d delivering customer support in key markets around the world, either directly or with carefully selected partners. They are a growing, independent and founder-led company.

Zurich Instruments

Grant in 2008
Zurich Instruments is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, developing and selling measurement instruments and delivering customer support in key markets around the world, either directly or with carefully selected partners. They are a growing, independent and founder-led company. Zurich Instruments makes cutting-edge instrumentation for scientists and technologists in advanced labs who are passionate about phenomena that are often notoriously difficult to measure. Their core offering includes lock-in amplifiers, phase-locked loops, arbitrary waveform generator, impedance analyzers, digitizers and boxcar averagers. They believe that system integration is good. They believe that system integration leads to significant time savings, reduced lab setup complexity, efficient workflows and reliable, accurate measurements. Their instruments deliver market-leading specifications for sensitivity, dynamic range, feature set, speed and accuracy as a list of Zurich Instruments' industry firsts shows:d delivering customer support in key markets around the world, either directly or with carefully selected partners. They are a growing, independent and founder-led company.
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