Clee Medical
Grant in 2025
Clee Medical specializes in developing innovative neuroimaging and surgical access technologies to improve precision and efficiency in neurosurgery. Their products, which include imaging and sensing systems, provide enhanced access, vision, and navigation within the brain, seamlessly integrating with existing neurosurgical equipment and current surgical routines. This enables healthcare providers to potentially enhance patient outcomes with greater precision.
Carewell is influencing the way people work in healthcare by providing flexible digital solutions tailored to their specific needs.
NovoViz specializes in the development and production of single-photon computational engines, designed for applications across diverse technological nodes. Their imaging system excels in rapid photon detection and processing, catering to industries seeking high sensitivity, speed, and efficient data management. This technology facilitates real-time data capture and analysis, empowering industries to explore new frontiers, innovate more cost-effectively, and enhance real-world applications.
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.
Helix Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Helix Robotics is developing the first commercial soft robot manipulator, addressing the need for human-friendly and reliable robotics.
qCella
Pre Seed Round in 2025
qCella specializes in innovative heating solutions. It infuses natural fibers with copper to create heating mats that uniformly warm up when connected to a power source, outperforming conventional heating wires. The company's technology extends beyond mats, also heating car seats, interiors, clothing, and other products directly and homogenously, eliminating the need for heat-losing layers.
Ionic Wind is a technology company that specializes in energy-efficient airflow solutions. It has developed a patented technology that generates airflow using electric fields instead of traditional rotating machinery, making its systems noiseless and versatile. The company's innovations aim to drive operational efficiency and environmental sustainability across various industries, including drying, electronics cooling, air purification, and extreme condition applications.
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.
Optiverse is a technology company that specializes in meeting intelligence. It offers a platform that automates various tasks from virtual meetings, including generating automatic meeting minutes, actionable follow-up items, and summaries of video content. The platform uses proprietary video technology and machine learning to streamline workflows and enhance productivity for teams and organizations worldwide.
Perovskia
Seed Round in 2024
Perovskia develops and digitally prints customized solar cells using patent-protected technology, combining printed electronics, photovoltaics, and materials science. The company produces solar cells that can be printed directly onto glass and other substrates, enabling electronics manufacturers to power devices, extend battery life, and provide sustainable energy alternatives to traditional silicon-based cells.
MindMetrix
Pre Seed Round in 2024
MindMetrix develops a mental training platform using eye-tracking-based neurofeedback technology. This platform connects neurophysiology with virtual reality for enhancing mental resilience, particularly among athletes aiming to optimize performance.
NovoViz specializes in the development and production of single-photon computational engines, designed for applications across diverse technological nodes. Their imaging system excels in rapid photon detection and processing, catering to industries seeking high sensitivity, speed, and efficient data management. This technology facilitates real-time data capture and analysis, empowering industries to explore new frontiers, innovate more cost-effectively, and enhance real-world applications.
Planeto is an energy transition company specializing in energy planning software solutions. It focuses on developing energy efficiency software aimed at decarbonizing the heating energy supply in buildings. The company's offerings include district heating and cooling networks that facilitate the connection of buildings to renewable energy sources, thereby enabling clients to achieve a sustainable and clean environment.
Chiral is a manufacturer specializing in next-generation electronics utilizing advanced nanomaterials. The company focuses on producing nanomaterial-based transistors, particularly those made from carbon nanotubes, which are designed for the automated assembly of clean nanomaterials at the wafer scale. Chiral's innovative approach enables clients to develop and implement computing and quantum technologies, facilitating the transition from research to commercial applications at an industrial scale. By leveraging cutting-edge nanotechnology, the company aims to meet the growing demands of the electronics market.
qCella specializes in innovative heating solutions. It infuses natural fibers with copper to create heating mats that uniformly warm up when connected to a power source, outperforming conventional heating wires. The company's technology extends beyond mats, also heating car seats, interiors, clothing, and other products directly and homogenously, eliminating the need for heat-losing layers.
PlasNifix is a technology company that has developed a novel process for nitrogen fixation, using plasma assistance to enable the production of ammonia and other nitrogen-containing compounds at lower temperatures and with significantly less energy. This innovative method relies on proprietary catalysts and plasma generators, facilitating a more efficient and sustainable production process that can help agricultural and fertilizer industries reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
CERN is an international particle-physics laboratory based in Geneva, Switzerland, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research, conducting fundamental research into the structure of matter by operating the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, including particle accelerators and detectors, that propel and collide particles to observe their interactions. Established in 1954, CERN provides the infrastructure and environment for high-energy physics research, coordinating collaboration among member states and researchers to explore the basic constituents of the universe.
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.
Irmos Technologies
Grant in 2023
Irmos Technologies is a startup specializing in real-time, AI-powered structural condition evaluation. Its platform enables engineers to monitor the health of buildings and bridges, reducing maintenance costs, environmental impact, and enhancing safety.
matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in innovative marking solutions for plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed patented DynamicMold technology that allows for the individual marking of plastic parts directly during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology enables each plastic item to bear a unique and tamper-proof code, enhancing traceability and product protection for manufacturers. By integrating marking capabilities into the production line, matriq AG provides solutions that support brand integrity and consumer trust.
Sensawear is a medical technology company that specializes in the production of wearable, textile-integrated sensors. These sensors monitor tissue oxygenation and skin pressure in real-time, alerting users to potential pressure injuries before they occur. By providing early warnings of low-oxygenation conditions caused by high-pressure points, Sensawear's products enable users to take preventative action, such as moving or being moved, thus minimizing the risk of painful and dangerous pressure ulcers.
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.
Maven Health
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Developer of a metabolic health assessment platform designed to support healthcare professionals in identifying at-risk individuals before traditional diagnostics. The company uses saliva-based metabolite measurements analyzed through customized Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometry, enabling registered nutritionists and healthcare providers to assess metabolic health with minimal invasiveness, competitive cost, and early detection capabilities.
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.
AtlasVR specializes in providing vocational training services using virtual reality (VR) technology. The company offers immersive and interactive VR experiences tailored to various industries, enhancing skill development and scenario-based learning. Their intuitive solution seamlessly integrates into existing training programs, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create an engaging and effective learning environment. AtlasVR aims to make professional education more accessible and scalable for both students and companies.
SwissInspect
Grant in 2022
SwissInspect is a technology company specializing in infrastructure and building inspection. It develops a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that creates digital twins of physical structures, enabling construction companies to identify structural defects, predict the asset's remaining lifespan, and plan maintenance or reconstruction accordingly.
Isochronic
Seed Round in 2022
Isochronic is a manufacturer of advanced industrial robotic products designed for pick-and-place applications. The company focuses on developing next-generation robots that can transport multiple parts simultaneously, thus enhancing efficiency in high-volume production lines. By enabling industries to automate their operations, Isochronic significantly increases the number of products processed at any given time while optimizing the use of factory floor space. Its innovative approach aims to revolutionize the traditional pick-and-place methods, providing businesses with the tools necessary for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.
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.
Isochronic is a manufacturer of advanced industrial robotic products designed for pick-and-place applications. The company focuses on developing next-generation robots that can transport multiple parts simultaneously, thus enhancing efficiency in high-volume production lines. By enabling industries to automate their operations, Isochronic significantly increases the number of products processed at any given time while optimizing the use of factory floor space. Its innovative approach aims to revolutionize the traditional pick-and-place methods, providing businesses with the tools necessary for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.
Exomotion SA is a Swiss company founded in 2018, located in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company specializes in the development of innovative personal mobility devices that utilize robotics technology. Exomotion's products are designed to enhance omnidirectional movement, featuring electronic movement systems that combine electrical boards with motion sensors and a wheeled mechanism. This technology enables the devices to move in any direction and rotate instantly, significantly improving the user experience. By rethinking the concept of e-mobility, Exomotion aims to enhance mobility solutions with a focus on omnidirectionality and safety.
ArcoScreen is a Swiss medtech company developing a microfluidic discovery platform for drug screening that targets membrane receptors, notably G-protein coupled receptors. The platform blends a lab-on-chip system with biological assays to quantify GPCR activation in primary mammalian cells, including guanosine 5'-O-(3-thiotriphosphate)-based functional readouts, and supports both ready-to-use and custom stable cell lines. This approach enables pharmaceutical researchers to investigate receptor signaling, identify drug modes of action, and perform in-vitro screenings directly on patient-derived cells. By enabling faster, more predictive screenings, ArcoScreen aims to reduce clinical attrition and accelerate the development of therapeutic candidates with improved translational relevance.
Perovskia
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Perovskia develops and digitally prints customized solar cells using patent-protected technology, combining printed electronics, photovoltaics, and materials science. The company produces solar cells that can be printed directly onto glass and other substrates, enabling electronics manufacturers to power devices, extend battery life, and provide sustainable energy alternatives to traditional silicon-based cells.
matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in innovative marking solutions for plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed patented DynamicMold technology that allows for the individual marking of plastic parts directly during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology enables each plastic item to bear a unique and tamper-proof code, enhancing traceability and product protection for manufacturers. By integrating marking capabilities into the production line, matriq AG provides solutions that support brand integrity and consumer trust.
Aegis Rider is a technology company that develops augmented reality-based safety systems for motorcyclists. Headquartered in Schlieren, near Zurich, it was founded in 2020. The company's solutions provide a real-time virtual overlay to guide riders by displaying the safest trajectory through curves. Leveraging digital map processing, machine learning, and embedded systems, the system calculates and visualizes recommended paths and conveys risk information about the surrounding environment. The aim is to help riders make safer decisions and reduce accidents by quantifying risk and delivering actionable guidance during riding.
condenZero GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and production of scientific instruments and components. These are designed for research applications in ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic conditions, with a focus on liquid helium transmission electron microscopy (TEM) technology. The company's platform includes cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum sample holders, along with engineering services, enabling research institutions and laboratories to conduct precise low-temperature experiments and achieve high-resolution imaging.
Miraex develops and manufactures photonic and quantum solutions for sensing, networking and computing. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company produces photonic sensors, quantum transducers and quantum converters for industrial solutions, aerospace, security and defense, as well as quantum networking and computing applications. Its industrial sensing offerings aim to prevent asset failures in demanding environments where conventional electronic sensors are inadequate. Miraex also builds quantum integrated circuits for high-sensitivity measurements and distributed quantum computing infrastructures, and pursues full-stack photonic and quantum systems, including prototypes and patented quantum interconnect designs to scale quantum processors, microwave and ion-trap modules, quantum memories, and quantum-enhanced RF receivers for satellite communications and next-generation optical radar systems.
condenZero GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and production of scientific instruments and components. These are designed for research applications in ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic conditions, with a focus on liquid helium transmission electron microscopy (TEM) technology. The company's platform includes cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum sample holders, along with engineering services, enabling research institutions and laboratories to conduct precise low-temperature experiments and achieve high-resolution imaging.
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.
SYLVA is an integrated learning and assessment platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience for both students and educators. By automating tedious processes, the platform allows users to create comprehensive course models, including content and schedules, within a secure private cloud. Its intelligent automated grading system not only saves educators valuable time but also enables them to focus more on teaching. Furthermore, SYLVA facilitates personalized feedback by assessing student comprehension, thereby empowering students to manage their educational requirements more effectively. Through interactivity and automation, the platform reinforces learning concepts and streamlines assessment processes.
Exnaton is an IT services company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on smart energy solutions, including electric vehicle (EV) smart charging and facilitating the energy transition. The company's platform is designed for renewable energy power trading, providing tools for energy data management that enable energy suppliers to capitalize on digital business opportunities in local energy markets. By enhancing energy independence and optimizing operations, Exnaton allows grid operators to implement effective models for integrating renewable energy sources into their systems, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for energy utilities.
XRnanotech is a Swiss company that designs and manufactures nanostructured X-ray optics for high-energy beams. It develops high aspect ratio Fresnel zone plates, beam-shaping condensers for X-ray microscopy, 2D and 3D resolution targets, gratings and beam splitters, and custom optics for advanced experiments. Its technology enables precise focusing of very energetic X-rays onto tiny samples, supporting drug discovery, medical imaging, microchip inspection, and investigations of advanced materials. Founded in 2020 and based in Untersiggenthal, XRnanotech positions itself as a deep tech provider delivering precision optics for high-tech applications. The company offers capabilities in custom optics design and analytical components used in research and industry.
matriq AG is a machinery manufacturing company based in St. Gallenkappel, Switzerland, specializing in innovative marking solutions for plastic components. Founded in 2019, the company has developed patented DynamicMold technology that allows for the individual marking of plastic parts directly during the manufacturing process, including methods such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. This technology enables each plastic item to bear a unique and tamper-proof code, enhancing traceability and product protection for manufacturers. By integrating marking capabilities into the production line, matriq AG provides solutions that support brand integrity and consumer trust.
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.
Nutrix is a Swiss health-technology company focused on prevention and precision medicine. It develops a non-invasive nanosensor placed on the tooth to measure glucose levels in saliva, with data transmitted to an external application. The sensor tracks food intake and provides dietary guidance to help prevent diabetes. The company combines artificial intelligence with wearables and human care to deliver cost-effective prevention and healthcare programs, including digital coaching and telemedicine, enabling caregivers to monitor patients remotely and reduce routine doctor visits. In 2025 Nutrix expanded its offering with CortiSense, a cortisol monitoring sensor, reflecting its move into non-invasive hormonal monitoring. Based in Basel, Switzerland, Nutrix provides an integrated solution of sensors, software, and care services.
IMITec GmbH is a Swiss company specializing in turnkey automated solutions for aircraft maintenance and inspection. Founded in 2018 and based in Meilen, the company integrates its expertise in aerospace engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), and software development to enhance the efficiency and availability of aviation systems. IMITec's services encompass the entire aerospace development process, including design, training, certification, and maintenance data digitalization, as well as process automation. Through its innovative approach, IMITec aims to streamline maintenance operations and improve overall operational performance in the aerospace sector.
EarlySight, a Lausanne-based medical device company, develops technology to detect and treat eye diseases at an early stage. Its flagship work includes a fundus camera that images the retina with high detail by combining eye illumination with real time ocular aberration correction. The company also leverages cellular level imaging and transscleral illumination to monitor day to day treatment effects in a non invasive manner, enabling eye specialists to visualize the morphology of retinal cells. Founded in 2016, EarlySight aims to bring its imaging technology to clinics to improve early diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions.
Founded in 2020, SurgeonsLab specializes in developing patient-specific training models for surgical procedures. It offers microsurgical treatment planning, procedure planning, and validation of new medical devices to enhance precision and safety in surgeries.
Selph is a medical technology company that focuses on developing a medical device that enables people to conduct a self-test for sexually transmitted diseases. It specializes in digital health, sensors, diagnostics, and medical services.
XRnanotech is a Swiss company that designs and manufactures nanostructured X-ray optics for high-energy beams. It develops high aspect ratio Fresnel zone plates, beam-shaping condensers for X-ray microscopy, 2D and 3D resolution targets, gratings and beam splitters, and custom optics for advanced experiments. Its technology enables precise focusing of very energetic X-rays onto tiny samples, supporting drug discovery, medical imaging, microchip inspection, and investigations of advanced materials. Founded in 2020 and based in Untersiggenthal, XRnanotech positions itself as a deep tech provider delivering precision optics for high-tech applications. The company offers capabilities in custom optics design and analytical components used in research and industry.
Agrinorm develops an AI-powered cloud-based system that predicts the quality properties and shelf-life of perishable fruits at the farm gate. Its platform enables direct collaboration between buyers and growers, reducing waste and adapting to climate change.
Testmate Health
Grant in 2020
Testmate Health is a medtech startup and award-winning spin-off of the University of Geneva in Switzerland. It has developed a smartphone-compatible platform test kit capable of diagnosing diseases based on identifiable DNA or RNA sequences without the need for a laboratory, delivering results in minutes at home. The initial product is a rapid urine self-test for the four most common sexually transmitted infections, designed to be used outside clinical settings and to provide a smartphone-scanable result that supports immediate access to treatment if needed. The platform uses DNA isothermal technology to detect infectious diseases with identifiable DNA, enabling home testing without laboratory submission. Further test kits for additional diseases are in development to empower users to monitor their health from home.
Autonomyo is a Swiss company founded in 2014, based in Lausanne, that specializes in developing robotic rehabilitation solutions for individuals with neurological gait disorders. The company focuses on manufacturing a lightweight exoskeleton designed to facilitate robotically assisted gait training, which can be utilized in rehabilitation clinics as well as in home settings with remote monitoring capabilities. Autonomyo's team, comprised of engineers, developers, and healthcare professionals, is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and training intensity for people with neuromuscular and motor disorders, ultimately aiming to improve their mobility and restore their freedom of movement.
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.
SYLVA is an integrated learning and assessment platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience for both students and educators. By automating tedious processes, the platform allows users to create comprehensive course models, including content and schedules, within a secure private cloud. Its intelligent automated grading system not only saves educators valuable time but also enables them to focus more on teaching. Furthermore, SYLVA facilitates personalized feedback by assessing student comprehension, thereby empowering students to manage their educational requirements more effectively. Through interactivity and automation, the platform reinforces learning concepts and streamlines assessment processes.
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.
Nanotech SWHL
Grant in 2019
Nanotech SWHL GmbH is a Swiss company specializing in sub-wavelength holographic lithography technology, which revolutionizes the production of electronic circuits. Founded in 2015 and based in Dübendorf, the company offers innovative solutions for the lithography stage of integrated circuit production. Its SWHL technology allows for the printing of 3D structures using a single mask in one exposure, significantly reducing the complexity and cost associated with traditional methods that typically require multiple masks and exposures. This approach employs a holographic stepper and easier-to-manufacture holographic masks, which are less sensitive to defects, thereby enhancing production efficiency. By addressing the limitations of conventional photolithography, SWHL positions itself as a promising alternative to existing technologies, capable of producing high-resolution images without the constraints faced by traditional methods.
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.
SYLVA is an integrated learning and assessment platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience for both students and educators. By automating tedious processes, the platform allows users to create comprehensive course models, including content and schedules, within a secure private cloud. Its intelligent automated grading system not only saves educators valuable time but also enables them to focus more on teaching. Furthermore, SYLVA facilitates personalized feedback by assessing student comprehension, thereby empowering students to manage their educational requirements more effectively. Through interactivity and automation, the platform reinforces learning concepts and streamlines assessment processes.
Dronistics is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing a personal and user-friendly drone delivery system designed for last-centimeter delivery to hard-to-reach locations. Its innovative system utilizes autonomous drones, which are equipped with GPS technology and controlled through a web application accessible on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The drones are connected to the internet via a 4G modem, enabling seamless operation. To ensure safety during flights and while unloading packages, Dronistics incorporates a series of safety checks into its software. This technology allows logistics and online retail companies to effectively address delivery challenges in remote areas, providing a reliable solution for modern delivery needs.
Spectroplast
Grant in 2019
Spectroplast specializes in additive manufacturing of pure silicones using its proprietary SAMT technology. It offers customizable solutions for healthcare, industrial components, soft robotics, art, and medical sectors. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Spectroplasty enables cost-effective and time-saving production without the need for molds, operating with minimal waste.
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.
SwissSource Instruments specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative analytical equipment for mass spectrometry. The company’s technology significantly enhances the efficiency of sample preparation, allowing researchers and industry professionals across various sectors—such as pharmaceuticals, food science, and forensics—to analyze complex samples with greater speed and accuracy. By implementing SwissSource’s ionization sources, clients can streamline their analytical processes, reduce the sample volumes required for analysis, and address challenges associated with traditional sample preparation methods. This versatile technology is applicable in multiple fields, including academia, industry, government laboratories, and research institutions, providing solutions that facilitate comprehensive and efficient sample analysis.
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.
EBAMed develops a non-invasive ultrasound-based device to monitor and treat heart motion using proton beams. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Bloch Labs are an early-stage EPFL spin-off developing a compact, robust, wide range vacuum gauge for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.
Clemedi AG is a Swiss-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing diagnostic workflows for infectious diseases. The company creates in vitro diagnostic tests by integrating next-generation sequencing and machine learning technologies. These innovative tests are designed to diagnose drug-resistant infections directly from patient samples within a single day, supporting timely and personalized antibiotic therapy. By providing healthcare professionals with critical information, Clemedi aims to enhance decision-making in the treatment of infectious diseases, ultimately contributing to the fight against antibiotic resistance. This approach is particularly significant given projections that antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to 10 million deaths annually by 2050.
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 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.
Exomotion SA is a Swiss company founded in 2018, located in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company specializes in the development of innovative personal mobility devices that utilize robotics technology. Exomotion's products are designed to enhance omnidirectional movement, featuring electronic movement systems that combine electrical boards with motion sensors and a wheeled mechanism. This technology enables the devices to move in any direction and rotate instantly, significantly improving the user experience. By rethinking the concept of e-mobility, Exomotion aims to enhance mobility solutions with a focus on omnidirectionality and safety.
Tinamu Labs AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in drone-based software solutions for diverse applications including sports broadcasting, film production, and business management. As a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, the company focuses on robotics and automation, particularly through its advanced data acquisition platform. This platform enables autonomous drone operations for indoor inspections and inventory management, offering precise, environment-independent data collection and analytics tailored to customer needs. Tinamu Labs is currently operational across Europe, delivering automated stockpile volume monitoring services to industries such as metals, mining, minerals, construction, and biomass, while providing tools for tasks like surveillance and reporting.
Gilytics develops fast computing and 3D visualization technology to support planning of transportation and energy infrastructure. It serves industries including transportation networks, pipelines, and planning linear infrastructure, as well as wind and solar energy and large-scale future energy systems, utilities, and power grid operators. The company offers an interactive web application as a software-as-a-service for automated optimal planning and siting of both linear and distributed infrastructure in energy and transport. Its 3D rendering software facilitates planning and visualization of distributed energy infrastructures, providing automated services to identify optimal routes for transmission lines and to improve interaction with authorities and communities through 3D visualization, enabling power management companies to apply the technology for planning and managing distributed energy systems.
EBAMed develops a non-invasive ultrasound-based device to monitor and treat heart motion using proton beams. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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.
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.
Clemedi AG is a Swiss-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing diagnostic workflows for infectious diseases. The company creates in vitro diagnostic tests by integrating next-generation sequencing and machine learning technologies. These innovative tests are designed to diagnose drug-resistant infections directly from patient samples within a single day, supporting timely and personalized antibiotic therapy. By providing healthcare professionals with critical information, Clemedi aims to enhance decision-making in the treatment of infectious diseases, ultimately contributing to the fight against antibiotic resistance. This approach is particularly significant given projections that antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to 10 million deaths annually by 2050.
MotionTech develops silicone 3D printing technology to digitalize orthopaedics, focusing on customized prosthetic solutions. The company offers the Your Liner service, enabling prosthetic technicians worldwide to order tailored silicone equipment for individual patients, driving mass customization over traditional mass production. Its approach includes a three-dimensional stump scanner to capture precise limb geometry, which feeds into additive manufacturing to produce a custom silicone sleeve. This sleeve redistributes pressure across the residual limb and reduces friction, allowing clinicians to take accurate measurements and adjust the prosthesis with an appropriate coating. The overall aim is to improve comfort and fit for amputees by combining digital scanning, customized materials, and on-demand manufacturing to streamline workflow for clinicians and patients alike.
Mathrix Education
Grant in 2018
Mathrix Education SA is a company based in Nyon, Switzerland, that specializes in providing an engaging social media platform for middle and high school students who speak French. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on teaching subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry through gamified content, including videos and interactive exercises. By leveraging the dynamics of social media, Mathrix Education aims to motivate students and enhance their academic performance in science subjects.
MotionTech
Pre Seed Round in 2018
MotionTech develops silicone 3D printing technology to digitalize orthopaedics, focusing on customized prosthetic solutions. The company offers the Your Liner service, enabling prosthetic technicians worldwide to order tailored silicone equipment for individual patients, driving mass customization over traditional mass production. Its approach includes a three-dimensional stump scanner to capture precise limb geometry, which feeds into additive manufacturing to produce a custom silicone sleeve. This sleeve redistributes pressure across the residual limb and reduces friction, allowing clinicians to take accurate measurements and adjust the prosthesis with an appropriate coating. The overall aim is to improve comfort and fit for amputees by combining digital scanning, customized materials, and on-demand manufacturing to streamline workflow for clinicians and patients alike.
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.
Hive Power develops technology to optimize and democratize energy management for the electrical grid and local energy communities. Its FLEXO AI engine helps organizations monitor and control devices connected to the grid, including energy communities and EV charging, with emphasis on asset management, grid reliability, and peak shaving. The company also offers a blockchain-based energy meter that tokenizes energy, enabling safe energy trading, better solar and battery utilization, and system-wide power quality and current limitation benefits. Together, these offerings enable local energy communities to lower bills, valorize assets, and support sustainable energy deployment.
EBAMed develops a non-invasive ultrasound-based device to monitor and treat heart motion using proton beams. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Gilytics develops fast computing and 3D visualization technology to support planning of transportation and energy infrastructure. It serves industries including transportation networks, pipelines, and planning linear infrastructure, as well as wind and solar energy and large-scale future energy systems, utilities, and power grid operators. The company offers an interactive web application as a software-as-a-service for automated optimal planning and siting of both linear and distributed infrastructure in energy and transport. Its 3D rendering software facilitates planning and visualization of distributed energy infrastructures, providing automated services to identify optimal routes for transmission lines and to improve interaction with authorities and communities through 3D visualization, enabling power management companies to apply the technology for planning and managing distributed energy systems.
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.
Founded in 2016, Swissloop is a transportation company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It develops next-generation pod vehicles for sustainable transportation and fosters innovation in Hyperloop technology.
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.
Bitqey is a developer of a plug-and-play electric module that transforms conventional electric locks into smart locks. The company's technology enables keyless access for office buildings and automates rental businesses, enhancing operational efficiency. By offering a solution that integrates seamlessly with existing electric lock systems, Bitqey empowers lock manufacturers and software developers to innovate their products and incorporate advanced software functionalities into their applications. This positions Bitqey as a significant player in the smart lock industry, catering to the evolving needs of security and convenience in various sectors.
Exeon Analytics
Seed Round in 2017
Exeon helps businesses across Europe protect enterprise infrastructure with our cutting-edge security technology.
Our ExeonTrace Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform is backed by over a decade of research. We provide enterprises with intelligent and innovative ways to engage in real-time security monitoring, detect and respond to cyber threats as they occur, and secure enterprise digital assets with little to no human intervention.
MotionTech develops silicone 3D printing technology to digitalize orthopaedics, focusing on customized prosthetic solutions. The company offers the Your Liner service, enabling prosthetic technicians worldwide to order tailored silicone equipment for individual patients, driving mass customization over traditional mass production. Its approach includes a three-dimensional stump scanner to capture precise limb geometry, which feeds into additive manufacturing to produce a custom silicone sleeve. This sleeve redistributes pressure across the residual limb and reduces friction, allowing clinicians to take accurate measurements and adjust the prosthesis with an appropriate coating. The overall aim is to improve comfort and fit for amputees by combining digital scanning, customized materials, and on-demand manufacturing to streamline workflow for clinicians and patients alike.
Triplequote is a developer of a programming tool specifically designed to enhance the efficiency of Scala teams by significantly reducing compilation times. The company's innovative approach involves parallelizing the Scala compiler, allowing it to utilize all available cores in modern hardware. This optimization leads to faster compilation processes, ultimately boosting developers' productivity and streamlining their workflows. Through its focus on improving the Scala programming experience, Triplequote addresses a critical challenge faced by developers in managing compilation durations.
Beyond Robotics
Grant in 2017
Beyond Robotics GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Schwerzenbach, Switzerland, specializes in the design and development of robotic exoskeletons and wearable robotic technology. The company aims to make this innovative technology accessible and comprehensible to a broader audience. To support this mission, Beyond Robotics offers a variety of educational and experimental exoskeleton systems, including products like the eduexo maker edition, eduexo kit, and classroom sets. Additionally, the company provides services such as system development, consultation, and educational talks to enhance client understanding of exoskeleton technology. Through its product offerings and services, Beyond Robotics fosters the use and development of robotic exoskeletons.
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.
Founded in 2016 and based in Renens, Switzerland, Involi develops air traffic awareness systems for professional drone applications. Its real-time monitoring system, akin to Waze for drones, ensures safety and enables widespread use of drones across various sectors by providing comprehensive low-altitude coverage.
Haelixa
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Haelixa LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in DNA-based tracing and tagging technology aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and integrity. The company develops innovative tracing solutions for various sectors, including the energy industry, where it offers water and oil tracers to monitor the movement of fluids in subsurface environments, as well as groundwater tracing solutions. Beyond the energy sector, Haelixa provides product identification solutions that help prevent counterfeiting and other irregularities, thereby reinforcing supply chain sustainability. Its proprietary platform enables clients to physically mark, trace, and authenticate products from production to retail, ensuring brand protection and proof of authenticity for a wide range of goods, including textiles and precious materials.
Ophthorobotics
Grant in 2017
Ophthorobotics AG, founded in 2014 and based in Klosters, Switzerland, specializes in the development of an automated system for delivering intravitreal injections to treat chronic ocular diseases. The company integrates advanced technology such as eye tracking and automated video documentation to enhance ophthalmic treatments. Ophthorobotics aims to create a fully automated system that ensures safe and precise injections, improving patient comfort and safety. Their innovative approach facilitates an assistive injection system within a local sterile environment, which allows hospitals to increase the availability of procedures, reduce procedure times, and lower costs for medical staff and operating rooms. By focusing on the development of medical robotics, Ophthorobotics is committed to providing efficient solutions for the treatment of various chronic ophthalmic conditions.
Exeon Analytics
Grant in 2017
Exeon helps businesses across Europe protect enterprise infrastructure with our cutting-edge security technology.
Our ExeonTrace Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform is backed by over a decade of research. We provide enterprises with intelligent and innovative ways to engage in real-time security monitoring, detect and respond to cyber threats as they occur, and secure enterprise digital assets with little to no human intervention.
InstaHeat is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. It develops a heating device that generates heat directly within conductive fluids, eliminating the need for a conventional heating element. The compact unit is designed to fit into various machines, enabling instant and precise heating of conductive fluids. The company aims to provide a streamlined solution for industries requiring rapid, localized heat without bulky external systems.
Triplequote is a developer of a programming tool specifically designed to enhance the efficiency of Scala teams by significantly reducing compilation times. The company's innovative approach involves parallelizing the Scala compiler, allowing it to utilize all available cores in modern hardware. This optimization leads to faster compilation processes, ultimately boosting developers' productivity and streamlining their workflows. Through its focus on improving the Scala programming experience, Triplequote addresses a critical challenge faced by developers in managing compilation durations.