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.
Verretex takes low-quality recycled glass fiber and employs proprietary technology to regenerate its qualities, resulting in high-quality glass fiber textiles that may be reused in new products.
Antefil Composite Tech
Convertible Note in 2021
Antefil Composite Tech specializes in the production of fiber-reinforced plastics designed for lightweight applications and enhanced process performance. The company focuses on large-scale composite manufacturing and offers recyclable material preforms for thermoset processes. Utilizing patent-pending technology, Antefil produces glass fibers that are individually coated with meltable, recyclable plastic. This innovation enables the creation of lightweight structures, allowing manufacturers of fiber-reinforced plastics to adopt more cost-effective and energy-efficient production methods. Antefil's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its high-quality textiles made from hybrid fibers, which facilitate improved performance in composite applications.
Antefil Composite Tech
Grant in 2021
Antefil Composite Tech specializes in the production of fiber-reinforced plastics designed for lightweight applications and enhanced process performance. The company focuses on large-scale composite manufacturing and offers recyclable material preforms for thermoset processes. Utilizing patent-pending technology, Antefil produces glass fibers that are individually coated with meltable, recyclable plastic. This innovation enables the creation of lightweight structures, allowing manufacturers of fiber-reinforced plastics to adopt more cost-effective and energy-efficient production methods. Antefil's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its high-quality textiles made from hybrid fibers, which facilitate improved performance in composite applications.
By Maria GmbH, established in 2019 and located in Neuheim, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality, custom-made shoes and accessories for both men and women. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical production practices, offering products made from leather and textiles. By Maria sells its footwear online, providing a range of styles including heels, boots, and flats, which are crafted in collaboration with global communities of shoemakers and designers. The focus on custom sizing and on-demand production allows customers to select footwear that aligns with their personal style while supporting environmentally friendly practices.
Dimpora produces eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The 2D products involve a conventional lamination of the dimpora membrane onto a textile. The waterproof fluorine-free membrane is mainly based on polyurethane and undergoes a template removal approach to create the necessary porosity, thus achieving excellent breathability. Dimpora vision is to provide sustainable solutions for performance wear in order to enjoy nature in its fullest, without damaging it. The company's mission is to innovate and develop the next-generation functional and sustainable high-performance membranes for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nanoleq AG, established in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric cables using stretchable electronics. As a spinoff from ETH Zurich, the company focuses on integrating electronic functionalities into textiles, particularly for health monitoring. Its products utilize advanced conductive silicone technology to create soft sensors capable of recording vital signs such as heartbeat, electrocardiograms, and breathing patterns through comfortable and washable garments. These sensors are designed for various applications, including healthcare, sports, and workwear, with the aim of setting a standard in the health-monitoring textile market. Nanoleq is committed to facilitating the rapid development and widespread adoption of smart textiles across multiple sectors, including robotics and aerospace.
Nanoleq AG, established in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric cables using stretchable electronics. As a spinoff from ETH Zurich, the company focuses on integrating electronic functionalities into textiles, particularly for health monitoring. Its products utilize advanced conductive silicone technology to create soft sensors capable of recording vital signs such as heartbeat, electrocardiograms, and breathing patterns through comfortable and washable garments. These sensors are designed for various applications, including healthcare, sports, and workwear, with the aim of setting a standard in the health-monitoring textile market. Nanoleq is committed to facilitating the rapid development and widespread adoption of smart textiles across multiple sectors, including robotics and aerospace.
Haelixa
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Haelixa LLC specializes in DNA-based tracing and tagging technology aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and integrity across various industries. Founded in 2012 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, the company offers solutions for tracking and monitoring fluids in the energy sector, including water and oil tracers that can characterize oil or geothermal reservoirs. Additionally, Haelixa provides customized solutions for groundwater tracing and product authentication, which help in identifying and preventing counterfeiting and other irregularities. Their technology can be applied to a range of products, such as textiles, gold, and diamonds, allowing clients to protect their brands by ensuring proof of authenticity from production to retail.
Haelixa
Seed Round in 2017
Haelixa LLC specializes in DNA-based tracing and tagging technology aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and integrity across various industries. Founded in 2012 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, the company offers solutions for tracking and monitoring fluids in the energy sector, including water and oil tracers that can characterize oil or geothermal reservoirs. Additionally, Haelixa provides customized solutions for groundwater tracing and product authentication, which help in identifying and preventing counterfeiting and other irregularities. Their technology can be applied to a range of products, such as textiles, gold, and diamonds, allowing clients to protect their brands by ensuring proof of authenticity from production to retail.
Haelixa LLC specializes in DNA-based tracing and tagging technology aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and integrity across various industries. Founded in 2012 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, the company offers solutions for tracking and monitoring fluids in the energy sector, including water and oil tracers that can characterize oil or geothermal reservoirs. Additionally, Haelixa provides customized solutions for groundwater tracing and product authentication, which help in identifying and preventing counterfeiting and other irregularities. Their technology can be applied to a range of products, such as textiles, gold, and diamonds, allowing clients to protect their brands by ensuring proof of authenticity from production to retail.
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