Venture Kick

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

Beat Schillig

Founder

Past deals in Wearables

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.

Lighthouse Tech

Grant in 2024
Lighthouse Tech specializes in developing smart assistive eyewear frames equipped with advanced radar sensing technology. These frames help individuals who are blind or visually impaired detect obstacles at the upper-body level, enhancing their mobility and reducing collision risks.

qCella

Grant in 2023
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.

Sensawear

Grant in 2022
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.

Ovomind

Grant in 2022
Ovomind develops emotion-aware gaming technology that adds a new dimension to how video games are shared and played. The company designs smart wristbands that classify players' emotions from biosignals and transmit the data to the cloud, where an algorithm adjusts game sequencing in real time to create a dynamic, personalized emotional overlay for games and streams. By centering human emotion in gameplay, Ovomind aims to deliver a more immersive and interactive user experience.

Ovomind

Grant in 2022
Ovomind develops emotion-aware gaming technology that adds a new dimension to how video games are shared and played. The company designs smart wristbands that classify players' emotions from biosignals and transmit the data to the cloud, where an algorithm adjusts game sequencing in real time to create a dynamic, personalized emotional overlay for games and streams. By centering human emotion in gameplay, Ovomind aims to deliver a more immersive and interactive user experience.

Sensemodi

Grant in 2022
Sensemodi develops a smart wearable that uses AI to analyze thermal, acoustic, and kinematic data to assess joint health. The device is designed to monitor knees and other joints with multiple sensor modalities, enabling users to check and track joint condition anywhere. By providing quick assessments and ongoing monitoring, Sensemodi aims to help prevent disability and reduce the socioeconomic burden of musculoskeletal disorders and support improved healthcare treatment.

Bottneuro

Grant in 2021
Bottneuro is a company focused on developing innovative therapies for early to moderate-stage Alzheimer's Disease patients. Utilizing its proprietary NENI technology platform, Bottneuro creates non-invasive stimulation protocols that target neurons and glial cells in the brain. In addition to its work in Alzheimer's treatment, the company has developed a brain therapy system designed to alleviate chronic neuropathic pain. This system employs plant-based components and features a 3D printed cap that allows for continuous monitoring and targeted delivery of active substances within the body. By addressing the specific needs of patients with early to mild Alzheimer's disease, Bottneuro aims to enhance their quality of life through improved treatment options and medical care.

Biped.ai

Grant in 2021
Biped.ai develops an AI-powered mobility companion for visually impaired individuals. Their device, worn as a belt or attached to a white cane, uses autonomous navigation technology and spatial hearing to provide intuitive feedback via sound and vibrations, helping users locate obstacles.

Resmonics

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2020, Resmonics is a spin-off from ETH Zürich and University St. Gallen. It specializes in acoustic artificial intelligence that analyzes room soundscapes to detect symptoms of infectious lung diseases. Its product line, Quorum, combines this AI with air quality sensors and noise analytics to create healthy work environments.

Rea Diagnostics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Rea Diagnostics specializes in developing non-invasive diagnostic technology aimed at assessing the risk of preterm birth. The company's primary product is a smart pad equipped with an embedded sensor that detects proteins indicative of labor. This device incorporates a microfluidic system, a biosensing unit, and a readout system, enabling the identification and quantification of biomarkers present in vaginal fluid. The results are communicated through a mobile application, allowing healthcare professionals to make timely and informed decisions regarding the risk of premature birth. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Rea Diagnostics addresses the need for more efficient diagnostics in the preterm birth market, ultimately supporting better outcomes for mothers and infants.

Mithras Technology

Grant in 2020
Mithras Technology specializes in developing thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that convert human body heat into usable electricity. Their innovative technology aims to promote sustainable energy solutions and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly technologies.

Nutrix

Grant in 2020
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.

epyMetrics

Grant in 2020
Founded in 2019, epyMetrics is a Swiss health technology company specializing in wearable solutions for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of thermoregulation. Its diagnostic wearables detect early signs of heat stress, enhancing occupational safety and reducing workplace costs.

OptiChroniX

Pre Seed Round in 2020
OptiChroniX is a Swiss-based digital health solutions company focused on enhancing brain health through early intervention. The company specializes in developing digital therapeutics that integrate biomedical, behavioral, computing, and engineering research. These interventions are deployed on smartphones and utilize data from wearable devices to personalize and monitor patients' health progress. OptiChroniX aims to improve clinical outcomes, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness by providing tailored coaching to enhance health literacy, medication adherence, and address modifiable risk factors associated with cognitive decline in conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and related comorbidities.

C-MedTec

Grant in 2020
C-MedTec is a company focused on enhancing the detection and monitoring of brain concussions through innovative technology. It has developed a specialized helmet that serves as a medical imaging modality capable of measuring brain metabolism and identifying abnormal neurological behavior following a traumatic impact. This advancement addresses the significant gap in concussion diagnosis, which traditionally relies on subjective assessments by trained professionals. By providing early detection and diagnosis, C-MedTec aims to promote safer sports practices and mitigate the risk of long-term effects and chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Through its cutting-edge approach, the company seeks to improve health outcomes for athletes and individuals at risk of brain trauma.

autonomyo

Grant in 2020
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.

Auxivo

Seed Round in 2019
Auxivo AG is a Swiss company based in Zürich that specializes 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 the physical strain and fatigue associated with such work, Auxivo's products aim to enhance worker safety and well-being, ultimately minimizing the risk of injuries. The company's focus on creating accessible exoskeletons underscores its commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring the long-term health of its users.

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.

Auxivo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Auxivo AG is a Swiss company based in Zürich that specializes 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 the physical strain and fatigue associated with such work, Auxivo's products aim to enhance worker safety and well-being, ultimately minimizing the risk of injuries. The company's focus on creating accessible exoskeletons underscores its commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring the long-term health of its users.

Synthara

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

Auxivo

Grant in 2018
Auxivo AG is a Swiss company based in Zürich that specializes 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 the physical strain and fatigue associated with such work, Auxivo's products aim to enhance worker safety and well-being, ultimately minimizing the risk of injuries. The company's focus on creating accessible exoskeletons underscores its commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring the long-term health of its users.

Synthara

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

IDUN Technologies

Grant in 2018
IDUN Technologies designs and manufactures biosensors for wearable devices, specializing in dry conductive electrodes for bio-potential monitoring (ECG, EEG, EMG). Its innovative products enable convenient EEG monitoring suitable for consumer applications and brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Opfikon, Switzerland.

Nanoleq

Grant in 2017
Nanoleq develops and manufactures electric cables using stretchable electronics, serving sectors such as healthcare, robotics, aerospace, and electronics. Its products include shields and conductors for various applications.

Feeltronix

Grant in 2017
Feeltronix

Dicronis

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Dicronis develops innovative diagnostic tools. Its flagship product, Lymphit, is a wearable device that tracks lymphatic function safely and remotely, enabling early diagnosis of secondary lymphedema, a common side effect of cancer therapies.

Ultra Low Power GPS

Grant in 2017
Ultra Low Power GPS improves the power consumption of GPS by orders of magnitude. It allows for satellite navigation technology to be applied in energy restricted situations such as wearable devices. Ultra Low Power GPS is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

IDUN Technologies

Grant in 2017
IDUN Technologies designs and manufactures biosensors for wearable devices, specializing in dry conductive electrodes for bio-potential monitoring (ECG, EEG, EMG). Its innovative products enable convenient EEG monitoring suitable for consumer applications and brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Opfikon, Switzerland.

Rowcus

Grant in 2017
Rowcus, established in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing innovative navigation aids for rowers. The company's flagship product is an intuitive system comprising a proximity sensor and a haptic feedback chest-belt, designed to monitor the path ahead and provide real-time guidance to rowers, enhancing safety and collision avoidance during water activities.

Nanoleq

Grant in 2017
Nanoleq develops and manufactures electric cables using stretchable electronics, serving sectors such as healthcare, robotics, aerospace, and electronics. Its products include shields and conductors for various applications.

Feeltronix

Grant in 2017
Feeltronix

Scewo

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2017, Scewo designs and manufactures innovative electric wheelchairs for individuals with mobility impairments. Its flagship product is a stair-climbing wheelchair that combines wheels and tracks with an active control system, enabling users to navigate various terrains and obstacles.

VAULT

Pre Seed Round in 2017
VAULT GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Bassersdorf, Switzerland, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling luxury mechanical watches. The company is known for its unique timepieces that draw inspiration from the classic bank vault, featuring an autonomous rotary movement. VAULT focuses on creating bespoke watches that aim to redefine traditional mechanical timekeeping, blending innovative design with high-quality craftsmanship.

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.

IDUN Technologies

Grant in 2017
IDUN Technologies designs and manufactures biosensors for wearable devices, specializing in dry conductive electrodes for bio-potential monitoring (ECG, EEG, EMG). Its innovative products enable convenient EEG monitoring suitable for consumer applications and brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Opfikon, Switzerland.

Darix

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Darix specializes in developing augmented reality applications and smart glasses tailored for professional use. The company focuses on enhancing visibility in challenging conditions, such as dark and smoky environments, through its advanced thermal vision technology. By integrating a variety of sensors, thermal cameras, and 3D scanners with cloud-based resources like IoT sensors, Darix equips firefighters and technicians with tools to gain a clearer understanding of their surroundings and effectively tackle complex tasks in the field.

Dicronis

Grant in 2017
Dicronis develops innovative diagnostic tools. Its flagship product, Lymphit, is a wearable device that tracks lymphatic function safely and remotely, enabling early diagnosis of secondary lymphedema, a common side effect of cancer therapies.

Scewo

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2017, Scewo designs and manufactures innovative electric wheelchairs for individuals with mobility impairments. Its flagship product is a stair-climbing wheelchair that combines wheels and tracks with an active control system, enabling users to navigate various terrains and obstacles.

Dicronis

Grant in 2017
Dicronis develops innovative diagnostic tools. Its flagship product, Lymphit, is a wearable device that tracks lymphatic function safely and remotely, enabling early diagnosis of secondary lymphedema, a common side effect of cancer therapies.

SynSense

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

VAULT

Grant in 2016
VAULT GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Bassersdorf, Switzerland, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling luxury mechanical watches. The company is known for its unique timepieces that draw inspiration from the classic bank vault, featuring an autonomous rotary movement. VAULT focuses on creating bespoke watches that aim to redefine traditional mechanical timekeeping, blending innovative design with high-quality craftsmanship.

Darix

Grant in 2016
Darix specializes in developing augmented reality applications and smart glasses tailored for professional use. The company focuses on enhancing visibility in challenging conditions, such as dark and smoky environments, through its advanced thermal vision technology. By integrating a variety of sensors, thermal cameras, and 3D scanners with cloud-based resources like IoT sensors, Darix equips firefighters and technicians with tools to gain a clearer understanding of their surroundings and effectively tackle complex tasks in the field.

VAULT

Grant in 2016
VAULT GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Bassersdorf, Switzerland, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling luxury mechanical watches. The company is known for its unique timepieces that draw inspiration from the classic bank vault, featuring an autonomous rotary movement. VAULT focuses on creating bespoke watches that aim to redefine traditional mechanical timekeeping, blending innovative design with high-quality craftsmanship.

Darix

Grant in 2016
Darix specializes in developing augmented reality applications and smart glasses tailored for professional use. The company focuses on enhancing visibility in challenging conditions, such as dark and smoky environments, through its advanced thermal vision technology. By integrating a variety of sensors, thermal cameras, and 3D scanners with cloud-based resources like IoT sensors, Darix equips firefighters and technicians with tools to gain a clearer understanding of their surroundings and effectively tackle complex tasks in the field.

Magnes

Grant in 2016
Magnes develops smart shoes equipped with advanced sensors to analyze walk patterns of individuals with neurological disorders. Its AI-powered system generates automatic reports and provides real-time gait feedback, enhancing clinical trial efficacy through data-driven therapy.

Magnes

Grant in 2015
Magnes develops smart shoes equipped with advanced sensors to analyze walk patterns of individuals with neurological disorders. Its AI-powered system generates automatic reports and provides real-time gait feedback, enhancing clinical trial efficacy through data-driven therapy.

Ava

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Ava develops wearable medical devices and accompanying apps to monitor women's menstrual cycles and fertility. Its flagship product is a sensor bracelet that tracks hormonal changes, providing accurate ovulation prediction and health insights.

Biowatch

Grant in 2015
Biowatch SA, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Martigny, Switzerland, has developed a biometric identification system that integrates into the buckle of a watchband, allowing for secure authentication through the unique patterns of veins on a user's wrist. The Biowatch functions as a user-friendly biometric reader, providing a security solution for mobile payments and smart device interactions. Users can enroll their vein patterns via an application, which enables them to connect their Biowatch to various devices and applications. Once enrolled, users can authenticate themselves by matching their vein patterns, allowing them to access services and premises without the need for traditional keys, passwords, or PIN codes. The technology aims to simplify and enhance security measures in everyday transactions and interactions.

Ceveeo

Grant in 2015
Ceveeo develops a wearable device that tracks and analyzes every step, movement, and different health indicators of animals especially dogs. This device comes with a sophisticated sensor and the accompanying app.

Axiamo

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

Ava

Grant in 2015
Ava develops wearable medical devices and accompanying apps to monitor women's menstrual cycles and fertility. Its flagship product is a sensor bracelet that tracks hormonal changes, providing accurate ovulation prediction and health insights.

Sensiwall

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

Biowatch

Grant in 2015
Biowatch SA, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Martigny, Switzerland, has developed a biometric identification system that integrates into the buckle of a watchband, allowing for secure authentication through the unique patterns of veins on a user's wrist. The Biowatch functions as a user-friendly biometric reader, providing a security solution for mobile payments and smart device interactions. Users can enroll their vein patterns via an application, which enables them to connect their Biowatch to various devices and applications. Once enrolled, users can authenticate themselves by matching their vein patterns, allowing them to access services and premises without the need for traditional keys, passwords, or PIN codes. The technology aims to simplify and enhance security measures in everyday transactions and interactions.

Ceveeo

Grant in 2014
Ceveeo develops a wearable device that tracks and analyzes every step, movement, and different health indicators of animals especially dogs. This device comes with a sophisticated sensor and the accompanying app.

Ava

Grant in 2014
Ava develops wearable medical devices and accompanying apps to monitor women's menstrual cycles and fertility. Its flagship product is a sensor bracelet that tracks hormonal changes, providing accurate ovulation prediction and health insights.

Xsensio

Grant in 2014
Xsensio is a digital health company focused on revolutionizing healthcare monitoring. It specializes in developing a wearable, Lab-on-Skin© platform that continuously analyzes biochemical data from the skin's surface in real-time, offering unprecedented insights into health and wellness.

Spectroplast

Grant in 2014
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.

Lunico

Grant in 2014
Lunico offers customized leather jackets, which the customer can customize online through product configurator. Handmade leather jackets offered by the company are produced in Bolivia.

Composyt Light Labs

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

Xsensio

Grant in 2014
Xsensio is a digital health company focused on revolutionizing healthcare monitoring. It specializes in developing a wearable, Lab-on-Skin© platform that continuously analyzes biochemical data from the skin's surface in real-time, offering unprecedented insights into health and wellness.

Noonee

Seed Round in 2014
Noonee is a pioneering company founded in 2014 in Switzerland, recognized as the world's first supplier of Wearable Ergonomic Mechatronic Devices (WEMDs). Its flagship product, the Chairless Chair, is an innovative electromechanical device designed to enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing industry. This exoskeleton-like device enables workers to sit while working without a traditional chair, allowing for flexibility between sitting, standing, and walking positions. The development of the Chairless Chair involved extensive collaboration with corporate clients and end users to ensure its practicality and effectiveness. In 2016, Noonee expanded its operations by establishing Noonee Germany GmbH, marking the beginning of its global rollout. The company seeks to alleviate back pain and improve workplace comfort for employees engaged in physically demanding jobs.

Noonee

Grant in 2013
Noonee is a pioneering company founded in 2014 in Switzerland, recognized as the world's first supplier of Wearable Ergonomic Mechatronic Devices (WEMDs). Its flagship product, the Chairless Chair, is an innovative electromechanical device designed to enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing industry. This exoskeleton-like device enables workers to sit while working without a traditional chair, allowing for flexibility between sitting, standing, and walking positions. The development of the Chairless Chair involved extensive collaboration with corporate clients and end users to ensure its practicality and effectiveness. In 2016, Noonee expanded its operations by establishing Noonee Germany GmbH, marking the beginning of its global rollout. The company seeks to alleviate back pain and improve workplace comfort for employees engaged in physically demanding jobs.

CushEar

Grant in 2013
CushEar is a startup that develops and markets smart earplugs.

Noonee

Grant in 2013
Noonee is a pioneering company founded in 2014 in Switzerland, recognized as the world's first supplier of Wearable Ergonomic Mechatronic Devices (WEMDs). Its flagship product, the Chairless Chair, is an innovative electromechanical device designed to enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing industry. This exoskeleton-like device enables workers to sit while working without a traditional chair, allowing for flexibility between sitting, standing, and walking positions. The development of the Chairless Chair involved extensive collaboration with corporate clients and end users to ensure its practicality and effectiveness. In 2016, Noonee expanded its operations by establishing Noonee Germany GmbH, marking the beginning of its global rollout. The company seeks to alleviate back pain and improve workplace comfort for employees engaged in physically demanding jobs.

AirWinder

Grant in 2012
AirWinder, headquartered in Renens, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing self-inflating bicycle tires. The company's innovative technology enhances the performance of pneumatic tires by utilizing some of the mechanical energy generated during riding to replenish air within the tire. This ensures that customers maintain a consistent and optimal pressure setting without the need for regular maintenance.

SmartCardia

Grant in 2012
SmartCardia SA is a Swiss company, established in 2013 and based in Lausanne, that specializes in the design and development of cardiac monitoring devices and cloud-based AI software. The company focuses on real-time patient monitoring by integrating advanced medical wearable technology with artificial intelligence. SmartCardia has created SmartNeuralNet, a cutting-edge machine learning technology that enhances their medical wearables. These ultra-small devices are designed to continuously track vital bio-signals, including heart rate, breathing rate, and skin conductance, allowing patients to monitor their health effectively. Through a dedicated mobile application, SmartCardia aims to provide actionable insights to individuals with chronic conditions, ultimately empowering them to improve their overall health management.

SmartCardia

Grant in 2012
SmartCardia SA is a Swiss company, established in 2013 and based in Lausanne, that specializes in the design and development of cardiac monitoring devices and cloud-based AI software. The company focuses on real-time patient monitoring by integrating advanced medical wearable technology with artificial intelligence. SmartCardia has created SmartNeuralNet, a cutting-edge machine learning technology that enhances their medical wearables. These ultra-small devices are designed to continuously track vital bio-signals, including heart rate, breathing rate, and skin conductance, allowing patients to monitor their health effectively. Through a dedicated mobile application, SmartCardia aims to provide actionable insights to individuals with chronic conditions, ultimately empowering them to improve their overall health management.

AirWinder

Grant in 2012
AirWinder, headquartered in Renens, Switzerland, specializes in manufacturing self-inflating bicycle tires. The company's innovative technology enhances the performance of pneumatic tires by utilizing some of the mechanical energy generated during riding to replenish air within the tire. This ensures that customers maintain a consistent and optimal pressure setting without the need for regular maintenance.

Scandit

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.

Powersens

Grant in 2010
Powersens is a company focused on developing and selling innovative electronic shoe insoles aimed at addressing orthopedic ailments. These smart insoles are equipped with pressure sensors that collect foot data, allowing for biofeedback and detailed analysis. By enabling users to monitor their foot health and gait, Powersens helps prevent orthopedic complications and improve overall mobility. The company's mobile solution is designed to provide effective treatment options for individuals seeking to enhance their foot care and well-being.

Scandit

Grant in 2009
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.

Scandit

Grant in 2009
Scandit AG is a technology company specializing in barcode scanning software solutions and mobile computer vision. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Scandit develops applications that enable high-performance scanning on various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Its offerings include the Barcode Scanner SDK, which transforms devices into enterprise-grade scanning tools, and the MatrixScan feature that enhances recognition processes for retail and logistics. Scandit's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to support applications like mobile shopping, inventory management, and asset tracking. The company's technology also incorporates augmented reality capabilities, providing real-time information overlays to improve user experience. Scandit aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction for organizations, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands.

Lemoptix

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

Poken

Seed Round in 2008
Poken, established in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing event management solutions. It offers a wearable tech engagement platform that facilitates the digital distribution of promotional materials among attendees, exhibitors, and organizers at trade shows and events. This platform enables the integration of online and offline marketing campaigns, enhancing overall event engagement and efficiency.

Lemoptix

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

Poken

Grant in 2007
Poken, established in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing event management solutions. It offers a wearable tech engagement platform that facilitates the digital distribution of promotional materials among attendees, exhibitors, and organizers at trade shows and events. This platform enables the integration of online and offline marketing campaigns, enhancing overall event engagement and efficiency.

Poken

Grant in 2007
Poken, established in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in providing event management solutions. It offers a wearable tech engagement platform that facilitates the digital distribution of promotional materials among attendees, exhibitors, and organizers at trade shows and events. This platform enables the integration of online and offline marketing campaigns, enhancing overall event engagement and efficiency.
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