News from our portfolio companies…
- Our portfolio company Tinamu Labs is awarded as one of the most promising Swiss startups by BILANTinamu Labs provides real-time information and automates repetitive inspections. The data collected are processed and analysed immediately. The procedure is less expensive, faster and less [...]Read more
- Learn more about Zainar, pioneer in real-time 3D locationOur portfolio company ZaiNar provides high precision location tracking. ZaiNar leverages patented digital signal processing techniques to locate phones, vehicles, drones, IoT devices, and [...]Read more
- Ava: First Clinical Trial Evaluating Effectiveness of Its Fertility Tracking Sensor Bracelet in Real-time, Pre-Symptomatic Detection of COVID-19AVA has launched clinical trials to further test whether a wearable device can detect a Covid-19 infection in real-time and alert people before they show symptoms. Startupticker (German)Read more
- Beekeeper Acquires Lua to Tackle Trillion-Dollar Opportunity in the Frontline Workforce Productivity and Collaboration SpaceBeekeeper’s digital workplace bridges the gap between non-desk workforce and its management by connecting operational systems and communication channels within one secure platform that is [...]Read more
- Beekeeper ranks in the Top 5 internal communications softwareBeekeeper is a workplace application that connects non-desktop workforces to operational systems and communication channels. Its mobile platform integrates seamlessly into exitsting IT systems [...]Read more
- Inpher secures strategic investment from Amazon Alexa FundInpher is thrilled to announce a strategic investment from Amazon Alexa Fund for consumer data protection in AI. This will help Inpher advance privacy-preserving ML in connected devices and IoT [...]Read more
- Artmyn rewards 6 museumsThe Artmyn, ESI and Clic France challenge rewards six museums from Chantilly, Valence, Bayonne and Paris! Read the article from Club Innovation and CultureRead more
- Lunaphore empowers laboratories to accelerate cancer researchLunaphore‘s microfluidic technology empowers small- to medium-sized laboratories to accelereate cancer research. Read the Pathologist’s article…Read more
- AirConsole’s partnership with XiaomiAirConsole is recommended gaming app on the Mi Bx and Mi TV of their new partner Xiaomi. As a result their download base worldwide on Google Android TV tripled in less than 3 months!Read more
- Codecheck helps you reduce your carbon footprintMore and more people chose a plant-based diet. Codecheck sees this also in the fact that the #vegan filter in the #CodeCheck app is used more often. Eating plant-based is most of the time more [...]Read more
- Stoovo closes a $2.4m Seed roundOur portfolio company, Stoovo just closed their Seed round of $2.4m! Stoovo empowers gig workers and helps them earn more through their AI-driven platform. Here is a TechCrunch article by [...]Read more
- Want to know more about Toposens’ technology?With the time of flight data (ToF) available, one possible method to determine the echo´s angles is by comparing the relative delay between the different microphones when receiving the same [...]Read more
- Pascal Widmer interviewed on “smart money” by SiticPascal Widmer, Founding Partner of Alpana Ventures, shares what additional benefits investors can bring to the table once they invest in the company. Watch video in Sictic AcademyRead more
- Ava received FDA clearance for its Fertility TrackerOur portfolio company AVA is pleased to annonce they have received FDA clearance for their Ava Fertility Tracker, making it the first and only FDA-cleared fertility tracking wearable. Read the [...]Read more
- Switzerland scores third place in the Bloomberg Innovation IndexThe latest Bloomberg Innovation Index has been published. Switzerland moved to the third with a total score of 87.60 points, behind South Korea and Singapore, which secured the first and second [...]Read more
- Our Portfolio company IPWE and IBM announce a multi-year partnershipOur portfolio company IPwe and IBM announce a multi-year partnership to deliver world-class IP solutions SMEs, Universities, lawfirms, research institutions and government customers, on a global [...]Read more
- The CEO, Sterling Pratz talks with PYMNTSThe CEO, Sterling Pratz of our portfolio company CAR IQ talks about how customers are looking for new ways to pay that is easier and more secure with PYMNTS. Read more…Read more
- Great Forbes interview with our portfolio company Stoovo Founder Hantz Févry.Great Forbes interview with our portfolio company Stoovo Founder Hantz Févry. Read on…Read more
- Our portfolio company, Mila announces a new partnership with SONOSOur portfolio company, Mila announces a new partnership with SONOS. Check their news…Read more
- Ken So talks about how AI helps in the debt collection process (Forbes Magazine)Ken So, the Founder of our portfolio company, Flowcast talks about how AI helps lenders and borrowers with the debt collection process in Forbes Magazine. Read the article…Read more
- Beekeeper discusses the role of tech in HR and workforce operationsOur portfolio company Beekeeper talks about the role of tech in HR and Workforce operations, especially for employees on front lines with Toolbox for HR. Read the interview…Read more
- Our portfolio company SINAY thinks that AI could be a game-changer for the maritime industry.Our portfolio company SINAY thinks that AI could be a game-changer for the maritime industry. Protecting sea life & developing a sustainable ocean economy is their goal. To do so, they [...]Read more
- Gyant explains how their AI virtual assistant will help with the vaccineOur portfolio company, GYANT Vaccine is a 24/7 AI virtual assistant that can relieve the burden on administrative staff, simplify research, and even schedule vaccine appointments – keeping [...]Read more
- Article AGEFI: Les levées de fonds de startup suisses…Article d’Elsa Floret de l’AGEFI. Malgré la crise sanitaire, l’investissement dans les jeunes poussent n’a pas faibli en 2020. agefi-levees-de-fonds-15.01.2021Read more
- DomoSafety launches a pilot program with RocheOur portfolio company DomoSafety launches a pilot program with Roche to improve the quality of life of patients with the rare neuromuscular disease SMA. Read the article…Read more
- Tinamu Showcases Automated Indoor Drone Applications at CES 2021Our portfolio company Tinamu showcases at CES 2021 and presents its innovative solution in “Commercial UAV News”. Tinamu has developed a turnkey solution for drone-based inspection [...]Read more
- MAISTRO: How can 2020 help optimise 2021’s procurement planning?Our portfolio company Maistro outlines some resources to help you on your procurement planning journey. Take a microscope to your tail spend. Read more…Read more
- Great interview of Resistell CEO Danuta CichockaFrom our portfolio company Resistell CEO Danuta Cichocka: ‘You must strongly believe in your idea and convince the world that it cannot live without your solution’ Read on…Read more
- Sterling Pratz on payment networks for cars and rise of machine paymentsCiti Talks Payments Series Two: Episode 12… Allyson Laurance talks to Sterling Pratz, CEO of Car IQ, about the new world of payment networks for cars and the rise of machines in the payment [...]Read more
- AirConsole now available on all Amazon FIRE TVs around the World!Our portfolio company AirConsole games are now available on all Amazon FIRE TVs worldwide! Play on Amazon airconsole.com/amazon Congratulations to the team and all parties involvedRead more
- Read the Swiss Startup Radar No. 3!Thank you for this great third edition of the Swiss Startup Radar and mentioning Alpana Ventures in Investor landscape section… Great reading and thanks to all supporters Gebert Rüf [...]Read more
- Procsea’s CEO on digital transformation of the seafood industryGreat interview from Renaud Enjalbert, CEO of our portfolio company ProcSea in “Produits de la Mer” magazine, about digital transformation of the seafood industry. LinkedIn [...]Read more
- CodeCheck now provides an additional climate score!Great video from our portfolio company CodeCheck now providing an additional climate score! Learn about Climate score Watch video Get the App https://codecheck-app.com/Read more
- Video from our portfolio company Resistell / World’s fastest antibiotic susceptibility testDiscover how the world’s fastest antibiotic susceptibility test is working! From our portfolio company Resistell. 1’39”. Watch video…Read more
- Zact announces the launch of its integrated Payments and Expense Management PlatformOur portfolio company Zact, a Silicon Valley-based Fintech company, announced the launch of its integrated Payments and Expense Management platform. Zact is an innovative solution to the vexing [...]Read more
- Sinay movie on its Maritime Data Solutions!Great new movie from our portfolio company Sinay, which provides intuitive solutions via SINAY HUB for data-driven decisions of the blue economy. 2’30”. Watch video…Read more
- Startups are Ever-Evolving during COVID Pandemic Says Jessica Chen of ROOM8From our portfolio company ROOM8 CEO, Jessica. ArticleRead more
- Great new website from MILA, the leader in on-site or remote tech support!Introducing the new Mila website, another milestone into the growth of Mila. With a revamped design and smoother user experience – it has never been easier to book a Mila service for [...]Read more
- Resistell wins Special Life Science Award in Swiss Innovation Challenge 2020Congratulations to our portfolio company Resistell for winning Special Life Science Award in Swiss Innovation Challenge 2020! Watch Danuta Press ReleaseRead more
- Tinamu Labs wins Construction Award of the Swiss Innovation ChallengeCongratulations to our portfolio company Tinamu Labs for winning the Construction Award of the Swiss Innovation Challenge!Read more
- CAR IQ: Can Your Car be Your Wallet?Our portfolio company Car IQ explained by Jason Hanson, from Discover Financial Services and Sterling Pratz, Car IQ Founder. Read more on Medium …Read more
- Maistro gains ISO27001 certificationOur Portfolio company Maistro has gained ISO27001 certification. Congratulations to the whole team! About Tail Spend…Read more
- Gabriele Ottino & Christian Nauer complete the management team at CodeCheckBig changes at CodeCheck: Gabriele Ottino, former Doodle CEO, and Christian Nauer, FS Partner AG, take over the roles of CEO and CFO. Together, they want to push ahead with internationalisation [...]Read more
- iGroove: know your future streaming revenues !!!Our portfolio company iGroove just released MUSE, an Artificial Intelligence that calculates the future streaming revenues of musicians releases. Dennis Hausammann, CEO and Co-Founder of iGroove, [...]Read more
- Saphetor and Roche join forces!Our portfolio company Saphetor has signed a new partnership with Roche Turkey giving the pharma giant access to its network to facilitate scientific collaborations on new treatments for Spinal [...]Read more
- GYANT Unveils New Solution to Manage Demand, Improve Patient Journey for Future COVID-19 VaccineGreat new solution from our portfolio company GYANT! Anticipating the tsunami of inbound patient inquiries, overwhelmed call centers, appointment scheduling demands, and eligibility screening [...]Read more
- TX Group invests in Lend, the marketplace lending platformIn a move that will further strengthen its fintech portfolio, the TX Group invests in lend.ch, the Swiss crowdlending platform, with participation of PostFinance and Alpana Ventures. Lend.ch is a [...]Read more
- Technical support marketplace MILA’s CEO, Chris Viatte, is taking the company independent with support of investors led by Alpana Ventures, as well as Oriza Ventures and Plug and Play VenturesWelcome to our new portfolio company MILA! MILA provides crowdsourced assistance service by technically savvy individuals (Mila Friends) and local SMEs (Mila Professionals). Alpana Ventures is [...]Read more
- Dive into our portfolio company Room8 with coverage from TheQWorkOur portfolio company Room8 featured by Theqwork.com/ Article Links: ROOM8 CEO Jessica Chan on the Mission, Execution & Passion Behind the Co-Living Data & AI Platform How to CTO: Dan [...]Read more
- eMonitor pioneers cooperation with Abacus and Pensionskasse St. Gallen for apartment rental of the future!Our portfolio company eMonitor started cooperation with business software, Abacus Research. On behalf of Pensionskasse Stadt St. Gallen, the AbaImmo real estate management software will be [...]Read more
- Luckabox has secured a seven-figure in pre-series A round to fuel the development of a next-generation product that allows retailers to manage their end-to-end last-mile logistics processIn addition to its recent grant from the Climate Foundation Winterthur, Luckabox has secured a new investment from existing investors including Alpana Ventures, SICTIC and DAA Capital. The new [...]Read more
- ASG LegalTech Acquires Headnote, Industry Leading Legal Payments SoftwareHeadnote, the online payments platform providing compliant ePayments and AR management for law firms of all sizes has been acquired by ASG LegalTech, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors. [...]Read more
- Voliro closes a CHF 2 million seed round led by Alpana Ventures to develop advanced flying inspection robotsWelcome to our new portfolio company Voliro! Regular inspection of aging critical infrastructure such as bridges, silos, storage tanks, ship hulls, and pipes is crucial in order to guarantee [...]Read more
- Congratulations to our portfolio companies on being listed among the Top 100 Swiss Startups!Congratulations to our portfolio companies Resistell, LuckaBox, ProcSea, Inpher, Altoida on being listed among the Top 100 Swiss Startups last night! Welcome Voliro Airborne Robotics, Top1 public [...]Read more
- Two startup personalities, Anne Mellano, Co-Founder of Bestmile and Mina Samir Kamel, CEO of Voliro have received awards in recognition for their innovative solutions.Congratulations to the two innovative winners, Anne Mellano, Co-Founder of Bestmile and Mina Samir Kamel, CEO of our portfolio company Voliro! Mina Samir Kamel, CEO of Voliro has received [...]Read more
- The Glue has acquired a majority share in Hyfen, a platform to connect administrations of parties in the pension sectorOur portfolio company The Glue has acquired a majority share in Hyfen, a spin-off from APG, the largest pension provider in the Netherlands. Hyfen has built a platform to connect administrations [...]Read more
- Tinamu Labs secures CHF 1.1m seed round led by Alpana VenturesWelcome Tinamu Labs! Tinamu Labs invented a drone based automated end-to-end inspection solution and Alpana Ventures led its oversubscribed seed round. “The global lockdown due to COVID-19 [...]Read more
- Discover® partners with Car IQ to launch a connected automotive fleet payments solutionDiscover®, a leading digital bank and payments company, and Car IQ, a California based financial technology startup, have partnered to create an innovative payment platform for machine-initiated [...]Read more
- IPwe recognized by “CIO Applications” as one of the Top IP Management solutions globallyOur portfolio company IPwe recognized among Top IP Management solutions! IPwe is the World’s First Global Patent Market that combines the information and tools to identify, research, understand [...]Read more
- Lunaphore’s COO interviewed in “women in science”Déborah Heintze, Co-founder and COO of our portfolio company LUNAPHORE, shares her story at the Swiss diagnostic company in an interview published by Radar RP, the Swiss public relation agency [...]Read more
- Disrupting the on-demand economy with AI-enabled fintech and optimized job searchWorld events often influence inventors and entrepreneurs but rarely is it as personal and close to home as it was for Hantz Févry, CEO and founder of Stoovo, Inc., an integrated AI platform that [...]Read more
- GYANT Closes $13.6 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Wing VentureCongratulations! GYANT, the care navigation company, announced the close of a $13.6 million Series A financing round led by Wing Venture Capital. Wing VC is joined by Intermountain Ventures and [...]Read more
- INPHER’s Privacy-Preserving Cross-Border Analytics Case Study Published in Global FFIS ReportAs part of the technology working group on ‘The Role of Privacy Preserving Data Analytics in the Detection and Prevention of Financial Crime,’ INPHER announces the publication of Future of [...]Read more