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🚀 Partnering with Almer Technologies! 🚀 We are excited to announce that kickfund is part of the successful $3 million funding round for Almer Technologies, led by Vi Partners! 🎉 Almer Technologies, recognized among the TOP 100 Swiss Startups, is revolutionizing communication in remote maintenance, customer service, and logistics with their innovative Almer Arc 2. This lightweight and user-friendly solution offers a compelling alternative to bulky AR headsets, making advanced Augmented Reality (AR) accessible and affordable. Our investment in Almer Technologies supports their advancements in AR technology, driving forward their mission to deliver top-tier solutions for frontline workers. We are thrilled to back co-founders Timon Binder and Sebastian Beetschen and look forward to seeing the impact of their groundbreaking innovations in the AR landscape. Congratulations to the entire Almer Technologies team on this significant milestone! We can't wait to witness your continued success! CC: Wanja Humanes, CFA, Thomas Möller, Olivier Laplace #Kickfund #Investment #AlmerTechnologies #AugmentedReality #Innovation #SwissTech #Top100SwissStartups

🚀 Partnering with PEROVSKIA SOLAR AG! 🚀 We are excited to announce that kickfund is part of the latest funding round of $2.4M for PEROVSKIA SOLAR AG! 🎉 Based in Aubonne, PEROVSKIA SOLAR AG is transforming the energy landscape with their innovative perovskite solar cells, designed for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Their ready-to-adopt solar cells combine exceptional aesthetics with cost-effective energy harvesting, positioning them as a game-changer for the industry. At kickfund, we are dedicated to backing promising Swiss tech startups emerging from the Venture Kick competition. Our investment in PEROVSKIA SOLAR AG underscores our commitment to supporting groundbreaking innovations that empower the next generation of consumer and industrial devices. We are excited to back Anand V., Tobias Meyer, and their visionary team as they scale their technology and realize its full potential. Congratulations to the entire PEROVSKIA SOLAR AG team on this significant milestone! We look forward to witnessing your continued success and the positive impact you will have on the IoT market. CC: Wanja Humanes, CFA, Thomas Möller, Sandeep Raju #Kickfund #Investment #PerovskiaSolar #SolarEnergy #Innovation #IoT #Sustainability #SwissTech #VentureKick #CleanTech

🎉 Congratulations to our kickfund portfolio companies! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that 17 of our portfolio companies have been recognized in the 2024 ranking of the TOP 100 Swiss Startups. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the incredible innovation and hard work of these teams. What makes this achievement even more special is that 9 of the TOP 10 startups and a record 66 of the TOP 100 are Venture Kick winners! 🏆 This incredible success further confirms the strength of our investment strategy at kickfund—to systematically support the most promising Swiss Deep Tech startups! We are proud to be part of this journey and look forward to continuing to support and accelerate the growth of these groundbreaking companies. CC: Adiposs - Andrej Babic, Almer Technologies - Sebastian Beetschen, Antefil Composite Tech - Christoph Schneeberger, Bottneuro AG - Bekim Osmani, PhD, Cultivated Biosciences - Tomas Turner 🔹, CustomSurg - Thomas Zumbrunn, Herosupport SA - Giovanna Dipasquale, Isochronic AG - Melvin H., Luya - Flavio Hagenbuch, Splint Invest - Aurelio Perucca, Neology Hydrogen - Aris Maroonian, Recolony AG - Ana Montalban-Arques, Seprify - Lukas Schertel, SoHHytec - Dr. Saurabh Tembhurne, SolidWatts - Markus Aicheler, WattAnyWhere - Alexandre Laybros Wanja Humanes, CFA, Thomas Möller, Pascale Vonmont #DeepTech #Startups #Innovation #VentureKick #SwissTech #TOP100

🚀 Partnering with matriq AG! 🚀 We are excited to announce that kickfund is part of the latest funding round of CHF 1 million for matriq AG! 🎉 matriq AG, based in St. Gallen, is revolutionizing the marking technology for plastic products with their innovative DynamicMold technology. This solution enables the direct marking and coding of plastic parts during the injection molding process, ensuring complete traceability with a unique and constantly changing code. At kickfund, we are dedicated to backing promising Swiss tech startups emerging from the Venture Kick competition. Our investment in matriq AG underscores our commitment to supporting groundbreaking innovations that enhance industrial processes and product traceability. We are excited to back matriq AG and their visionary team as they continue to commercialize their technology and expand their market presence. Congratulations to André Bernard, Klaus Dietrich and Michael Fischer and the entire matriq AG team on this significant milestone! We look forward to witnessing your continued success and the positive impact you will have on the manufacturing sector. CC: Wanja Humanes, CFA, Thomas Möller #investment #startups #innovation #markingtechnology #Kickfund #Matriq #VentureKick #SwissTech #ProductTraceability

🚀 Partnering with WattAnyWhere! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that kickfund is part of the latest funding round of CHF 2.2 million for WattAnyWhere! 🎉 WattAnyWhere, based in Sion, is revolutionizing renewable energy solutions with their mobile generator that converts pure renewable ethanol into electricity using solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). This innovative solution is silent, produces zero nitrogen oxide, and provides ultra-fast charging for EVs, paving the way for sustainable energy autonomy. At kickfund, we are committed to backing promising Swiss tech startups emerging from the Venture Kick competition. Our investment in WattAnyWhere underscores our dedication to supporting groundbreaking innovations that drive sustainable progress. We are excited to back WattAnyWhere and their visionary team as they continue to expand their operations and contribute to the global energy transition. Congratulations to Didier ROUX, Alexandre Laybros, Patrick Brennan and the entire WattAnyWhere team on this significant milestone! We look forward to witnessing your continued success and the positive impact you will have on the renewable energy sector. CC: Wanja Humanes, CFA, Thomas Möller #investment #startups #innovation #renewableenergy #Kickfund #WattAnyWhere #SustainableEnergy #VentureKick #SwissTech

🚀 Partnering with NXI Therapeutics AG Therapeutics! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that kickfund is joining this funding round, extending the pre-Seed financing to CHF 3.5 million for NXI Therapeutics AG! 🎉 NXI Therapeutics AG is leading the way in developing tomorrow’s disruptive immunotherapies by modulating coronin 1. Their groundbreaking approach promises to revolutionize treatments for autoimmune diseases and transplantation medicine, ensuring safer and more effective patient outcomes. At kickfund, we are dedicated to backing some of the most promising Swiss tech startups emerging from the Venture Kick competition. Our investment in NXI Therapeutics AG underscores our commitment to supporting innovative startups that make a real difference in healthcare. We are excited to back NXI Therapeutics AG and their visionary team as they continue to develop their therapies, conduct clinical trials, and bring their solutions to the market. Congratulations to Ruben Herrendorff, Rajesh Jayachandran, MD PhD, and the entire NXI Therapeutics AG team on this significant milestone! We look forward to witnessing your continued success and the transformative impact you will have. CC: Wanja Humanes, CFA, Thomas Möller #investment, #startups, #innovation, #healthcare, #immunotherapy, #Kickfund, #NXITherapeutics, #AutoimmuneDiseases, #TransplantationMedicine, #VentureKick, #SwissTech

🚀 Proud to Support DAAV's Journey! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that kickfund is joining this funding round led by Spicehaus Partners AG, raising CHF 1 million for DAAV! 🎉 DAAV is revolutionizing mobility services for people with reduced mobility, particularly in airport settings. Their AI-enabled mobility device, DAAV-air, enhances the travel experience for PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) by providing unparalleled mobility and convenience. This innovative solution not only improves airport accessibility but also addresses labor shortages and reduces operational costs for service providers. At kickfund, we are dedicated to backing some of the most promising Swiss deep tech companies emerging from the Venture Kick competition. Our investment in DAAV underscores our commitment to supporting groundbreaking startups that make a real difference in people's lives. We are excited to back DAAV and their visionary team as they continue to develop their product, conduct pilot implementations worldwide, and scale their operations to meet the growing demand for innovative mobility solutions in the aviation industry. Congratulations to Mohsen Falahi and the entire DAAV team on this significant milestone! We look forward to witnessing your continued success and the positive impact you will have on the travel industry. #investment #startups #innovation #mobilitysolutions #DAAV #Kickfund #PRM #AItechnology #aviationindustry #accessibility #VentureKick #SwissDeepTech

🚀 kickfund invests in Antefil Composite Tech 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our investment in Venture Kick alumni Antefil Composite Tech, a Swiss startup redefining the production of lightweight, sustainable composite structures. Antefil's groundbreaking technology not only promises substantial energy and time savings but also brings the benefits of recyclable materials to high-volume markets. We are excited to support their journey as they ramp up production and foster significant industrial partnerships. Stay tuned as we continue to empower innovators shaping a sustainable future! #kickfund #Investment #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology

🚀 kickfund invests in Antefil Composite Tech 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our investment in Venture Kick alumni Antefil Composite Tech, a Swiss startup redefining the production of lightweight, sustainable composite structures. Antefil's groundbreaking technology not only promises substantial energy and time savings but also brings the benefits of recyclable materials to high-volume markets. We are excited to support their journey as they ramp up production and foster significant industrial partnerships. Stay tuned as we continue to empower innovators shaping a sustainable future! #kickfund #Investment #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology

We're excited to share highlights from the first-ever investor event for Kickfund Ventures Fund I, which took place a week ago. A big thank you to all our distinguished investors who attended and contributed to making it a remarkable success. In a short span of four months since our inception, kickfund has made significant strides, closing 18 investments, and we are thrilled to announce that we have now reached 20. The event featured insightful presentations from the founders of three of our portfolio companies: Seprify, Galventa AG, and Luya. Their stories from the early days of their ventures inspired a wealth of engaging discussions and questions from our investors. https://www.kickfund.ch/ cc: Thomas Möller, Thomas Sieber, EMC, ICF ACC, Elgar Fleisch, Pascale Vonmont, Philip Hassler, Jordi Montserrat, Sascha Fritsche, CFA, Flavio Hagenbuch, Lukas Schertel