Led · Equity · Aug 2026

Codio provides a learning experience platform that enables educators to deliver hands-on, real-world software environments for students to build technical skills. The platform supports integrations with learning management systems like Canvas and allows faculty to monitor assignments, AI interactions, and student progress. Codio serves more than 150 universities and educational institutions worldwide and has helped over 3 million learners. In August 2026 the company launched an AI Literacy offering aligned with the U.S. Department of Labor's AI Literacy framework and built around its "Notice, Test, Verify, Explain and Defend" methodology. Codio plans to follow the foundational AI Literacy course with an Applied AI for Business Schools offering combining foundational literacy, discipline-specific assignments, and instructional tools. The company announced the new offering alongside a $5 million strategic growth financing led by Armada Investment.

Led · Equity · Dec 2025

Blykalla is an advanced nuclear-technology company focused on the SEALER reactor, a compact, lead-cooled fast reactor intended to provide stable, emission-free baseload electricity. The company positions SEALER for both national grids and rapidly growing hyperscale data-center markets whose power needs are increasing with AI adoption. With its latest funding, Blykalla will scale verification and validation activities at the Advanced Reactor Testing Site in Oskarshamn, progress detailed design and construction of its first reactor unit, and accelerate commercial and regulatory work to secure a deployment site and permits. A newly signed Joint Technical Development Agreement with U.S. reactor developer Oklo enables the two firms to coordinate licensing, component procurement, fuel supply, and broader supply-chain efforts, aiming to shorten timelines and reduce risk. Strategically, Blykalla also taps expertise from industrial partners such as Uniper, KSB, and ABB. The company has now raised an additional $50 million, strengthening its balance sheet as it moves toward initial deployment; no revenue or customer metrics were disclosed in the articles.

Participated · Seed · Nov 2025

Gravis Robotics, spun out of ETH Zurich, develops software and AI that transforms excavators and other heavy construction machines into autonomous, driverless equipment. Its systems ingest physical inputs and machine telemetry to enable high-speed responses to varying subterranean forces and soil mechanics. The startup has positioned its technology to operate on real job sites with precision beyond manual control. Financially, Gravis disclosed a $23 million raise in November before completing a $200 million Series A led solely by SoftBank. The company says it will use the new capital to scale its autonomous heavy machinery globally. SoftBank characterized the investment as part of its focus on the fast-growing robotics sector.

Participated · Seed · Aug 2024

Swiss-Mile is a Zurich-based developer of AI-powered industrial robots, spun out of the Robotic Systems Lab at ETH Zurich. The company builds autonomous robots that combine legs and wheels to connect AI with the physical world and relieve humans of tedious tasks. In its first year Swiss-Mile achieved early pilot deployments with key customers, including last-mile delivery in smart cities and security for critical infrastructure. The founding team includes Dr. Marko Bjelonic (CEO), Dr. Giorgio Valsecchi (CTO), Dr. Lorenz Wellhausen (CTO Software), Alexander Reske (COO), and Prof. Dr. Marco Hutter. Swiss-Mile raised $22M in a seed round and intends to use the funds to expand operations and advance its development efforts.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2023

LeaseTeq provides a fully digitalised leasing platform that delivers an immediate credit decision and a seamless, paperless leasing checkout experience for private and corporate customers. Its platform approach supports the entire leasing lifecycle and has driven regular onboarding of new OEMs and car dealers. The company has established business relationships with industry partners such as Zurich Insurance and Tesla. Building on a strong presence in the Swiss market, LeaseTeq is pursuing rapid expansion into German-speaking Europe. LeaseTeq has received investment from backers including Vi Partners, N&V Capital, Armada Investments AG, and AMYP Ventures AG and recently obtained non-dilutive growth funding via Lendity to support acceleration. The company was founded in 2021 in Canton Schwyz and is led by chair Robert Oudmayer, CEO Joscha Rosenbauer, and CFO Uwe Riepenhausen. LeaseTeq offers a 100% digital, modular leasing platform that eliminates paperwork and shortens processing time across the customer lifecycle, from application through approval, execution and financing. The product targets end customers as well as OEMs, dealers and channel partners and is designed to support leasing for any vehicle. By automating and simplifying traditionally complex leasing workflows, the platform aims to deliver a markedly improved user experience and operational efficiency. LeaseTeq plans to expand its presence in the DACH region and beyond as part of a broader effort to internationalize its solution. The company highlights close collaboration with both new and existing investors to leverage industry knowledge and accelerate growth.