Saving lives with technology.

What started in 2012 as an outdoor and sports app continued to evolve into today's Uepaa app for businesses. The product changed over time. Not so our vision: "Saving lives with technology". This brought us attention and recognition both nationally and internationally.

Our investors

At our side since 2012.

Since its foundation in 2012, Uepaa AG has been supported by more than 50 private and institutional investors. CHF 7.5 million in venture capital flowed into the company. Since 2018, the company has been growing on its own. Meanwhile, the strategic investors have become significant partners and support Uepaa AG with relevant know-how, infrastructure or in the market.

Verve Ventures

Verve Venture invests in start-ups across Europe from the seed stage onwards in the software, hardware and healthcare sectors. With a portfolio of more than 120 start-ups, Verve Ventures is one of the most active start-up investors in Europe. Since its inception, Verve Ventures has invested EUR 180 million, including in Uepaa since 2012.

Zurich Cantonal Bank

Zürcher Kantonalbank finances innovative young companies with venture capital. As one of the largest and most active investors in Switzerland, ZKB has already supported over 250 start-ups with more than CHF 180 million in venture capital. ZKB has held a stake in Uepaa AG since its founding in 2012.

Hammer Team Digital

Hammer Team" is Ariel Luedi's investment vehicle and supports software companies in their start-up and growth phase. Hammer Team provides its companies not only with venture capital, but also with expertise in various areas that promote the growth of Uepaa AG.

Swisscom Ventures

Swisscom Ventures is the venture capital arm of Swisscom AG. Since 2007, Swisscom Ventures has invested in over 80 technology companies, with assets of over $650 million. As a strategic investor, Uepaa AG receives not only financial support but also access to technical infrastructure and in sales.

3vVentures

Founded in 1999, 3wVentures is a venture capital firm based in Herisau, Switzerland. The company prefers to invest in the internet, mobile, new media, cleantech and medical technology sectors and has supported Uepaa AG since 2012.

Our partners

Handpicked.

Quality and warranty are central when it comes to "saving lives". Accordingly, our partners are handpicked.

Rega.

The Swiss Air-Rescue Rega is a non-profit private foundation for air rescue in Switzerland. Rega supported Uepaa AG financially, especially in the founding and development phase, as well as with field and flight tests.

Suva.

Suva is the largest accident insurer in Switzerland and insures around two million employees against occupational accidents, occupational illnesses and leisure accidents. Uepaa AG has been a contractual partner of SUVA since 2020. >more

Blukii.

The partner in the field of Blootooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons. Indoor tracking made easy. Plug & Play installation and integration with the Uepaa app at the push of a button.

Johnson Controls.

With around 300 employees, Johnson Controls Switzerland ensures intelligent, safe and sustainable buildings and systems of all sizes. From HVAC systems, security solutions, fire protection and now with Uepaa in the area of frontline safety.

Axpo Hydro Digital.

The full service digitization provider for hydropower operators. Since 2022, Axpo has been a complete service partner from consulting to equipping power plants for the topic of working alone (incl. indoor localization).

Medicall.

Medicall was founded in 1986 as the first company for medical assistance and operates the largest and most experienced alarm center in Switzerland. Partner of Uepaa AG since 2012.

DV Bern.

For the development of the Uepaa solution, we rely on the ISO-27001 certified Swiss partner DV Bern. For over 40 years, 180 highly qualified employees have been developing the digital future. A dedicated, highly motivated team is constantly developing the app and services. >more

Milk Interactive.

Since 2023, we have been relying on the expertise of the Zurich-based mobile app specialists for the further development of the Uepaa Safety App. A reliable partner for first-class mobile applications and outstanding user experiences. Look forward to the updates in 2024! >more

Swisscom.

In order to be able to respond to as many needs as possible, Swisscom relies on partnerships with specialized companies. When it comes to securing standalone work, it is Uepaa AG, as Swisscom's Platinum Partner.

Bloqlabs.

We have a lot to tell - preferably on a daily basis. Bloq Labs - a full service web and marketing agency from Switzerland - supports us in this. Here we trust in Jakob and his team. You are doing a great job!

CKW Connex.

Central Switzerland's leading provider of electrical + lighting, IT + communication, solar technology and building automation. Since 2023, CKW Connex has been a sales and equipment partner of Uepaa AG.

Attackera.

Attackera is an independent Swiss agency for digital advertising, marketing and consulting. To make sure our message reaches you at the right moment, Stephan's small but fine team takes care of it. Thank you for the many years of cooperation.

WHO IS BEHIND IT

Cracks, each in his field of expertise.

We may not usually be in the same place at the same time, but we pull together. These are the minds that make sure our systems and your app work flawlessly and reliably at all times and protect your employees.

Alex
Takes care of the Android app.

Anita
Takes care of the finances.

Duncan
Takes care of product development.

Ivan
Takes care of the backend.

Jacob
Takes care of our web presence.

Luca
Takes care of testing.

Markus
Also takes care of the backend.

Mats
Takes care of the rest.

Philip
Takes care of search engine optimization.

Philipp
Takes care of online marketing.

Pia
Cares incessantly.

Raphael
Takes care of the iOS app and IT security.

Sercan
Takes care of testing.

Stephan
Takes care that we are found.

Tobias
Takes care of the new iOS app.

Xaver
Takes care of the annual ski day.

Ariel
Takes care of the scaling.

Claus
Takes care of the ground.

Mats
Takes care of the rest.

Patrick
Takes care of the strategy.

Sascha
Takes care of the other rest 😉.

Philip
Takes care of search engine optimization.

Anita
Takes care of the finances.

Patrick
Takes care of the strategy.

Jacob
Takes care of our web presence.

Philipp
Takes care of online marketing.

Pia
Cares incessantly.

Sascha
Takes care of the other rest 😉.

Claus
Takes care of the ground.

Duncan
Takes care of product development.

Tobias
Takes care of the new iOS app.

Mats
Takes care of the rest.

Ariel
Takes care of the scaling.

Xaver
Takes care of the annual ski day.

Raphael
Takes care of the iOS app and IT security.

Stephan
Takes care that we are found.

Luca
Takes care of testing.

Ivan
Takes care of the backend.

Sercan
Takes care of testing.

Markus
Also takes care of the backend.

Alex
Takes care of the Android app.

Behind the scenes

More about us

Uepaa AG is the leading SaaS provider for professional team and lone worker protection with streamlined lone worker protection for iOS and Android. The spinoff of ETH Zurich is a portfolio company of Verve Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, Hammer Team and Zürcher Kantonalbank. If you are interested in the people and history behind it, you are in the right place.