# Scewo: Medical devices, Winterthur, Switzerland

> Scewo: Scewo AG is a Swiss technology company based in Winterthur, specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative electric wheelchairs.

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# Scewo

Scewo AG is a Swiss technology company based in Winterthur, specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative electric wheelchairs.

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Funding reported Last round: Series A

Medical devices Winterthur, Switzerland

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 37 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 24.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Dec 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Scewo has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Scewo

Scewo AG is a Swiss technology company based in Winterthur, specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative electric wheelchairs.

Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from ETH Zürich and ZHdK, Scewo is recognized for its unique stair-climbing wheelchair, the Scewo BRO, which operates on two wheels and allows users to navigate various terrains with ease. The Scewo BRO features a self-balancing system, autonomous stair-climbing capabilities, and a seat that elevates to enhance social interaction. It is designed for individuals with limited mobility, providing them with greater independence and the ability to engage in social activities. Scewo is committed to accessibility and continuously updates its products with new software features to improve user experience. The company also collaborates with healthcare professionals and community organizations to redefine accessibility standards.

## What company datasets say Scewo raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **24.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **7**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **8.4M**

Last round date **Dec 2023**

Investors listed **8**

## Founders and team

From Scewo's own website: 3 founders, 17 on the team.

**Thomas Gemperle** Co-Founder & CEO

**Pascal Buholzer** Co-Founder & CTO

**Bernhard Winter** Co-Founder & CIO

- **Dominik Aue** Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- **Frank Grossenbacher** Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- **Martin Jaser** Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
- **Leo Hess** Head of Marketing
- **Marc Lienhard** Head of Mechanical Engineering
- **Philipp Lämmler** Head of Software
- **Alexander Nieland** Process & Production Engineer
- **Alisa Otto** Marketing & Content Manager
- **Benjamin Dorner** Intern Mechanical Engineering
- **Gidon Pahls** Intern Mechanical Engineering
- **Jonathan Vermeirssen** Intern Test Engineering
- **Matej Zeman** Junior Electronics Engineer
- **Mattia Murtas** Digital Marketing Manager
- **Mirsat Terzini** Service Technician & Assembly Manager
- **Thomas Signer** Operations Support Engineer
- **Tim Siegrist** Junior Embedded Software Engineer
- **Tonja Ritschard** Intern Marketing Assistant

Advisers *Daris Murati* *Marlene Bek* *Yvonne Albrecht*

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Startup INVEST](https://millionrounds.com/fund/startup-invest-2)
- [SICTIC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sictic)

Each firm lists Scewo on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Medical devices
- **Industry code:** NAICS 339113, SIC 3844
- **Region:** Zurich
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/scewo)

## Medical devices in Switzerland

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- [**Neurosoft Bioelectronics** Geneva · founded 2020 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurosoft-bioelectronics)
- [**Novostia** Epalinges · founded 2017 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/novostia)
- [**Resistell** Muttenz · founded 2017 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/resistell)
- [**Aspivix** Epalinges · founded 2015 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/aspivix)
- [**CeQur** Horw · founded 2008](https://millionrounds.com/startup/cequr-2)
- [**Spineart** Plan-les-Ouates · founded 2005](https://millionrounds.com/startup/spineart)

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