SWISSto12

[PRIVATE]

Drones · HQ: Renens, Switzerland · Est. 2011 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New funding roundNew deploymentRecent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies SWISSto12: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $70.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Renens, Switzerland

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Swiss space company building HummingSat geostationary small satellites using 3D printing technology. Founded 2011 by Emile de Rijk (CEO) as EPFL spinout. USD 140M revenue in 2025, USD 500M+ in total contracts, 110% CAGR since 2022. Positive EBITDA in 2026. Seven HummingSat contracts with operators including SES and Viasat. USD 70M Series C (Jul 2026). ESA ARTES partnership with USD 84.8M award. First HummingSat delivery for SES in 2027.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 72.8%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

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Key Facts

Funding$70M Series C
Contracts7 GEO satellite orders (SES, Viasat)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for SWISSto12.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Emile de Rijksecondary-verified

CEO & Founder

Founding Team

Emile de Rijk[Founder]

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

SWISSto12 - 2 deploymentsSWISSto12

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

14 entries
What is SWISSto12?

Swiss space company building HummingSat geostationary small satellites using 3D printing technology. Founded 2011 by Emile de Rijk (CEO) as EPFL spinout. USD 140M revenue in 2025, USD 500M+ in total contracts, 110% CAGR since 2022. Positive EBITDA in 2026. Seven HummingSat contracts with operators including SES and Viasat. USD 70M Series C (Jul 2026). ESA ARTES partnership with USD 84.8M award. First HummingSat delivery for SES in 2027.

What does SWISSto12 make?

SWISSto12 has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: HummingSat GEO SmallSat (SWISSto12 builds physical robots).

Is SWISSto12 publicly traded?

No. SWISSto12 is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with SWISSto12?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to SWISSto12 building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.

Who is the CEO of SWISSto12?

Emile de Rijk is the ceo of SWISSto12, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in SWISSto12?

SWISSto12 is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $70M in disclosed funding.

Where is SWISSto12 headquartered?

SWISSto12 is headquartered in Renens, Switzerland.

How much funding has SWISSto12 raised?

SWISSto12 has raised approximately $70M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns SWISSto12?

SWISSto12 is privately held and venture-backed ($70M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does SWISSto12 operate robots?

SWISSto12 operates 2 verified deployments, including at Switzerland, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).

How many robots has SWISSto12 deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified SWISSto12 deployments on record at sites including Switzerland, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is SWISSto12 a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, SWISSto12 ranks in roughly the top 28% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was SWISSto12 founded?

SWISSto12 was founded in 2011.

Is SWISSto12 safe?

SWISSto12 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.