SWISS STANDARD IN TRACEABILITY

Zürich, Switzerland

Haelixa specialises in product traceability using DNA markers. Our founders developed the concept and solution while studying at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich). The university is known for fostering entrepreneurship and supporting new ventures. Haelixa is an ETH Spin-Off, and since its founding in 2016, it has won over 20 international and national awards. We are proud to be based in Switzerland and are committed to maintaining high quality, reliability, and innovation standards.

Senior Leadership Team

Our team is committed to equality, diversity, and solidarity
  • Dr. Diego Pesce

    Dr. Diego Pesce

    Director of Technology

  • Dr. Gediminas Mikutis

    Dr. Gediminas Mikutis

    CTO

  • Patrick Strumpf

    Patrick Strumpf

    CEO

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Richard Haldimann

    Dr. Richard Haldimann

    Board Member, CSO & CTO at Clariant

  • Michael Blank

    Michael Blank

    Board Observer, Head of Invesment at Verve Ventures

  • Dr. Gediminas Mikutis

    Dr. Gediminas Mikutis

    Chairman of the Board

  • Stefan Karlen

    Stefan Karlen

    Board Member, CEO at ImpactOne

Investors & Board Members

  • Clariant AG

    DNA supply chain traceability technology

    A globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel, Switzerland. The company is focused on four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on five pillars: focus on innovation through R&D, add value with sustainability, reposition the portfolio, intensify growth, and increase profitability.

  • Zurich Cantonal Bank

    DNA supply chain traceability technology

    (ZKB) Kantonalbank is an independent public law institution of the Canton of Zurich. It has received top ratings from the rating agencies Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch (AAA/Aaa). With more than 5,000 employees, the bank’s core activities include financing businesses, asset and wealth management, trading, capital market transactions, deposits, payment transactions, and card business. Zürcher Kantonalbank provides clients and distribution partners with a comprehensive range of investment and retirement provision products and services.

  • Verve Ventures

    Verve

    Verve Ventures is a network and technology-driven venture capital firm based in Switzerland. Founded in 2010 by Steffen Wagner and Lukas Weber, Verve Ventures has grown to more than 40 team members and has become one of the most active venture investors in Europe with over 100 science and technology-driven startups in its portfolio. A dozen investment professionals identify the most promising digital, tangible and health & bio startups. Selected private and institutional investors get access to investment opportunities through a digital platform.

Member organizations and standards

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Unravelling complex supply chains, Haelixa is committed to mitigating negative impacts and positive contributions to SGDs. 

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  • Precious Metals

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Testimonials

“Transparency has been one of the most important goals since we started harvesting organic GIZA cotton in Egypt. The unique Haelixa technology is a major break-through in guaranteeing full physical traceability along the whole supply chain.”

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Benjamin Fuchs

CEO at WEBA

“Our long-standing partnership with Haelixa has been key for Soorty in supporting our mission for a transparent and honest supply chain. Their innovative DNA traceability solution allows us to mark, trace, and authenticate products, which is a crucial layer of our multifaceted transparency strategy. Soorty is committed to making sustainability accessible and helping customers make informed decisions, initiating positive change in wardrobes to create a genuinely fair fashion industry for all.”

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Eda Dikmen

Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager

“Transparency in global supply chains becomes more and more important – especially for such a precious material as cashmere. The Haelixa DNA marker, which is used in the premium label of The Good Cashmere Standard, allows full traceability, assuring our customers that the certified cashmere is really used for the product”.

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Christian Barthel

Director Business Development