News about our portfolio and insights from the vc world

smino Secures 3rd Place at Construction Summit
smino, a Serpentine Ventures portfolio company, took 3rd place at the Construction Summit Startup Pitch. This recognition highlights smino’s innovative digital solutions for efficient construction sites.

tipi.build Acquired by EngFlow
tipi.build, a Serpentine Ventures portfolio company, has been acquired by EngFlow, creating a powerhouse for C/C++ development with faster builds and smoother workflows. A major step forward for developer productivity.

DuraMon Secures CHF 1.6m Seed Extension
DuraMon, a Serpentine Ventures portfolio company, closed a CHF 1.6m seed extension round to enhance corrosion monitoring in concrete infrastructure and drive expansion beyond the DACH region.

coatingAI Drives Efficiency in Manufacturing
coatingAI, a Serpentine Ventures portfolio company, installed Blueprint OS on new coating lines, proving its impact. The AI-driven system cut powder waste by 11–30%, enabled 2-minute recipe optimization, and improved predictive maintenance.

Esencia Foods Wins EIC Accelerator Grant
Esencia Foods, a Serpentine Ventures portfolio company, won the EIC Accelerator, securing a EUR 2m grant and equity investment. This milestone helps scale mycelium fermentation for alternative proteins, driving sustainable food innovation.

Voltiris Wins GreenTech Americas Challenge
Voltiris, a Serpentine Ventures portfolio company, secured first place in the GreenTech Americas Start- & Scale-up Challenge! This recognition highlights its spectral filtering technology’s potential for high-tech greenhouses in Mexico.