IRsweep, a Venture Kick 2015 finalist, raises investment round

19.07.2017

IRsweep, the provider of high-performance mid-infrared sensing solutions has closed an investment round with a Switzerland-based industrial company as an investor. Under the investment agreement, the company acquires a stake in IRsweep.

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IRsweep has very strong expertise in mid-infrared spectroscopy based on quantum cascade laser frequency combs. IRsweep’s main focus is to provide high-speed mid-infrared spectrometers for analyzing fast processes such as reaction kinetics as well as setting new standards for high-throughput applications.

As a result of the collaboration, IRsweep will move its premises close to the investor’s headquarters. Both companies have strong ties to ETH Zurich and view the close proximity as an asset, which will create synergies in the areas of information exchange and accelerated development. Furthermore, the proximity will allow to take advantage of mutual experience and technology leadership.

For further information about IRsweep, please visit www.irsweep.com.

About IRsweep

IRsweep AG, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, offers the world’s first commercial table-top dual-comb spectrometer and a revolutionary optical multipass cell. IRsweep was founded as an ETH Zurich and Empa corporate spin-off in 2014 and offers cutting edge optical sensing solutions based on semiconductor quantum cascade laser (QCL) frequency combs in the mid-infrared spectral range. IRsweep is dedicated to providing fast, selective, and broadband laser spectroscopy for a large range of applications. The company’s vision is to advance current optical analytic technology and expand the availability of optical methods to users.

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