# Zaphiro Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zaphiro-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Website: www.zaphiro.ch
- Total disclosed funding: $6.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 19, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Switzerland, Zaphiro Technologies SA specializes in advanced smart grid solutions, focusing on enhancing electricity grid efficiency through innovative monitoring and automation technologies.Founded in 2017, Zaphiro Technologies SA is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. The company provides smart grid solutions aimed at power utilities. Its founder, Marco Pignati, has a background in technology and innovation. The firm has secured CHF 6.4 million in funding through a Series A round, with notable investors including ABB Technology Ventures and CDP Venture Capital. This funding will support the company's expansion and product development.Zaphiro Technologies specializes in advanced smart grid solutions, with its flagship product being SynchroGuard. This premier monitoring and automation solution is designed for power utilities to enhance the integration of renewable energy technologies into electricity grids while ensuring high service quality and cost optimization. SynchroGuard offers capabilities such as automated fault location, real-time grid monitoring, and control of distributed energy resources (DERs), including renewables, electric vehicles (EVs), and batteries. The software suite is modular, featuring fault management, predictive analytics, and real-time data visualization, which transforms raw data from both proprietary and third-party devices into actionable insights. Zaphiro's solutions are actively utilized by international power utilities, significantly improving grid efficiency and resilience across various geographical markets, including Europe and North America.The revenue model for Zaphiro Technologies is primarily based on the sale of its SynchroGuard software solutions, which may include subscriptions for ongoing services and updates. Clients typically engage in business-to-business transactions, where power utilities subscribe to the software suite to enhance their grid operations. Pricing structures may vary based on the specific modules selected, which can include real-time monitoring, fault management, and predictive analytics. Additionally, partnerships with hardware providers may complement the software offerings, thereby providing clients with integrated solutions. The combination of software subscriptions and hardware integrations serves to streamline costs and enhance the overall performance of power utilities, although specific pricing details for individual products are not disclosed.In December 2022, Zaphiro Technologies SA raised CHF 6.4 million in Series A funding from investors including ABB Technology Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, Club Degli Investitori, Technology Fund, and Excellis. The company plans to use this funding to commercialize its SynchroGuard distribution grid monitoring and automation system worldwide and to develop additional products. The focus will also be on expanding into new markets, particularly targeting Europe and North America, by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 19, 2022, $6.9M — CDP Venture Capital, ABB Technology Ventures, Club Degli Investitori, Technology Fund, Excellis

## Investors

- CDP Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cdp-venture-capital) — Series A
- ABB Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abb-technology-ventures) — Series A
- Club Degli Investitori (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/club-degli-investitori) — Series A
- Technology Fund — Series A
- Excellis (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/excellis) — Series A