Fotokite secures investment round, achieves strong growth and expands global reach
Summary
Hence, we are delighted to accompany the international commercialization and continuous technological development of Fotokites products in order to provide first responders with equipment that is worthy of their critical missions Markus Petersen, Managing Partner Carbyne Equity PartnersWith this recent funding, Fotokite has solidified its position as the premier provider of actively-tethered drone technology for emergency response teams. The companys innovative solutions, which have been widely recognized for their effectiveness and reliability in critical scenarios empower first responders with advanced aerial capabilities to enhance situational awareness, streamline search and rescue operations, and save lives in critical situations.The recent investment allows Fotokite to expand its public safety customer base, meet new market opportunities, develop additional product features, and scale up operations. The operational experience of the team combined with access to firsthand industry expertise and an extensive network to support expansions, makes Carbyne a unique partner. The Swisscanto Private Equity Growth Fund provides capital to companies in the expansion phase active in the information, communication, technology (ICT) as well as in the healthcare sectors, mainly in Switzerland and opportunistically abroad. The Swisscanto Private Equity Growth Fund aims at creating added value during the market penetration by supporting its portfolio companies with capital, know-how and access to international partners for further expansion until a successful exit.