Swiss technology company Haelixa has raised €2m ($2.3m) in pre-series A funding to support its international growth and further develop its supply chain traceability solutions. The technology is currently used across sectors including textiles and is compatible with recognised standards such as GOTS and OEKO-TEX.

Haelixa has developed a proprietary DNA marker technology that enables physical verification of a product’s origin and authenticity directly on the material itself. This solution helps brands improve traceability and meet compliance requirements, while addressing growing regulatory pressure and industry challenges.

Gizem Yağız, managing partner at 212 NexT Fund, highlighted that limited supply chain transparency poses major financial and reputational risks for brands. She stated that Haelixa’s DNA-based method significantly reduces these risks by providing scientific proof of origin and authenticity at the product level, adding that the fund is pleased to support the company as it scales a new benchmark for traceability.

Patrick Strumpf, CEO of Haelixa, said the investment will help the company grow globally as demand for traceability continues to increase. He added that it will also support expansion into anti-counterfeiting solutions, offering added value for luxury brands.

The funding round was led by existing investors Verve Ventures and Zurich Kantonalbank, with additional participation from 212 NexT Fund. The company also received catalytic support through the Temasek Trust Amplifier programme.