About RealGrowthHacking
RealGrowthHacking, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2021, is based in Zurich, Switzerland. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 12 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Apr 2026, RealGrowthHacking has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 5 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Beekeeper, AirConsole and Climeworks. The program is backed by a team of 1 people who primarily support startups based in Switzerland and Germany.
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Founded Year
2021
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
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RealGrowthHacking's List of Top Investments
RealGrowthHacking has a portfolio of 12 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Beekeeper and AirConsole.Their portfolio spans across Switzerland and Germany. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Auto Tech and 10 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by RealGrowthHacking:1. Beekeeper
Provider of enterprise communication platform for multiple industries. It allows users to communicate with employees and team members. Its features include secure one-to-one, group messaging, private & personalized updates to the individual, content management, chatbots, information sharing, employee surveys, engagement analytics, and feedback polling. It also provides smart automation features such as workflow-based communication and scheduling of internal messaging campaigns.
Key facts about Beekeeper
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $146M
- Employee Count: 388 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: b2venture, Samsung NEXT and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 08, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. AirConsole
Provider of online multiplayer video games using smartphones as controllers. It offers a selection of games accessible through a web-based console. Users connect their smartphones to control the games. The platform allows players to change games through a menu.
Key facts about AirConsole
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6.23M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Alpana Ventures, RealGrowthHacking and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 11, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Climeworks
Provider of direct air capture technology and carbon removal services. The company offers end-to-end carbon removal solutions and tailored portfolios. It combines engineered and nature-based solutions for forward-thinking companies. The company focuses on developing direct air capture technology and scaling the industry. It also provides resources, customer stories, and guides related to carbon removal.
Key facts about Climeworks
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1B
- Employee Count: 401 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Baillie Gifford, GIC and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jul 02, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Wingtra
Developer of drone-based surveying solutions. This company offers a complete workflow for aerial surveying, from flight planning and data capture using its proprietary drones and sensors to data processing and delivery of maps and 3D models. The system is designed for ease of use and accuracy, streamlining the surveying process and reducing time and costs. Various packages cater to different needs and scales of projects.
Key facts about Wingtra
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Annual Revenue: €1.28M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $66.2M
- Employee Count: 125 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: ACE & Company, Zurcher Kantonalbank and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 16, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Avrios
Avrios provides software solutions for fleet management. Offers a web-based fleet management software (FMS) with features such as driver management, vehicle procurement, maintenance management, reporting, fleet statistics, and more. The software helps clients to stay in control of vehicle costs (True Cost of Ownership), automatically and with minimal effort. It helps in managing fleet data, maintain compliance with ease and make informed decisions about your fleet. It monetizes on the subscription-based pricing model.
Key facts about Avrios
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $26.3M
- Employee Count: 60 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Übermorgen Ventures, Verve Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 09, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Unicorns in RealGrowthHacking's Portfolio
RealGrowthHacking has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Climeworks. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Climeworks which became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before RealGrowthHacking first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in RealGrowthHacking's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
60 | Provider of direct air capture technology and carbon removal services | 2009 | Zurich | Series E | bwocxzq |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in RealGrowthHacking's Portfolio
1 of RealGrowthHacking's portfolio company became public - eMonitor.Here are RealGrowthHacking's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | - | 8050 |
Acquired companies in RealGrowthHacking's Portfolio
4 companies from RealGrowthHacking's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were AirConsole in Oct 2025 by KPIT.Here are RealGrowthHacking's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15, 2025 | - | - | 3472 | |
Jul 02, 2025 | - | - | 2054 | |
Jan 05, 2023 | - | - | 2577 | |
Nov 30, 2015 | - | - | 3361 |
