Swiss Startup Boost Inc Secures €16 Million In Series B Round

The funding round was led by Direttissima Growth Partners, with participation from Capmont Technology, existing investor Kineo Finance (via its growth equity fund Kineo Capital), and other partners. These investors bring not only financial support but also valuable strategic guidance and international expertise.

For Boost inc’s Founder and CEO, Pascal Uffer, this milestone is more than just funding: “Our rapid growth leading up to this moment shows the timing is right. The market is ready, our technology is proven, and we’re ready to accelerate our international expansion together with our partners.”

Founded in 2020, Boost Inc is a 150-member team spread across London, Zurich, and offices in four other countries. The company’s mission is to digitise the vending industry and unlock the full potential of unattended retail.

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Boost Inc offers smart hardware—like connected coolers, vending machines, and self-checkout kiosks—integrated with its cloud platform, Vendlive. This combination gives operators, OEMs, and brands better control over their retail networks, helping them increase sales and simplify operations.

With its tech-driven approach, Boost Inc supports businesses in improving efficiency, scaling sustainably, and focusing more on customer experience.

Boost inc’s Founder and CFO, Johannes Lermann, added: “Moving from angel-backed funding to institutional investment is a significant step. With these long-term partners at our side, we’re ready to strengthen our board and keep raising the bar for what’s possible in unattended retail.”

The investment will fuel Boost Inc’s next stage of growth by helping it enter new international markets, expand its product range, and strengthen its technology offerings.

Philipp Bolliger, Partner at Direttissima Growth Partners, highlights: “Boost inc has demonstrated exceptional execution from day one. The team understands how to scale physical and digital infrastructure, and we’re proud to support them on their journey.”

Boost Inc’s core mission is to build the operating system for unattended retail and serve customers in spaces where traditional retail and catering often fall short.

Their software stands out as the only solution that combines point-of-sale management with real-time data and revenue insights, according to the company’s website.

Torsten Kreindl, Managing and Founding Partner at Capmont Technology, adds: “Europe’s vending industry is fragmented and largely dependent on legacy technology, making it ripe for disruption. Boost’s seamlessly integrated hardware-software stack, allows the exceptional team to take vending to the next level.”

Boost Inc counts well-known brands like Coca-Cola, Hilton, and Siemens among its clients.

Christine Müller, Partner at Kineo Finance, said: “As one of the first institutional backers of Boost through our venture leasing facility, we’re proud to deepen our support as they scale their leadership in unattended retail technology.”

About Boost inc

Boost Inc is a global leader in unattended retail technology, transforming traditional vending into modern, digital retail experiences. Headquartered in Switzerland, with a tech hub in the UK, its team of 150+ professionals operates from Zurich, London, and offices in four other countries.