Sedimentum AG

The firm specializes in providing a contactless safety system for older adults and patients in care facilities. Its target clients are B2B, including psychiatric clinics, nursing homes, and assisted living institutions, and it also serves the B2C market. The business model revolves around a "Safety-as-a-Service" offering. Helpany's flagship product is a radar-based device named "Paul." This plug-and-play device uses AI-powered motion analysis to monitor movements within a home or care facility room 24/7. A key feature is its privacy-preserving technology; it operates without cameras or microphones, instead detecting millimeter movements through frequency shifts in its transmitted radio waves. The system can detect irregularities like falls and automatically alert caregivers or family members. Beyond fall detection, the system provides a comprehensive health dashboard for caregivers, analyzing patterns such as nighttime restlessness, inactivity, and walking speed to identify at-risk residents proactively. This allows for early intervention and personalized care strategies. An associated app offers features for residents to set alerts and for family members to monitor the well-being of their loved ones without compromising their privacy.

Significant milestones for the company include securing a CHF 2.1 million seed financing round in August 2021 and an additional CHF 3.3 million in April 2022 to fuel its expansion. In 2023, the company reported a 400% increase in turnover in the Swiss B2C market. A pivotal moment came in March 2024 when Sedimentum rebranded to Helpany and announced its expansion into the U.S. market, establishing a subsidiary in San Francisco to target the B2B sector. This move was driven by the realization that the U.S. market, with its large distances between caregivers and seniors, presented an ideal environment for their solution.