Davos, Switzerland – January 28, 2025
The Founders Games, the world’s premier global scaleup innovation competition, proudly unveiled the winners of its 2025 Grand Finale in Davos, Switzerland, coinciding with the week of the World Economic Forum in one of the highest cities of Europe.
This year’s competition saw over 4,800 applications from 150 countries, culminating in a rigorous evaluation process led by a panel of more than 400 top-tier late-stage venture capital investors. The Grand Finals started with a special invitation-only Davos style breakfast with the CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, Khosla Ventures’ Rajesh Swaminathan, Andrew NG (Coursera and AI Fund), Mercer’s Exec. Director Rich Nuzum, esteemed major family office representatives and HNWIs and other select global thought leaders and major financial allocators. The Grand Finale followed with a packed hall at theHilton in Davos.
The Winners of Founders Games 2025 are:
- Quolab Technologies (United States) – A leader in defense and cybersecurity innovation, devoted to creating innovative solutions to big/complex data management, visualization, analysis and sharing challenges in the cybersecurity space.
- iLoF (United Kingdom) – a digital health company pioneering a breakthrough AI platform to accelerate the future of personalized drug discovery & development.
- Neodocs (India) – A cutting-edge AI and machine learning firm, YCombinator and Omidyar backed health-tech startup, founded by IIT Bombay alumni – Nikunj, Anurag and Pratik building instant, smartphone based tests that can be done anytime, anywhere – clinic, home, office, travel, hospital, etc.
These trailblazing companies were honored for their groundbreaking solutions, which are set to transform their respective industries. The winners were selected by an esteemed Grand Finale Super Jury that included: Rich Nuzum, CEO and CIO of Mercer, Rajesh Swaminathan, Partner at Khosla Ventures, Dr. Plamen Russev, Webit Investment Network, Hania Othman, Director at The HBAR Foundation, Pawel Konzal, Executive at Chevron Ventures, and many other distinguished leaders.
The Finalists of the 2025 Grand Finale:
In addition to the winners, several exceptional companies made it to the Grand Finale and showcased their transformative innovations to over 400 leading investors and the Davos corporate community:
- Expedock (Philippines) – A logistics disruptor, currently in Round A funding.
- QuSecure (United States) – A defense and cybersecurity innovator, in Round A funding.
- SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH (Germany) – A climate and planet tech leader, in Round A funding.
- Vispek (China) – A cutting-edge AI and machine learning enterprise, in Round B funding.
- Wareclouds (Chile) – A logistics disruptor, at the Seed funding stage.
These finalists gained unparalleled exposure, securing vital opportunities for funding and partnerships with global investors and corporate leaders.
The Legacy of the Founders Games
The Founders Games continues to serve as a powerful catalyst for scaling high-growth companies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, it identifies and supports visionary founders building scalable, sustainable, and impactful businesses that contribute to a better future.
The competition’s legacy is exemplified by CH4 Global and BeeHero, winners from the 2024 Founders Games, who were named among TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company’s Top 4 Innovations. These companies have had a transformative impact on the future of humanity, advancing regenerative and sustainable development goals (SDGs) through their groundbreaking solutions. Their innovations not only address pressing challenges such as climate change and global food security but also pave the way for a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient future.
Collectively, last year’s winners increased their consolidated revenues by 1.7x within 12 months, further demonstrating the exceptional caliber of companies selected through the Founders Games jury’s collective intelligence. The 2025 winners are expected to deliver similar transformative results, driving significant progress across industries and communities worldwide.
The Founders games Davos Grand Finale was proudly sponsored by Binance, Lumia and Webit Investment Network.
Join Us for the 2026 Founders Games
If you’re a scaleup seeking access to the world’s leading investors and global communities like COP and Davos, apply now for the Founders Games 2025 program. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your innovations at the Grand Finale in January 2026.
For more information about the Founders Games, the finalists, and their groundbreaking work, visit www.FoundersGames.org.
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