qCella Analysis: $2M Raised
What is qCella?
qCella develops flexible, paper-thin heating mats using a patent-pending copper inside cellulose fiber hybrid material. The technology enables homogeneous heating across the entire mat surface, eliminating the need for heat-losing upholstery layers. The mats can be cut into any shape and size, allowing cost-effective integration into final products like heated clothing, car seats, and medical devices.
Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Employees
11-50
Founded
2023
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Product Features & Capabilities
- Flexible, paper-thin heating mats with copper inside cellulose fiber hybrid material
- Homogeneous heating across entire mat surface
- Shape-customizable to any size or shape
- Eliminates heat-losing upholstery layer
- Energy-efficient heating by reducing thermal losses
Use Cases
Heat car seats directly without insulation layer; Integrate into heated clothing for precise body temperature control; Apply to pain-relieving products for targeted thermal therapy; Heat machine parts with uniform temperature distribution; Enable ambient heating in shoes and airplane seats
Other Considerations
Featured in ETH Zurich Industry News; Recognized as a Top 100 Swiss Startup; Winner of Venture Switzerland 2023; Supported by ETH Pioneer Fellowship and VentureKick; Backed by Swiss innovation programs including Innosuisse and GRS Foundation
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