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Born on the ascent.

May 2024, somewhere on the slopes of Mt. Niesen (Canton of Bern).
It started with a crazy idea, bad reception, and two founders who refused to accept the status quo.

This background image was taken on May 5, 2024, during the ascent of Mt. Niesen (Canton of Bern). This is the exact hour when the idea of levitate was born.Andi Zaugg

The Spark

"That's physically impossible."
(We didn't listen.)

We were in the middle of a demanding hike up Mt. Niesen (Canton of Bern). While fighting the incline, we started venting about the biggest frustration in our industry: Gravity vs. Battery life.

The question hit us: Why not combine the lift of a blimp with the precision of a drone?

We had experience in robotics and autonomous systems, but absolutely no idea how to build an LTA aircraft. So, right there on the mountain, with a terrible mobile signal and an early version of ChatGPT, we ran the first rough physics calculations.

The verdict: Theoretically... it works.
The feeling: This is crazy. Let's do it.

Since that day, we have developed 6 prototypes and are launching our pre-series model, Teneo | E. We treat hardware development like software: We sprint, we fail fast, and we iterate until it flies.

The Foundation

Wild Ideas. Serious Leadership.

While our engineering approach is fast and unconventional, our business foundation is rock solid. Together, we bring 30 years of leadership experience to the table.

We don't believe in long lists of buzzwords. We believe in two non-negotiable principles:

01

Uncompromising Integrity

This covers transparency, self-responsibility, and trust.

What it means for you: We don't overclaim. If our drone can't fly in a hurricane, we tell you. If a deadline is tight, we are transparent. We take full ownership of our technology and our promises. No black boxes, no excuses.

02

True Partnership

This covers empathy, authenticity, and meeting at eye-level.

What it means for you: We don't just sell you a unit and disappear. We understand that you are building a business on our data. We listen to your operational pains and we develop solutions with you, not just for you. We are in this together.

The Founders

The Team behind levitate.

Andi Zaugg

CEO & Co-Founder

The Software-Driven Engineer.

With a background in software development and leadership, Andi drives the technical vision. He ensures that Levitate remains agile, pushing the boundaries of what's physically possible without losing sight of stability.

Gabriela Feuz

CRO & Co-Founder

The Strategic Architect.

With extensive management experience and a strong political network, Gabi ensures that our technology lands in the real world. She represents the human side of the business, ensuring that every partnership is built on value and trust.

Ready to partner with us?

Let's discuss how we can lift your business.

Supported & Aligned

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SDG 8SDG 9SDG 13SDG 15Aligned with SDG 8, 9, 13 & 15 —
safety, infrastructure, climate & biodiversity.
InnosuisseStart-ups GoGlobal powered by InnosuisseSTI Bernbe-advancedStandortförderung Kanton BernCSEMU-LTA Upscaling Lighter than Air
SDG 8SDG 9SDG 13SDG 15Aligned with SDG 8, 9, 13 & 15 —
safety, infrastructure, climate & biodiversity.
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