Company Research Report: rready

Company Overview

Name

rready

Mission of the Company

Unleash the intrapreneurial potential of employees through innovation management solutions that are easy to integrate, gamified, and supported by proven methodologies.

Founding Information

Founded: 2021

Founders: Former intrapreneurs at Swisscom inspired by Mark Randall’s presentation of the KICKBOX methodology.

Key People

Dave Hengartner - Co-Founder & CEO

Vinz - Co-Founder & CPO

Reto - Co-Founder & COO

Ralph - Co-Founder & CCO

Alexandre - Software Engineer

Alisson - Software Engineer

Aernout - Innovation & Intrapreneurship Advisor

Celia - VP Sales Europe

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Notable Achievements

Recognized by the G2 Crowd as best-in-class innovation management software.

Supported 30+ customers globally, with over 4600+ employees and 500+ ideas realized.

Successfully used by top-tier companies such as Siemens Energy, Roche, ZF Group, Implenia, and Swisscom.

Products

Idea Management

Description

A platform designed to source and manage ideas across an entire organization.

Key Features

Best-price guarantee in the idea management software market

Seamless software integration with existing processes

Intuitive UX/UI design

Gamification

AI-enhanced features

KICKBOX Innovation Method

Description

A proven methodology for validating and implementing ideas using a structured approach.

Key Features

Proven methodology used by over 1000 companies such as Tetra Pak, ZF, and Roche.

Exclusive access to coaching, knowledge, and resources.

From raw ideas to upskilled employees and implemented projects.

rready Innovation Suite

Description

An end-to-end innovation suite that integrates Idea Management and KICKBOX Intrapreneurship for comprehensive innovation management.

Key Features

Manage entire innovation portfolios on a single platform

Access tailored tools and processes for each idea

Receive actionable data insights across all innovation initiatives

Recent Developments

New Products & Features

Innovation in Europe Report 2024: Released comprehensive insights into corporate innovation landscapes.

Women Leadership Acknowledgment: Highlighting women's roles in leading customer experiences at rready.

Annual Reports and Notable Mentions: Featured in major publications like Handelszeitung, highlighting the company’s journey and expansion.

New Partnerships

University of St. Gallen: Ongoing collaboration for researching the state of innovation in European businesses.

Kickstart Innovation: A strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the life cycle of company innovation.

Fundraising and Expansion

Series A Funding: Raised $4M to further drive innovation at global corporations.

Top 100 Swiss Startups: Achieved a spot in the Top 100 Swiss Startups in 2023, improving on previous rankings.

Events and Community Engagement

Annual Community Event 2023: Hosted in Zurich to foster peer community engagement.

Multiple Conferences: Participated in major innovation and industry conferences like DTIM 2024, COPETRI 2023, and Pharma 4.0 Digitalization and Transformation Conference.

Office Developments

New Headquarter: Moved into a new centralized office in Zurich, enhancing operational capabilities.

Workshops and Networking: Conducted various workshops and participated in networking events across continents to foster idea exchange and innovation.

Conclusion

rready continues to establish itself as a leading provider of idea management and intrapreneurship solutions. With a strong foundation, key partnerships, and a suite of comprehensive tools, the company is poised to drive innovation and transform corporate cultures globally.