Haelixa is a DNA-based traceability company that delivers forensic-grade proof of product origin and authenticity across the supply chain.
Founded
2016
First Invested
2026
Headquarter
Zurich, Switzerland
Founders
- Gediminas Mikutis
Investment Manager
Caglar Urcan
Company web page
Haelixa embeds unique natural DNA markers directly into raw materials at any stage of production, enabling forensic verification of product origin and authenticity at any point. The markers remain detectable throughout multi-tier supply chains. The company serves leading textile and fashion brands, gemstones and precious minerals with plans to further expand into additional sectors.
Gediminas Mikutis
Gediminas Mikutis is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Haelixa and a co-inventor of its patented DNA marker technology. He holds both his Master’s degree and PhD from ETH Zürich, where his doctoral research focused on DNA-based nanosensors, forming the scientific foundation of Haelixa’s traceability platform.
With a background in chemistry, molecular engineering, and applied nanotechnology, he leads the company’s core technology development, overseeing the design of synthetic DNA markers, laboratory validation processes, and scalable deployment across complex global supply chains.