Welcome to axon vibe

Our predecessor Endoxon delivered core technology for Google Maps and was acquired by Google in 2006. Leveraging the related expertise within real-time navigation and location-based marketing, Axon Vibe today partners with renowned public transport operators and authorities to grow public transport usage, achieve carbon emission reduction and support the economic recovery with innovative business models.

Founded in 2014, we are a 100+ team of highly qualified and passionate software engineers, data scientists, location analytics experts, psychologists and communication specialists on our journey from location analytics to behaviour change.

Collaborations

Deutsche Bahn is the largest European rail operator.

Axon Vibe’s door-to-door journey detection technology powers Deutsche Bahn’s check-in/be-out ticketing solutions for example in Greater Nuremberg (egon App).

MTA New York is the largest public transit authority in North America.

In March 2024 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched the new official MTA app, which is developed through a partnership between MTA New York and Axon Vibe.

JR East is the largest public transport operator worldwide.

The TokyoNudge App includes contextual campaigns to reward loyal passengers, sweeten disruptions and reward behavior change with valuable rewards from Beck’s Coffee Shop, NewDays and Station Work.

The London Bus app is helping over 1.6 million Londoners easily navigate the city.

Axon Vibe enhances the London Bus app by enabling smart, pro-active travel alerts and delivering personalised, context-driven campaigns that boost user engagement and drive footfall to nearby stores.

Sojo GB app is Axon Vibe’s user-friendly white-label app that provides seamless door-to-door journey planning and real-time updates for passengers, including personalized, behavior-driven reward campaigns that improve passenger engagement and drive transit adoption.

people and culture

We operate as a start-up and we have exciting growth plans. Our team of more than 100 people (and growing) embodies innovation, curiosity, trust and fun. Together we are working on the future of sustainable mobility.

OUR SWISS HEADQUARTERS

We are headquartered in a castle overlooking the picturesque city of Lucerne. Our global team meets here for bi-annual get togethers including BBQs, mountain walks and more.

WE HAVE A GLOBAL TEAM

We are spread across multiple countries, including in our offices and remotely. This provides lots of travel opportunities to meet with the team and business partners.

WE LIKE TO BBQ

The BBQ is always a central part of our company get togethers.

BRING YOUR RUNNING SHOES

We have a lot of passionate runners and cyclists.

WE HAVE AN OFFICE DOG!

Meet Emmi, our Chief Happiness Officer, always spreading joy and wagging tails!

MANAGEMENT TEAM

People

Stefan Muff

CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER

Stefan founded the Axon Group in 2007 and launched the startup Axon Vibe in 2014. He previously founded mapping solution company Endoxon that was acquired by Google Inc. An avid sailor and part-time beekeeper, Stefan is proud to call Lucerne his home.

Dr. Uli Sigg

BOARD MEMBER

Uli has been a board member at Axon Vibe since 2008. His investments focus on early stage and growth stage companies mainly in Europe and China. His portfolio includes activities in the medical devices, IT/Internet, green technologies, industrials and financial services sector. Outside of the corporate world, Uli is a passionate art collector with the largest collection of Chinese contemporary art.

Roman Oberli

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chief to Axon Vibe, thought leader in the field of spatial analysis to his peers and serial entrepreneur by nature, Roman heads the Axon Vibe product vision and development process. He is a Big Data specialist with extensive experience in start up ventures, known to be a true visionary and caring father of two.

Kilian Ulm

CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

Kilian is a dedicated international business development professional with entrepreneurial spirit and skills. He is an engineer by education (ETH Zurich) with work experience ranging from innovative start-up ventures to large multinational corporations. In between business calls and travel, you’ll most likely find Kilian kitesurfing crystal clear waters or skiing off one of Switzerland’s majestic mountains.

Luca Scheuring

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Heading our product development, Luca is dedicated to turn Axon Vibe's vision of seamless mobility into innovative solutions. He holds a Master's degree in Business IT from the University of Zurich and has extensive experience as software engineer and product manager in the ICT industry. Luca is a self-confessed geek and loves all kind of technology, whilst at the same time he enjoys the analog life by hiking up or snowboarding down the Swiss mountains.

Boris Matz

MANAGING DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICA

Boris is passionate about bringing new, data-centric technologies to market and leads Axon Vibe’s North American expansion. Boris’ prior work experience includes operating an NYC-based SaaS startup and advising numerous data and information companies on a range of strategic and financial matters, both as a consultant and an investment banker. Outside of work, Boris spends his time with his wife chasing their two young kids around Brooklyn, New York.

Jeremy Acklam

MANAGING DIRECTOR, UNITED KINGDOM

Leading our expansion in the UK, Jeremy's entrepreneurial experience includes the creation and launch of Trainline for Richard Branson, the UK's Government-funded NFC travelcard (ITSO) and an Account-Based-Ticketing startup sold to Virgin. Jeremy has also led Transport for the North’s Smart Travel Team and is passionate about mass-adoption of ground-breaking technology in the transport sector to benefit customers and society. Away from work, Jeremy leads a Theatre in Cheshire.