Felix Porsche Invests in Swisspod and Joins the Board of Directors

Swisspod, a Swiss-American company leading the development of the hyperloop technology that we wrote more about here, welcomes Felix Porsche to its Board of Directors as both a board member and an investor in the company.

The synergy between Swisspod and Felix Porsche started during Richard Branson’s private event on Necker Island in April 2024. Porsche and Swisspod’s CEO, Denis Tudor, shared the stage in a panel on the Future of Mobility. Following the event, he visited Swisspod’s headquarters in Switzerland for an exclusive hyperloop demonstration. The visit solidified his interest in the company’s technology, particularly as he is heavily committed to advancing fast & sustainable mass transportation, especially in rail.

Drawing on a strong family history of engineering in automotive manufacturing, Felix Porsche, as the Managing Director of Alpha Rail Holding, leads two subsidiaries focused on providing advanced interior solutions for rail transport across Europe.

“Just as the automobile transformed individual travel, hyperloop is set to redefine long- distance travel, and Swisspod is capable of achieving near sonic speeds. This will fundamentally change how millions of people move, connecting cities and countries faster than ever, in a way that respects our planet. That’s the future I want to help build, and Swisspod’s long-term vision aligns perfectly with my own commitment to sustainable progress”, says Felix Porsche, recently appointed to Swisspod’s Board of Directors.

With Felix Porsche’s addition to the Board, Swisspod is entering an exciting new phase of growth. He will play a pivotal role in shaping Swisspod’s vision, supporting its goals of scaling efficiently, spearheading fundraising efforts, and building strong connections across the hyperloop, rail, and automotive industries, driving the global transformation of transportation.

Swisspod benefits from the support of a Board of Directors composed of industry thought leaders with extensive experience essential for advancing the company’s mission to bring hyperloop to market: Robert Karsunky, Luis Baptista-Coelho, Sotiris Pagdadis, Marc Gruber, Denis Tudor and Cyril Dénéréaz.