Posts From Fintechnews Switzerland

Visualisierung von Prozessen: Flussdiagramme im Fintech-Bereich

In der dynamischen Finanztechnologiebranche sind klare und nachvollziehbare Prozesse von grosser Bedeutung. Flussdiagramme eignen sich hervorragend, um die vielschichtigen Prozesse und Entscheidungspfade in Fintech-Systemen übersichtlich zu visualisieren. Diese Art der Darstellung unterstützt sowohl die Entwicklung als auch die Prüfung von

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Andreessen Horowitz Collects $7.2 Billions

Andreessen Horowitz announced that they have just raised $7.2B for the following venture strategies: American Dynamism ($600M), Apps ($1B), Games ($600M), Infrastructure ($1.25B), and Growth ($3.75B). When Ben Horrowitz and Marc Andreessen started the firm in 2009, the conventional wisdom

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12 Fintech Events to Attend in Europe in Q2 2024

Over the past decade, the fintech landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a niche trend to a dominant force in the global financial sector. According to data from Statista, the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region boasted

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Prominent Law Firm Provides Comprehensive Guide on Switzerland’s Regulatory Framework

The fintech sector in Switzerland has experienced significant growth in recent years, maintaining its appeal as a hub for financial innovation. With over 400 active participants in Switzerland’s fintech ecosystem, the landscape is dynamic and diverse, boasting both emerging startups

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neon lanciert digitales Gemeinschaftskonto

Der Schweizer Banken-Challenger neon setzt das Wachstum ungebremst fort und zählt gemäss eigenen Angaben nun 200’000 Konto-Nutzer:innen. Gleichzeitig lanciert neon das erste rein App-basierte Schweizer Gemeinschaftskonto. Kontinuierliches Wachstum auf Augenhöhe mit Grossbanken «Wir freuen uns, dass das Wachstum der letzten

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Twint Integrates Cumulus, Supercard and Co

Switzerland’s payment app continues to promote digital shopping innovations and is integrating loyalty cards such as Coop Supercard and Migros Cumulus directly into the payment process. TWINT has grown to become one of the preferred payment methods and one of

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Lakestar Closes $600 Million European VC Funds

Lakestar announced the recent closing of their latest funds, Lakestar Early IV and Lakestar Growth II, for around $600 million to inject new capital into the next generation of European startups, bringing Lakestar’s assets under management to €2bn. Lakestar invests

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Deepfake Gains Momentum as a Powerful Tool for Fraud and Deception

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has introduced new and sophisticated tools for threat actors to scam and defraud individuals. One particular concern is the emergence of deepfake technology, which allows for the creation of fake

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HSLU Report: Growth Momentum Carries on in Swiss Marketplace Lending

In 2022, online marketplace lending continued to rise in Switzerland, driven by mortgage loans and corporate and public sector debt instruments. A study by the Lucerne School of Business and the Swiss Marketplace Lending Association (SMLA) reveals that in 2022,

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French Business Planning Startup Pigment Announces $145 Million Series D

Paris based Pigment announced a $145 million series D funding round, led by ICONIQ Growth. Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, as well as several other existing investors including IVP, Meritech, Greenoaks and Felix Capital have also participated in the round. Pigment was started with one

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