Swiss Fintech Awards 2024 Announce Top 10 Swiss Fintech Startups
A jury of 20 experts from the Swiss fintech space have reviewed over 60 applications (out of a total of 100 submissions) of fintech startups and have picked the five most promising companies in the categories “Early Stage Start-up of
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Austria’s Most Prominent and Fastest-Growing Fintech Startups of 2024
In Austria, fintech is emerging as a dynamic force within the country’s economic landscape. The Fintech Technology Report by the Vienna Business Agency, sheds light on key drivers shaping the sector’s growth. It highlights Vienna’s prominent IT sector, buoyed by
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Abacus neu mit Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in Geschäftsleitung
Alexander Vegh, langjähriger Director of Research & Development bei Abacus Research AG, ergänzt ab dem 1. April 2024 als Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) die Geschäftsleitung des Schweizer Software-Unternehmens. Dabei bringt er seine umfangreiche Erfahrung im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz (KI)
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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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