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All 96 Fintech Unicorns: Worth a Combined US$404B
There are 96 fintech unicorns around the world that are worth collectively an estimated US$404 billion, according to data from CB Insights. Nearly half (46) of them are from the US, making it the largest hub for fintech unicorns in
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9 Upcoming Online and Hybrid Fintech Events in Switzerland
With COVID-19 still spreading, virtual conferences and hybrid events continue to be the preferred way for many fintech professionals and entrepreneurs to connect with their peers and build business connections, while remaining safe. For Swiss fintech professionals looking to network
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Gentwo Wins Engagement of Fintech Influencer Spiros Margaris
Spiros Margaris, a venture capital investor and celebrated futurist (global No. 1 fintech and finance influencer), will become a new member of GENTWO‘s Advisory Board. The globally recognized financial influencer and experienced start-up coach will provide valuable support to the
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Survey: Who is the Top Swiss Fintech Influencer in 2020?
In May 2020, Fintechnews.ch launched the Fintech Influencer Switzerland Interview series, which presents at least once a week a short interview that we conducted with a well-known, longtime Swiss fintech influencer to get their views on some of the industry’s
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Swiss Insurtech Startup Map 2020
Insurtech.Rocks, a management and digital consulting dedicated to the Swiss insurance ecosystem, has released their Swiss Insurtech Map for the year 2020 where 20 up-and-coming startups in the ecosystem are highlighted. The following are the 20 insurtech startups in the
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Top 5 Global Fintech Investors: From Q2 2019 to Q2 2020 and Where They Invested
Sequoia Capital, 500 Startups, Ribbit Capital, Accel and Global Founders Capital (GFC) were the five most active fintech venture capital (VC) investors in deal count from Q2 2019 to Q2 2020, according to an analysis by CB Insights. Sequoia Capital
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Holistic Life Risk Assessment and Tailored Coverage with Vlot
With rate of new COVID-19 cases slowing, Switzerland is gradually easing restrictions in a bid to avoid further damage to the economy. As of June 12, Switzerland recorded more than 31,000 COVID-19 cases including over 1,600 deaths, according to data
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Fintech Influencer Switzerland Interview Series: 7 Questions to Spiros Margaris
Fintechnews.ch conducts a series of short interviews around well known longtime Swiss Fintech Influencers. Today we speak with THE Fintech Influencer. Spiros Margaris* was ranked number one Global Social Media Fintech Influencer in quite a few lists. Spiros tells us
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Influence of Coronavirus? Investments in Swiss Startups Drop in Q1
The Swiss Venture Insights report by startup.ch shows that the coronavirus and the threat of a possibly severe recession continue to create an uncertain environment for investors and startups. Despite a strong 2019, where equity investments passed CHF 2 billion
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Insurtechs Led German Fintech VC in 2019
Insurtech startups in Germany raised a record of EUR 442 million in funding in 2019, up a staggering 216% from EUR 140 million the previous year. The figure made insurtech the most successful segment within Germany’s fintech sector, according to
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