Tag "Swiss fintech ecosystem"

Fintech Highlights of the Swiss Venture Report 2019

For the first time, Swiss information and community technology (ICT) and fintech startups raised more money than life sciences companies, with nearly 60% (131) of all financing rounds in 2018 being completed in ICT and fintech, showcasing strong interest from

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Fintech Switzerland 2017 in Review

The Swiss fintech ecosystem experienced significant growth in 2017, aided by a supportive regulatory framework, traditional financial players’ willingness to collaborate with startups, and new international fintech agreements. As of December 2017, the Swiss fintech scene had 209 startups, according

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Swiss Fintech Ecosystem: Accelerators, Incubators and Associations

Johannes Hoehener, head of Swisscom’s Digital Banking Innovations, has shared an infographic summarizing the Swiss fintech ecosystem, its players and leading organizations.   Accelerators Kickstart Accelerator Kickstart is a startup program that aims to put Switzerland on the map by

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Switzerland’s Fintech Ecosystem, Startups and Challenges and 11 Fintech Players to Watch

Switzerland is known for being one of the main global financial centers, with the sector contributing to 10% of the country’s GDP. Given the fast pace of digital disruption in the financial services industry, the country is trying to keep

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