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Tenity’s Demo Days: What do they entail?

Tenity’s Demo Days: What do they entail?

March 8, 2024
What happens during a Tenity Demo Day? I explain what happens during the day and what role Demo Days play in our incubator and accelerator programmes.
Fintech in Singapore: What you need to know
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Fintech in Singapore: What you need to know

February 26, 2024
Singapore is one of east Asia’s most important financial hubs. In this article we deep dive into the history of fintech in Singapore and why it's a great place for fintech startups.
Successful corporate innovation is hard. Tenity makes it easier by matching corporates with startups
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Successful corporate innovation is hard. Tenity makes it easier by matching corporates with startups

February 19, 2024
What is the story behind Tenity? What challenges did we see and how do we solve those problems today? In this article we cover our founding story.
How to measure the ROI of a startup accelerator
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How to measure the ROI of a startup accelerator

February 7, 2024
How do you measure the ROI of a startup accelerator? There are both tangible and intangible benefits. I go into more detail about the types of metrics you should track in this article.
Fintech partnerships: How financial corporates can innovate alongside startup partners
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Fintech partnerships: How financial corporates can innovate alongside startup partners

January 23, 2024
What are the different types of fintech partnerships? And how do you ensure they're successful? We answer these questions and go through examples of successful bank-fintech partnerships in this article.
How a custom startup accelerator helps corporates with innovation
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How a custom startup accelerator helps corporates with innovation

January 12, 2024
What's one solution to help move your innovation program forward? Custom startup accelerators. We go into more detail about how they work in this article.
How to pick the right innovation metrics and stay on track
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How to pick the right innovation metrics and stay on track

December 20, 2023
What are the right innovation metrics to track as a corporate? We go through the process we follow at Tenity to track the right KPIs.
Innovation as a service: How to choose the right IaaS partner
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Innovation as a service: How to choose the right IaaS partner

December 7, 2023
What is innovation as a service? And what type of partner would work best for your organisation? We compare different providers and explain how Tenity works as an IaaS partner.
Fintech funds: Learn about Tenity’s fintech-only fund

Fintech funds: Learn about Tenity’s fintech-only fund

November 21, 2023
In April of 2023, we did the first closing of Tenity Incubation Fund II, our second fintech fund. Learn more about our fintech fund and investment philosophy.
Wealth management and fintech: How they’re shaping the financial landscape
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Wealth management and fintech: How they’re shaping the financial landscape

October 31, 2023
How can wealth management firms and fintechs collaborate? What's the future of the two industries? We cover these topics and a lot more in this article.
Demystifying Tokenomics: An Interview with Samarth Shyam, CEO of Ezzayo
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Demystifying Tokenomics: An Interview with Samarth Shyam, CEO of Ezzayo

October 30, 2023
Samarth Shyam, CEO of the simplest staging platform for tokenomics, shared the story behind starting Ezzayo, how it differentiates from competitors, their roadmap, and more.
Climate fintech: The state of the industry
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Climate fintech: The state of the industry

October 26, 2023
The Climate Fintech report features a cross-section of perspectives from Startups, VC investors, and Financial Institutions around the world working to decarbonize using digital financial technology.
Fintech in Switzerland: Everything you need to know

Fintech in Switzerland: Everything you need to know

October 16, 2023
Is Switzerland a good place to be based as a fintech? We dive into key statistics and trends about the Swiss fintech ecosystem.
Founders with a purpose: Jrny is on a mission to make home ownership accessible
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Founders with a purpose: Jrny is on a mission to make home ownership accessible

October 12, 2023
Nick and Vince, co-founders of rent-to-own platform Jrny, shared the story behind starting their company and their experience as part of Tenity's Batch 10 incubation program.
How to get started with corporate innovation workshops [With our process!]
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How to get started with corporate innovation workshops [With our process!]

October 10, 2023
What's the best way to run a corporate innovation workshop? We explain when it makes sense to do workshops and our own approach.
AI and banking: How will AI transform the banking industry?
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AI and banking: How will AI transform the banking industry?

October 3, 2023
AI and banking: how will AI change the banking industry? In this article I cover some of the challenges and trends in the banking industry. From customer onboarding and customer service, to fraud detection and prevention, to personalised wealth services.
Open innovation services: Where to get started
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Open innovation services: Where to get started

September 14, 2023
How do we think about open innovation? And how do you get started as a corporate? We go through our approach to innovation along with examples.
Insurtech funding: The state of insurtech in 2024
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Insurtech funding: The state of insurtech in 2024

August 22, 2023
How is insurtech funding faring in 2024? We look at the state of insurtech overall, the current trends and what Tenity is doing in this space.
Top web3 incubators and accelerators [in 2024]
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Top web3 incubators and accelerators [in 2024]

August 10, 2023
What are the top web3 incubators and accelerators? We go through a comprehensive list and break down how we run our web3 incubators.
Top corporate incubators [2024]
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Top corporate incubators [2024]

August 7, 2023
In this article I go through the top corporate incubators and tips on how do you put together a corporate incubator strategy.
How Julius Baer and vestr successfully built a platform to digitise AMCs
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How Julius Baer and vestr successfully built a platform to digitise AMCs

July 26, 2023
Learn how Julius Baer and vestr collaborated to successfully digitise Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs)
Startup scouting: What's the right way to do it?
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Startup scouting: What's the right way to do it?

July 26, 2023
What's the best way to get the most from startup scouting? We go through various methods and compare pros and cons.
Top fintech accelerators in 2024
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Top fintech accelerators in 2024

June 30, 2023
What are the top fintech accelerators in the world? In this article, we go through the top accelerators by category, along with some tips on how to pick the right one as a corporate.
Top corporate accelerator programs (and how to get started as a corporate)
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Top corporate accelerator programs (and how to get started as a corporate)

June 28, 2023
What are the top corporate accelerator programs? And if you're a corporate, how do you set one up and invest in one? In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about corporate accelerator programs.
Money20/20 Europe is back with a bang.
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Money20/20 Europe is back with a bang.

April 10, 2023
Money 20/20 is the place where money does business. From payments, to banking and crypto to financial services, this is the only event to attract nearly 20,000 attendees from over 5,000 companies made up of fintech's finest across both our shows in Europe and USA.
Nordics & Baltics Climate Fintech Incubation Program - Meet Batch I
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Nordics & Baltics Climate Fintech Incubation Program - Meet Batch I

March 21, 2023
The startups of our first Climate FinTech Incubator are now halfway through the program. To mark this milestone, we want to provide an in-depth look at each one and share their unique stories. In this two-part series, we are pleased to present the first four!
2023 Startup & Fintech Events not to miss in Singapore
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2023 Startup & Fintech Events not to miss in Singapore

March 18, 2023
Welcome to the Singapore Edition of Startup & Fintech Events not to miss in 2023. Discover the exciting and worthwile startup & fintech conferences coming up.
2023 Startup & Fintech Events not to miss - Switzerland Edition
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2023 Startup & Fintech Events not to miss - Switzerland Edition

March 17, 2023
The first quarter of 2023 has already flown by - but not to worry, there are still an incredible amount of exciting and worthwile startup & fintech conferences coming up this year.
Benefits of Open Innovation in the Financial Industry: Key factor for success
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Benefits of Open Innovation in the Financial Industry: Key factor for success

March 3, 2023
Open innovation provides access to a broader pool of ideas beyond a company's internal structures and core business. It allows you to test these ideas with less impact from any constraints.
The Power of the Singapore Fintech Ecosystem
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The Power of the Singapore Fintech Ecosystem

February 20, 2023
The combination of government support, a strong financial industry, favorable regulations, cultural diversity, and collaborative partnerships has made Singapore's fintech ecosystem one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world.
Insurtech Map: Wrapping up 2022!
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Insurtech Map: Wrapping up 2022!

December 14, 2022
With the Insurtech Map, we have the privilege of being right on the pulse of the insurtech ecosystem, with a front seat to the evolution of the industry. With more than 200+ startups in our lineup from all over the DACH region.
How to Build a Winning Founding Team for Your Startup
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How to Build a Winning Founding Team for Your Startup

November 1, 2022
Starting a business is a group gig, not a solo act. You need the right people to make it a hit. Here, we're going to chat about gathering your perfect team and working together like a dream.
The next stage: Investing in founders building the future of finance and insurance
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The next stage: Investing in founders building the future of finance and insurance

October 6, 2022
To boost our founders further, we are raising a CHF 100 million early-stage fund. Today we are introducing you to Maximilian Spelmeyer, CIO and Managing Partner, driving this ambitious endeavor.
ROCKIT and F10 Collaboration: A big step towards climate action
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ROCKIT and F10 Collaboration: A big step towards climate action

September 20, 2022
We recently announced the world’s first Climate Fintech Incubation Program in the Nordic & Baltic region. Learn more about why F10 decided to collaborate with one of the most relevant Fintech hubs in Lithuania, ROCKIT, and their involvement in the program.
Spotlight on Dorsum - bringing the world of investing closer to everyone
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Spotlight on Dorsum - bringing the world of investing closer to everyone

August 18, 2022
We talked to Ádám Fáth, Business Development Manager for Dorsum to learn more about their company, their recent expansion to Switzerland, and their partnership agreement with F10, among other interesting points!
Startup stories - Splint Invest - Alternative investments
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Startup stories - Splint Invest - Alternative investments

July 26, 2022
Splint Invest is part of the incubation program in Switzerland. We talked with them to know more about their venture, journey, and their vision for the future.
Startup stories - Moya - Smart money manager for freelancers
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Startup stories - Moya - Smart money manager for freelancers

July 14, 2022
Moya was part of the Incubation program in Spain. We wanted to know more about their venture, journey and plans for the future.
What do NFTs mean for entrepreneurs - Chapter 2

What do NFTs mean for entrepreneurs - Chapter 2

June 1, 2022
Individuals and businesses that want to enter Web 3.0 and the world of NFTs are entrepreneurs to the full extent of the word. Those engaging now are creating the future.
What do NFTs mean for the future - Chapter 1
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What do NFTs mean for the future - Chapter 1

April 29, 2022
Everybody is talking about NFTs, DeFi & Blockchain. How did we get here? What has happened that these concepts have taken the world by storm in a truly short amount of time?
Startup Stories - warrify - Interactive receipts
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Startup Stories - warrify - Interactive receipts

April 22, 2022
warrify was part of the Incubation program in Switzerland. We talked with them to tell us more about their venture, journey and motivations for the future.
Insurtech Map celebrates its one year anniversary
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Insurtech Map celebrates its one year anniversary

March 31, 2022
The InsurTech Map launched in March 2021 as an initiative by House of InsurTech Switzerland (HITS), Tenity and Kickstart, with over 100 featured startups.
Startup Stories - JOOS - DeFi for the creator economy
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Startup Stories - JOOS - DeFi for the creator economy

March 24, 2022
JOOS is part of the Incubation program in Spain. We talked with them to tell us more about their venture, journey and motivations for the future.
The future of finance is decentral – or is it?
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The future of finance is decentral – or is it?

March 22, 2022
In recent years, DeFi has become omnipresent in the financial industry arena. Marc Hauser, Head of F10 Europe, shares with us his insights and perspectives
Tenity Acceleration Program - 5 reasons to apply now
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Tenity Acceleration Program - 5 reasons to apply now

March 9, 2022
Tech Startups looking to grow their business need strong partners. The F10 Accelerator fosters collaboration between international growth-stage Startups and Corporate Partners.
NFTs Beyond Collectibles Panel Discussion
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NFTs Beyond Collectibles Panel Discussion

March 2, 2022
NFTs - overhyped collectibles or the key to a creator economy and a puzzle to the metaverse?
Pitch perfect – FinTechs can make a wealth manager’s offering sing
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Pitch perfect – FinTechs can make a wealth manager’s offering sing

December 14, 2021
Interview with Marc Hauser, Head of F10 Switzerland, in the THE SWISS WEALTHTECH LANDSCAPE REPORT 2021 on why F10 has an exciting role in aligning the wealth and FinTech sectors in Switzerland.
What COP26 means for financial services in the near-term

What COP26 means for financial services in the near-term

December 9, 2021
Interview with Dr Wayne Visser, a Cambridge "pracademic" and global thought leader on sustainable business about the expected implications of COP26 for financial services in the near term.
Four Climate FinTech startups to watch
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Four Climate FinTech startups to watch

November 21, 2021
This year’s Incubation program at the Zurich hub is in its seventh edition with a dedicated Climate FinTech track in collaboration with New Energy Nexus. Four high potential Climate FinTechs made into
The Future of Institutional Adoption of Web 3.0
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The Future of Institutional Adoption of Web 3.0

November 12, 2021
F10 hosted a panel at the Singapore FinTech Festival Innovation Lab Crawl, bringing together experts to discuss what the future of institutional adoption of Web3 entails.
CoverGo: The story of Asia’s leading InsurTech provider
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CoverGo: The story of Asia’s leading InsurTech provider

November 11, 2021
CoverGo talks about their challenges and how they overcame those and achieved the milestones set to become one of the leading InsurTech providers in Asia.
The big bucks are with business, not with IT
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The big bucks are with business, not with IT

November 10, 2021
Collaboration between incumbents and startups: F10 senior advisor and banking expert Marc Lussy provides entrepreneurs in the F10 ecosystem with tips on how to approach banks in Switzerland.
Julius Baer and vestr: A case study
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Julius Baer and vestr: A case study

October 20, 2021
Building upon the successful AMC business of Julius Baer, vestr developed an easy-to-integrate platform to digitize the life-cycle management of actively managed certificates.
Conversations with BloXmove, Bond 180 and Corizance
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Conversations with BloXmove, Bond 180 and Corizance

September 10, 2021
bloXmove, Bond 180 and Corizance are FinTech startups that have graduated or are currently in the Incubation Program and have been working closely with our global technology partner, R3.
Innovation Spotlight on R3
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Innovation Spotlight on R3

September 10, 2021
R3 is a F10 partner and leads the world’s largest enterprise blockchain ecosystem.
Futurae - Creating the future of digital authentication
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Futurae - Creating the future of digital authentication

August 2, 2021
Futurae was part of the F10 Incubation program back in 2016 and since then has gone from strength to strength. The Swiss-born FinTech recently raised a 5m funding round and develops and manages an aut
Meet Apiax – A RegTech success story
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Meet Apiax – A RegTech success story

June 22, 2021
In the past year, F10 alumni Apiax doubled their workforce, raised a funding round and expanded into new markets. We talked to Nicolas Blanchard, co-founder, about their story.
The Climate FinTech Opportunity
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The Climate FinTech Opportunity

June 21, 2021
F10 hosted a panel on Climate FinTech at this year’s 4YFN startup conference, bringing together experts and startups in the space to discuss the current situation, relevance, challenges and opportunit
Co-creation: A Win-win for Innovation
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Co-creation: A Win-win for Innovation

June 9, 2021
It’s no secret that collaboration is a key driver to innovation in the workplace. Collaboration fosters ideation, fuels motivation, drives engagement and builds trust. But what if you are outside the
Can FinTech prevent Climate Change?
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Can FinTech prevent Climate Change?

April 22, 2021
Climate FinTech, the convergence of Climate, Finance & Technology, might just have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about addressing climate change.
“Build a Competent Team and Prepare for A Marathon”

“Build a Competent Team and Prepare for A Marathon”

March 17, 2021
Prepare for a marathon: Our mentor Vidit Agrawal has worked with many startups and knows how important it is to build a competent team to succeed.
“Build A Track Record as Thought Leader and Contribute To The Knowledge Pool”
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“Build A Track Record as Thought Leader and Contribute To The Knowledge Pool”

March 3, 2021
Build trust to bridge the gap: Our mentor Alban Salord explains how to overcome information asymmetry.
"Test and Build a Product Your Client Really Wants"

"Test and Build a Product Your Client Really Wants"

February 10, 2021
Focus on the client: Our mentor Carina Zuber shares how early product validation fit benefits startups in the long run.
Mentor Insights: Startups Need to Add Value to Technology to Make Money
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Mentor Insights: Startups Need to Add Value to Technology to Make Money

January 27, 2021
Business versus tech: Our mentor Kasun Perera shares how tech entrepreneurs need to highlight the true value they are creating for customers of their solution.
Mentor Insights: Founders, do not fall in love with your technology
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Mentor Insights: Founders, do not fall in love with your technology

January 13, 2021
Building a solid support network: Our mentor Suzanne Hraba-Reveney emphasises the importance of a nurturing culture within and surrounding a Startup.
A Quick Guide to Investor Meetings
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A Quick Guide to Investor Meetings

November 2, 2020
For startups, the connections built during the F10 programs can be the door-opener to establish long-term relationships with investors. Read here how to get ready for investor meetings.
SIX and Exeon Analytics Collaborate for New Cyber Security Service
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SIX and Exeon Analytics Collaborate for New Cyber Security Service

July 2, 2020
SIX has partnered with Exeon Analytics to complement its Cyber Security Services with Network Traffic Analysis as a Service (NTAaaS).
“Create Not Only a Product on Blockchain, but a Business Model”
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“Create Not Only a Product on Blockchain, but a Business Model”

July 1, 2020
The practical use cases for Blockchain technology are potentially endless. David Vatchev, Venture Development Lead at F10 Corporate Member R3, provided glimpses into R3’s Blockchain ecosystem.
“Sales Is More About Listening than About Talking”

“Sales Is More About Listening than About Talking”

April 20, 2020
Adjust messaging, reassess product-market fit and prove expertise: Manuel Hartmann, the founder of the Sales Accelerator SalesPlaybook, provides tips on how Startups can improve remote selling.
What Does Collaboration Mean for Entrepreneurs?
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What Does Collaboration Mean for Entrepreneurs?

December 9, 2019
To develop business ideas further and amplify their impact, Startups need strong collaboration partners. We have listed three points that entrepreneurs need to consider when looking for partners.
Switzerland and Singapore: Small Countries Big in Innovation

Switzerland and Singapore: Small Countries Big in Innovation

November 27, 2019
Highly innovative, offering large numbers of skilled jobs and internationally known for being Startup-friendly: Switzerland and Singapore have more in common than just being important finance hubs.
Sonect Is Entering New Markets Across the Globe
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Sonect Is Entering New Markets Across the Globe

November 22, 2019
Sonect opened offices in Mexico City in November 2019. Sonect shares their latest success story and provides tips for other Startups with expansion plans.
What is Insurtech?
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What is Insurtech?

July 18, 2019
Insurtech is the combination of Insurance and Technology that has created an entirely new field for technological innovation. Many startups are pushing forward to disrupt the industry.
How to take advantage of Demo Day
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How to take advantage of Demo Day

April 11, 2019
Three tips on how to take full advantage of demo day as an early-stage startup looking for funding.
Why Zurich Is the Place to Be for Startups
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Why Zurich Is the Place to Be for Startups

February 26, 2019
The closeness to established financial institutions, the availability of well-educated employees and the high quality of life make Zurich the most attractive place to run a FinTech Startup.
Cooperation: Alumni Join FinTech and RegTech Forces
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Cooperation: Alumni Join FinTech and RegTech Forces

August 20, 2018
Alumni Apiax and Enterprise Bot combined their FinTech and RegTech expertise to showcase their vision of a personal digital compliance officer. The Startups talk about their plans in an interview.
FinTech Plays a Crucial Role in Singapore’s Economy

FinTech Plays a Crucial Role in Singapore’s Economy

August 5, 2018
Our aim in organizing the first FinTech Hackathon in Singapore is to bridge the gap between the Swiss and Asian FinTech ecosystems. Learn more about financial technology in Sinpapore.