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Welcome to Tenity Zurich

Zurich is where our story began back in 2015. Located in the heart of the Swiss financial center, in Zurich, we've been working with hundreds of founders to accelerate innovation in the financial industry and advance Switzerland's global position as a Fintech & Insurtech hub.

For ambitious founders creating the future of finance

As the longest running hub, we are currently running the 12th incubation program in Zurich, Switzerland for ambitious early-stage Fintech & Insurtech founders. You can already apply for batch 13 starting in Fall 2024. Check back often to see the latest programs and acceleration challenges from our corporate partners.

Zurich Pre-Seed Incubator

Batch

11

August 2023 to December 2023

Zurich Pre-Seed Incubator

Batch

12

March to June 2024

Raise the Bär: BJB Global Student Innovation Program

Batch

From April to June 2024
A 6-week virtual bootcamp to work on your project idea. Winning team will receive SGD $30,000 to bring the project idea to life.

Our partners

Making innovation work for you

We are working with world-leading organisations in Switzerland and beyond to advance innovation in the financial industry.

Global strategic partners

Investment & Collaboration Partners

Julius Baer
Generali
Insurtech Isle of Man
Keyrock

The brightest founders and latest trends

Gain access to vetted dealflow and early trends. Discover our portfolio of more than 300 exciting startups creating the future of finance.

Press

March 19, 2024
Programs

Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) concierges a groundbreaking hackathon powered by Tenity

FIND, the new Swiss Financial Innovation Desk, is thrilled to announce the launch of its flagship event “SwissHacks”, a fintech focused hackathon powered by Tenity.
Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) concierges a groundbreaking hackathon powered by Tenity
March 6, 2024
Funding

9 early-stage startups selected for Spring 2024 Incubation Program in Switzerland

9 early-stage startups from 6 countries have been selected for the upcoming Tenity Incubation Program starting on March 4th, 2024, in Zurich
9 early-stage startups selected for Spring 2024 Incubation Program in Switzerland
January 9, 2024

dhc and Tenity launch pioneering incubator for digital health startups

The digital health center bülach (dhc) and Tenity are launching a pioneering incubator in collaboration with Zürcher Kantonalbank.
dhc and Tenity launch pioneering incubator for digital health startups

Location

Zurich

Our Zurich hub is a meeting place for the greatest minds in banking and insurance tech located in Zurich West. Accommodating over 100 people, it is a dynamic workspace from which to launch tomorrow’s great ideas.

Meet
the team

Andreas Iten

Andreas Iten

CEO & Co-Founder
Luca Casuscelli

Luca Casuscelli

Chief Operating Officer
Maximilian Derpa

Maximilian Derpa

Chief Investment Officer
Melih Vatansever

Melih Vatansever

Business Development & Sales Director Europe
Thibaut Rouquette

Thibaut Rouquette

Partner Director
Maxim Leer

Maxim Leer

Investment Manager
Matthias Herrmann

Matthias Herrmann

Business Development & Sales Director Healthcare
Brigitta Gyoerfi

Brigitta Gyoerfi

Hub Director Switzerland
Federico Cherubini

Federico Cherubini

VP Finance & Risk
Lukas Schimmel

Lukas Schimmel

Chief of Staff / PMO
Viola Zoller

Viola Zoller

Community & Ecosystem
Victoria Przybylska

Victoria Przybylska

Program Associate
Constanze Mauk

Constanze Mauk

Investment Associate
Anna Spögler

Anna Spögler

Program Associate
Manuela Vernaschi

Manuela Vernaschi

Finance Manager
Timothy Lachenmeier

Timothy Lachenmeier

Investment Associate
Estelle Wavre

Estelle Wavre

Program Analyst

Get in touch

Reach out to the hub’s representative.

Brigitta Gyoerfi

Brigitta Gyoerfi

Hub Director Switzerland