Application phase for start-ups ends
Pascal Novotny
- Managing Director
- +41 44 248 58 54
- pascal.novotny@fuw-forum.ch
Digitale Transformation
14. März 2019 | The Dolder Grand
The purpose of the Swiss FinTech Awards is to promote regional development while helping create the strongest possible Swiss fintech ecosystem underpinned by international network links. The Awards specifically recognise outstanding fintech start-ups and influencers. The winners are chosen by a renowned jury consisting of a network of influential partner organizations and fintech experts.
Be there when the decision makers and opinion leaders of the Swiss Fintech scene meet at The Dolder Grand at the Swiss FinTech Awards Night 2019 on 14 March to honour the most innovative Fintech start-ups and outstanding influencers.
Hardly any entrepreneur is as charismatic and has shaped a traditional Swiss industry as much as our Guest of Honour Jean-Claude Biver. At the Swiss FinTech Awards Night he will share with us his treasure trove of experience from over 40 years in the tension between tradition and modernity.
Award Categories:
Early Stage Start-up of the Year
For fintech start-ups either being below two years of age or having fewer than CHF 2.5 million in funding at the time of the application. The winners are awarded a prize money.
The Winner:
Growth Stage Start-up of the Year
For fintech start-ups either being older than two years or having more than CHF 2.5 million in funding.
The Winner:
FinTech Influencer of the Year
For outstanding personalities or organizations who have advanced the Swiss fintech ecosystem. The candidates are nominated by the jury members.
Alt-Bundesrat Johann Schneider-Ammann
«In these press releases in German and English you learn more about this year’s Swiss FinTech Awards.»
Why do the Swiss FinTech Awards finalists recommend applying?
“The Swiss FinTech Awards helped us speeding up our business and we won many new clients who we’ve met thanks to the Swiss FinTech Awards.” – Patrick Barnert, CEO Qumram (winner 2017, now Dynatrace after successful exit)
“After we’ve won the award we received 500 job applications in one month! Thanks to this, we hired a top CTO from the US as well as great marketing and product experts or big data scientists from Canada, UK and Australia.” – Lucas Bruggeman, Partner and Board Member Sentifi (winner 2016)
Application phase for start-ups ends
The top 5 start-ups of the categories «Early Stage Start-up of the Year» and «Growth Stage Start-up of the Year» will be announced
Accenture’s boot camp for top 5 start-ups of the categories «Early Stage Start-up of the Year» and «Growth Stage Start-up of the Year» takes place
Speed dating event for top 5 start-ups of the categories «Early Stage Start-up of the Year» and «Growth Stage Start-up of the Year» with all jury members and members of the awards supporters club takes place
The awards finalists will be announced
Start-up pitches by finalists at Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum «FinTech 2019» and award ceremony at the «Swiss FinTech Awards Night 2019»
Valentin Ade (33) ist seit April 2015 Redaktor bei „Finanz und Wirtschaft“. Er schreibt über Banken in der Schweiz, den Finanzplatz allgemein und die Digitalisierung der Branche im Speziellen. Daneben moderiert er verschiedene Konferenzen von FuW sowie externe Anlässe und Diskussionsrunden. Valentin Ade stieg 2005 bei der Badischen Zeitung in Rheinfelden in den Journalismus ein, ab August 2010 arbeitete er bis zu seinem Wechsel zu FuW für das Wirtschafsressort der Basler Zeitung. Daneben studierte er an der Universität Basel Medien- und Wirtschaftswissenschaft (Bachelor of Arts) sowie European Studies (Master of Arts).
Thomas holds a Master’s degree from the University of St. Gallen and a PhD from the University of Lausanne. He founded several companies and has broad experience as CEO and board member of various companies in the financial industry. He is currently engaged in FinTech and Asset Management research at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Andreas Iten is a seasoned innovation and entrepreneurship strategist, boasting extensive experience across startups, corporate innovation, information technology, and venture capital. Educated in Zurich and St. Gallen, Switzerland, Andreas has cultivated over three decades of expertise within renowned institutions in the ICT, airline & transportation, and financial sectors. From 2015, Andreas spearheaded technology innovation as the Chief Information Officer for the Financial Information division at SIX, a key player in operating and developing infrastructure services for the Swiss and Spanish Stock Exchanges. Notable achievements include co-founding the SIXHackathon, Europe\’s premier Fintech coding contest, and establishing TENITY, a global innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor dedicated to catalyzing innovation and shaping the future of finance. With offices spanning Switzerland, Singapore, the UK, Estonia, and Turkey, TENITY manages over USD 100 million in assets under management as a venture capital investor. Presently, Andreas serves as the global CEO of TENITY, advises on investments for SIX FinTech Ventures (a USD 50 million CVC fund), and occupies multiple board seats in burgeoning Fintech enterprises. His expertise lies in startup innovation within the finance and insurance sectors, fostering innovation ecosystems, and generating entrepreneurial opportunities through emerging technologies, digital innovation, business transformation methodologies, and venture capital. A dynamic public speaker and active presence on social media, Andreas remains committed to driving impactful innovation initiatives across the global financial landscape.
Matthias Niklowitz, studierte nach Informatik- und Bankausbildungen Sozial-, Umwelt- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Universität Zürich und arbeitete etliche Jahre als Wirtschaftsjournalist, als Kommunikationsfachmann im globalen Investmentbanking und als Buy-Side-Analyst. Seit 2014 arbeitet er als Technologie-Analyst bei der Swisscom-Tochter e-Foresight sowie als Reporter.
Kontakt: Hochschule Luzern – Wirtschaft, Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ
Tel.: +41 41 757 67 67
E-Mail: ifz@hslu.ch
Website: www.hslu.ch/ifz
Die Hochschule Luzern ist die Fachhochschule der sechs Zentralschweizer Kantone und vereinigt die Departemente Technik & Architektur, Wirtschaft, Informatik, Soziale Arbeit, Design & Kunst sowie Musik. Mit rund 6’200 Studierenden in der Ausbildung und 4’600 in der Weiterbildung, über 400 aktuellen Forschungsprojekten und mehr als 1’600 Mitarbeitenden ist sie die grösste Bildungsinstitution im Herzen der Schweiz. Sie feiert 2017 ihr 20-Jahr-Jubiläum.
Website: www.fintech.uzh.ch
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Website: www.accenture.com
Accenture ist ein weltweit führendes Dienstleistungsunternehmen, das ein breites Portfolio von Services und Lösungen in den Bereichen Strategie, Consulting, Digital, Technologie und Operations anbietet.Mit umfassender Erfahrung und spezialisierten Fähigkeiten über mehr als 40 Branchen und alle Unternehmensfunktionen hinweg – gestützt auf das weltweit größte Delivery-Netzwerk – arbeitet Accenture an der Schnittstelle von Business und Technologie, um Kunden dabei zu unterstützen, ihre Leistungsfähigkeit zu verbessern und nachhaltigen Wert für ihre Stakeholder zu schaffen. Mit rund 425.000 Mitarbeitern, die für Kunden in über 120 Ländern tätig sind, treibt Accenture Innovationen voran, um die Art und Weise, wie die Welt lebt und arbeitet, zu verbessern.
Founded in January 2017, Crypto Valley Association is a not-for-profit association established to support the development and dissemination of cryptographic technologies, blockchain, and other distributed ledger technologies by supporting startups and other companies in the greater area of Zug, Switzerland and internationally. Crypto Valley’s mission is to shape an open, free, and prosperous economy spanning multiple sectors.
EBAN (European Business Angel Network) is the pan-European representative for the early stage investor community, gathering 170 member organisations in 59 countries today. Established in 1999 by a group of pioneer angel networks in Europe with the collaboration of the European Commission and EURADA, EBAN represents a sector estimated to invest 7,5 billion Euros a year and playing a vital role in Europe’s future, notably in the funding of SMEs. EBAN fuels Europe’s growth through the creation of wealth and jobs.
Since 2013, Finance 2.0 has been bridging the gap between the traditional financial world and emerging technologies, as well as innovative startups. The platform serves as a stage for visionaries and pioneers who are shaping the future of the financial industry. With the introduction of the Crypto vertical in 2015 and the launch of the Swiss Crypto Awards in 2022, it continues to drive innovation and progress across the sector.
Based out of city center of Geneva, Fusion selects about 10 fintech startups from all over the world for its 12-months acceleration program. FUSION capitalises on Switzerland’s position as a global hub for financial services as well as its world-beating reputation for innovation to drive the fintech agenda. Our aim, quite simply, is to fuse the best of Switzerland with the most promising fintech talent to lead innovation in financial services.
SICTIC is the largest Business Angel network in Switzerland, a non-profit association, connecting the most innovative early stage startups to smart money investors. With presence throughout Switzerland, SICTIC organizes monthly pitching and matchmaking events to help get Swiss startups funded.
Startupticker.ch is the online platform for young entrepreneurs, innovators and supporters. The hub increases the visibility of young Swiss companies and serves to highlight the diverse and vibrant start-up scene.The news portal provides daily information on company results, launch of innovations, growth, financing, exits, support services, events and award tenders. The most important news and events of the week from the start-up community are sent out in a weekly newsletter. The news portal communicates in English, German, French and Italian. This hub of the Swiss start-up scene is operated by the Startupticker Foundation.
Swiss Finance + Technology Association (Swiss FinteCH) is the hub for FinTech in Switzerland. The Association is neutral, inclusive, and non-profit. Our 250+ members are a diverse group individuals who makeup the ecosystem (e.g. entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, policy makers, etc.).We foster the community locally and internationally, identify and address issues, and promote the position of Switzerland as a leading global FinTech hub. Specifically, this includes events, original thought leadership, public policy advocacy, mentoring, and more.
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Internationales Fintech-Zentrum Schweiz – Die Schweiz soll ein international bedeutendes Zentrum für Digitalisierung und Innovation in der Finanzbranche werden. Mit diesem Ziel bündeln führende Unternehmen des Finanzplatzes ihre Kräfte im Verband «Swiss Fintech Innovations».Der Verband schafft eine Plattform für den direkten Austausch zwischen Finanzwirtschaft, Finanztechnologie (Fintech-Startups), Wissenschaft, Dienstleistern, sowie Behörden und Politik. Er verbindet die vielfältigen und zukunftsweisenden Fintech-Initiativen und – Aktivitäten in der Schweiz miteinander und treibt damit die Digitalisierung der Finanzbranche aktiv voran.
Website: www.tenity.com
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Der 1902 gegründete Zürcher Bankenverband vertritt die Interessen des Finanzplatzes Zürich gegenüber Behörden, Politik und Öffentlichkeit. Mit seinem Engagement für Bildung und Information trägt er dazu bei, dass Zürich auch in Zukunft ein Finanzplatz von Weltbedeutung bleibt.Mitglieder des Zürcher Bankenverbandes sind rund 50 Banken mit insgesamt 50’000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern. Als assoziierte Mitglieder gehören ihm auch die wichtigsten Versicherungsgesellschaften auf dem Platz Zürich an.
Die BEKB ist mit mehr als 500 000 Kundinnen und Kunden, über 1 200 Mitarbeitenden, 67 Niederlassungen und den Angeboten der Onlinebank stark in den Kantonen Bern und Solothurn verankert. Als klassische Universalbank bietet sie umfassende Lösungen fürs Zahlen, Sparen, Anlegen, Finanzieren und Vorsorgen. Sie fokussiert ihre Tätigkeit auf zwei Kerngeschäftsfelder: auf das Geschäft mit Privat- und Firmenkunden, insbesondere mit KMU, und auf die Vermögensberatung. Das dichte Niederlassungsnetz und die laufende Weiterbildung der Kundenberater fördern eine kompetente, persönliche Beratung im gesamten Einzugsgebiet. 85 bis 90 Prozent der Kreditentscheide fallen vor Ort. Die BEKB wurde 1998 als erste Kantonalbank in eine Aktiengesellschaft umgewandelt. Heute sind 48,5 Prozent der Aktien im Publikum platziert, 51,5 Prozent hält der Kanton Bern. Mit rund 60 000 Aktionärinnen und Aktionären zählt die Bank in Bezug auf die Breite des Aktionariats zu den zehn bedeutendsten Schweizer Publikumsgesellschaften.
Die Credit Suisse ist einer der weltweit führenden Finanzdienstleister. Als integrierte Bank kann die Credit Suisse ihren Kunden ihre Expertise aus Private Banking, Investment Banking und Asset Management aus einer Hand anbieten.Die Credit Suisse bietet Unternehmen, institutionellen Kunden und vermögenden Privatkunden weltweit sowie Retailkunden in der Schweiz fachspezifische Beratung, umfassende Lösungen und innovative Produkte. Die Credit Suisse mit Hauptsitz in Zürich ist in über 50 Ländern tätig und beschäftigt etwa 49’950 Mitarbeitende. Die Namenaktien (CSGN) der Credit Suisse Group AG, sind in der Schweiz sowie, in Form von American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York kotiert.
Through its corporate venture capital (CVC) programme, PostFinance invests in innovative start-ups. This allows PostFinance to be directly involved in market changes, enabling it to identify emerging products, services, technologies and business models at an early stage. PostFinance is especially interested in high-growth start-ups in the fintech sector.
Fintech News Switzerland covers stories about the Fintech Ecosystem – i.e. Mobile Payment, Personal Finance, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Robo Advisor and Lending – and Startups in Switzerland, UK and Asia. Fintechnews.ch also provides a bi-weekly newsletter with the most important information about the Fintech industry in Switzerland & Europe.
GlobalTechBox.com is all about Startups, Tech & Innovation, founded in October 2015 by Cédric Bollag. The core of the blog is the StartupShow, where Cédric personally interviews CEOs, Founders and Investors of the most promising Startups around the world. Additionally, Cédric writes and curates written blog postst about a variety of topics such as gadget and app reviews, Startups, and technology.
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Awards Supporters Club
Members of the Awards Supporters Club benefit from direct networking and exchange with the best fintech start-ups as well as access to the fintech events by Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum. By becoming a member, half of your members fee is invested in the prize money for the winning start-up in the category «Early Stage Startup of the Year».
If you also want to support the Swiss FinTech Awards program by becoming a member of our strong ecosystem, please contact Christian Lundsgaard-Hansen.
Who should apply for the Swiss FinTech Awards 2019?
All fintech start-ups with a Swiss connection are eligible. This can include, for example Swiss founders (active in Switzerland and/or abroad) or organizations with a Swiss head office. All sorts of fintech verticals (Crowdfunding, Crypto, Insurance, Investing and Asset Management, Payments, RegTech, Security, WealthTech etc.) are eligible. We group the applicants in early stage and growth stage start-ups.
Pascal Novotny
Christian Lundsgaard-Hansen
«Die Fintech Awards sind ein Must für alle, denen die Schweizer Fintech-Startupszene am Herzen liegt.»
Stefan Klauser, ETH Zürich
«Great event with very interesting people and contributions and lots of brainfood. Fantastic location, top moderator, very well organized and a great atmosphere.»
Sandro Schmid, AAAccell Ltd
«Interessante und vielfältige Referenten/Themen. Kurzweilig. Ungezwungen. Gutes Networking (gute Organisation und feines Essen)»
Myriam Reinle, Lendico Schweiz AG
«Guter Mix zwischen Trends, Blick in die Zukunft und aktuellen Umsetzungen im Fintech-Bereich. Dazu genügend Zeit für das Networking.»
Werner Widmer, Zürcher Bankenverband
«Ein gelungener Anlass mit einer gesunden Mischung aus Wissenstransfer, Networking und Entertainment»
Roman Stegmüller, BearingPoint
«Aktuell, zielführend, wissensvermitteln»
Peter Zuber, Netcetera