Join us to unwind after a hard day of "Finovating" over cocktails and dinner with peer entrepreneurs and investors.
Cheese, watches and chocolate. We all know Switzerland for its traditional (and very true) clichés. But isn't it about time you learned why so many fintech companies from around the world have settled down in Switzerland? The Swiss Business Hub USA and 500 Startups will give the floor to some of the leading Swiss and Silicon Valley Fintech companies who will share their experience about the Swiss Fintech ecosystem which is as renowned as the Swiss milk chocolate.
#FintechNetworking2018
500 Startups is a venture capital firm backing the world's most talented entrepreneurs, helping them create successful companies at scale, and building thriving global ecosystems.
With over 1,900 investments across more than 60 countries, 500 Startups has been the world's most active early-stage investors sonce 2010. And with more than 225 fintech invstements across 26 countries, 500 has been the world's most active early-stage Fintech investor since 2012.
Over the last several years, the Swiss government (and regulator!) have been at the forefront of creating great conditions for fintech companies to flourish.
- Since 2014, Switzerland has been #1 in the amount of funds raised through ICOs.
- In 2017, the Greater Zurich and Geneva Bern Areas were ranked #2 and #3 behind Singapore as the most welcoming places for Fintech companies globally.
- Since 2016, the number of Fintech companies located on the Alpine country has increased by 17%!
- 60% of Swiss-based Fintech companies are B2B businesses serving customers globally.
Don't take our workd for it. Check out Prof. Wulf Kaal in his recent research on Medium.
Or better yet, come hear about the Swiss startup experience from your peers that are coming to the Fintech Networking event.
Clear and concise rules for Fintech companies.
A newly created "ICO Guideline" by the regulator gives Switzerland a unique advantage over the other financial centers. It encourages innovation in areas like payment systems, virtual and crypto currencies, investment “robo-advising” and internet crowdfunding. It categorizes tokens into three types:
- Payment tokens
- Utility tokens
- Asset tokens
Fintech SandBox: Switzerland's recent Banking Act makes provisions for a new licensing category for Fintech firms that create a faster, easier and more predictable way for you to begin operations in Switzerland. And thanks to bilateral agreements between our regulators and EU regulators, you're already approved to operate across the European economic area.
Discover Switzerland's core advantages as a business location.
- Globally recognized universities and financial and technological knowledge.
- Leading financial center regarding business environment, human capital, infrastructure and reputation.
- Flexible labor market and affordable workforce based on total employer cost.
- Strategic position in the heart of Europe with its extraordinary landscape.
- Competitive tax conditions.