The Swiss Fintech Awards marked their tenth edition on the evening of 11 June in Zurich, celebrating start-ups and individuals making notable contributions to the Swiss fintech ecosystem.
tiun Named “Early Stage Start-up of the Year”
The early-stage award was presented to tiun, a start-up positioning itself as the “SBB EasyRide for the internet”. The company provides a new payment model for digital content such as newspaper articles, videos, and podcasts.
Rather than relying on subscriptions or single-item purchases, tiun allows users to pay based on actual usage.
This model aims to help content providers, such as publishers, attract more users and diversify their existing paywall strategies. tiun’s system seeks to offer a more flexible consumption model for online content.
Also shortlisted in the early-stage category was Yainvest, which provides asset managers with a software-as-a-service platform.
It leverages behavioural finance principles and artificial intelligence to better understand investor behaviour and reduce costly errors in financial decision-making.
Taurus Wins “Growth Stage Start-up of the Year”
Taurus, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, received the award in the growth-stage category. Its platform enables secure storage, tokenisation, and trading of digital assets.
Recently, the firm introduced an interbank settlement system aimed at supporting future capital market infrastructure.
Rivero, another finalist in this category, offers a range of SaaS tools for stakeholders in the payments ecosystem. Its products are designed to digitise and automate key functions in the payment process.
Marc Bernegger Named “Fintech Influencer of the Year”
Marc Bernegger was recognised as the “Fintech Influencer of the Year” for his long-standing role in shaping the Swiss fintech landscape.
More than a decade ago, Bernegger co-founded one of Switzerland’s earliest fintech conferences.
He later co-founded Crypto Finance in 2017, which was acquired by Deutsche Börse four years after its launch.
In 2018, Bernegger also helped establish the Swiss Blockchain Federation and served on its board for six years. As an investor and board member, he has supported several fintech start-ups and contributed to the strategic development of various organisations.
The award acknowledges his influence on the Swiss fintech sector over the past ten years.
Featured image credit: Swiss Fintech Innovations
