SIX FinTech Ventures

SIX FinTech Ventures is the corporate venture arm of SIX Group, a leading operator of financial market infrastructure based in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zürich, the firm strategically invests in early-stage FinTech startups globally, leveraging its parent company's deep expertise and extensive network within the financial industry. Their primary objective is to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt or enhance various facets of the financial services landscape, aligning with SIX Group's broader strategic interests.

The venture fund focuses on a diverse range of FinTech sub-sectors, including capital markets, wealth management, payments, data & analytics, and distributed ledger technology. They typically engage with companies at the Seed to Series A stages, providing not only crucial capital but also invaluable access to SIX Group's robust infrastructure, regulatory insights, and market access. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the growth and market adoption of their portfolio companies, fostering synergistic relationships that benefit both the startups and SIX Group's core businesses.

SIX FinTech Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from approximately $275,000 to $1,100,000, with potential for follow-on investments that can extend up to $5.5 million. This range reflects their commitment to supporting promising ventures through critical early growth phases. As of early 2024, the firm has built a significant portfolio, having invested in over 20 startups across various FinTech domains, demonstrating their active role in shaping the future of financial technology. Their strategic investments are designed to foster innovation and identify solutions that can be integrated into or complement SIX Group’s existing services, thereby strengthening the broader financial ecosystem.