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Singapore
“Build A Track Record as Thought Leader and Contribute To The Knowledge Pool”
Build trust to bridge the gap: Our mentor Alban Salord explains how to overcome information asymmetry.
Singapore
"Test and Build a Product Your Client Really Wants"
Focus on the client: Our mentor Carina Zuber shares how early product validation fit benefits startups in the long run.
Singapore
"Startups Need to Add Value to Technology to Make Money"
Business versus tech: Our mentor Kasun Perera shares how tech entrepreneurs need to highlight the true value they are creating for customers of their solution.
Singapore
“Women Should Support Each Other”
Building a solid support network: Our mentor Suzanne Hraba-Reveney emphasises the importance of a nurturing culture within and surrounding a Startup.
Switzerland
How to approach banks to start meaningful collaborations
Collaboration between incumbents and startups: F10 senior advisor and banking expert Marc Lussy provides the entrepreneurs in the F10 ecosystem with tips on how to approach banks in Switzerland.
Switzerland
A Quick Guide to Investor Meetings
For startups, the connections built during the F10 programs can be the door-opener to establish long-term relationships with investors. Read here how to get ready for investor meetings.
Spain
Corporates
Renta 4 Banco and F10 are ready to shape the future of banking together
Renta 4 Banco and F10 are ready to shape the future of banking together.
Switzerland
Corporates
Startups
SIX and F10 Startup Exeon Analytics Collaborate for New Cyber Security Service
SIX has partnered with the F10 Startup Exeon Analytics to complement its Cyber Security Services with Network Traffic Analysis as a Service (NTAaaS).
Online
Startups
“Create Not Only a Product on Blockchain, but a Business Model”
The practical use cases for Blockchain technology are potentially endless. David Vatchev, Venture Development Lead at F10 Corporate Member R3, provided glimpses into R3’s Blockchain ecosystem.
Singapore
“Remote Workers Are People with Hopes and Dreams”
Fighting the tech talent gap: F10 mentor and remote work expert Rohit Mukherjee provides the F10 startups with guidelines on what to consider when building and managing remote teams.
Switzerland
“Accept That Change is Coming – Whether You Like It or Not”
Know who you are, surround yourself with the right people, be able to adapt and learn from your mistakes: F10 mentor and change manager Maren Schlieper shares valuable tips on growth and change.
Switzerland
Internal
How the F10 FinTech Sandbox Helps Startups Innovate
F10 had launched the first FinTech Sandbox in Switzerland in fall 2019, and about 100 Startups in our programs have the opportunity to test and adjust their prototypes in the sandbox.
Online
Startups
“Sales Is More About Listening than About Talking”
Adjust messaging, reassess product-market fit and prove expertise: Manuel Hartmann, the founder of the Sales Accelerator SalesPlaybook, provides tips on how Startups can improve remote selling.
Online
Startups
Staying Close to Clients During the Corona Crisis Is Decisive
F10 mentor and innovation strategist Brigitta Gyoerfi explains how entrepreneurs can stay attuned to the needs of their customers or potential clients during the pandemic.
Online
Startups
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply to the F10 Scaleup Program
The F10 Scaleup Program fosters collaboration between international post-revenue, post-seed Startups and the F10 Corporate Members. Read here why your Startup should apply to the Accelerator Program.
Online
Hackathon
These are the Main Ingredients for Fruitful Teamwork
At the F10 Hackathons, lateral thinkers from all over the world come together to boost innovation in the finance industry. How can participants with different backgrounds cooperate effectively?
Online
Hackathon
Guidelines for Successful Brainstorming Sessions
At the F10 Hackathons, we aim to generate new ideas and transform them into validated prototypes within 48 hours. We have listed five rules and tips to follow when brainstorming.
Switzerland
Internal
FinTech Sandbox
F10 ergänzt die erste FinTech Sandbox der Schweiz mit OpenPK-Project und OpenBankingProject.ch APIs. Die Sandbox wird von über 100 Startups in unseren Programmen genutzt.
Switzerland
Internal
FinTech Sandbox
F10 has added OpenPK-Project and OpenBankingProject.ch APIs to Switzerland's first FinTech Sandbox. End users of the sandbox are around 100 Startups in our programs.
Switzerland
Packing List for the F10 FinTech Hackathon Zurich
We are excited to welcome game-changers from all over the world at the biggest FinTech Hackathon in Europe! Learn here how to prepare for 48 hours of programming and ideation and what to pack.
Online
Hackathon
What Does Collaboration Mean for Entrepreneurs?
To develop business ideas further and amplify their impact, Startups need strong collaboration partners. We have listed three points that entrepreneurs need to consider when looking for partners.
Singapore
Switzerland and Singapore: Small Countries Big in Innovation
Highly innovative, offering large numbers of skilled jobs and internationally known for being Startup-friendly: Switzerland and Singapore have more in common than just being important finance hubs.
Switzerland
Alumni
Sonect Is Entering New Markets Across the Globe
The F10 Startup Sonect opened offices in Mexico City in November 2019. Sonect shares their latest success story and provides tips for other Startups with expansion plans.
Singapore
Why the Swiss and Singaporean FinTech Ecosystems Should Grow Closer
Here come five reasons why Switzerland and Singapore should join forces in technical development and disrupt the financial world together.
Online
Startups
The Big Players and Innovative Startups Need to Collaborate
F10 strongly believes that traditional institutions should collaborate – not compete – with more agile and disruptive Startups to stay competitive in the face of globalization and digitalization.
Online
Co-Working
How to Network in a Co-Working Space
The F10 Co-Working Space is the place where the FinTech ecosystem comes together to further innovation across industries. Here are five tips about how to network in a Co-Working Space.
Switzerland
Startups
InterlockLedger: the Startup that Wants More from Blockchain
Read in this interview how the F10 Startup InterlockLedger wants to innovate the finance industry with blockchain.
Switzerland
Co-Working
How Entrepreneurs Benefit from Co-Working
F10 has recognized the need for scalable office space and opened the F10 Co-Working Space in Zurich, designed especially for growing Startups. What are the advantages of co-working for entrepreneurs?
Switzerland
Co-Working
7 Facts & Figures about Co-Working
Co-working offers many advantages: less distraction than working from public cafés, scalability, and access to relevant business networks. We have put together facts and figures about co-working.
Switzerland
Hackathon
Checklist for the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Zurich
We cannot wait for the biggest FinTech Hackathon in Europe to start and have put together a checklist what the participants need to prepare, pack and consider. It is time to get excited!
Switzerland
Co-Working
Why Zurich Is the Place to Be for Startups
The closeness to established financial institutions, the availability of well-educated employees and the high quality of life make Zurich the most attractive place to run a FinTech Startup.
Switzerland
Hackathon
What Does the Ideal Hackathon Team Look Like?
F10 holds Europe's biggest FinTech Hackathon and the winners get valuable prizes. What should be considered when building Hackathon teams? Learn more about the characteristics of successful teams.
Switzerland
Hackathon
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply for the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Zurich Now
We are excited to launch Europe’s biggest FinTech Hackathon in the city where it all started. Here are five reasons why you should hand in your application for the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Zurich now.
Switzerland
Hackathon
Checklist for the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Vienna
F10 is happy to welcome you to the first F10 FinTech Hackathon in Vienna! To facilitate your preparation for the coding get-together, we made a list with tips on what to pack and how to prepare.
Switzerland
Hackathon
What the Next Generations Expect from Banking and Insurance
Customer needs in the finance sector are changing and FinTech offers financial institutions opportunities to adapt to these changes. Help us create the future of finance at the next F10 Hackathon.
Switzerland
Hackathon
Why You Should Include At least One Woman in Your Hackathon Team
With the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Vienna coming up, we have analysed what successful teams have in common. The findings: gender-diverse teams perform best.
Switzerland
Hackathon
Will the CEE Region Be the Next FinTech Hotspot?
One goal of the first F10 FinTech Hackathon in Vienna is to boost innovation in the Central and Eastern European banking sector. Read here where the chances for FinTech in the CEE countries lie.
Singapore
Hackathon
Checklist for the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Singapore
We are excited for the first F10 FinTech Hackathon in Singapore! To facilitate your preparation, we made a list what you need to bring and consider before the F10 Hackathon starts.
Switzerland
Internal
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply to our Incubation Program
F10 guides and supports innovative Startups on their journey to successful companies. Here are five reasons to hand in your application to our renowned Incubation Program now.
Switzerland
Internal
“F10 Employees and Members Really Understand the Finance Industry”
After years of contributing heavily to the success of F10, Markus Graf, co-founder of F10, leaves Switzerland. In his farewell interview, Markus tells us more about the history of F10.
Hackathon
How Ideas Developed at Hackathons Transform Lives
After taking part in FinTech Hackathons, they quit their jobs and started revolutionizing global finance: here are the stories of Startup founders whose lives changed drastically thanks to Hackathons.
Switzerland
Alumni
Cooperation: F10 Alumni Join FinTech and RegTech Forces
F10 alumni Apiax and Enterprise Bot combined their FinTech and RegTech expertise to showcase their vision of a personal digital compliance officer. The Startups talk about their plans in an interview.
Online
The Worldwide FinTech Industry Needs more Women
Diverse teams are shown to perform better than homogenous groups due to constant re-evaluation of facts and higher levels of objectivity. We aim for cultural and gender diversity in our programs.
Singapore
Hackathon
FinTech Plays a Crucial Role in Singapore’s Economy
Our aim in organizing the first F10 FinTech Hackathon in Singapore is to bridge the gap between the Swiss and Asian FinTech ecosystems. Learn more about financial technology in Sinpapore.
Switzerland
Alumni
What an African Folklore Hero Has to Do with the Insurance of Swiss SME
Megan Bingham-Walker, CEO of the F10 Startup Anansi, tells us how it all started, where their Startup’s name comes from and what their most important learnings within the last months were.
Singapore
Hackathon
5 Reasons Why You Should Come to the F10 FinTech Hackathon in Singapore
After writing successful Hackathon stories in Switzerland, it is time for F10 to spread the wings further. Read here why you should join the first F10 Hackathon in Singapore.
Switzerland
Alumni
How a Failed Startup Experience Opened the Door to Revolutionizing the Swiss Banking Scene
Here is the story of Startup entrepreneur Patrik Hansson and F10 mentor Jürg Steiger that met during Batch I of the F10 Incubation Program and are now furthering innovation in banking together.
Switzerland
Alumni
SafeSide Helps Finding a Way Out of the Seemingly Impenetrable Life-Insurance Jungle
Michael Klien, CEO of SafeSide, explains how his Startup revolutionizes life insurance, how they handle regulatory hurdles and why SafeSide decided to participate in the F10 Incubation Program.
Switzerland
Alumni
“The Connections You Make in a Startup Program Are the Most Valuable Take-Away”
2018 has so far been a successful year for F10 alumni Sonect: they announced a new partnership with a well-known bank, won an innovation award and are constantly expanding their network.
Switzerland
Alumni
“F10 Taught Us What It Really Means to Run a Business”
Douglas Bakkum, co-founder of Shift Cryptosecurity talks about the latest milestone as well as the changes the Startup he had co-founded underwent and provides advice for other entrepreneurs.
Switzerland
Is Cryptocurrency the new USP of Switzerland?
Switzerland is one of the few countries that has acknowledged the growing interest in crypto currencies and the blockchain technology that powers them.
Switzerland
Alumni
Wealth Initiative: The Marketplace for Tangible Assets and Shares
The co-founders of the F10 Startup Wealth Initiative believe that it is time for private banks to play an active role in dealing with tangible assets and being part of the total wealth of clients.
Switzerland
BigTechs – The New Banks?
The finance industry – banking in particular – is strongly influenced by new tech solutions. FinTech empowers every citizen around the world with simple mobile services and products by digital banks.
Switzerland
Internal
IoT and Finance – Quick Intermezzo or Never-Ending Love Story?
What is the link between finance and the Internet of Things (IoT)? How can IoT Startups contribute to more innovation in finance? Learn more about the fruitful combination in this article.
Switzerland
Sonect: Disruptor of ATM Cash Distribution
With the solution developed by the F10 Startup Sonect, users can withdraw cash in combination with their next purchase, while dining out at a restaurant or even with their next pizza delivery.
Switzerland
Open Banking: Create the Future Together
Open banking is a fairly new phenomenon that allows collaboration between FinTechs and traditional firms to reshape the future of banking together. Learn more about open banking in this article.
Switzerland
Traderion: The Virtual Gamified Bank
With their virtual simulated bank powered by AI, the F10 Startup Traderion reduces the recruitment costs for financial institutions by 30 to 50 percent and significantly reduces employee turnover.
Switzerland
APPETITA – A Virtual Server Who Ends Needless Waiting
Expanding restaurant service potential by delegating mundane tasks to virtual waitstaff: this is the idea behind the F10 Startup APPETITA.
Singapore
Internal
“I want to work in FinTech.” – “Cool! … wait what?!”
Lisa Schröder - who had started at F10 as an intern in 2017 and is holding the position of Operations & Program Lead at F10 Singapore in 2020 - told us why she has wanted to work in FinTech.
Switzerland
Think Yellow Facilitates Gender Equality Through Investments
The F10 Startup Think Yellow is not willing to wait 100+ more years to address gender inequality. Learn more about their mission and gender lens investment.
Switzerland
Futurae: Safe Login With Sound Recognition
"We all believe 100 percent in the success of Futurae, which is why we gave up our secure jobs and started to work for our idea", state the co-founder of the F10 Startup Futurae. Find out more.
Switzerland
Startups
Veezoo: The Company Brain
The F10 Startup Veezoo democratizes the access to their data by offering a virtual assistant, that searches the data for the answers to the daily questions of a company.
Switzerland
Startups
The Journey Behind Riskifier
The solution developed by the F10 Startup Riskifier empowers people to make better investment decisions through the gamificiation of investment risk profiling. Read here how it all started.
Switzerland
Internal
From Copenhagen over Las Vegas to Warsaw
F10 on tour: we did Startup scouting in Denmark, the US, and Poland to establish valuable connections with innovative entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Startups
The Future of Electronic Invoices Is Here
The F10 Startup Billte connects companies and consumers and digitizes as well as optimizes entire billing processes.
Internal|Startups
Startups: How to Evaluate Whether an Accelerator Program is Right for You
Switzerland
Startups
LINGS – A Corporate Startup Founded by Generali Insurances
With the solution developed by the F10 Startup LINGS, insurance customers can fully insure the things they care about, with no fixed duration nor deductibles, with one click on their smart device.
Internal|Startups
Scouting Startups – Our 2017 Tour Around the World
Internal
FinTech – The Not-Yet-Disrupting Disrupter
Internal
About Working with Startups...
Internal
Characteristics of the Elite
Internal
Structure Defines Outcomes
Internal
What about InsurTech?
Internal
The Team is the Essential Component of Startups for Success
Startups
Our first batch Startup BizGees visit at UN’s Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan is now featured in RED, The Magazine from SIX
Internal
Advocate for Startups & Digitization in Politics, Judith Bellaiche is Taking the Parliament by Storm
Internal
RegTech Startups Diversify F10’s Portfolio
Internal
What can F10 do for you? – Interview with Enterprise Bot
Internal|Startups
Meet xChain – a Startup Developed by SIX
Internal
Security and Fraud – 6 Tips You Need to Know
Internal
Top 5 FinTech Books You Should Be Reading
Internal
Why Demo Day is More Important for You Than You Think
Startups
Peer to Peer Digital Tool for High-end Tangible Assets & Direct Equity
Internal
Innovation Is an Iterative Process: 8 Steps that Will Take you Further
Internal
9 Tips for Fledgling Startups
Startups
Futurae Empowers Users and Companies to Deploy State of the Art IT Security while Improving the Customer Journey
Startups
Manage your P2P Reputation & Activities in a Single Place with Air
Online
Startups
Bringing the Powerful Hackathon Recruitment Model to the Finance Industry with Traderion
Online
Startups
The F10 FinTech Startup BizGees will be visiting the Zaatari UN Refugee Camp in Jordan
Online
Internal
The Holiday Season is Upon Us!
Online
Startups
5 Tips for a Successful Application
Online
Startups
F10 Selects Ten Startups for the Accelerator Program
Switzerland
Internal
SIX Opens F10 and Starts New FinTech Startup Accelerator Program
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