Two Swiss fintech companies, Unique and amnis, have recently secured significant funding, marking notable developments within the country's financial technology sector. Unique, based in Zurich, has raised $30 million during its Series A funding round, bringing its total investment since its founding to $53 million. The round was led by CommerzVentures and DN Capital, with continuing support from existing investors such as VI Partners and Pictet Group.
Unique specializes in agentic AI solutions for financial firms and has developed several pre-built use cases, totaling 25, alongside customizable solutions to streamline back and middle-office functions. This platform not only enhances operational efficiency and data processing but also ensures compliance and security across various financial processes. Currently, Unique's innovations are serving institutions managing over $2.3 trillion in assets, with significant clients including the Pictet Group, UBP, LGT Private Banking, and SIX.
"We are excited to announce this Series A investment," said Manuel Grenacher, CEO of Unique. "This funding will support our global expansion and the development of agentic AI solutions. Our goal as a vertical AI specialist is to drive innovation within financial services." To bolster its leadership team, Unique has appointed Dana Ritter as Chief Product Officer, effective April 2025. Ritter, who previously served as Group Product Manager at Google DeepMind, played pivotal roles such as the launch of the Gemini project on Android.
Meanwhile, amnis, another Zurich-based fintech, has raised CHF 10 million to expand its international banking platform service. This funding round was spearheaded by Swisscom Ventures, which resulted in Semih Kaçan joining the company’s board. Alongside this leadership change, Peter Gerlach has been named the new President of the Board.
Founded in 2014, amnis focuses on providing global transaction banking solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Europe, who often remain underserved by traditional banking institutions. With the raised funds, amnis aims to strengthen its market position and drive expansion efforts, integrating third-party accounting systems and ERP functionalities. The platform offers services including transparent currency exchange, cross-border and local payments, real-time transfers, and local accounts across Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States.
Michael Wüst, CEO of amnis, stated, "We intend to use the funds to consolidate our market position and accelerate expansion. We look forward to enhancing our services, including e-commerce solutions, additional accounting integrations, and embedded card solutions." Currently, amnis caters to over 3,000 companies across 35 countries and plans to launch its services in additional European markets soon.
The advancements achieved by both Unique and amnis highlight the flourishing fintech environment present within Switzerland. Both companies are poised to offer innovative solutions to their respective markets, which could significantly impact the future of financial services. With the backing of substantial investments, these firms are well positioned to leverage their technologies and expand their reach, responding to apparent demand within the sector.
These recent funding rounds exemplify the increasing venture capital interest within financial technology, particularly within regions such as Switzerland, known for its traditional banking prowess yet now embracing technological innovations. Investors are increasingly recognizing the potential for fintech solutions to streamline processes, improve client experiences, and adapt to the modern demands of financial transactions.
Looking forward, both Unique and amnis will likely continue to evolve their offerings and expand their footholds within the international banking and AI-driven financial sectors, driving forward the future of finance.