SwissBorg

Democratise (make accessible and fair) wealth management by building the future of finance with a community-centric approach.

SwissBorg is a licensed wealth management platform that helps people invest in crypto through a regulated mobile app. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company serves users across 47 countries with tools to buy, sell, trade, and earn yield on digital assets. The platform's Smart Engine aggregates prices from multiple exchanges to ensure users get the best execution. With over 914,000 verified users and $982 million in managed crypto assets, SwissBorg has become one of Europe's larger consumer crypto platforms. The company operates with a mission to democratize wealth management, emphasizing transparency, security, and community-driven development.

Products

The SwissBorg app serves as the central trading platform, featuring the Smart Engine that aggregates liquidity across exchanges for optimal pricing. Users can set up Auto-Invest for dollar-cost averaging, create Trigger Orders for automated trades, and access SwissBorg Earn for yield generation up to 15% annually. Crypto Bundles offer diversified exposure to themed token baskets, while SwissBorg Alpha provides early access to crypto presales. The SwissBorg Card, powered by Mastercard, enables real-time crypto-to-fiat spending with BORG token cashback. The platform supports over 76,000 trading pairs across 47 countries.

Funding

SwissBorg raised approximately $76 million across multiple rounds. The company's initial ICO in December 2017 brought in $52 million, making it the 10th largest ICO globally at the time. A Series A round in December 2022 raised 21.27 million CHF (about $23 million). The company reached a $1 billion valuation in 2021. Investors include London Real Ventures, SICTIC, Tokentus, and Watermelon Capital, with the funding strategy emphasizing community participation alongside institutional backing.

Recent news

In May 2026, the company faced a significant security incident involving a $41 million loss, which CEO Cyrus Fazel attributed to a vulnerability at their staking partner, Kiln. Prior to this, in March 2026, SwissBorg achieved a major regulatory milestone by securing authorization under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation through its French entity, BlockNodes SAS. Additionally, in February 2026, the platform introduced a 'Withdrawal Protection' feature, allowing users to implement non-bypassable time-locks on asset transfers to mitigate risks associated with physical extortion.

Technology

The backend runs primarily on TypeScript and Node.js, with NestJS as the preferred framework for scalable services. Frontend development uses React and Next.js for responsive user interfaces. Data management relies on SQL databases with TypeORM for object-relational mapping. Infrastructure lives on AWS using ECS, Aurora, and ElastiCache, managed through Terraform. The platform integrates with blockchain protocols and exchange APIs via REST and WebSocket connections. Development efficiency is maintained through monorepo tooling like Turborepo or Nx, supporting rapid deployment cycles for trading infrastructure.

Benefits

SwissBorg offers 25 days of holiday plus local bank holidays, with a flexible remote-first work environment spanning offices in Lausanne, Tallinn, and Lisbon. Employees receive a dedicated learning and development budget, free Diamond Rank status for premium platform access, and annual BORG token bonuses. The company hosts yearly team retreats and encourages community engagement with a half-day for volunteer activities. The culture emphasizes transparency, meritocracy, and purpose over profit, with a diverse team representing over 25 nationalities working toward financial democratization.