CENTI'S INCEPTION
A Vision for Inclusive Finance
Founded by Bernhard Müller Hug and Ralf Zellweger, Centi aims to make financial systems accessible to everyone. With their deep expertise in blockchain technology, they focus on creating solutions that empower both individuals and businesses, ensuring comprehensive financial participation.
Bernhard Müller Hug - CEO
Steward of Compliance and Progress
Bernhard crafted the financial service arm for a leading Bitcoin mining company and established himself as a vanguard of regulatory compliance within the blockchain sector. His strategic foresight has been crucial in cementing Centi’s compliance-first ethos, ensuring its operations adhere to the intricate tapestry of financial regulations. Bernhard advocates for a financial service that empowers users to confidently engage in the digital economy, devoid of conventional limitations. He first encountered Bitcoin in early 2011.
Ralf Zellweger - CBO
Architect of Inclusion
With an MSc in Business Administration, Ralf’s career began in the Swiss payment industry, focusing on analytics for both issuing and acquiring aspects of credit card businesses. This experience granted him profound insights into consumer payments and the systemic barriers that often exclude individuals from traditional financial services. Transitioning into business development, Ralf focused on digital onboarding services for banks and financial institutions regulated by FINMA, deepening his understanding of the challenges faced by those unable to access digital financial services.
An early Bitcoin adopter in 2013, Ralf’s recognition of blockchain’s potential to democratise financial access intensified. At Centi, he has been pivotal in utilising blockchain technology to develop accessible digital payment solutions that empower the financially underserved. His work not only adheres to stringent regulatory standards but also champions innovative financial technologies to make financial inclusivity a tangible reality.
Our Story
At Centi, we pride ourselves on a history defined by innovation and the pursuit of financial inclusivity.
Here is our journey:
2020
March
Centi AG was founded with a vision to integrate blockchain technology into everyday financial operations, targeting the unbanked and underbanked population to create a universally accessible digital economy.
2020
April
We embarked on developing our robust backend, the cornerstone of our reliable and efficient ecosystem, catering to immediate financial transactions without traditional barriers.
2020
July
Our pre-seed round closed successfully, marking a vote of confidence from our investors in our potential to reshape financial transactions through blockchain.
2020
August
Achieving regulatory approval and VQF membership, we laid a strong foundation for compliance and operational integrity within the Swiss financial ecosystem.
2020
December
The development of our Merchant WebApp commenced, a step towards expanding our solutions to businesses and enabling them to join our financial revolution.
2021
February
We began the development of the Centi App, designed to bring our vision directly to consumers’ hands, facilitating secure, inclusive, and efficient financial transactions.
2022
March
The launch of the Centi App marked a significant milestone, as we brought our pioneering financial solutions to the public, highlighting our commitment to blockchain innovation and financial inclusivity.
2023
March
We announced the launch of our Swiss Franc pegged stablecoin, backed 1:1 by a Swiss bank.
2023
June
We established the cooperation with Centbee to revolutionize remittances from Switzerland to Africa with advanced blockchain technology, making cross-border transfers more streamlined, cost-effective, and inclusive.
2023
December
Our seed round closed successfully, marking a vote of confidence from our investors in our potential to reshape financial transactions through blockchain.
2024
February
Centi achieved a groundbreaking milestone at FinovateEurope by processing over one million micropayments in just 24 hours, with each transaction amounting to precisely one cent.
A Unified Mission for Social and Economic Impact
Centi is dedicated to creating significant social and economic impact. By integrating inclusivity and efficiency into our business model, we strive to enhance community well-being and economic growth for all stakeholders.
CORE VALUES:
Innovation and Empowerment
Driving both financial empowerment and business efficiency with forward-thinking blockchain solutions.
Regulatory Compliance
Upholding the highest standards, ensuring secure and reliable operations.
Sustainable Impact
Committed to long-term impacts by enhancing accessibility and reducing financial divides.
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