FiveT Fintech Strengthens Investment Team with Addition of Alexandre Moreillon as Investment Director

FiveT Fintech has announced the appointment of Alexandre Moreillon as Investment Director, further strengthening its investment leadership as the firm launches its second fund and third investment vehicle.
FiveT Fintech Strengthens Investment Team with Addition of Alexandre Moreillon as Investment Director
ZÜRICH, Switzerland - FiveT Fintech, a leading independent venture capital firm specializing in financial technology investments, today announced the appointment of Alexandre Moreillon as Investment Director. The strategic hire comes as FiveT Fintech launched its second fund and third investment vehicle, building on its successful track record in distributed ledger technology and enterprise solutions.

Alexandre brings extensive experience in venture capital and financial technology, most recently serving as Principal at CommerzVentures, where he successfully deployed capital across European fintech companies at Series A and B. His appointment reinforces FiveT Fintech's position as a partner of choice for Swiss and European financial institutions in their digital transformation journey.

"Alexandre's deep understanding of financial technology innovation, coupled with his hands-on experience in enterprise AI and data analytics from Palantir Technologies, and strong track record in venture investing make him an excellent addition to our team," said Alexander Christen,  CEO and co-founder of FiveT Fintech. "His expertise in both enterprise technology and venture capital will be invaluable as we continue to support visionary entrepreneurs who are reshaping financial services through cutting-edge technologies."

Prior to joining FiveT Fintech, Alexandre held key positions at CommerzVentures and at Palantir Technologies, where he focused on business development for enterprise clients. He began his career at UBS in Corporate Development and as a Management Consultant at Synpulse, specializing in banking transformation projects. A Lausanne-native and engineer by training from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Alexandre also holds an MBA from INSEAD.

FiveT Fintech, which spun off from Avaloq Ventures, leverages an extensive ecosystem of over 150 financial institutions operating across more than 30 countries, collectively managing client assets exceeding $4.5 trillion. This unique positioning enables the firm to drive innovation and growth in the fintech sector through strategic investments in distributed ledger technology, machine learning, and other transformative technologies.

About FiveT Fintech
FiveT Fintech is a Zurich-based independent venture capital boutique dedicated to investing in visionary entrepreneurs transforming financial services through digitization and cutting-edge technologies. The firm partners with leading financial institutions to drive innovation and create sustainable value in the fintech ecosystem in Switzerland and Internationally.

Media Contact:
Florian Bitterli
Investment Manager, Media Manager
florian@fivet.com
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FiveT Fintech
Zurich, Switzerland
FiveT Fintech is an independent venture capital boutique that redefines fintech investing through a demand-led investment model. The fund leverages direct feedback from financial institutions and implementation partners to drive investment decisions, prioritizing off-market opportunities through exclusive primaries, secondaries, and high-value carve-outs. With a proven team combining experience notably from Partners Group, UBS, and Palantir, FiveT Fintech has validated its approach through its first fund which achieved and is currently raising its second vintage. The fund targets innovative software companies transforming financial services through technologies like DLT and AI, with a primary focus on European markets.
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