Brexit: The opportunities for start-ups

Start-ups are organisations built to cope with uncertainty. They realise projects that are too risky for large corporations. Uncertainty means more projects large companies will not start and more opportunities for start-ups. Brexit could be a chance for small innovative companies. Maybe we just need a bit more courage to seize these opportunities? Read what Christina Kehl and John Kerny have to say about Brexit.

Swiss Finance Startups: After Brexit: Switzerland, now have some guts!
Not only the EU and the UK are in shock and anticipating negative effects on their economies, Switzerland as well seems to be grappled by doubts. After the Thursday Brexit vote, start-ups particularly fintech start-ups are at stake as uncertainty continues to rise. It is now time for Switzerland to take courage and become the next fintech Hub.

Wall Street Journal: How Brexit Uncertainty Could Produce a British Boom
Global financial markets were caught off guard by Britain’s vote to leave the European Union and initially reacted by bidding down risky assets, while bidding up safer assets. Many expect a slowdown or even outright economic contraction in the near term, as businesses and consumers anticipate less economic growth amid uncertainty about Britain’s access to global markets outside of the European Union.

Inside-it: Fintech nach dem Brexit
Für die Fintech-Szene könnte der Brexit eine Chance sein, wenn es gelingt das EU-Passporting auf die Schweiz auszuweiten. Seit dem Brexit herrscht grosse Verunsicherung auch in der Startup- und speziell der Fintech-Branche in London. meint Stephan Küster von Digital Zurich 2025. Dass die Aussichten für Fintech-Firmen sich nach dem "Brexit" schwieriger gestalten würden, war bereits in diversen Prognosen und Untersuchungen vorhergesagt worden.

Reuters: London start-up scene weighs threat of British Techxit
High-profile companies are threatening to pull out or slow down plans to enter the UK market, international employees are second-guessing their immigration standing and investors could cut new funding that is the lifeblood of young tech firms.

Quartz: After Brexit, the race is on to replace London as Europe’s startup capital
For several years London has enjoyed the privilege of being Europe’s start-up capital. However after the Britain’s exit from the European Union after the Thursday referendum, these privileges are at stake as several other countries prepare themselves to take over the title.

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