We are on a mission to empower everyone to save in Bitcoin!
Relai was founded with the belief that bitcoin is the best way to save money and build wealth in the 21st century and everyone should have easy access to it. The simple and intuitive bitcoin-only investment app enables anyone in Europe to buy and sell Bitcoin within minutes, without the need for registration, verification, or deposits. Relai was founded in 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland by Julian Liniger and Adem Bilican after they struggled to find a hassle-free and safe place for buying bitcoin they’d recommend to their friends. Since then, over 30,000,000 EUR/CHF has been invested into Bitcoin via Relai.
Relai was founded with the belief that bitcoin is the best way to save money and build wealth in the 21st century and everyone should have easy access to it. The simple and intuitive bitcoin-only investment app enables anyone in Europe to buy and sell Bitcoin within minutes, without the need for registration, verification, or deposits. Relai was founded in 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland by Julian Liniger and Adem Bilican after they struggled to find a hassle-free and safe place for buying bitcoin they’d recommend to their friends. Since then, over 30,000,000 EUR/CHF has been invested into Bitcoin via Relai.
Location: Switzerland, Zurich
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $18.8M
Founded date: 2019
Investors 5
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | MX2 Capita... | mx2.capita... |
| - | Lightning ... | ltng.ventu... |
| - | Cabrit Cap... | cabrit.cap... |
| 17.04.2023 | Concentric | concentric... |
| 03.03.2023 | SICTIC | sictic.ch |
Funding Rounds 3
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 20.12.2024 | - | $12M | - |
| 07.03.2023 | - | $4.5M | - |
| 25.05.2022 | - | $2.3M | - |
Mentions in press and media 30
| Date | Title | Description |
| 05.11.2025 | CHF 28 million for Switzerland’s new Bitcoin treasury company | Headquartered in Sarnen (Obwalden), FUTURE enables Swiss and international investors to access pure Bitcoin exposure in CHF with institutional-grade governance, structure, and transparency. The company’s integrated balance-sheet-driven mod... |
| 24.10.2025 | Relai: MiCA license opens a gateway to Europe | Since its inception in 2020 by Julian Liniger and Adem Bilican, Relai has been providing a Bitcoin-only app that allows anyone to buy and sell Bitcoin within minutes. With over 600,000 app downloads and over 90,000 users, the Swiss-license... |
| 10.07.2025 | Swiss Bitcoin Wallet Relai Integrates Keyless Privacy-Preserving Biometric Authentication | Adem Bilican, Co-Founder and CTO Swiss-licensed Bitcoin wallet Relai has announced the rollout of Keyless’ biometric authentication across its app. The crypto community expects high privacy standards. We’re excited to be one of the first in... |
| 24.05.2025 | Innovation Sparks in the Heart of Europe | In the bustling landscape of European startups, innovation is the lifeblood. The recent STAGE UP Business Creation Competition showcased this vibrancy. Five finalists took the stage, each armed with solutions that could reshape industries. ... |
| 21.05.2025 | Convincing technologies garner prizes | The 2025 edition of the STAGE UP Business Creation Competition culminated in an award night where five finalists presented their solutions to the audience and jury. Beyond Diagnostics stood out with their real-time test for insulin activit... |
| 07.03.2025 | Illuminating Lives: The Impact of Sustainable Lighting in Rural India | In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, a transformation is underway. Signify, a global leader in lighting, has cast a radiant glow over 55 villages in Chhatarpur District. This initiative, part of the 'Har Gaon Roshan' Corporate Social Responsibil... |
| 06.03.2025 | Three startups awarded SEF.Growth High Potential Label | SEF.Growth High Potential Label by the Swiss Economic Forum's startup program is awarded to companies demonstrating robust growth strategies and high potential for significant market impact. This label serves as a seal of quality, enhancin... |
| 20.12.2024 | Relai raised $12 million to orange-pill Europe | Zürich, Switzerland – Relai is on a mission to make buying Bitcoin ridiculously simple—real BTC, no nonsense, straight to users’ own wallets. They are thrilled to announce that ego death capital and other amazing partners are backing the co... |
| 12.12.2024 | The E-Commerce Shake-Up: Zalando's Bold Move and the Rise of Startups | In the bustling world of e-commerce, change is the only constant. Recently, Zalando, the Berlin-based fashion giant, made headlines by acquiring AboutYou, a move that could reshape the European online retail landscape. This acquisition is n... |
| 11.12.2024 | Zalando kauft AboutYou – Relai erhält 12 Millionen – Spot my Energy bekommt 10,5 Millionen | Im #DealMonitor für den 11. Dezember werfen wir einen Blick auf die wichtigsten, spannendsten und interessantesten Investments und Exits des Tages in der DACH-Region. Alle Deals der Vortage gibt es im großen und übersichtlichen #DealMonitor... |
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