Funding news · Sep 2, 2026
Relai Adds Fabio Marchesin to Investor Base in New CHF Funding Round
Relai Reports New Funding
Relai AG, the Zurich-based fintech behind a Bitcoin-only investing app, has disclosed a new funding event. The round is classified as undisclosed, with the amount not publicly stated. The funding date is September 2, 2026, and the currency reported is CHF.
Fabio Marchesin is listed among the investors in the round. No lead investor was named.
What Relai Does
Relai operates a Bitcoin-only investing app that lets users buy, save, and self-custody Bitcoin directly from Switzerland. The platform does not offer any other cryptocurrencies.
Company Background
Relai was founded in 2019. Since then, the company has expanded across Europe and secured a MiCA license in France in 2025.
Prior Funding
In December 2024, Relai raised a $12 million Series A led by Ego Death Capital. That round brought the company's total disclosed funding to roughly $24 million.
Round Summary
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Round type | Undisclosed |
| Amount | Not disclosed |
| Currency | CHF |
| Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Lead investor | None named |
| Investors | Fabio Marchesin |
Context
Relai's positioning is deliberately narrow: Bitcoin only, with self-custody at the center of the product. That focus distinguishes it from broader crypto exchanges and multi-asset investing apps, and it aligns with a segment of European users who prefer direct ownership of Bitcoin.
The MiCA license in France, secured in 2025, is a notable regulatory milestone for a Swiss company expanding across Europe. MiCA provides a unified framework for crypto-asset services across the EU, and holding a license in a major member state supports cross-border operations.
With roughly $24 million in total disclosed funding prior to this event and a December 2024 Series A led by Ego Death Capital, Relai has an established investor base. The addition of Fabio Marchesin as an investor in this undisclosed round extends that base, though the size and structure of the raise remain private.
For observers tracking European Bitcoin infrastructure, Relai remains one of the more focused players in the self-custody investing space. The company's combination of a Bitcoin-only product, Swiss headquarters, and EU regulatory access gives it a distinct profile as it continues to build across the continent.