Porters, a Zurich, Switzerland–based fintech startup developing AI-based banking operations software, has secured €2.7 million in a pre-Seed round.
Investors
The round was led by Earlybird, with participation from Seedcamp, fintech founders, and industry professionals, including angel investors Martin Kassing, Alexandre Prot, Lukas Zörner, Adrien Treccani, Casper Wahler, and Jonathan Brander.
Earlybird is a venture capital firm with over €2.5 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1997, the firm specializes in backing technology-led companies across all growth stages—from pre-seed to Series A—with a focus on digital technologies and healthcare.
Porters Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to further develop its AI platform and scale it to support additional back-office services for banks and fintechs.
About Porters
Founded by Konstantin Kotulla, Christopher Barth, and Dr. Michael John, Porters is building an AI-native platform to automate regulated back-office workflows and improve efficiency for banks and fintechs. By combining AI-based technology with a vertical service offering, the platform aims to reduce manual oversight and improve operational productivity without increasing headcount. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, their mission is to redefine financial service operations for the AI era.
Funding Details
Company: Porters
Raised: €2.7M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: February 2026
Lead Investor: Earlybird
Additional Investors: Seedcamp, Martin Kassing, Alexandre Prot, Lukas Zörner, Adrien Treccani, Casper Wahler, Jonathan Brander
Company Website: https://www.porters.ai/
Software Category: Fintech / AI / Banking Operations / Back-Office Automation
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/02/11/porters-closes-eur27m-pre-seed-funding-for-financial-services-backoffice-software/