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BitVault launches Bitcoin self-custody app worldwide, backed by CHF 500,000 in funding

BitVault, a Lugano-based startup, has launched its Bitcoin self‑custody app globally, already serving a few hundred paying users and raising CHF 500,000 from a Swiss family office and a Canadian angel investor. The app uses multi‑signature, hardware‑linked keys, and configurable delays to secure Bitcoin while keeping private keys in users’ control, and its code is open source. The company plans a $1.5 million seed round in 2027 and aims to grow through B2B2C partnerships with wallets, exchanges, and family offices.

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22 Aug 2026
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BitVault, a Lugano-based startup, has launched its Bitcoin self‑custody app globally, already serving a few hundred paying users and raising CHF 500,000 from a Swiss family office and a Canadian angel investor. The app uses multi‑signature, hardware‑linked keys, and configurable delays to secure Bitcoin while keeping private keys in users’ control, and its code is open source. The company plans a $1.5 million seed round in 2027 and aims to grow through B2B2C partnerships with wallets, exchanges, and family offices.

Why it matters

BitVault’s participation in the X‑Founders Accelerator, which supports Bitcoin and AI startups, positions it within Switzerland’s growing AI ecosystem.

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