Otomato, a Swiss fintech startup building a real-time intelligence layer for decentralized finance users, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The round was led by Improbable, the technology company known for backing ambitious founders and teams developing next-generation infrastructure.
The capital will be deployed toward product development, expanded multi-chain and multi-vertical coverage, and go-to-market initiatives, according to the company. The funding marks a significant milestone for Otomato as it continues to build tools designed to give users greater agency and control over their DeFi positions.
Building Control for DeFi Users
Otomato’s core mission centers on addressing a persistent pain point in the decentralized finance ecosystem: the lack of comprehensive, real-time intelligence tools that empower users to manage their positions effectively. By developing a platform that aggregates and analyzes on-chain data across multiple blockchain networks, the startup aims to democratize access to sophisticated market intelligence previously available only to institutional players.
The platform’s approach has already resonated with its user base. The startup achieved notable traction through organic growth, expanding its user community without relying on paid marketing channels. This organic expansion underscores the genuine demand for solutions that bridge the gap between raw blockchain data and actionable insights for individual traders and liquidity providers.
Strong Founder Conviction
Improbable’s decision to back the team reflects confidence in both the product and the founders’ execution capabilities. Herman Narula, Co-Founder and CEO of Improbable, articulated this conviction in a statement: “Otomato gives customers agency and full control of their positions, something that they were lacking before. What convinced us to back Clement, Dylan, and the team was their drive. They shipped a product users genuinely love, grew it virally with no paid spend, and they are moving faster than almost any team I have seen at this stage. That is exactly the kind of founder we set out to build with.”
This assessment highlights the qualities that often attract top-tier investors: rapid execution, product-market fit validation, and founder momentum. For early-stage startups in the competitive fintech and DeFi spaces, such endorsements carry substantial weight in attracting both talent and future funding.
European DeFi Innovation Accelerating
The funding round reflects a broader trend of innovation within Europe’s blockchain and DeFi sectors. While regions like the United States have historically dominated cryptocurrency infrastructure development, European startups increasingly compete at the frontier of DeFi tooling and services. Switzerland’s strategic positioning as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction, combined with its strong banking heritage, has made it a natural hub for fintech innovation.
As regulatory frameworks around digital assets continue to evolve across Europe, platforms that enhance user control and transparency—such as Otomato—may find themselves well-positioned to serve growing audiences seeking safer, more informed approaches to decentralized finance participation.