CARIFY in the media
Welcome to CARIFY, the largest car subscription platform in Switzerland. In our media section you will find exciting stories, important insights and fascinating news.
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Why the bank believes the innovative Zurich start-up with car subscriptions is on track for success
The Zurich start-up CARIFY offers a flexible car-subscription model, is growing rapidly and is backed by UBS through investor matchmaking and credit facilities.
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Sergio Studer: How CARIFY is revolutionising the car-subscription business
Sergio Studer leads CARIFY with an “asset-light” model akin to Airbnb for cars, enabling the platform to become Switzerland’s largest with over 1,000 vehicles without owning the fleet itself.
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Startup CARIFY: The largest car-subscription platform in Switzerland
CARIFY offers the largest car-subscription platform in Switzerland with more than 1,500 cars available, giving users a flexible all-inclusive monthly package for sustainable mobility.
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Driving Success with Car Subscriptions
CARIFY is rapidly growing its car-subscription business with flexibility at its core and strong backing from financial partners.
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Shaping Change – Why Change Management Is Crucial for SMEs Today
This article explains how businesses must engage their employees in transformation efforts to make digitalisation and change initiatives successful.
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A Car Subscription Is Often Cheaper Than Leasing
A car-subscription model frequently delivers more flexibility and cost transparency than traditional leasing, and under the right conditions can be the cheaper choice.
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CARIFY: new business opportunity for car dealers
The article explains how CARIFY enables car dealers to tap into the rapidly growing car-subscription market, better utilize their existing vehicle capacities and generate additional monthly income.
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Working means staying active
Almost one in four people in Switzerland continue working beyond the standard retirement age – many would like to, but few companies actively promote employment of age 65 + employees.
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CARIFY at the Swiss Economic Forum
CARIFY showcased its innovative car-subscription concept at the Swiss Economic Forum 2021 and reached the final three for the Swiss Economic Award.
View video (in German)“The Lion’s Den” – Startups, investments and opportunities including CARIFY
In the show entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, secure funding and illustrate how companies like CARIFY can thrive through innovation and venture support.
View video (in German)CARIFY surges ahead with major deal on “The Lion’s Den”
Zurich-based car-subscription startup CARIFY wowed investors on the TV show “The Lion’s Den” and secured the biggest deal in the show’s history — CHF 900,000.
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CARIFY: The car solution for expats in Switzerland
CARIFY offers international residents in Switzerland a hassle-free car subscription model with one monthly fee that covers all major car costs, plus flexible terms and multilingual support.
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Car Subscription as the Modern Alternative to Ownership
The article illustrates how the car-subscription model is gaining traction—companies like CARIFY now offer a highly flexible, worry-free mobility concept compared to traditional car purchase or leasing.
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CARIFY’s Vision: Raffael Fiechter on Game-Changing Automotive Innovation
In this upbeat interview, co-founder Raffael Fiechter explains how CARIFY’s flexible car-subscription model, digital platform and sustainability focus are redefining mobility and setting new benchmarks for automotive innovation.
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Podcast: How CARIFY Is Transforming the Swiss Car Market
In this podcast episode, Sergio Studer shares how he built CARIFY and reshaped Switzerland's car market through flexible car subscriptions.
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Podcast: How CARIFY Is Transforming the Swiss Car Market
In this podcast episode, Sergio Studer shares how he built CARIFY and reshaped Switzerland's car market through flexible car subscriptions.
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CARIFY expands its offering with Try&Buy
The article highlights how CARIFY's Try&Buy gives garages new sales opportunities while offering customers a flexible and modern path to car ownership.
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Try&Buy simplifies car buying in Switzerland
CARIFY allows customers to test cars for several months with all subscription payments fully credited toward the final purchase price.
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Start-up CARIFY is revolutionising car buying with multi-month test drives
CARIFY’s “Try&Buy” model allows drivers to test a vehicle for up to six months and then choose to buy, lease or return it — with all paid test-months credited towards the purchase price.
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Start-up CARIFY revolutionises car-buying with multi-month test drive
With its “CARIFY Try&Buy” solution, CARIFY enables drivers to test a vehicle for 1, 3 or 6 months — and credits all paid monthly rates toward the eventual purchase.
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Leadership Means Mindset and Flexibility
Sergio Studer explains how strong leadership at CARIFY comes from responsibility, adaptability, and surrounding yourself with the right people.
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Car Subscription Models: The Future of Mobility for Swiss Drivers
The study highlights how flexible and sustainable car-subscription models (such as those offered by CARIFY) are already taking hold in Germany — and how Swiss customers can benefit.
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CARIFY – the largest car-subscription platform in Switzerland
CARIFY offers a flexible all-inclusive car subscription for 1 to 48 months, delivering top pricing and a fully digital service.
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CARIFY – flexible car subscription for worry-free driving
CARIFY is a leading car-subscription platform in Switzerland offering an all-inclusive monthly rate covering insurance, maintenance and more, without long-term commitments.
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Car subscriptions are often cheaper than leasing
A comparison finds that subscribing to a car can cost less than leasing – while including insurance, service and more, making it a smart choice like with CARIFY.
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Try an e-car: Here’s how much you pay for a subscription
The article examines how much drivers pay to subscribe to an electric vehicle and compares providers’ terms.
Read the article (in German)Sustainable freedom when driving a car
With CARIFY’s flexible all-inclusive auto subscription, you only pay for the car you need, with monthly cancelation and no upfront fees.
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CARIFY wins the TOP 100 Swiss Start-up Award 2023
CARIFY has been honored in the public vote of the TOP 100 Swiss Start-up Award 2023, highlighting its innovation and success as a leading car-subscription platform.
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Sergio Studer is Disrupting the Car Consumption Model with CARIFY
CARIFY is reshaping how we drive by offering a subscription model that gives customers the right car at the right time—delivered on demand—transforming the car industry.
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Zurich-based tech start-ups CARIFY and neon join forces to make flexible, all-inclusive car-subscription offerings even more accessible by providing neon customers with an exclusive price benefit.
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Established Companies Rely on Swiss Startups – CARIFY Takes Advantage
Large, long-standing companies are turning to Swiss startups for innovation — and CARIFY stands out as a dynamic mobility platform ready to meet this demand with agility and fresh thinking.
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Swiss startups are strengthening their governance by appointing experienced board members to support accelerated growth and strategic development.
Read the articleZurich Insurance joins as investor in CARIFY
Zurich Insurance has taken a strategic stake in CARIFY to drive innovation in the rapidly expanding car subscription market.
Read the article (in German)CARIFY wins over prominent investors
CARIFY has secured high-profile investors, marking a powerful vote of confidence in its car-subscription business.
Read the article (in German)BMW and CARIFY launch Switzerland’s first new-car subscription
The BMW Group, in partnership with CARIFY, is introducing a fully digital subscription model for brand-new vehicles in Switzerland, providing flexible access without intermediaries.
Read the article (in German)Fast on the Move
CARIFY offers an all-inclusive car subscription—including delivery, insurance and service—and is growing strongly despite the Corona crisis.
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A Car for Three Months
The start-up CARIFY offers a large fleet of over 800 vehicles for rental starting at one month – including insurance, taxes, tyres and maintenance – giving users flexibility and the option to buy later.
Read the article (in German)CARIFY AG – A modern car-subscription service for maximum flexibility
CARIFY AG runs Switzerland’s largest car-subscription platform, offering more than 800 vehicles for rental from just one month, all inclusive (insurance, service, tyres and doorstep delivery).
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The Creative Challenge
The article illustrates how creative start-ups in Zurich, such as CARIFY, are seizing opportunities to offer freedom and flexibility in the car market, thereby winning investor support.
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CARIFY: Over 1000 Cars Are on the Road
CARIFY has already placed more than 1,000 vehicles with customers and is energizing the auto market with its innovative subscription model.
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CARIFY joins Swiss Startup Association
CARIFY is disrupting the traditional car-ownership model in Switzerland by offering a flexible subscription service that emphasises choice, convenience and immediacy.
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Switzerland’s roads during the pandemic were strikingly empty
During the pandemic, traffic in Switzerland dropped sharply, leaving unusually empty roads and highlighting the value of flexible mobility options like CARIFY.
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New Mobility Concepts. New Opportunities for Garages.
The article explains how CARIFY’s flexible car subscription model helps garages earn more by turning parked vehicles into active revenue drivers.
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