Softswiss

SOFTSWISS
Company typePrivate
IndustrySoftware, Technology, Affiliate marketing, Payments
Founded2009
HeadquartersGżira, Malta
Key people
  • Ivan Montik (Founder & CEO)
  • Dzmitry Yaikau (Founder & CTO)
  • Pavel Kashuba (Founder & CFO)
Number of employees
2,000+ (2024)[1]
Divisions
  • Game Aggregator
  • Casino Platform
  • Sportsbook
  • Jackpot Aggregator
  • Affilka
  • Managed Services
Websitehttps://www.softswiss.com

SOFTSWISS is an international technology brand headquartered in Malta, with development centres in Poland and Georgia. The company operates on a B2B model, developing software solutions for online gaming, affiliate marketing, as well as payment processing services.

History

In 2009, SOFTSWISS was founded as a brand offering web design and web development services and transitioned into the iGaming sector in 2012.[2][3][4]

In 2013, SOFTSWISS became one of the first companies to introduce cryptocurrency payments in online casinos.[5][6][7]

In 2020, the company established its head office in Gżira, Malta. It then expanded its development network with centres in Poznań, Poland (2021), Tbilisi, Georgia (2022) and Warsaw, Poland (2023).[8]

In 2023, SOFTSWISS won Best Aggregator at both the SiGMA Eurasia Awards[9] and the SiGMA Europe Awards,[10] was honoured as Platform Provider of the Year at the SiGMA Americas Awards, received the B2B Marketing Campaign award at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards,[11] and the Aggregator Platform award at the EGR B2B Awards.[12]

In January 2024, SOFTSWISS was awarded the Great Place to Work certificate in Poland.[13]

In January 2024, SOFTSWISS acquired a majority stake in Turfsport, a South African company specialising in the development of wagering software for sports betting, horse racing, and lotto.[14]

In April 2024, the Brazilian racer Rubens Barrichello was appointed SOFTSWISS’ Non-Executive Director in Latin America, aiming to enhance the company’s presence in the region.[15][16][17][18]

SOFTSWISS also collaborates with the Barrichello Family Institute on charity projects.[19]

In 2024, the company was awarded as the B2B Marketing Campaign at EGR Marketing&Innovation Awards,[20] and Affilka by SOFTSWISS became Affiliate software supplier at EGR B2B Awards 2024.[21]

In 2025, SOFTSWISS`s Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Sergey Kastukevich, received the CTO of the Year Award from Oracle.[22]

Controversies

SOFTSWISS and several companies historically linked to its founder Ivan Montik have been the subject of media scrutiny and occasional regulatory attention relating to the broader online-gambling and cryptocurrency sectors.[23]

While SOFTSWISS itself has not been formally accused of criminal wrongdoing, a number of controversies have been reported in connection with its ecosystem, partners, or former subsidiaries.[24]

Licences and certifications

SOFTSWISS is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority Critical Gaming Supplies licence number MGA/B2B/942/2022.[25]

In 2023, SOFTSWISS received GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications from Gaming Laboratories International.[26]

In August 2024, it secured certification to operate in South Africa.[27]

In 2025, SOFTSWISS expanded its international presence by securing certifications in Brazil and Peru.[28][29]

Charity

In 2023, SOFTSWISS raised funds to support people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey.[30]

In May 2024, in response to severe flooding in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, SOFTSWISS launched a charity initiative to support affected communities. The company collaborated with Movimento União BR and PWTECH to deliver essential supplies and install water purification equipment in local schools.[31][32]

Later that year, following floods in southern Poland caused by Storm Boris, SOFTSWISS made a financial donation to the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, a Polish charity organisation. In November 2024, SOFTSWISS was awarded for its contribution to the development of Poznań.[33]

References

  1. ^ "'The team is the prime source of inspiration and motivation' – COO at SOFTSWISS Vitali Matsukevich about the company's 15th anniversary". MaltaToday. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  2. ^ "SoftSwiss Founder Ivan Montik: Changing trends, cryptocurrencies and an unprecedented gaming experience". www.gamblinginsider.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  3. ^ "Ivan Montik: new technologies promise significant benefits for gaming sector". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  4. ^ "15 Years of Transforming the iGaming Industry: SOFTSWISS Celebrates Anniversary | AGB". 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  5. ^ Times, The Fintech (2021-02-15). "SoftSwiss: Why the Crypto Winter Is Over and the Development of the Online Crypto Casino Market". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  6. ^ Malta, Times of (2021-11-14). "Innovation and expertise". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  7. ^ "Ivan Montik: new technologies promise significant benefits for gaming sector". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  8. ^ "iGaming experts will stay in Poznan. SOFTSWISS will move into a new office in Nowy Rynek E". www.skanska.pl. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  9. ^ Afrika, iGaming (2023-11-14). "Announcing the SiGMA Europe Awards - 2023 Winners". iGaming AFRIKA. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  10. ^ Yogonet. "SOFTSWISS wins Best Aggregator 2023 recognition at SiGMA Europe Awards | Yogonet International". www.yogonet.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  11. ^ Intelligence, With. "2023 Winners | EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards". awards.egr.global. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  12. ^ Team, E. G. R. "2023 Winners | EGR B2B Awards". awards.egr.global. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  13. ^ Work®, Zespół Great Place to. "SOFTSWISS Polska". Great Place to Work (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  14. ^ Fletcher, Robert (2024-01-19). "Softswiss expands into Africa with Turfsport acquisition". iGB. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  15. ^ Mari, Angelica. "F1 Star Rubens Barrichello Pursues Online Gambling Opportunity". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  16. ^ Mbu, Joshua (2023-05-17). "Netflix influence on Formula 1 laid bare as Rubens Barrichello hails impact". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  17. ^ "Rubens Barrichello: Lando Norris and McLaren on 'right path' for F1 glory". Metro. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  18. ^ "SOFTSWISS: Leading tech innovation from Malta to the global stage". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  19. ^ Sponsored (2024-05-30). "SOFTSWISS unites iGaming community to aid Brazil floods". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  20. ^ Intelligence, With. "2024 Winners | EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards". awards.egr.global. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  21. ^ Team, E. G. R. "2024 Winners| EGR B2B Awards". awards.egr.global. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  22. ^ "Oracle Customer Excellence Awards – EMEA Winners". Oracle. Oracle Corporation. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  23. ^ "Zocken ohne Regeln". Tagesschau. Norddeutscher Rundfunk. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  24. ^ "The SoftSwiss Case". FinTelegram. Cyber Intelligence Services LLC. 17 December 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  25. ^ authorisation.mga.org.mt https://authorisation.mga.org.mt/verification.aspx?lang=EN&company=f65c3019-0239-4e82-b64b-332419da7c3c&details=1. Retrieved 2025-07-11. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  26. ^ "SOFTSWISS receives GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications - Games Magazine Brasil". www.gamesbras.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  27. ^ "SOFTSWISS grows South Africa presence with new licence". 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  28. ^ Vinicius, Luiz (2025-02-05). "SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator is certified in Brazil". iGaming Brazil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  29. ^ Cardoso, Paulo (2025-01-10). "SOFTSWISS game aggregator certified for the Peruvian market". iGaming Brazil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  30. ^ Kayed, Viktor (2023-03-21). "More than $50k raised for Turkey by SOFTSWISS and CoinsPaid - PaymentExpert.com". Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  31. ^ Release, Press (2024-08-08). "SOFTSWISS extends charity campaign to support flood-affected regions in Brazil". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  32. ^ "SOFTSWISS enhances critical support for local communities in Brazil". 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  33. ^ Okoński, Grzegorz (2024-11-28). "Międzynarodowa firma nagrodzona za wkład w rozwój Poznania". Głos Wielkopolski (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
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