Frankfurt Stock Exchange

What Frankfurt Stock Exchange does

Swiss AMF AG operates frankfurtstockexchange.de, a market intelligence platform and listing advisory service for companies seeking access to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company is a privately held Swiss entity headquartered at Bahnhofstrasse 21, 6300 Zug, and explicitly disclaims affiliation with Deutsche Börse AG, the actual operator of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The platform serves companies ranging from startups to large-cap multinationals across four listing tiers—Prime Standard (€500K+ initial, DAX 40 eligible), General Standard (€250K+, mid-cap), Scale (€100K+, SME fast-track at 4–5 weeks), and Basic Board (€50K+, minimal requirements)—and additionally offers a Dual Listing Program for international firms and Public Offering structuring under legal exemptions in Switzerland, the EU, and the UK.

The platform combines a free consumer-facing layer—real-time stock quotes, portfolio tracking, watchlists with custom price alerts, sector analysis, IPO calendar, and a press release portal—with an enterprise advisory layer covering listing guidance, public offering execution, and dual listing management. Underlying technology is web-based and integrates with FSE trading systems for market data delivery. A 2024 technology initiative introduced claimed AI-powered trading capabilities and blockchain integration as part of a modernization push. The platform is WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformant, GDPR and CCPA compliant, and processes payments via Stripe under PCI DSS Level 1.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees across listing advisory (€50K–€500K+), dual listing (€50K–€150K initial plus €15K–€50K annual), public offering structuring, and ancillary Swiss AMF AG services including AML compliance, SRO licensing, and M&A brokerage. The go-to-market is sales-led with content marketing and SEO for top-of-funnel lead generation, transitioning to direct advisory consultation for bottom-of-funnel conversion. Headcount is 11–50, concentrated at the Zug headquarters, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds. The firm monetizes the FSE's 400+ year brand legacy and 1,600+ company ecosystem without owning the underlying exchange infrastructure—a structural feature that simultaneously enables the business model and exposes it to brand-association and trademark risk.

Name

Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Legal name

Swiss AMF AG

Website

https://frankfurtstockexchange.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swiss AMF AG operates frankfurtstockexchange.de, a market data platform and advisory firm that helps companies list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange through tiered listing services, public offerings, and dual listing programs. Serves issuers seeking European capital markets access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stock Exchange Listing Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391), Securities and Commodity Exchanges (5232)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE), Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI), M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

Keywords

• Stock exchange listing services
• Market data platform
• Public offering advisory
• Dual listing services
• Capital markets access

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Listing Services: Fees charged for listing companies on Frankfurt Stock Exchange across different market segments. Costs vary by segment from Basic Board (€50,000+) to Prime Standard (€500,000+).
2. Public Offering Services: Fees for structuring and conducting public offerings under legal exemptions in Switzerland, EU, and UK jurisdictions without regulatory approval. Process takes approximately 30 days.
3. Dual Listing Services: Fees for helping companies achieve dual listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange while maintaining their primary listing. Initial listing fees range from €50,000-€150,000 with annual fees of €15,000-€50,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Frankfurt Stock Exchange (operated by Swiss AMF AG) provides end-to-end listing advisory and public offering services to companies seeking access to European capital markets via the FSE, across four market segments (Prime Standard, General Standard, Scale, Basic Board). It also offers dual listing services for international companies with existing primary listings, and a complementary free web platform providing real-time stock quotes, portfolio tracking, watchlists, alerts, sector analysis, and an IPO calendar for individual investors and prospective issuers.

Product overview

Frankfurt Stock Exchange operates as a comprehensive stock exchange information platform offering a portfolio of related products and services. The core platform provides free stock quotes, real-time market data, portfolio tracking tools (Portfolio Tracker, Portfolio Analytics), watchlists with custom price alerts, and market news aggregation. The listing services division supports companies through four distinct market segments: Prime Standard (for large caps seeking DAX eligibility), General Standard (for established mid-caps), Scale (SME-focused fast-track), and Basic Board (minimal requirements for qualified investors). Combined service packages include public offerings structured under legal exemptions in Switzerland, EU, and UK jurisdictions, as well as dual listing programs for international companies. A press release submission portal enables FSE-listed companies to publish regulatory announcements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSE Listing Services Comprehensive advisory and listing services to get companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange across four market segments (Prime Standard, General Standard, Scale, Basic Board). Includes consultation, documentation preparation, regulatory compliance support, and ongoing assistance. Offered to companies seeking European capital markets access and global investor reach.
• Public Offerings Service that structures and conducts public offerings without regulatory approval by leveraging legal exemptions in Switzerland, EU, and UK jurisdictions. Can be marketed to all investor types with full advertising rights in as little as 30 days. Targeted at companies seeking a streamlined capital raise.
• Dual Listing Program Specialized program for companies already listed on another exchange to achieve a secondary listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange while maintaining their primary listing. Requires minimum €50 million market capitalization and 3 years of audited financials. Provides access to European institutional investors and risk diversification.
• Free Real-Time Market Data & Portfolio Platform Free web-based platform providing real-time stock quotes and order book depth for all FSE-listed companies, a portfolio tracker with real-time valuations and analytics, customizable watchlists with price alerts, an IPO calendar, sector analysis heatmaps, and curated financial news. Targeted at individual investors and prospective issuers researching FSE opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• List on Frankfurt Stock Exchange in as little as 60 days with streamlined processes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Börse AG: Operator of the actual Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) and adjacent listing services including Prime Standard, General Standard, Scale, and Basic Board. Sets the regulatory framework, fee schedules, and listing requirements that Swiss AMF AG's advisory offering navigates; the only true incumbent to the FSE franchise the subject company leverages.
• Euronext: Pan-European exchange group operating regulated markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo, and Paris with end-to-end listing services for issuers. Comparable as a competing European listing destination where companies route their IPO and dual-listing decisions.
• Nasdaq, Inc. Global exchange and capital markets infrastructure operator running the Nasdaq Stock Market with full listing services, dual listing programs, and issuer advisory. Comparable as an alternative large-cap listing venue where companies can dual-list or migrate away from FSE.
• SIX Swiss Exchange: Switzerland's primary exchange operator, headquartered in Zurich, providing listing, trading, and post-trade services for Swiss and international issuers. Comparable given the shared Swiss regulatory environment and overlap in offering regulated listing pathways similar to those leveraged by Swiss AMF AG.
• Cboe Global Markets: Global exchange operator offering equities, options, and futures trading venues as well as listings and market data services. Broad overlap in exchange-related infrastructure and the data products the subject company distributes.
• London Stock Exchange Group: Owner of the London Stock Exchange and a global capital markets business offering primary listings, IPO advisory, and post-trade services. Competes directly for European and international listing mandates that Swiss AMF AG also targets.
• Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX): Asia's premier exchange operator with primary listings, structured international issuer routes, and dual listing of overseas issuers. Comparable for cross-border international listings — a segment the subject company actively targets via dual listing programs.

Direct peers

• ARECORE (GoingPublic Capital Advisors): European boutique advisory firm supporting SMEs and growth companies through IPO readiness, listing applications, and capital markets advisory across German and European exchanges. Directly comparable business model to Swiss AMF AG's listing advisory offering, particularly in Scale/SME segments.
• MarketScreener: Public-market data and analytics platform offering quotes, news, watchlists, and IPO calendars across multiple European and global exchanges. Overlaps with Swiss AMF AG's free retail-facing real-time data and IPO tracking products.

Regional players

• TMX Group (Toronto Stock Exchange): Operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, and Montreal Exchange, providing listing, trading, and market data services for Canadian and international issuers. Comparable as a mid-sized exchange group with listing-segment tiers and dual listing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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