Observed Signal · Sep 14, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
fiskaly Appoints David Feichter as Co-CEO
Vienna-based fintech scale-up fiskaly has appointed David Feichter as Co-CEO, sharing leadership with founder Johannes Ferner. Feichter brings over 20 years of POS and fintech experience, previously serving as CEO of orderbird and working at Clover. He will oversee operations and organizational scaling, while Ferner focuses on international partnerships, acquisitions, and external representation. fiskaly has grown 60% year-over-year and recently acquired Deutsche Fiskal GmbH and Infrasec Sweden AB. The company serves 1,900 B2B customers across eight European countries and powers over one million POS systems. fiskaly received investment from Verdane in mid-2024.
Leadership appointment at a regional fintech scale-up; relevant to AdTech/MarTech but moderate impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- fiskaly appointed David Feichter as Co-CEO, sharing the position with founder Johannes Ferner.
- Feichter previously served as CEO of orderbird and worked at Clover.
- fiskaly has grown 60% year-over-year and operates profitably.
- The company recently acquired Deutsche Fiskal GmbH and Infrasec Sweden AB.
- fiskaly employs over 150 people, serves 1,900 B2B customers, and operates in eight European countries.
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