About Simon Niklaus
Entrepreneur
Simon Niklaus’ professional life: Founder and CEO of Kredite Schweiz
Simon Niklaus is a finance enthusiast and entrepreneur who founded Kredite Schweiz in 2023, together with co-founder Michael Schmied. Kredite Schweiz is a Swiss marketing SME specializing in the credit market, with a dual focus on connecting loan seekers with suitable brokers and providing transparent, up-to-date information about credit options in Switzerland. The company’s website is KrediteSchweiz.ch. As CEO and editor, Simon Niklaus oversees the publication of detailed guides and comparison articles on loans and credit cards. Kredite Schweiz further extends its reach through video content on YouTube and can be found on Facebook.
Simon Niklaus’ journey into the world of finance began during his early years in a single-parent household, where he developed a keen interest in saving and investing. This background shaped Simon Niklaus’ drive to understand money management deeply, eventually leading him to pursue business administration studies at the University of Zurich. With a strong foundation in financial economics and banking, Simon applies his academic insights to his work at Kredite Schweiz.
Simon Niklaus’ hobbies: Fitness and Martial Artist
Dedicated to self-improvement, Simon’s journey in fitness began at 12, when he discovered martial arts. Initially training in Wing Chun and Eskrima, he soon gravitated toward full-contact disciplines like Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. His commitment to fitness extends beyond the gym, having served in the special forces of the Swiss military police, where he focused on personal protection and hostage rescue. For Simon, fitness is not just a hobby but a lifelong pursuit that shapes his mindset and drives his ambitions.