European digital sovereignty: Infomaniak's founder transfers control of his company to a foundation20.5.2026 10:18:04 CEST | Infomaniak | Press release
Geneva — On May 13th, 2026, Boris Siegenthaler, Infomaniak's founder, transferred the majority of Infomaniak's voting rights to a new Swiss public-interest foundation. An irrevocable move, rare in Europe, that places one of the pioneers of the European Web beyond the reach of any takeover. "Technology only makes sense if it improves lives, respects our planet and strengthens our collective autonomy." — Boris Siegenthaler, Infomaniak's founder Founded in 1994 by a club of computer enthusiasts, Infomaniak has stayed true to its DNA ever since: independence, digital sovereignty, privacy and local roots. From a pioneer of Internet access and hosting in Switzerland to a recognised cloud provider across Europe, this commitment is now enshrined in an irrevocable structure. A public-interest mission Recognised as a public-interest foundation, the Infomaniak Foundation has two distinct missions. First, to support independent projects of general interest in four areas: digital sovereignty and ed