swisspeers is an independent online platform giving small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) direct access to business loans financed by investors. This creates an alternative to traditional bank loans. swisspeers offers investors the opportunity to invest directly into SME’s as a new alternative fixed income investment with an attractive risk-return profile. swisspeers builds trust and confidence between the parties through a thorough credit assessment process, a transparent pricing on its marketplace as well as customer centric portal functionality for both the SME's and the investors.