# Bondblox Pte.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bondblox-pte

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
- Website: www.bondevalue.com
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 19, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Singapore, Bondblox Pte. Ltd specializes in electronic bond trading, providing a platform that allows investors to efficiently track and trade bonds with transparency and ease, akin to stock transactions.Bondblox Pte. Ltd, founded in 2016 in Singapore, focuses on electronic bond trading, enabling investors to engage in bond transactions online. The company is led by CEO Rahul Banerjee, who co-founded the business alongside Rajaram Kannan. The latest funding round, a Series B, raised USD 4.31 mn on November 21, 2023, bringing the total amount raised to USD 4.31 mn. The firm has successfully completed 6 deals to date.BondbloX specializes in electronic bond trading, allowing investors to track and trade bonds efficiently, akin to stock transactions. The service provides access to transparent bond pricing and features, facilitating informed investment decisions. Key functionalities include tracking corporate and sovereign bond data, trading online with insights into order books and fees, and enabling the construction of bond portfolios for real-time price and yield tracking. The platform caters to a range of investors, from individuals to institutional clients, with minimum investments starting at USD 1,000, significantly lowering entry barriers compared to traditional bond investing, which often requires minimums of USD 200,000. BondbloX primarily serves markets in Singapore and aims to expand its reach to global investors seeking simplified bond investment solutions.In the most recent fiscal year 2024, BondbloX reported a revenue of USD 1,988,044 with an EBITDA of USD -3,015,805. The firm generates revenue through a structured fee model, which includes a 0.20% charge per trade and an annualized fee of 0.20% on assets under management (AUM). Clients benefit from a streamlined trading experience with instant settlement of transactions, minimizing counterparty risk. This pricing framework is designed to appeal to both individual investors and institutional clients, aligning with regulatory standards as a Recognised Market Operator under the Monetary Authority of Singapore.Bondblox Pte. Ltd is focused on future growth through the development of new products and geographic expansion. With the recent Series B funding of USD 4.31 mn secured in November 2023, the company plans to enhance its trading platform and introduce new features aimed at improving user experience. Additionally, BondbloX aims to expand into international markets beyond Singapore, targeting regions with growing investment interest in bonds. The funding will be utilized to support these development initiatives and market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 19, 2021, $6M — Citigroup, MassMutual Ventures, Potato Productions, Octava
- Series B, Jun 4, 2021, $6M — Citi Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Beacon Venture Capital, Potato Productions, Octava
- Series A, Nov 18, 2020, $2M — Citigroup, MassMutual Ventures, Potato Productions, Octava

## Investors

- Citigroup — Series A
- MassMutual Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/massmutual-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Potato Productions — Series A, Series B
- Octava — Series A, Series B
- Citi Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/citi-ventures) — Series B
- Beacon Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beacon-venture-capital) — Series B