# Crypto Finance

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/crypto-finance

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Zug, Switzerland
- Website: www.cryptofinance.ch
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 31, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Crypto Finance AG is a specialized financial institution providing a range of digital asset services to institutional clients, focusing on trading, custody, and staking of cryptocurrencies within Europe.Founded in 2017 in Zug, Switzerland, Crypto Finance AG operates as a prominent provider of digital asset services, primarily catering to financial institutions. Notably, in June 2021, Deutsche Börse AG acquired a majority stake in the company, though financial terms were not disclosed. The firm has engaged in 5 deals, with its most recent deal occurring on June 29, 2021, which involved a Series B funding round raising CHF 14.000 mn from investors including Lingfeng Capital and QBN Capital. The company's founders include Aaron P, Ahmed Tarabichi, Christopher Luke, and others, with Jan Brzezek currently serving as CEO.Crypto Finance AG, as a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, delivers a comprehensive suite of digital asset services aimed at financial institutions across Europe, particularly in Switzerland and Germany. Their offerings feature a regulated platform for trading, custody, and staking of various digital assets, enabling institutional clients to securely manage their crypto portfolios. Compliance with regulations from FINMA in Switzerland and BaFin in Germany ensures that Crypto Finance meets evolving legal requirements, including adherence to the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.Crypto Finance AG generates its revenue mainly from transaction fees related to its trading and custodial services. Institutions partnering with Crypto Finance typically incur fees based on trading volumes or the value of custody assets managed through the platform. For example, financial entities utilizing their trading services are charged fees corresponding to the total volume of digital assets traded, while custodial services follow a fee model reflective of the assets held in custody, enhancing clients' secure engagement with the digital asset space.Following the acquisition by Deutsche Börse AG in June 2021, Crypto Finance AG aims to enhance its offerings for participants via established platforms, including 360X, which is an innovative DLT-based platform designed for serial marketplace creation. The company plans to expand its range of digital asset services and is focusing on making its offerings more accessible. Future growth strategies include launching new products tailored for institutional clients and targeting further expansion into key European markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 31, 2020, $14M — Lingfeng Capital, QBN Capital

## Investors

- Lingfeng Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lingfeng-capital) — Series B
- QBN Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qbn-capital) — Series B