# Unlocking Global Liquidity

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/unlocking-global-liquidity

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR - China
- Website: www.liquefy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 22, 2019)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Unlocking Global Liquidity Limited is a pioneering company focused on asset tokenization, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance liquidity in various markets while improving transparency and efficiency in asset management.Founded in 2018 in Hong Kong, Unlocking Global Liquidity Limited specializes in the tokenization of assets. The company has completed 3 deals, with its most recent deal on July 22, 2019. It raised USD 2.6 mn in Seed funding, led by Ideanomics and NEO Global Development, with participation from East Chain Co. and Kenetic Capital. The company was founded by James Andrew, who has a history of entrepreneurial endeavors.Liquefy offers a robust suite of products designed to facilitate the tokenization of assets, addressing inefficiencies in traditional asset management and trading. Their core technology digitizes physical assets, streamlining transfers and ownership rights. By utilizing blockchain technology, Liquefy enhances transparency and security, making transactions involving real estate, art, and other high-value items easier for businesses and investors. They cater to both individual investors and institutional clients, simplifying compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing liquidity in previously illiquid markets, particularly in major financial hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States.Liquefy generates revenue primarily through transactional fees associated with asset tokenization services. Their business model includes partnerships with asset owners, where they receive a percentage of the transaction value upon successful tokenization and sale of assets. The company primarily engages in B2B transactions, collaborating with businesses to transform physical assets into digital tokens. Their flagship services include support for regulatory compliance and customizable token structures, with pricing plans reflecting the complexity and value of the assets involved. Through these tailored solutions, Liquefy positions itself in the asset tokenization space.Following their Seed funding round in July 2019, where Unlocking Global Liquidity Limited raised USD 2.6 mn, the company plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. While specific new products have not been detailed, the company aims to strengthen its market presence in regions beyond Hong Kong. Plans include targeting markets in Europe and North America, leveraging the recent funding to support these initiatives and develop innovative solutions to meet client needs.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 22, 2019, $2.6M — Kenetic Capital, East Chain Co., NEO Global Development, Ideanomics

## Investors

- Kenetic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kenetic-capital) — Seed
- East Chain Co. — Seed
- NEO Global Development — Seed
- Ideanomics — Seed