# Vertalo SECZ

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vertalo-secz

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.vertalo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 1, 2019)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Vertalo SECZ is a leading platform specializing in the tokenization of Real-World Assets, providing innovative solutions for seamless asset management and interaction among issuers, investors, and custodians.Founded in 2017, Vertalo SECZ operates out of Austin, US, focusing on the tokenization of Real-World Assets. The company has undergone pivotal developments, launching its Ethereum Smart Contracts platform in 2017 and keyless custodial wallets in 2019. It has raised USD 2.50 mn in Seed funding led by Sputnik ATX, with investors including NovaBlock Capital, Shasta Ventures, and Transform Capital, totaling USD 2.50 mn raised to date. The firm has completed 4 deals, with its latest funding round dating back to September 1, 2019. The founders, Dave Hendricks, Gautam Gujral, and William Baxter, have experience in the tech and financial sectors, with Hendricks serving as CEO.Vertalo provides a comprehensive suite of products for the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA), facilitating asset management through an API-based Digital Asset Data Management platform. Its offerings streamline the issuance and management of tokenized assets, with over 100 issuer clients and more than 300,000 securities lots under management across markets such as the US, Canada, and the EU.Vertalo's revenue model relies on subscription-based services, generating income from licensing fees charged to broker-dealers and asset managers. The platform offers tailored SaaS solutions, ensuring ongoing support and services for managing tokenized assets, thus establishing a steady revenue stream.Vertalo plans to enhance its platform with new product offerings aimed at improving asset management capabilities. It targets expansion into additional markets, focusing on regions like Europe and Asia by 2024. The recent Seed funding of USD 2.50 mn will be strategically utilized to accelerate product development and market penetration efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 1, 2019 — Wavemaker Genesis
- Seed, Jan 1, 2019, $2.5M — Shasta Ventures, Yeoman's Capital, Sputnik ATX, Transform Capital, NovaBlock Capital
- Seed, Jan 1, 2018, $0.3M — Shasta Ventures, Capital Factory, Next Coast Ventures, 11-11 Ventures, Texas Venture Labs

## Investors

- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Seed
- Capital Factory (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-factory) — Seed
- Next Coast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-coast-ventures) — Seed
- 11-11 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/11-11-ventures) — Seed
- Texas Venture Labs — Seed
- Yeoman's Capital — Seed
- Sputnik ATX (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sputnik-atx) — Seed
- Transform Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/transform-capital) — Seed
- NovaBlock Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/novablock-capital) — Seed
- Wavemaker Genesis (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wavemaker-genesis) — Series A