Bloomio allows startups to raise capital by tokenizing equity, and gives investors the possibility to trade startup stakes through a secure blockchain-based marketplace. The company was founded by experienced professionals and has already closed a seed round.
When the three co-founders, Max Lyadvinsky, Emile Osumba and Alexey Raevsky met at the Executive IMD MBA program, they realized that the many imperfections of traditional VC process (illiquidity, lack of capital, limited quality information, risk of fraud) could be addressed. Max Lyadvinsky, CEO, a former co-founder of Acronis, has been investing, developing and serving on the board of several startups. Emile Osumba, a successful finance executive with a degree in economic and taxation law, has worked for more than 17 years for top financial banks across Europe. Alexey Raevsky, CTO, cybersecurity and blockchain expert, has founded and developed Zecurion into a successful global company. Together, they implemented their unique expertise to create Bloomio.
Bloomio CEO, Max Lyadvinsky says of his platform, “I have been involved in many successful startups, but this is the thing! Many people are keen to invest in startups and to access investments with higher return. We offer them a trustworthy platform to do it.”
On the 28th of November, Dr. Luka Müller, partner at MME, the cutting-edge consulting firm specialized in Fintech legal, tax and compliance, joined Bloomio’s Board of Advisors. Müller provides his expertise within regulatory compliance, blockchain, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption areas. The decision to include him on Bloomio’s Board of Advisors comes with Bloomio’s strategy to foster the highest financial integrity to equity crowdfunding.
First crowdfunding campaign in March
The company has successfully completed the first seed round, raising CHF 700 K from founders and private investors. Bloomio.com has now gone live. This is the first step on the journey to permanently reform the traditional fundraising process for startups. Startup registration will open next week. In January the first listed startups will be showcased on the Bloomio page. And for March the first crowdfounding campaign is planned.
About Bloomio
Bloomio is an equity crowdfunding platform that connects early-stage startups with individual investors. The platform allows startup founders to raise capital by tokenizing equity, and gives investors the possibility to trade startup stakes through a secure blockchain-based marketplace. For more information visit www.bloomio.com.
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