Freename
Seed Round in 2023
Freename is a Web3 domain registrar that leverages blockchain technology to provide users with unique, decentralized domain names. Its platform enables users to register, create, and purchase domains, which can represent decentralized internet sites or crypto wallet addresses. Freename's system offers real-time tracking of domain sales and allows organizations and individuals to legally protect their domain names, earning passive income in the process.
Orbital
Venture Round in 2023
Orbital is a London-based fintech company focused on integrating traditional financial services with digital assets through its comprehensive payments and treasury platform designed for large multinational corporations and enterprises. The platform offers multi-currency IBAN accounts, international payment solutions, foreign exchange services, and digital asset management, including vaults, trading, and liquidity options. Additionally, Orbital facilitates crypto-commerce, enabling businesses to accept cryptocurrencies alongside conventional fiat currencies, effectively addressing cross-border payment and remittance challenges. By consolidating these services into a single interface, Orbital aims to streamline and enhance financial operations for its clients in an increasingly digital economy.
Parfin is a financial technology company founded in 2019 by experienced professionals from investment banking and blockchain sectors. The company specializes in developing enterprise-grade software products that facilitate the integration of blockchain technology within financial institutions. Parfin is known for its core product, Rayls, which adopts a unified finance approach, enabling traditional financial systems to leverage blockchain with necessary compliance, security, and privacy measures. By providing a secure infrastructure for managing digital assets and traditional currencies, Parfin connects digital asset exchanges, custodians, and banks, thereby enhancing governance, security, and scalability for institutional clients. Through its innovative solutions, Parfin is contributing to the creation of more efficient, transparent, and inclusive financial markets.
Qori is an innovative mobile payment solution that enables brick-and-mortar merchants to accept both bank and cryptocurrency payments through a simple QR code generated on their mobile devices. The platform allows merchants to engage with both registered and unregistered clients without requiring an app on the client side, thereby streamlining the payment process. Qori addresses the evolving trends in the payments industry, such as open banking and cryptocurrency, by providing a cost-effective and frictionless alternative to traditional card and cash payments. Merchants can facilitate in-store, e-commerce, and remote transactions, enhancing the customer experience by allowing payments through direct bank transfers or cryptocurrencies with minimal effort. The platform's features include the ability to send QR codes for remote payments and display payment icons on e-commerce websites, ensuring a seamless and efficient payment journey for users. Overall, Qori positions itself as a preferred multi-channel payment method that eliminates intermediaries while offering advanced client engagement tools.