{"id":6802,"date":"2025-05-22T10:04:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldeneggcheck.com\/?p=6802"},"modified":"2025-05-22T10:17:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:17:53","slug":"regulated-crypto-asset-manager-blockrise-raises-e2m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldeneggcheck.com\/en\/regulated-crypto-asset-manager-blockrise-raises-e2m\/","title":{"rendered":"Blockrise, a regulated Bitcoin asset manager, raises \u20ac2 million to accelerate growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blockrise, a regulated crypto asset manager, has secured \u20ac2 million in seed financing from a consortium of venture capital firms and angel investors. This marks the Dutch startup\u2019s first external funding round in the crypto wealth-management space and paves the way for a planned Series A later this year to further scale the business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blockrise<\/a> provides a secure Bitcoin-custody and asset-management platform specifically tailored to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. The company is addressing growing institutional demand for reliable, compliance-driven Bitcoin services. Over the past year, Blockrise has achieved measured growth, underpinned by a heightened need for regulated crypto solutions. The new seed capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand the team, and step up marketing efforts.<\/p>\n

Team expansion and strengthened leadership<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To support its next phase of growth, Blockrise has bolstered its management team with key hires: Arthur van Lier, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Luuc Mannaerts, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Valentin Mazareanu, Chief Information & Security Officer (CISO). In the coming months, Blockrise will also welcome a Head of Legal & Compliance and a Director of Marketing, alongside additional hires in operations and product development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis \u20ac2 million seed round is a major milestone for Blockrise,\u201d said Jos Lazet, CEO of Blockrise. \u201cIt enables us to accelerate our product roadmap, scale our team, and amplify our marketing reach. With our anticipated MiCAR licence (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), we\u2019re primed to broaden our service offering and cement our position as the leading regulated Bitcoin solution for wealthy individuals and enterprises.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preparing for European Regulation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Blockrise is proactively preparing for the implementation of the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The forthcoming licence will allow the company to expand its services under the new legal framework, maintaining a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and innovation. Blockrise aims to become the premier European platform for institutional Bitcoin solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re impressed by what Blockrise has already accomplished in such a complex, highly regulated market,\u201d said Thomas Mensink, Managing Partner at Golden Egg Check Capital. \u201cWe believe corporate demand for Bitcoin\u2014for treasury management and structured products, for example\u2014will continue to grow. Blockrise offers a secure, reliable solution, and we\u2019re proud to support their next stage of growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>