Luno
Safe and easy way to buy, store, and learn about cryptocurrencies
What it does
Luno (originally BitX) was founded in 2013 by Marcus Swanepoel and Timothy Stranex to bring cryptocurrency access to emerging markets, including early leadership in Nigeria. The exchange platform offers secure wallets, fiat-to-crypto trading pairs, and institutional digital asset storage. Acquired by Digital Currency Group (DCG), it remains a pioneer in global crypto compliance and education.
crypto-exchange
Known for
- Early pioneer of African crypto markets
- Acquired by Digital Currency Group (DCG)
- Institutional-grade digital asset custody
- Crypto educational portals
Model & industry
Marketplace / Aggregator modelInvestment & Capital Markets
Funding history
$13.8M
Total raised
3
Rounds
Series B
Latest stage
2017
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09 | Series B | $9.0M | Balderton Capital |
| 2015-07 | Series A | $4.0M | Venturra Capital |
| 2014-07 | Seed | $800K | Digital Currency Group |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Luno Trading Platform & App · Crypto Exchange & Wallet