Deblock, a crypto wallet start-up, has reportedly secured £13.3 million in seed funding, with the round led by Headline, Hoxton Ventures, Chalfen Ventures, and 20VC, as reported by Sifted.
Deblock, headquartered between London, UK, and Lille, France, seamlessly integrates traditional current accounts with a non-custodial crypto wallet. This innovative platform empowers users to deposit, withdraw, and manage their funds effortlessly using both virtual and physical cards.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Deblock proudly announced on LinkedIn its recognition as the first fintech to secure PSAN approval from France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
Founded in 2022 by Jean Meyer, Aaron Beck, Adriana Restrepo, and Mario Eguiliuz Alebicto, Deblock brings together a team of industry pioneers. CEO Meyer, Beck, and Restrepo bring invaluable expertise from their tenure at Revolut, where Meyer served as head of crypto, Beck led core payments and banking partnerships, and Restrepo excelled as COO. Meanwhile, CTO Alebicto contributes cutting-edge engineering leadership, drawing from his experience as head of engineering at Ledger, a renowned crypto gateway.
Demonstrating strong investor confidence, Deblock secured €12 million in funding last year, as reported by Sifted. The company continues to lead the charge in redefining the future of finance.