ABOUT
We’re on a mission to make crypto transactions a part of the everyday economy.
How we got here
At Notabene, our vision is clear - to make crypto transactions a part of the everyday economy.
Established in 2020, Notabene emerged in response to the exciting challenges that stood between the crypto industry and its enormous potential. Among these was the implementation of FATF's Crypto Travel Rule. We viewed this not as a hurdle, but as an essential foundation, a vital stepping stone towards bringing trust and legitimacy to the space.
Two of our founders, Pelle and Andres, personally experienced the challenges of regulatory compliance while running their early Bitcoin startups (Kipochi, Mondome, Yaykuy, and 37coins). These startups faced closure due to regulatory uncertainty and the loss of support from financial institutions.
Determined to turn the tide, Notabene set out to create a solution that would bring clarity to crypto compliance. This led to us building a solution based on a trusted data layer that seamlessly integrates into blockchain transactions.
Today, Notabene's SafeTransact platform helps financial institutions and crypto businesses unlock their full potential in the digital economy. With a focus on security, privacy, and end-user experience, Notabene customers use our multi-source data and software to automate real-time decision-making, perform counterparty sanctions screening, identify self-hosted wallets, and complete the smooth roll out of Travel Rule compliance, all in line with global and local regulations.
This is only the beginning. Our vision is to create a world where crypto is a natural and secure part of financial transactions. We are committed to simplifying global regulatory compliance to unlock the true potential of cryptocurrency.
Meet the founders
Our founding team brings together a wealth of experience from diverse fields, including banking infrastructure, self-sovereign identity, blockchain, crypto financial products, data integration, product design and user experience. Our team's backgrounds are enriched by diverse experiences from institutions such as Consensys, Harvard, Deutsche Bank, Justworks, and Yaykuy - one of Latin America's pioneer crypto trading platforms.
Previously, our veteran entrepreneurs created uPort, a groundbreaking ConsenSys identity startup that established the foundational standards for privacy and identity using blockchains. This pioneering initiative paved the way for adopting user-controlled data and self-sovereign identity concepts now being embraced by governments and companies worldwide.
Some recent adoptions of these principles include Apple's SMART Health Cards, the European Union's SSI eIDAS initiative, the Inter-American Development Bank's LACChain initiative, and Alastria ID.
Join us as we continue to break new ground, fostering a world where crypto is an integral part of the everyday economy.


Pelle Braendgaard
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Ania Lipinska
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER


Andrés Junge
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER


Alice Nawfal
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Investors



See what our investors have to say

Luno has really enjoyed working with the very talented Notabene team to implement our Travel Rule Compliance Framework and we're delighted to continue to be a part of their journey to help more crypto companies globally ensure effective regulatory compliance using the industry-leading Notabene products.
Marcus Swanepoel
CEO of Luno

The regulatory scene for the crypto industry is a fast-changing field, and Notabane's recent round of funding will allow increased support for companies like Bitso that are constantly seeking innovative ways to comply with regulation.
Felipe Vallejo
Chief Regulatory Officer at Bitso
Meet the team

Bruno Simplicio

Catarina Veloso

Chris Rushton

Dennis Williams

Ilya Nevolin

Lesa Moné

Lluis Suros

Michele Marrali

Omri Nuri

Niels Toft Allerup

Richard Crosby

Christoffer Nilsvik

Abigail Bryant Spolar

Lauren Nichols

Derek Zhao

Sacha Lowenthal

David Gallego

Bryce Hedrick
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Marie-Hélène Mai

Anastasiia Kostrub

Grace Gan

Alaeddine Beljebbar

Emanuel Clodeanu

Timothy Kyadondo

Matt Aberdein

Lana Schwartzman
Meet the advisors
Charles V. Senatore
Former SEC Southeast Regional Director
Current Board Member and Audit Committee Chair at Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC.
Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann
Former President at Citibank, California
Former CEO at Banamex USA
Former Board Member at Revolut U.S.
Currently Board Director of BCSAU Nasdaq and Flutterwave
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