ABOUT
We’re on a mission to make crypto transactions a part of the everyday economy.
How we got here
At Notabene, our mission 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
Alice Nawfal
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Ania Lipinska
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER
Andrés Junge
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY 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.