ABE Global is a technology company.
ABE Global is a technology company.
ABE Global has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
ABE Global has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ABE Global has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ABE Global's investors include Gumi Cryptos Capital.
ABE Global is a fintech company operating a global exchange and trading platform for tokenized assets, blending blockchain (distributed ledger technology, or DLT) with traditional financial systems to enable real-time clearance, settlement, and trading of securities like stocks, bonds, REITs, and alternative investments.[1][2][3] It serves smaller and midsize companies seeking capital market access, issuers launching security token offerings (STOs), and investors—including the 2 billion unbanked—across 40+ countries, solving high costs (up to 90% reduction), slow settlement (real-time vs. 3-6 days), and limited liquidity through compliant, secure tokenization and fractional ownership.[1][2][3] Founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta (with operations in Austin, Texas, and a Malta subsidiary pursuing licenses), ABE has raised $3.2M, employs about 9 people, and partners with custodians, banks, brokerages, and regulators in the EU, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo for 24/7 trading.[1][2][4]
ABE Global was founded in 2019 in Atlanta, United States, by a team including a CEO & Founder and Co-Founder, amid the rise of blockchain for financial inclusion.[2][4] The idea emerged to bridge traditional finance's reliability with DLT's efficiency, targeting the funding gap for smaller companies and global investor access, especially for the unbanked.[1][2][3] Early traction included partnerships like Prontoblock for tokenized securities trading via smart contracts and DASL by LAB577 for a Corda-based DLT ledger in 2021, plus securing a Malta subsidiary for multi-asset exchange licensing to support 24/7 operations across tokens, stocks, and bonds.[1][4] With $3.2M in funding, ABE evolved from an STO-focused provider to a full auction-based alternative trading system (ATS) emphasizing regulatory compliance and liquidity.[1][2][5]
ABE Global rides the tokenization trend, converting real-world assets into blockchain-based securities to democratize access amid a $16T+ illiquid alternative investments market.[1][2] Timing aligns with post-2020 regulatory clarity (e.g., EU MiCA, US SEC frameworks) and DLT adoption by incumbents, fueled by market forces like rising retail crypto interest, DeFi growth, and needs for faster settlement amid high traditional fees.[1][3][4] It influences the ecosystem by enabling SMEs' capital raises, financial inclusion for unbanked populations, and hybrid TradFi-DeFi models—partnering with firms like LAB577 to standardize tokenized trading, potentially accelerating STOs over IPOs for efficiency.[2][4]
ABE Global is poised to scale as tokenization matures, with Malta licensing and partnerships unlocking 24/7 global liquidity for SMEs and tokenized assets.[1][4] Trends like AI-driven compliance, RWA (real-world asset) tokenization exploding to trillions, and CBDC interoperability will shape its path, potentially boosting user base via fractional investing.[2][3] Influence may evolve from niche STO exchange to mainstream ATS, challenging incumbents if it navigates regs and hits liquidity critical mass—watch for expansion in Asia/EU and major issuer listings to drive $3M-funded growth into profitability.[1][2] This positions ABE as a key enabler in blending DLT with TradFi, fulfilling its mission of trading as a human right.[3]
ABE Global has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in August 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2018 | $3.0M Seed | Gumi Cryptos Capital |