Luno
Cryptocurrency investment and exchange platform
- Cryptocurrency
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Series B
- Founded 2013
- luno.com ↗
- Total raised
- $13M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $9M
- Series B · Sep 2017
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2013
- Investors
- 3
- listed
About Luno
Luno is a cryptocurrency investment platform that enables individuals to buy, store and explore digital assets. Founded in 2013, it operates internationally with a substantial South African presence, including Cape Town and Johannesburg. Luno became an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group in 2020; the acquisition terms were undisclosed.
Luno funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Luno has raised $13M across 2 rounds. The latest is a $9M Series B announced 19 Sep 2017, led by Balderton Capital.
- $4MSeries ASeries A, $4M, $4M raised to date
- $9MSeries BSeries B, $9M, $13M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Luno
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2017 | Luno Series B19 Sep 2017 Led by Balderton Capital +1 | $9M | |
| 21 Jul 2015 | Luno Series A21 Jul 2015 Led by Naspers | $4M |
Luno founders & team
- Marcus SwanepoelCo-Founder
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Frequently asked about Luno
- Where is Luno based and when was it founded?
- Luno is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2013.
- Who founded Luno?
- Founders listed for Luno include Marcus Swanepoel (Co-Founder).
- How much funding has Luno raised?
- Luno has raised $13M across 2 funding rounds. Its latest, a $9M Series B, was announced on 19 Sep 2017.
- Who has invested in Luno?
- Backers include Balderton Capital, Digital Currency Group and Naspers.
- What sector is Luno in?
- Luno operates in Cryptocurrency and FinTech.
