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Ovex is a South African digital asset exchange and OTC trading desk, that brings liquidity to African cryptocurrency markets.

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Funding Round
Rounds
3
since 2017
Investors
3
on record
Employees
11-50

About Ovex

OVEX is a Cape Town based South African digital asset exchange and OTC trading desk. We bring deep liquidity to African cryptocurrency markets. Our mission is to provide a fair, secure, and transparent service in order to establish a competitive, open, and liquid cryptocurrency market in South Africa, Africa, and abroad. OVEX is an innovative and mission driven company which is accelerating the advent of cryptocurrencies. We foster free thinking, autonomous, self-managed teams and are looking for innovative, enthusiastic and driven individuals. OVEX - Africa's deepest liquidity venue.

Ovex funding3 rounds

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The latest is a Funding Round announced 27 Jan 2021.

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
27 Jan 2021Ovex Funding Roundlameda ResearchNot disclosed
31 May 2019Ovex SeedInvictus Capital +1Not disclosed
03 Apr 2019Ovex SeedNewtown PartnersNot disclosed

Ovex founders & team

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Frequently asked about Ovex

Where is Ovex based and when was it founded?
Ovex is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2017.
Who founded Ovex?
Ovex was founded by Jonathan Ovadia (Co-Founder and CEO), Tom Masojada (Co-founder) and Nikhar Ramchunder (Co-founder & CTO).
Who is the CEO of Ovex?
Jonathan Ovadia is Ovex's Co-Founder and CEO.
How much funding has Ovex raised?
Ovex has raised 3 funding rounds; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Funding Round, was announced on Jan 27, 2021.
Who has invested in Ovex?
Backers include lameda Research, Invictus Capital and Newtown Partners.
What sector is Ovex in?
Ovex operates in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Internet.