Lodex, Australia’s first auction-style loans and deposits marketplace leader, announced it has secured capital investment from Lakeba Group.
Lodex is a commercial technology partner of the Lakeba Group, which is providing blockchain development for the BLOCKLOAN platform announced earlier this year in August. Following accelerated progress of the blockchain project, Lakeba has made an investment in Lodex, becoming a 10% capital equity partner in a bid to galvanise its position in Lodex’s exciting future.
“Our investment in Lodex signals strategic intent by the Lakeba Group to create a stronger foothold in the dynamic and fast growing digital financial services sector, and by extension the democratisation of lending as offered through BLOCKLOAN. This is an exciting component of the market that will grow quickly. By taking equity in Lodex, we seek to future-proof Lakeba, enabling our firm to take an active role in the digital financial sector,” said Giuseppe Porcelli, CEO and Founder, Lakeba Group.
Currently digital wallets are a single product focus and there is a lack of access to cryptocurrency investments and to personal data. The Lodex Digital Wallet aims to be a one stop digital banking services wallet, providing both financial services on the mobile and access to tools, all in the one destination (app).
“We’re thrilled our technology partner Lakeba, an innovation company that boasts an enviable background in the development and commercialisation of blockchain applications, has invested in Lodex. They share our excitement for moving financial services onto blockchain technology and will help our company move with greater speed”, added Michael Phillipou, Lodex and BLOCKLOAN Co-Founder and Co-CEO.