Provides regulated digital asset custody services for institutional clients, utilizing hardware security modules (HSM), multi-party computation (MPC) wallets, and blockchain-based segregation to ensure maximum security and compliance. Eliminates counterparty risk by enabling trading, borrowing, and lending directly from securely held assets, while supporting over 40 blockchains and 6,000 tokens.
Funding
$100M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Institutional investors face significant challenges in securely storing and managing digital assets due to the risks of cyber threats, human error, and regulatory complexity. Traditional custody solutions often lack the specialized infrastructure and expertise required to handle the unique demands of blockchain-based assets. This creates a barrier to entry for institutions seeking to participate in the digital asset ecosystem.
Solution
Komainu provides regulated digital asset custody services designed for institutional clients, offering a secure and compliant gateway to the digital asset market. The platform utilizes hardware security modules (HSM), multi-party computation (MPC) wallets, and blockchain-based segregation to ensure the highest levels of security and asset protection. Komainu Connect enables clients to trade, borrow, and lend directly from their securely held assets, reducing counterparty risk and enhancing capital efficiency. The platform supports a broad range of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized securities, allowing institutions to manage diverse portfolios within a single, integrated solution.
Target Audience
Komainu serves institutional investors, asset managers, family offices, private banks, ETP issuers, venture funds, exchanges, foundations, and hedge funds seeking secure and regulated digital asset custody solutions.
Features
- Regulated custody services compliant with standards set by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and OAM in Italy
- Support for 40+ native blockchains and ~6000 tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and staked ETH (stETH)
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) vaults and Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallets for robust key management
- On-chain asset segregation to create an insolvency-remote trust structure
- Komainu Connect for trading, borrowing, and lending directly from custody
- Modular tech stack for both non-custodial/custodial wallet architecture
- Integration with Ethena Labs to support custody of USDtb reserve assets
- Support for tokenized assets, including Ondo Finance's Tokenized US Treasuries Tokens and UBS uMINT Token
- ISO27001 and ISO27701 certifications, SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II attestations
- 24/7 network monitoring, segregated networks, and regular external penetration tests