DeFi Technologies Closes CHF 25 Million Investment in Swiss Global Digital Assets Bank, SEBA Bank AG

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DeFi Technologies has successfully closed an investment of CHF 25 million in SEBA Bank AG, strengthening its role in decentralized finance and Web 3.0. This funding is part of an oversubscribed financing round totaling CHF 110 million, backed by notable investors like Alameda Research. SEBA Bank, operational in over 25 markets, aims to leverage this investment for international growth. The companies have also established a Preferred Partnership Agreement to enhance collaboration in services including market making and digital asset management.

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• Closed investment of CHF 25 million in SEBA Bank AG.
• Oversubscribed financing round totaling CHF 110 million.
• Partnership agreement enhances collaboration in financial services.

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• DeFi Technologies reinforces its goal of providing greater investor access to the growing decentralized finance and Web 3.0 space.
  
• The successful financing round was oversubscribed at CHF110 mln and included a consortium of specialized blockchain and fintech investors, including Altive, Ordway Selections, and Summer Capital. Alameda Research, a leading quantitative trading firm and core partner of FTX, also participated in the round.
  
• DeFi Technologies also previously announced a Preferred Partnership Agreement with SEBA Bank AG.

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, announced today that it has closed its investment of CHF 25 million into SEBA Bank AG ("SEBA Bank" or "SEBA"), a fully integrated FINMA licensed digital assets banking platform.

SEBA Bank holding a FINMA licence granted to a financial services provider with a core capability in digital assets, is currently supporting over 25 markets globally, having strengthened its presence in APAC, specifically Hong Kong and Singapore; along with other priority markets in the Middle East including a dedicated office in Abu Dhabi. The investment from DeFi Technologies, and the other key participants, will further accelerate the growth of SEBA Bank internationally.

Russell Starr, CEO of DeFi Technologies said "It's an exciting time in the digital asset sector. We're happy to be working with SEBA Bank to pioneer additional products and solutions that provide greater access to regulated investment opportunities in the growing decentralized finance and Web 3.0 space."

DeFi Technologies  previously announced a preferred partnership agreement with SEBA Bank. The "Preferred Partnership Agreement" outlines a framework for DeFi Technologies to become a preferred provider of staking services, client referrals, market making and liquidity to SEBA, and SEBA to become a preferred provider of custody services to DeFi Technologies. The Preferred Partnership Agreement also outlines further cooperation between SEBA and DeFi Technologies with respect to asset and investment management, mining services, tokenization, digital capital markets and institutional research.

Learn more about DeFi Technologies at defi.tech.

About SEBA Bank - The Future of Digital Banking, Investing & Financing
Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, SEBA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry and is the only global smart bank providing a fully universal suite of regulated banking services in the emerging digital economy. In August 2019, SEBA Bank received a Swiss banking and securities dealers license, and in September 2021 the CISA licence – the first time a reputed, regulatory authority such as FINMA has granted such licenses to a financial services provider with a core capability in digital assets. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services combined with the highest security standards, make SEBA Bank's value proposition unique - this is why Banque de France selected SEBA Bank to test the integration of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). CVVC Global Report and CB Insights name SEBA Bank as Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem. Aite Group awarded SEBA Bank with their 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award in the category "Digital Startup of the Year", and LinkedIn list SEBA Bank as one of the Top Startups 2021 in Switzerland.

For more information about SEBA Bank, please visit https://www.seba.swiss/

About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralized technologies which we believe lie at the heart of the future of finance. On behalf of our shareholders and investors, we identify opportunities and areas of innovation, and build and invest in new technologies and ventures in order to provide trusted, diversified exposure across the decentralized finance ecosystem. For more information or to subscribe to receive company updates and financial information, visit https://defi.tech/.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information: 

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the growth of SEBA Bank; potential synergies between DeFi Technologies and SEBA; the Preferred Partnership Agreement; the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by DeFi Technologies and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited to rules and regulations with respect to financial institutions; investor demand for DeFi Technologies', its subsidiaries and SEBA Bank's products; the growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

All information contained in this press release with respect to DeFi Technologies and SEBA Bank was supplied by the parties respectively for inclusion herein, and each party and its directors and officers have relied entirely on the other party for any information concerning the other party. DeFi Technologies has not conducted due diligence on the information provided by SEBA Bank and does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.

THE NEO STOCK EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE

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FAQ

What is the amount of the investment closed by DeFi Technologies in SEBA Bank?

DeFi Technologies closed an investment of CHF 25 million in SEBA Bank AG.

Who participated in the financing round alongside DeFi Technologies?

The financing round was oversubscribed and included investors like Alameda Research.

What is the significance of the Preferred Partnership Agreement between DeFi Technologies and SEBA Bank?

The agreement outlines a framework for cooperation in services such as staking, liquidity, and asset management.

How does DeFi Technologies aim to enhance investor access?

DeFi Technologies aims to provide greater access to regulated investment opportunities in decentralized finance and Web 3.0.