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SmartLoC raises €1.8M in seed round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds to transform B2B Payments in international trade

PRIVATEJun 06, 2024•about 2 years ago

Amount Raised

€1.8 Million

Round Type

Seed

HamburgFinancial ServicesFintechBlockchain

Investors

Mbg Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Schleswig Holstein Mb HLoggerhead VenturesHigh Tech Gründerfonds (Htgf)

Description

Hamburg-based SmartLoC has closed its seed round, raising a total of €1.8M in funding to advance platform development, expand its team, and accelerate its go-to-market strategy.

Company Information

Company

SmartLoC

Location

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

About

SmartLoC is an innovative and rapidly expanding startup revolutionizing the world of international trade. Our mission is to empower Importers and Exporters by eliminating the complexities and high costs associated with traditional bank-based Letter of Credit financing. We offer comprehensive end-2-end Supply-Chain Visibility solutions and utilize loT technology to ensure secure and reliable B2B payments, minimizing the risk of incomplete or damaged shipments.

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