Berlin, Germany – lemon.markets, a prominent fintech firm based in Berlin, has successfully secured €12 million in funding to enhance its brokerage platform aimed at democratizing investment opportunities. This latest funding round was spearheaded by CommerzVentures, alongside significant contributions from Heliad, Creandum, Lakestar, Lightspeed, and System.one.
Founded in 2020, lemon.markets specializes in providing digital brokerage and custody infrastructure that allows a wide range of businesses, from established financial institutions to emerging fintech startups, to offer diversified investment products seamlessly.
The company’s platform, known for its modular and API-first approach, enables partners to integrate tailored investment solutions with ease. Currently facilitating investments in ETFs and Funds, lemon.markets plans to expand its offerings to include Stocks in the near future.
“This investment marks a pivotal moment in our journey,” said Max Linden, Founder and CEO of lemon.markets. “It validates our mission to make investing more accessible to everyone, empowering businesses and consumers alike with user-friendly financial tools.”
The funding round underscores the growing confidence of industry leaders in lemon.markets’ potential to transform the investment landscape across Europe. Jonas Wenke, Principal at CommerzVentures, emphasized, “lemon.markets stands out for its innovative solutions in financial services. We are excited to support their vision of becoming a leading brokerage and custody platform in Europe.”
Simon Schmincke, General Partner at Creandum, highlighted lemon.markets’ role in bridging traditional financial institutions with agile fintech innovators. “Their platform not only enhances market participation but also accelerates the digitalization of investment products,” he remarked.
With this new capital injection, lemon.markets plans to accelerate its platform development, onboard new partners, and further enhance its regulatory compliance capabilities. The company’s strategic growth aims to address the increasing demand for accessible and diversified investment opportunities in the digital age.
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