The crypto-backed Lombard lending platform
Unlock the cash value of your crypto without selling
Problem & Opportunity
Crypto wealth is often locked: to access cash, holders must sell, triggering taxable events, losing market exposure, and exiting the ecosystem.
Addressable market for crypto-backed Lombard lending
Current crypto lending platform market size
Market annual growth forecasted
Crypto lending platform market forecasts by 2029
→ Favorably evolving legal framework
(Sources: Galaxy, The Business Research Company, Cointribune)
Solution
Legasi bridges DeFi innovation with TradFi trust to offer the first scalable, compliant, crypto-backed Lombard lending solution worldwide.
Fiat disbursement
backed by crypto collateral
No maturity limit
vs. max. 2 years with peers
Segregated custody
& no rehypothecation - ensuring EU tax efficiency (no taxable event)
Stable, lower rates
(~6–7%) vs. volatile double-digit peers
Partner-first model
banks, custodians, exchanges for credibility & distribution
Automated soft liquidation
mechanisms with prudent LTV (50% on BTC)
Traction
revenue generated to date
qualified pipeline for 2025
signed clients (retail & institutional)
cumulative loan requests processed
current TVL
impressions & 250 inbound leads
Key Partnerships & Community
Partnerships: Swissquote Bank SA & Europe, Hashtag Avocats
Clients include: a major European CEX & a Swiss corporate
Community traction from only 15 LinkedIn posts (since March 2025)
Roadmap (next 12 months)
Q1 2026 — Beta launch
BTC collateral, EUR disbursement, custody & EMI integration
Q2 2026 — Banking partnerships
Onboard first banking partner & 2+ liquidity providers
Q2–Q3 2026 — Client growth
40+ clients, incl. 1 major CEX live
Q3 2026 — Revenue targets
€200k revenue, $10M AUC, $5M loans originated
Q3–Q4 2026 — Collateral expansion
ETH, stablecoins, Solana, Sui
Team
Valentin Pouzolles
CEO
Ex-CFO turned founder, Valentin brings 8+ years of experience in finance and tech startups. He led €20M+ in fundraising, holds a Master's in Finance (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne), and is a Certified Blockchain Product Manager (Blockchain Business School). Active in crypto since 2019, he's now building the bridge between TradFi and DeFi to scale crypto-backed Lombard lending.
Arthur Gaspard
CTO
Full-stack developer with 7+ years in data engineering and product development. He holds a Master's in International Management (EDC Paris), is an École 42 alumni, and a Certified Lead Blockchain Developer (Blockchain Business School). Active in crypto since 2017, he brings deep expertise in architecture and product scaling to build robust, blockchain-powered lending infrastructure.
Why this team wins:
Complementary skills (finance + tech), a proven track record in scaling startups, and a deep understanding of both crypto and traditional finance.
Fundraising
Current round:
Pre-Seed
Target:
€700k
Use of funds:
24-month roadmap — launch proprietary platform, scale operations, strengthen development, and accelerate client acquisition