LAST REVISED:
Jan 9, 2026
FinTech
CATEGORY
RAISING NOW
$2M
VALUEX RATING
262
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TAM (in billion)
3,000
SOM (in billion)
50
VELI
Crypto index infrastructure via API.
VELI provides a crypto index API enabling platforms to launch, manage, and rebalance diversified crypto portfolios programmatically, without building index logic, data pipelines, or execution infrastructure in-house.
WHY THIS PROJECT, WHY NOW?
Demand for simple, compliant crypto exposure is rising, while platforms seek faster time-to-market. VELI abstracts index construction and rebalancing into an API layer, aligning with growing institutional and fintech adoption.
REVENUE MODEL
B2B SaaS model with recurring API fees, usage-based pricing, and enterprise licenses for platforms integrating crypto index products and automated portfolio strategies.
TARGET MARKET
Crypto platforms, fintechs, neobanks, brokerages, and Web3 applications seeking to offer indexed crypto exposure without building proprietary index and rebalancing infrastructure.
VALUE PROPOSITION
Enables partners to launch crypto index products faster and cheaper by outsourcing complex index logic, data handling, and rebalancing to a robust, developer-friendly API.
TECHNOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
API-first crypto index infrastructure covering index logic, data aggregation, automated rebalancing, and execution abstraction, designed for scalable integration into fintech and crypto platforms.
Up to 8 backers are listed here. For more information, please visit the project website.
THIS SECTION PROVIDES RECENT UPDATES AND MILESTONES RELATED TO THE PROJECT.
19 DEC. 2025
VELI Wins "Best Startup" Award at Global Plug and Play Accelerator in Silicon Valley
Following its success in the Lithuanian program, VELI was selected for Plug and Play's prestigious global accelerator in Silicon Valley. Among over 100 international startups, Veli was honored with the "Best Startup Award," a key validation of its B2B crypto investment platform. The milestone trip to the US generated significant commercial traction, resulting in two new international client deals, connections with major US crypto brokers, and meetings with high-profile investors. The team also gained valuable insights from visits to tech giants like Google, Intel, and Apple. This award and the network built during the program are pivotal steps in VELI's mission to transform the global investment landscape and scale towards its next growth targets.
26 NOV. 2025
VELI Partners with DEC Institute to Certify Finance Professionals in Digital Assets
VELI has formed a strategic partnership with DEC Institute, a Swiss-based global leader in blockchain and digital asset certification. This collaboration directly addresses the growing need for qualified expertise among Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers. By combining DEC Institute's world-class credential programs—like the Chartered Digital Asset Analyst (CDAA)—with VELI's practical crypto investment strategies, the partnership empowers professionals to navigate client demand and upcoming regulations like MiCA with confidence. Key initiatives include a dedicated webinar on MiCA compliance and exclusive access to professional certification courses, bridging the gap between innovative crypto solutions and trusted financial advisory.
3 OCT. 2025
VELI & EIMF Partner to Provide MiCA Compliance Education for Financial Advisors
VELI has partnered with the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF), a leading provider of executive education in finance and compliance. This collaboration directly addresses the urgent need for clarity and preparedness around the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Through joint webinars, workshops, and access to EIMF's specialized certification courses, the partnership equips Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers, and compliance teams with the practical knowledge and credentials needed to navigate the new regulatory landscape confidently and integrate crypto solutions into their practices compliantly.
26 AUG. 2025
VELI Officially Submits Application for EU-Wide MiCA License
VELI has reached a major regulatory milestone by formally submitting its application for a license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Building on its existing VASP license in Bulgaria and ongoing CASP registration in Lithuania, this step underscores VELI's commitment to operating as a fully compliant, pan-European platform. The comprehensive application, spanning hundreds of pages on governance, risk, and security (including DORA compliance), paves the way for VELI to serve clients across all 27 EU member states under a single, harmonized regulatory framework, enhancing trust and enabling scalable growth.
Only two team members are listed here. For more information, please visit the project website.
Stevan Radonjanin, CEO
Co-founder & CEO; 5+ yrs banking and 6+ yrs crypto, previously at Bitpanda.
Marko Selakovic, CTO
Co-founder & CTO; 12+ yrs startup tech and engineering leadership scaling teams.