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LO:TECH raises $12 million to expand into the US and Asia-Pacific
London-based LO:TECH raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by MMC, with other investors also taking part.
The firm builds trading infrastructure for traditional and digital markets that operate around the clock.
Traditional markets have usually kept set trading hours, while digital asset markets run continuously, creating a need for systems that can serve both.
LO:TECH also offers trading and execution services to help institutional clients trade across these markets.
The company says the funding will support expansion into New York and Singapore.
It plans to grow its services and explore regulatory licences in the markets it enters, including in the US.
London-based LO:TECH raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by MMC.
Existing investors Faction and 13 Books Capital, and investor Atka, also participated.
The firm builds trading infrastructure and execution services for traditional, digital and prediction markets.
It plans to expand into the US and Asia-Pacific, with a presence in New York and Singapore.
LO:TECH is exploring US licensing options and plans to pursue regulatory authorisations in markets it enters.
- Who
- LO:TECH, a London-based capital markets firm, raised the funding. The round was led by MMC.
- What
- The company raised $12 million in a Series A round.
- When
- Tech.eu reported the funding on November 2, 2026. Tech in Asia reported it on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- LO:TECH is based in London. It plans to establish a presence in New York and Singapore.
- Why
- The capital will support expansion into the US and Asia-Pacific and the expansion of its execution services for institutional clients.
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Tech.eu reported that LO:TECH had raised $12 million in a Series A round.
LO:TECH plans to establish a presence in New York and Singapore and explore licensing options in the US.
- Funding
- $12 million Series A
- Lead investor
- MMC
- Other participants
- Faction, 13 Books Capital and Atka
- Planned locations
- New York and Singapore
- Company base
- London
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