Disrupt global trade
creating equal opportunities
for small and
medium enterprises
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$1.5 trillion
Global SME trade
financing gap -
up to 60%
Rejected SME trade
financing requests -
2/3
SME employment
rate in developed
countries
Why are we here?
Superpowers for super SMEs
SMEs are the backbone of our economy and society, a key driver of innovation! But when it comes to trade financing they are underserved – neglecting their importance. We are here to resolve this paradox and give SMEs the power and opportunities they deserve. tr8cy thinks big for small and medium enterprises!
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We help SMEs grow through bridging
their financing gaps.
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On the way to lunch.
Not to the bank.
How do we empower sme’s?
Imagine trade financing without 1.0 banks
We are building the first trade financing platform and ecosystem, dedicated to SMEs. By directly connecting SMEs with institutional financiers we are taking 1.0 banks out of the equation. Blockchain and smart contract technology ensures a secure and seamless interplay of all ecosystem partners.
5 simple steps
This is how it works
Step #1
Create a new sales contract
Enter the sales data, incoterms and document requirements in less than 10 minutes. Your buyer can easily confirm or comment the contract details.
Step #2
Collect and agree on documents
All relevant documents can be shared and approved digitally between trade partners – ensuring a fast, paperless and reliable trade execution.
Step #3
Get financing, mitigate risks
Both trade partners can easily request trade financing or mitigate payment and delivery risks through escrow or trade credit insurance.
Step #4
Ship your goods
…and, if necessary the physical documents. The upfront digital approval of all documents ensures a seamless export and import.
Step #5
Get paid
The platform supports a wide range of payment methods: from cash in advance and open account to our unique trade escrow service.
“A lack of access to trade finance is a barrier preventing small business from making the most of the opportunities that trade provides and it demands our urgent attention.”
— Roberto Azevêdo, WTO Director-General
connecting the dots
The tr8cy ecosystem
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With tr8cy you don’t need a bank
to trust your trade partner.
What do we bring to the table?
Trade and financing made simple
The tr8cy platform provides SMEs with easy access to trade finance and a smart solution to manage their sales and purchase contracts and documents. Moreover, SMEs can mitigate payment and delivery risks through trade credit insurance and our unique escrow service – replacing letter of credits. We call it smart merchant banking.
how it looks like
The tr8cy platform
Who we are
Hello, we are the
founders
100+ years of experience in Finance & Technology –
committed to disrupt global trade creating equal opportunities for small and medium enterprises.
Marcus and
Rupert met via
Airbnb
Florian was Marcus IT professor
Chris was
Florian’s
PhD student
Get in touch
tr8cy will be launched in UK and Germany in Q1/2020. If you are interested in joining our beta phase or
further information, please fill out the contact form:
tr8cy UK Limited
37-41 Mortimer Street
London W1T 3JH
tr8cy GmbH
Susannenstr. 21a
20357 Hamburg