- Lars Seier Christensen, co-founder of Saxo Bank, invests in crypto trading firm Skynet Trading through his investment arm, Seier Capital.
- Digital asset-focused venture fund, Edessa Capital, also joins the investment round in Skynet Trading.
Lars Seier Christensen, co-founder of Saxo Bank, has invested in Skynet Trading, a digital assets trading and algorithmic software development firm.
The investment was made through Christensen’s investment vehicle, Seier Capital. Edessa Capital, a venture fund focused on the digital asset space, also participated in the investment round.
This marks the first external funding for Skynet Trading, which had previously been self-funded by its co-founders. A Skynet co-founder emphasized the strategic importance of the investment for the company’s future growth.
Christensen, who sees similarities between traditional FX markets and the evolving crypto landscape, is known for his role in establishing Saxo Bank.
He later founded Seier Capital after divesting his stake in the brokerage. Edessa Capital is led by former partners of Arrington Capital.
As per Edessa spokesperson, “We are excited to back Skynet Trading, a business that has successfully navigated numerous market cycles. We are excited to support their talented team.”
