Axiology Secures €5 Million to Unify European Capital Markets

2026-02-06 companies

Vilnius, Friday, 6 February 2026.
Securing €5 million, Axiology aims to repair Europe’s fragmented markets by consolidating trading and settlement into a single regulated system, enabling novel access to digital government bonds.

Unifying Fragmented Markets

In a significant move to streamline Europe’s disjointed financial infrastructure, Lithuania-based fintech Axiology has secured €5 million in seed funding as of February 6, 2026 [1][2]. The investment round was led by Exponential Science, e2vc, and Coinvest Capital, with additional participation from new investors TIBAS Ventures and Plug and Play, alongside existing backers such as BSV Ventures and NGL Ventures [1][2][6]. This latest capital injection brings the company’s total fundraising to date to €7 million [1][2], positioning it to aggressively tackle the inefficiencies plaguing European capital markets through the use of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) [1].

A Regulatory Breakthrough

Axiology distinguishes itself by operating under the European Union’s DLT Pilot Regime, a regulatory sandbox designed to test blockchain integration in financial markets [2][4]. The company holds a rare DLT Trading and Settlement System (TSS) license, which permits it to consolidate the traditionally siloed processes of issuance, custody, trading, and settlement into a single regulated ecosystem [1][6]. This integration is critical for overcoming market fragmentation; as noted by board member Jochen Metzger, the ability to operate every stage of the securities lifecycle within one system is indispensable for the region’s financial modernization [1][4]. Axiology is currently one of only four firms to hold such a license, joining peers like 21X, Lise, and Securitize in this emerging sector [2].

Operational Milestones and Technology

Since commencing operations in September 2025, Axiology has moved quickly to establish its infrastructure, which is built on a permissioned version of the XRP Ledger [2][4]. The platform has already launched a securities depository, a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), and shareholder registry management services [2][6]. The latter is already active in Lithuania, recording over €21 million in shares [2][6]. By leveraging regulated stablecoins for atomic settlement, the system aims to provide near-instant transaction finality, a sharp contrast to the settlement delays often found in traditional legacy systems [2][4].

Democratizing Government Debt

A primary focus of the new funding is the expansion of tokenized fixed-income instruments, specifically through a collaboration with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania [1][2]. Axiology is developing a digitally native version of Government Defence Bonds intended for distribution across the entire European Economic Area (EEA) [2][6]. The initiative addresses a pressing need for defense finance driven by geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe while simultaneously making these bonds accessible to retail investors in smaller denominations [2]. This project exemplifies the company’s goal to open institutional-grade markets to a broader base of investors, including the Lithuanian diaspora [2].

Future Integration and CBDCs

Looking ahead, Axiology plans to deepen its integration with the wider European financial grid. The company is preparing to participate in wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiatives, specifically the European Central Bank’s Project Appia and Project Pontes [2][4]. Furthermore, the roadmap includes establishing connectivity with TARGET2, the Eurosystem’s real-time gross settlement system [2][6]. According to CEO Marius Jurgilas, this infrastructure is essential because a true “Savings and Investment Union” in Europe requires more than just policy—it demands tangible, regulated market infrastructure capable of scaling [1][4].

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