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Aplo

28 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Aplo is an EU-regulated institutional-grade crypto broker and custodian offering agency execution services, direct market access, and smart order routing to asset managers, hedge funds, and institutional investors. The platform provides algorithmic execution strategies (TWAP, VWAP), access to a broad crypto asset universe, and custody services with no proprietary trading conflicts.

Founders & leadership

OYOliver Yates
Oliver YatesCEOOliver Yates co-founded Aplo, an institutional-grade crypto broker and custodian, which he led to profitability before its acquisition by Coincheck Group N.V. in October 2025. Since 2016, he has worked as a developer, researcher, and data engineer focused on digital assets.
SDSimon Douyer
Simon DouyerCOO
JLJacques Lolieux
Jacques LolieuxCIO

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aplo do?
Aplo is an EU-regulated institutional-grade crypto broker and custodian offering agency execution services, direct market access, and smart order routing to asset managers, hedge funds, and institutional investors. The platform provides algorithmic execution strategies (TWAP, VWAP), access to a broad crypto asset universe, and custody services with no proprietary trading conflicts.
Who are Aplo's investors?
Aplo's investors include Axeleo Capital, Atomico, Draper Dragon, Semantic Ventures.