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Keld Van Schreven

Founding Member at Multichain Asset Managers Association

Isle of Man

Overview 

Keld van Schreven is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of KR1 plc, an investment company specializing in sectors such as IoT, Web3/Crypto, and FinTech. With a background in digital strategy and marketing, he has successfully co-founded and invested in various start-ups, including SimplyPayMe and Enzyme Finance, demonstrating strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills throughout his career.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder & Managing Director

    2016 - Current

    KR1 is a digital assets technology business primarily focused on the staking of digital assets and is a publicly listed company in London.

  • Co-Founder

    2013 - 2017

    SmartTrade App, now called SimplyPayMe, is a Mobile Payments app for SMEs. I have left SPM on good terms (still shareholder). Investors: EC1 Capital. 8 figure £ cards processed.

  • Seed Investor

    2017 - 2017

    Future of digital asset management. Previously called Melon Protocol.

  • Co-Founder

    2008 - 2013

    Express Yourself. Web and Mobile. 3million+ users. Closed the service in 2015.

  • Co-Founder

    2004 - 2006

    New car technology marrying the web and LED technology. Sold to NB Capital 2007. ".... Pimp out your low rider with this hot new gadget .." Wired Aug 2005 (print)

  • Digital Director (Employee no3)

    2000 - 2002

  • Advisor

    1999 - 2000

    Free VoIP and Internet access service. 150,000 pre -registered users. Did not launch.

  • Co-Founder

    1995 - 2000

    Built one of the first commercial UK sites. Clients: Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg's, Diesel Jeans. Won first global Cannes Cyberlion best brand online 1998 for Campaignlive. Sold to Leo Burnett UK in 2000 and it became their multi million pound digital division, now called Leonardo/Arc.

  • Co-Founder

    1991 - 1995

    Started in the Apple Mac DTP early wave. £0 to £300,000 pa turnover. GSpot Magazine (32 x Monthly Issues/ UK Distribution), Hey Tony! magazine (5 x Bi Monthly Issues). Contract publishing: Levi Jeans,/Converse "GSpot Magazine a fast new music lifestyle magazine for the post Thatcher rave generation" The Guardian 1992

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